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Severe storms and security incidents reported across Germany

The Local reports on a series of developments across Germany, including weather-related destruction, political warnings from the Chancellor, and a criminal incident at a welfare office.

By 17 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET Updated 17 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET

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According to The Local, severe storms characterised by high winds and large hailstones struck the state of Baden-Württemberg on Friday, July 17th. In a separate incident in the state of Brandenburg, a man reportedly set fire to a youth welfare office. No further details regarding casualties or the extent of the damage were provided in the initial report.

Additionally, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz issued a formal warning to the United States regarding potential election interference. These events form part of a broader news roundup covering multiple regions in Germany on Friday morning.

Source: The Local. Read the original report ↗

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