Germany's Defense, Waste, and Safety Crisis | Europe News

Germany’s defense minister is fighting to retain control over key tank maker KNDS, currently co-owned by France and a German firm, to keep vital defense tech under German influence — amid stalled stock market plans. Meanwhile, prosecutors blame Danish waste for a deadly 2021 incinerator explosion, with investigations ongoing into the waste supplier and broker, though plant operators face possible fines despite dropped charges. Caritas warns that cuts to German humanitarian aid undermine global stability and Germany’s own interests, despite receiving nearly 40 million euros in private donations last year. Deutsche Bahn is set to ban alcohol at all stations by mid-October to boost safety after a security guard was injured in a drunken altercation — a move that will expand existing bans nationwide. And police report a 5% surge in sexual crimes against minors over five years, with over 17,000 cases last year, many involving known victims and suspects — prompting urgent calls for stronger child protection, especially online. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7ed6083f57216df3