Germany's Merz says erosion of global order means middle powers in Europe and Asia must be more assertive

Keep reading for a roundup of what's making news in Germany on Tuesday, October 27, 2026: Don't want to miss our real-time updates? Click here to add us as a Preferred Source on Google . Convicted right-wing terrorist Beate Zschäpe's request for early release from prison was denied with a court ruling that she would remain behind bars for at least nine more years. Munich's Higher Regional Court on Tuesday set her minimum term at at least 24 years and refused to suspend the sentence to probation. By determining her guilt to be particularly severe, the court effectively ruled out her release after 15 years, which, including her time in pretrial detention, would have expired this year.