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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- On February 2, 2026, a nationwide public-transport warning strike by the Verdi trade union began at 3am, halting buses, trams and subways at municipal transport companies while Deutsche Bahn said its regional and S‑Bahn services run without restrictions.
- Transport guidance stresses that rules apply equally to strikes and winter conditions, as employees must arrive at work on time regardless of disruptions.
- On top of transport disruption, the German Weather Service warned of freezing rain and icy roads in northwest Germany and higher altitudes in the west and southwest.
- Germany moved to bolster energy and industrial cooperation with Saudi Arabia as Economy Minister Katherina Reiche signed ten LOIs covering energy, AI, hydrogen, and innovation in Riyadh.
- Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth has died at 88, praised across parties for leading reunification and advancing women's participation; SPD leader Lars Klingbeil said, `She was a role model, across all party lines.
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Total News Sources19
Leaning Left10Leaning Right3Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution77% Left
Bias Distribution
- 77% of the sources lean Left
77% Left
L 77%
R 23%
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