Germany news: Son of Iran's last shah takes center stage in Frankfurt

Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi accepted a peace prize in the name of the Iranian people in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Germany's defense minister said he believes military conscription will not be needed. DW has more.

• Iranian opposition politician Reza Pahlavi accepted a "Freedom Prize" in Frankfurt
• More than 18,000 people rallied to show support for Pahlavi, but some others protested
• Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said 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: