Society · July 2026

Germany's national rail operator Deutsche Bahn announced on Friday that alcohol will be banned at all 5,400 train stations nationwide starting in October, with exemptions for restaurants and special events. The measure aims to improve safety and cleanliness, though critics question its enforceability. Jürgen Klopp warned the media to respect his family's privacy as he officially took over as Germany's national football coach. Berlin's Pride weekend opened with a performance by singer Ikkimel, kicking off the city's LGBTQ+ celebrations. CSU politician Alexander Dobrindt defended the German government's policy of deportations to Afghanistan, citing security interests. A Berlin café owner announced he will refuse service to Nazis, and a report profiled Tobias Korenke's resistance work against the AfD.