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Germany news: Heat record broken for second consecutive day
DW.com • • general
Key Points:
- Germany broke its all-time temperature record for the second consecutive day, reaching a preliminary high of 41.5°C (106.7°F) in Möckern-Drewitz, with forecasts warning temperatures could approach 42°C.
- Industry leaders from the steel, chemical, and automobile sectors criticized Deutsche Bahn for ongoing infrastructure issues causing billions in losses, as frequent track closures have forced a shift from rail to less efficient truck transport.
- Former Federal President Joachim Gauck urged politicians to show political courage and prioritize national interests over party lines amid stalled debates on retirement and pension reforms.
- Munich's annual Pride parade attracted around 30,000 participants and 200,000 spectators despite the heatwave, highlighting concerns over a 43% rise in anti-LGBTQ+ crimes in Bavaria last year.
- The outgoing Federal Antisemitism Representative, Felix Klein, expressed concern over the worsening quality of life for Jews in Germany, citing the problematic conflation of Jewish identity with Israeli politics.
