Renewable energy workers protested outside parliament in Berlin, the CDU is debating how it should deal with the AfD, and Saxony’s airports are adding flights for the autumn holidays. It was a hard day in sport for fans in Frankfurt and Berlin.
Green energy workers take their protest to the Bundestag
Thousands of workers from Germany’s renewable energy sector demonstrated outside parliament in Berlin on Friday, joined by environmental activists. They oppose the conservative-led government’s plans to cut subsidies for the industry. The outcome matters to anyone working in the sector and to anyone who cares how Germany’s move to green power is paid for.
Source: The Local Germany
Germany keeps Russia sanctions in place despite US pause
Washington has announced a pause in sanctions on Russian diesel. In response, the German government said it is still committed to keeping up pressure on Moscow and supporting Ukraine. This means Berlin is not following the US on this point.
Source: DW
CDU leaders meet to debate their line on the AfD
The presidium (executive committee) of the CDU, the Christian Democratic Union, is holding a two-day closed meeting to discuss what to do after its recent election defeats. One question is becoming more and more central: whether the party should change how it deals with the AfD (Alternative für Deutschland), a far-right party. Any change would affect how majorities are formed in German politics.
Source: tagesschau
More flights from Leipzig/Halle and Dresden for the autumn break
For the start of the autumn holidays (Herbstferien) in Saxony, Leipzig/Halle Airport and Dresden Airport are offering far more flights than usual. Many of them go to popular holiday destinations. If you live in Leipzig and are travelling, expect busier terminals and leave extra time.
Source: MDR
L’Osteria co-founder dies in Mallorca racing accident
Klaus Rader, a co-founder of the restaurant chain L’Osteria, has died in an accident during a car race on Mallorca. The cause of the crash is still unclear.
Source: Süddeutsche Zeitung
Frankfurt side outplayed in Leipzig
Eintracht Frankfurt were overwhelmed in their away match at RB Leipzig. After just 43 seconds it was clear which way the game would go, and a poor defensive performance led to a painful defeat. Frankfurt supporters will be hoping for a quick response.
Source: hessenschau
Alba Berlin beaten on the road
Berlin basketball club Alba Berlin lost away to the Gladiators Trier in the Basketball-Bundesliga, Germany’s top basketball league.
Source: rbb24
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Sources
- rbb24: Basketball-Bundesliga: Alba Berlin verliert in Trier, accessed 10 October 2026
- Süddeutsche Zeitung: Unfall bei Autorennen: L'Osteria-Mitgründer auf Mallorca tödlich verunglückt, accessed 10 October 2026
- MDR: Beginn der Herbstferien: Mehr Flüge ab Dresden und Leipzig, accessed 10 October 2026
- hessenschau: Desolate Defensivleistung: Eintracht Frankfurt geht in Leipzig unter, accessed 10 October 2026
- DW: Germany sticks to Russia sanctions after Trump diesel deal, accessed 10 October 2026
- The Local Germany: German green power workers protest planned subsidy cuts, accessed 10 October 2026
- tagesschau: CDU diskutiert über Umgang mit der AfD, accessed 10 October 2026 (archived copy)
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