Germany updates: Wildfires wreak havoc in eastern states

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07/07/2025July 7, 2025

Firefighters have gradually gained control over several blazes in Germany's east after a tense weekend. Poland has restored spot checks on its German border. DW has more.

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Wildfires in the eastern states of Thuringia, Saxony and Brandenburg are reportedly easing amid cooler weather
Poland has temporarily reintroduced spot checks on its border to Germany, mirroring moves by Berlin

Below, you can read a roundup of key developments in and related to Germany on Monday, July 7:

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