Germany News: Heatwave, AfD Surveillance, Refugee Deportation Debate
En resumen
- Germany braces for a heatwave, the AfD faces potential surveillance by intelligence agencies, and interior ministers debate lowering deportation thresholds for refugees who commit crimes.
- New figures reveal 4 million refugees in Germany in 2025.
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Por qué importa
Germany is experiencing a heatwave, the far-right AfD party is facing potential surveillance, and interior ministers are meeting to discuss refugee deportation policies. New figures on refugee numbers were also released.
German interior ministers meeting in Hamburg
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Welcome to DW's coverage of what's making the news in Germany on Wednesday, 17 June, 2026. You can catch up with yesterday's developments here.
Qué observar
Perspectiva de IA — posibilidades, no hechos
Temperatures will exceed 36°C across Germany by Thursday.
Muy probable · En días
The AfD will be subject to increased surveillance by domestic intelligence.
Probable · En semanas
Preguntas abiertas
- Will the AfD's surveillance be fully implemented?
- What will be the outcome of the interior ministers' conference on deportation?
- How will the heatwave impact daily life and infrastructure?
