Bavaria Shooting: A suspect was arrested after two district officials were shot dead during a routine firearms inspection near Neumarkt. Police stormed his barricaded home overnight. Espionage Scandal: Former BND chief August Hanning remains in custody on suspicion of espionage and treason, in a case involving allegations he obtained classified files from a former aide. AfD’s First: Saxony-Anhalt elected AfD politician Tobias Rausch as state parliament president, the party’s first to hold the post. BMW withdrew its offer to provide the office’s official car that day, without giving a reason. Military Build-up: Germany’s army plans to acquire low-cost cruise missiles for mass deployment, with initial deliveries possible from 2027, chief Christian Freuding said. Economy: The government raised its growth forecast to 1.3% for 2026, though German exports weakened over the summer. Corporate Oversight: BaFin fined Volkswagen €1.2 million for failing to promptly disclose information behind an unexpectedly strong 2023 earnings forecast.