Brandenburg

Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke expresses skepticism toward a minority government. He stresses that a democratic majority is preferable, as minority governments are blackmail-prone and costly. This comes amid the crisis in the SPD/BSW coalition due to lawmakers' exits.

December 10, 2025 Reported by AI

Crude oil leaked from a pipeline near the PCK refinery in Schwedt, Brandenburg. Firefighters estimate at least 200,000 liters spilled due to preparatory work for a safety test. The incident was largely contained after about 2.5 hours.