Germany

• Germany: Oder River mass fish deaths most likely caused by algae, authorities say
  German experts have blamed an algal bloom caused by a high salt concentration for killing masses of fish in the Oder River. Environmentalist group Greenpeace has more concrete suspicions as to the source.
• German government approves arms exports to Saudi Arabia: reports
  The decision defies a 2018 ban over Saudi Arabia's involvement in the Yemen war. Deals were reportedly approved before Chancellor Olaf Scholz's visit to the region last weekend.
• German inflation hits record 10% in September
  Germany's inflation rate increased to a record 10% in September. The news comes after economic institutes predicted that the economy will shrink next year.
• Germany presents new €200 billion relief plan in response to soaring energy prices
  Germany's ruling coalition has come up with a plan to reduce the impact of spiraling energy costs on consumers. The measures include a cap on gas prices, which have soared amid fallout from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
• Ukrainians in Germany oppose asylum for Russian deserters
  A growing number of Russian men are trying to leave their country to avoid being drafted into the army. Many in Germany are willing to grant them asylum. But the Ukrainian community is more than skeptical.