Daily brief
Germany is reducing its military presence in northern Iraq, with the Bundeswehr planning to withdraw a significant portion of its troops stationed there. The move involves pulling out several hundred soldiers from the Erbil region, where they have been involved in training local forces. The defense ministry stated the adjustment reflects the current security situation and the capabilities of Iraqi partners.
An AfD lawmaker in Saxony was arrested on suspicion of violating embargo regulations, reportedly related to exports to Russia.
A Greek national was arrested in Germany in connection with the fatal assault on a train conductor in Bavaria last week.
German authorities detained a suspect for allegedly hacking the X account of a Jamaat ameer, a religious community leader.
A railway employee was injured in an attack at Hamburg's main train station, with police investigating the incident.