Former Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Haseloff Calls for Weakening Climate Goals
Former Saxony‑Anhalt premier Reiner Haseloff (CDU) has called for a relaxation of Germany’s climate targets. “The ambitious goal of cutting carbon dioxide emissions no longer fits the difficult overall situation in which we are at war” he told the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” (Thursday edition). Haseloff warned that insolvencies were a growing concern,…
April 2, 2026
Trump Signals Near End of Iran War as US Operation Leaves Iran No Threat
During his highly anticipated televised address, President Donald Trump reiterated his call for a quick end to the Iran conflict. He said that after the 32‑day U.S. military operation, “Iran now essentially poses no longer a threat”. Trump added that the United States “is on the best track to reach all of its military objectives soon”. He spoke of an…
April 2, 2026
Germany’s Federal Government Chooses Not to Regulate Commercial Rents
The federal government has no plans to regulate commercial rents, according to a reply from the Ministry of Housing to a question raised by the Green party in the Bundestag. Parliamentary State Secretary Sabine Poschmann (SPD) wrote that there is presently no evident urgent need for new legislation. In the coalition agreement the ruling parties had outlined a range of…
April 2, 2026
Red Cross Criticizes Deficiencies In German Civil Protection
The German Red Cross (DRK) reports serious gaps in the country’s civilian protection system. Despite rising security threats and recent crises such as floods and power outages, DRK President Hermann Gröhe told the Tagesspiegel (Thursday edition) that civilian protection is “completely under‑funded”. Gröhe warned that the current security environment demands…
April 2, 2026
Digital Ministry Plans Central Startup Hub to Simplify Business Launches
The Digital Ministry, headed by Karsten Wildberger of the CDU, plans to launch a central business‑founding platform this year to make company creation faster and easier.Founders have long requested a single, state‑run point of contact to navigate the complex paperwork, and the ministry confirmed that the new platform will serve exactly that role. The system is being designed…
April 2, 2026
Left Party Finds Legal Hurdles to Blanket Social Media Ban for Young People
In the discussion about tightening social‑media rules, the Left sees significant barriers to a blanket ban on platforms for young people. “A universal ban is neither technically nor legally feasible” said David Schliesig, the media‑policy spokesperson for the Left’s parliamentary group, to the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday edition). He added that…
April 1, 2026
Trump Reports Iran Requests U.S. Ceasefire
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, Iran has asked the United States for a cease‑fire. In a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Trump said the “president of the new regime in Iran” had transmitted the request. While he did not name the Iranian official, Trump described him as “less radicalised and smarter than his predecessors”. Trump added that…
April 1, 2026
Bundeswehr Names New Navy Inspector Ahead Of Autumn Leadership Shift
In the fall of this year, the German Navy will appoint a new chief. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has chosen Counter‑Admiral Wilhelm Tobias Abry for the post of Marineinspekteur, as reported by “Der Spiegel”. The appointment is expected to be announced formally a few months later. Abry will succeed Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, who is retiring at the age…
April 1, 2026
German States Urge VAT Reform to Ease High Food Prices
In the debate over a VAT reform, the federal states are pressing the shadow coalition for tax relief for citizens.Saxony-Anhalt’s premier, Sven Schulze (CDU), told “die Welt” that, “the reality is that prices – especially food – remain high for many people”. He added that citizens rightfully expect concrete relief and that the…
April 1, 2026
DAX Climbs Sharply After Strong Start No Euphoria Yet
At 12:30 on Wednesday, the DAX was trading at 23,140 points, a level that is 2.0 % above the closing price of the previous trading day. The index continued its strong gain for most of the session, remaining well into the green area until noon. Among the best‑performing stocks were Rheinmetall, Commerzbank and Siemens Energy, while BASF, Scout24 and Brenntag lagged at the…
April 1, 2026
German Fuel Prices Rise Again Ahead of New Station Rule Diesel Hits 2.316 Euro per Liter
Fuel prices in Germany rose again just before the new station regulation came into force. According to an ADAC representative speaking to dts Nachrichtenagentur on Wednesday, the nationwide average price for a litre of diesel was €2.316 on Tuesday, an increase of 2.8 cents compared to the previous week. The price for Super E10 climbed by 3.3 cents, settling at an average of…
April 1, 2026
Record German Municipal Deficit Hits 31.9 Billion Euros in 2025
In 2025, core and extra‑household finances of German municipalities and municipal associations posted a financing deficit of €31.9 billion, according to provisional quarterly treasury statistics released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Wednesday. This marks the highest municipal deficit since German reunification in 1990, eclipsing the previous record of…
