Day: January 9, 2025
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Ministers Eye US Visit After Trump’s Inauguration
EU Foreign Ministers to Visit Washington Amid Fears of US Policy Shift Three top European Union foreign ministers…
Experts in Uproar
German Finance Party Leader Christian Lindner’s Suggestion of Adding Cryptocurrencies to Central Banks’ Reserves Receives Strong Criticism German…
Armenia Can’t Have it Both Ways
A Complex Path Ahead Armenia’s potential membership in the European Union has sparked a mix of reactions, with…
Elon Musk’s AFD Link Sparks Election Scandal in Germany!
Bundestag Investigates Elon Musk’s Support for AfD as Potential Illegal Party Donation The Bundestag administration has launched an…
Aoun Takes the Reins!
The Commander-in-Chief of the Lebanese Armed Forces, Joseph Aoun, has been elected as the new President of Lebanon.…
Expert’s Shock Prediction!
Jim Rogers, a US investor and hedge fund manager, believes Russia is poised for an economic upswing after…
Musk’s Masterplan to Oust UK’s Starmer?
Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and SpaceX, has reportedly been in talks with his allies to potentially…
Baerbock Rules Out ‘Let’s Dance’ Appearance
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) excludes herself from TV shows like “Let’s Dance”. “I limit myself to…
America’s Fight for Greenland’s Control
Trump’s Bid to Annex Greenland Raises Concerns and Uncertainty US President-elect Donald Trump has made a bold move…
Tax Break on Overtime Work in Jeopardy?
Economist Clemens Fuest finds the Agenda 2030 presented by the Union in large parts positive, but also identifies…
Lindner’s Election Rally Takes a Sour Turn!
FDP leader Christian Lindner was hit with a Seifentorte (a type of sweet pastry) in the face during…
A New Dawn for 2030?
Economist Veronika Grimm praises the Union for its economic paper and the Agenda 2030 outlined in it. “The…
Hollywood Ablaze: California’s Worst Fire Disaster in History
Wildfires Rage in Los Angeles, Thousands Flee as Blazes Spread A devastating wave of wildfires is sweeping through…
European Refugee Crisis Hits Rock Bottom in 2024
In 2024, a total of 250,945 people filed an asylum application in Germany. This represents a decline of…
General Staff Admits ‘Critical Situation’
Front Lines Remain Complex, Ukraine Says The Ukrainian General Staff described the military situation on its Telegram channel,…
3.3 Million Germans in the Dark: Shocking New Study Reveals
In Germany, at least 3.3 million people worked in the shadow economy in 2024, which accounts for 5.4…
No End in Sight?
The Dax did not manage to pick up after a slightly negative start on Thursday and remained flat…
Leftist Leader Vows to Purge Disloyal Forces
BSW Rebels” Dejan Lazic and Norbert Weber from Hamburg have had their membership rights in the BSW revoked…
Ukraine’s Plea for Russian Energy Sanctions Ignites a Storm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pushing for more sanctions against Moscow. “We must maintain the pressure on Russia”…
Elon Musk’s German Election Hack?
The Bundestag administration is currently investigating a possible illegal influence on the Bundestag election campaign by US billionaire…
Ukrainian Troop Left to Die Under Fire After Being Sent on Unprepared Mission
Russia Detains Ukrainian Soldier, Accuses Him of Refusing to Lay Mines A video conversation between a Russian Defense…
No Gender Needed for Train Ticket
Gender Identity Not Required for Online Train Ticket Purchase The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled in…
Orbán’s Right-Hand Man Slammed with Sanctions in a Pre-Inaugural Blow
US Imposes Sanctions on Hungarian Official Antal Rogán Over Corruption The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets…
Jusos Demand State Control
In the face of recent political interventions by US billionaire Elon Musk and changed fact-checking rules at the…
‘Last Foreign Trip as President’
US President Joe Biden Cancels Italy Trip to Focus on California Wildfire Response US President Joe Biden has…
Germany Slams Georgia in Scathing Diplomatic Rebuke
Foreign Policy Experts from Germany Condemn the Georgian Government’s Crackdown on Protesters Foreign policy spokespeople from the Green…
Ukraine’s 2025 Nightmare Unfolds
Ukraine’s Future in 2025: Scenarios and Analysis As the year 2025 approaches, it’s essential to analyze possible scenarios…
US Cheers as Ukraine Transit Halts!
US Supports Ukraine’s Decision to Halt Russian Gas Transit to Europe The US has backed Ukraine’s decision to…
Business Failures Soar to a Record High Since the Financial Crisis
The number of insolvencies of person and capital companies in Germany remained high in December, with a record…
Merz Blasts Söder’s Electric Shock to the System!
A new rift appears to be looming within the Union. As reported by the Focus, the top leaders…
Bahn’s Top Boss Cranks Up the Heat on Railway Revamp
Werner Gatzer, the supervisory board chairman of Deutsche Bahn, is increasing the pressure for the state-owned company’s restructuring.…
Historic Vote Paves Way for New Era in Europe!
