Lithuania Deployment: Germany’s defence ministry says it will order compulsory postings for up to 1,000 soldiers to staff its permanent tank brigade in Lithuania after volunteer shortfalls, with shortages flagged in logistics and IT; the 4,800-strong unit is due to be operational by next year. Security Watch: The military counterintelligence service (MAD) warns that Russian sabotage and hybrid threats are intensifying, while right-wing extremism cases inside the Bundeswehr are rising. Espionage Case: Prosecutors have charged a German-Ukrainian woman accused of spying for Russia, alleging she gathered defence-policy and industry information via contacts linked to the Russian embassy. Navy Upgrade: Defence Minister Boris Pistorius plans a fourth signals intelligence ship, with the new class expected to start deliveries from 2029. Energy & Prices: Petrol and diesel at German pumps hit record highs as crude oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions. Industry & Tech: Volkswagen unveiled the Mission Efficiency electric prototype, touting record aerodynamics and low energy use, while BASF’s partner Schütz broke ground on a new IBC production and logistics facility in Ludwigshafen. Politics & Culture: After AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt win, reporting highlights how the party’s agenda is worrying churches and arts groups. Sports: Oasis confirmed a 2027 “Live ’27” tour with stops including Germany.