Day: April 29, 2025
55 posts
Stock markets rise despite falling consumer confidence.
US stock markets have closed with gains on Tuesday. At the end of trading in New York, the…
Critics slam Merz’s cabinet picks as ‘Rich and Powerful’ agenda
Grünen- und Linke-Chefs kritisieren Friedrich Merz für angeblich einseitige Kabinettsbesetzung The leaders of the Green and Left parties…
Experts Call for Urgent Action and Stabilization Measures.
Germany is facing a prolonged economic stagnation crisis, according to several economists. Since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Expert Rules Out Iberian-Style Blackout
Aachen, Germany – Aachen University’s Professor Albert Moser has stated that a large-scale blackout like the one recently…
Mass Shooting Leaves Three Dead in Uppsala, Sweden
In Uppsala, Sweden, a shooting incident occurred on Tuesday resulting in the death of three individuals. According to…
Green Party’s Left-Wing Minister Paus to Lead Work and Social Issues Working Group
Lisa Paus, a member of the Green Party, has been chosen to lead the working group on labor…
Ramelow Slams Merz Cabinet for Lack of East German Representation
Bodo Ramelow, a former Minister President of Thuringia and politician of the Left Party, criticizes the Merz cabinet…
SZ Journalist Kornelius to Become New German Government Spokesman
Stefan Kornelius, a long-time journalist at the Süddeutsche Zeitung, has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the…
No More Stages, More Time for Family
Jasmin Wagner, a musician known by the stage name Blümchen, who has had several successful Technopop hits (“Herz…
Minimum wage demand of 15.12 euros to end poverty despite work
On Labor Day, the SoVD is calling for a strengthening of employee rights and a noticeable improvement in…
Weimer Rejects “Cultural Warrior” Label, Vows to Combat AfD in Office
Designated Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer defends himself against the accusation of being a right-wing ideologue and announces…
Deutsche Bank’s Profit Surge Lifts Dax, as Investors Await Key Data and Trade Policy Clarity
On Tuesday, the Dax experienced gains. At the Xetra trading close, the index was calculated at 22,425 points,…
SPD Nominates Him, Bonn’s Dörner to Remain Vice-President
According to reports by the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” the German City Association is expected to have a new…
Countdown to Re-election for Mayor Tschentscher
The SPD and the Greens in Hamburg have signed their new coalition agreement two months after the municipal…
Merz Targets Black-Red Coalition
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) will participate in the election of the new Chancellor in the Bundestag on…
Former AfD Employee Charged with Espionage for Chinese Intelligence Service
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges of espionage against a former employee of current Bundestag member…
AfD maintains lead over Union in Forsa survey, SPD and FDP lose ground.
According to a recent survey conducted by Forsa, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) remains the most popular party…
CDU Politician Sees Urgent Need for Social Security Reform Amidst Demographic Challenges
Thorsten Frei, the designated Federal Chancellery chief, sees the reform of the social security systems as a major…
Muslim Women’s Face Covering Ban Upheld in Berlin-Brandenburg Court.
The Oberverwaltungsgericht Berlin-Brandenburg has upheld a decision of the Verwaltungsgericht Berlin, stating that women of the Muslim faith…
Blackrock CEO Sees Europe as Winner in US Trade Dispute
Larry Fink, CEO of the asset manager BlackRock, sees weakness in the US dollar as an opportunity for…
Faeser Calls for Enhanced Protection of Germany’s Critical Infrastructure After Iberian Power Outages
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) has called for increased protection of critical infrastructure in Germany…
Dax Soars on Hope of Trade Deal, as Investors Await Quarterly Reports
The Dax remained in the green on Tuesday after a friendly start in the morning. By around 12:30…
Wealthier Neighborhoods Benefit More in Germany
A study published on Tuesday by the Institute for Economic Research (IW) and the Max-Planck-Institute for Social Research…
Deutsche Bank CEO Urges Rapid Reforms Amid Economic Uncertainties
Deutsche Bank CEO Christian Sewing urges new government to swiftly implement necessary reforms Christian Sewing, CEO of Deutsche…
Intercepting Over 1,000 Immigrants
The Federal Police in Lower Saxony have made a significant arrest against a suspected smuggling gang on Tuesday.…
AGJ Calls for Political Course Correction to Boost Youth Participation and Welfare
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (AGJ) is calling for a political course correction in Germany to increase…
April 2025: Germany’s Warmest and Driest April on Record
In April 2025, Germany experienced notably warmer and drier conditions compared to the long-term average. As reported by…
No Vote for Chancellor Tuesday
Grünen-Chef Felix Banaszak does not believe that members of the Green parliamentary faction will vote for Merz as…
Right-Wing Extremist Motivation Suspected.