Armenia Advances EU Membership Bid with Government Approval Armenia’s government has approved a draft bill aimed at starting…
Germany’s Fiscal Firewall Stays Intact
The CDU reaffirms its commitment to the debt brake in the context of the planned “Agenda 2030”. “The…
‘War to be Won in 100 Days’!
Trump’s Envoy to Ukraine Sets Ambitious Goal to End Conflict within 100 Days In an interview with Fox…
Werder Bremen on the Brink of Glory?
Mitchell Weiser, a football player of SV Werder Bremen, aims to win a title with his club and…
Iran’s Plan to Fuel Middle East Chaos
Iran’s Top General in Syria Contradicts Official Line on Fall of Ally Iran’s highest-ranking general in Syria, Brigadier…
A Surprising Truth in Switzerland?
Ukrainian Refugees Struggle to Find Work in Switzerland, Despite Privileges A stark contrast in employment rates among refugee…
Lesbians at the Football, Homophobia at the Parliament?
When Politics and Humor Collide A recent exchange between two Swiss parliamentarians, Tamara Funiciello and Anna Rosenwasser, has…
Amthor Stands by Election Program
CDU Executive Committee Member Philipp Amthor Defends His Party’s Agenda 2030 Election Program. “It’s crucial that we renew…
Can Le Pen’s Far-Right Party Go Mainstream?
French far-right party seeks respectability, adopts pro-NATO stance The French far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party, often labeled as…
Dax Dips, But Wall Street’s Calm Ahead?
The Dax started the trading day on Thursday with slight losses. By 9:30 am, the leading index was…
A Year of Devastation
Worldwide, the damages from natural disasters have continued to rise in 2024, reaching around $320 billion, with approximately…
3 Billion Francs in Unprecedented Profit!
Two Lean Years of No Distributions Behind, Swiss National Bank Announces Profit of 80 Billion Francs The Swiss…
Azeri Leader Threatens to Wipe Out Armenia or its Leadership
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has sparked a diplomatic row by labeling Armenia a “fascist state” in an interview…
The Alarming Rise of a Hidden Climate Menace
According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the amount of fluorinated greenhouse gases used by the German…
Germany’s Production Booms in November!
Germany’s seasonally and calendar-adjusted industrial production in the manufacturing sector rose by 1.5% in November 2024 compared to…
Economic Experts Sound Alarm on Abandoning Citizenship Reform
Leading economists have criticized the announcement by CDU’s chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz to re-tighten rules for naturalizations in…
Polish Suspect in Fatal German Police Killing
Police Officer Killed in High-Speed Chase A 37-year-old Polish man is in custody, accused of deliberately running over…
A New Record!
Germany’s exports rose by 2.1% in November 2024, reaching a total of 127.3 billion euros, while imports decreased…
Trucks on the Rise in December
Truck traffic on motorway sections subject to tolls in Germany has increased by 0.5% in December 2024 compared…
AfD’s Shocking Lack of Female Power
The AfD’s share of women in the state lists for the Bundestag election is only at 11.3 percent.…
Auto Boom Continues to Rev Up!
Mood in Germany’s auto industry has further deteriorated by the end of 2024. The Ifo Institute’s business climate…
NRW Health Minister Blasts Parental Leave Days
German Health Minister Karl-Josef Laumann (CDU) doesn’t support the 35-hour workweek, as some company CEOs are demanding. “I…
SPD Fights Back Against Trump-Style Politics
SPD’s Matthias Miersch Dismisses Donald Trump’s Greenland Comments, Vows Stable Transatlantic Relations SPD Secretary General Matthias Miersch rejected…
Business Slams Lack of Structure
After the adoption of the new African policy guidelines by the German government, the German economy is criticizing…
Has the Division of Europe Begun?
US President’s Son Lands in Greenland Amid Father’s Annexation Bid Donald Trump Jr., the son of the US…
LA Ablaze: Biden Declares Disaster as Wildfires Rage On!
Wildfires in and around Los Angeles continue to spread. On Wednesday evening (local time), a further fire broke…
No Pay for First Day of Sick Leave?
Allianz CEO’s Proposal to Cut Sick Leave Raises Eyebrows The CEO of Allianz, Oliver Bäte, has sparked outrage…
Juvenile Crime Wave Hits North Rhine-Westphalia!
Police in North Rhine-Westphalia register a growing number of suspects under the age of 21. In total, the…
Germany Rejects Trump’s Demand
German Federal Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck (Greens) has rejected the demands of the designated US President Donald Trump for…
Germany’s Lifeline Against Sick Leave Pay Cuts
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil (SPD) has rejected the proposal by Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte to stop paying…
Trump or Not, US Remains Top Ally
Despite the latest military threats from the future US President Donald Trump, SPD leader Lars Klingbeil still considers…
A Strategy in Crisis?
The head of the Paritätischen Gesamtverband, Joachim Rock, has called for an emergency program to combat homelessness. “The…
Germany’s Greenland Ultimatum to Trump
The South Schleswig Voters’ Association has urged German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) to phone US President Donald Trump…
Ampel’s Industrial Blunder Exposed
SPD Chief Lars Klingbeil Admits Party’s Failures in Economic Policy SPD chief Lars Klingbeil has acknowledged his party’s…