Germany news: Frankfurt braces for Iran protests

An appearance by Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi is expected to trigger demonstrations in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Germany's defense minister says he believes military conscription will not be needed. DW has more.

• Iranian opposition politician Reza Pahlavi is to accept a peace prize in the name of the Iranian people in Frankfurt
• Police are preparing for protests and counterprotests by supporters and critics of Pahlavi, with traffic disruption expected
• Defense Minister Boris Pistorius says the voluntary recruitment scheme for the German armed forces seems sufficient at present, with no need for conscription

This is a roundup of the top stories from and about Germany on the weekend of Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026: