A fatal knife rampage in the western German city of Solingen allegedly perpetrated by a Syrian asylum seeker has fuelled an already bitter debate about immigration policy in Germany – and threatens to boost the far-right.

German consumers are feeling more pessimistic heading into September, a key survey showed Tuesday, as concerns about jobs and wages add to a gloomy outlook for Europe’s largest economy.

Germany to donate 100,000 mpox vaccines to African countries, there will be more more bag checks at Oktoberfest following the Solingen knife attack, the Discover airline strike has begun and more news on Tuesday.

From elections and taxes to liquids limits returning to air travel and the beginning of autumn, here are some of the major changes in Germany this September.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday pledged to tighten Germany’s weapons laws and crack down on illegal immigration after a Syrian man allegedly went on a deadly knife rampage in the city of Solingen.

Following a deadly terror attack at a festival in the western German city of Solingen some politicians are calling for a block on all asylum seekers while others are demanding a knife ban.

Millions of drivers in Germany may have to pay more for car insurance due to updated regional classifications – although some could pay less.

Travellers in Germany face disruption as a four-day strike at Discover Airlines is scheduled from Tuesday.

Solingen knife attack suspect detained for alleged membership of ‘terrorist group’, strike planned at Discover Airlines, thousands demonstrate against the far-right in eastern states and more news from around Germany on Monday.

More than 1,000 runners are expected to take part in the race up the 40 floors of the Cologne Tower, the city’s tallest office building, in Sunday’s Staircase Championship.