On February 27th, the Halle (Saale) Administrative Court issued a detention warrant on the request of the Public…
Federal Court upholds conviction for Holocaust trivialization via Facebook post
The Federal Court has upheld the conviction of a 65-year-old man for incitement due to the publication of…
Verdi Union Accepts Mediation Deal for Ground Handling Workers
The Bundestarifkommission Bodenverkehrsdienste of the service workers’ union Verdi has accepted the mediation recommendation from last week for…
Mona Neubaur’s Bold Move
The deputy Prime Minister of NRW, Mona Neubaur, criticizes Trump’s stop for climate researchers. In an article for…
Dax Surges as Trade War Worries Fade; Investors Eye Tech Giants’ Earnings Reports.
The Dax started the trading day on Tuesday in a friendly mood. At around 9:30 am, the leading…
DWS and Deutsche Bank Expand Private Credit Partnership
Deutsche Bank and its asset management subsidiary DWS expand cooperation on private loans The collaboration between Deutsche Bank…
EU Promises Financial Aid to German Businesses Hit by African Swine Fever
The European Commission has promised financial aid for the German businesses that were previously affected by the foot-and-mouth…
Amnesty International: Global Human Rights Crisis Deepens Amidst Armed Conflicts and Authoritarian Attacks
Amnesty International criticizes the international community for failing to protect human rights. In its report on the global…
The Poor Are Getting Poorer
A new report by the Paritätischen Wohlfahrtsverband has found that income-poor people have become even poorer in recent…
FSME hospitalizations rise to 600 in Germany, with 9 deaths in 2023
In Germany, approximately 600 patients were hospitalized in 2023 due to Frühsommer-Meningoenzephalitis (FSME). According to the Federal Statistical…
German Companies Struggle with Economic Uncertainty Amidst Trade Tensions
German companies are increasingly struggling to predict their business development. According to a survey conducted by the Ifo…
GfK Report
German consumer sentiment has continued its recovery in April, according to the GfK Consumer Climate survey released on…
Spain and Portugal Power Supply Fully Restored After Massive Blackout
After the massive power outage on the Iberian Peninsula, electricity supply in Spain has been largely restored. The…
European Banks: Strong and Prepared for Tariffs and Market Turbulences
According to the European banking supervisor Eba, European banks are well-prepared for the challenges posed by the US…
CSU Leader Söder Confident SPD Will Approve Coalition Deal
CSU Leader Markus Söder expects SPD base to approve coalition agreement CSU leader Markus Söder has expressed his…
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party Wins Canadian Election, Uncertainty Looms Over Minority Government Formation
The Liberal Party of Canada has emerged as the winner in the parliamentary elections, according to projections by…
Steffen Bilger’s Promising Path
Steffen Bilger to succeed Thorsten Frei as parliamentary director of CDU/CSU-Fraktion in Baden-Württemberg. According to multiple sources in…
Minister’s Media Stake Raises Questions
Non-profit organization Lobbycontrol identifies conflict of interest between designated Minister of Culture Wolfram Weimer and his role as…
International Law Experts Slam Trump’s Ukraine and Territorial Policies as Threat to Global Stability
Experts in international law view the foreign policy of US President Donald Trump with great criticism. Berlin-based legal…
DAK Urges Quick Action from New Health Minister
The head of the health insurance company DAK, Andreas Storm, has urgently appealed to the newly appointed Health…
Laumann defends Merz’s cabinet selection, cites strong coalition agreement and internal climate
Karl-Josef Laumann, the deputy chairman of the CDU and former head of the employer’s wing CDA, has rejected…
GEW Urges Close Collaboration Between Education and Research Ministers
The Education and Science Trade Union (GEW) has called on the newly appointed Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU)…
Frei defends CDU cabinet appointments, highlights eastern region representation
The future Minister of the Chancellor’s Office, Thorsten Frei (CDU), rejects criticism of the cabinet appointments made by…
Private Patients Driving Surge in Healthcare Revenue, Outpacing Statutory Insureds
The financial importance of private insured individuals to the healthcare system is growing. According to an unpublished study…
Karin Prien Urges Respectful Coalition Dynamics Amidst Minimum Wage Dispute
Designated Federal Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) calls for unity and respect in the prospective black-red coalition. Prien,…
Trump’s 100 Days: Chaos and Uncertainty Dominate US Foreign and Economic Policy
According to the deputy Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Mona Neubaur (Green Party), the first 100 days of…
Rheinmetall: No Problem with Trump Tariffs, Sees Strong Future in US Military Programs and European Growth Opportunities.
The arms company Rheinmetall is taking the trade policies of US President Donald Trump in stride. “We are…