Courts and Extremism: Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig plans a bill requiring volunteer lay judges to uphold Germany’s constitution, with checks on applicants suspected of extremist views. Russia Policy: Berlin says it will press for fresh EU sanctions despite a US-Russia diesel deal, reaffirming its support for Ukraine. Berlin Summit: The World Health Summit opens Sunday amid steep cuts to international aid, including by Germany, as leaders debate how to sustain global health systems. Security and Politics: The arrest of former intelligence chief August Hanning on suspicion of espionage and treason has raised concerns about leaked secrets and allied intelligence. Meanwhile, Germany’s far-right AfD has won a state parliament’s top post for the first time, testing the country’s political firewall. Economy: August exports fell as industrial momentum remained fragile, even as the government raised its growth forecasts for 2026 and 2027.