Month: May 2025
692 posts
Pension Crisis: Linking Pensions to Inflation Only a ‘Systematic Pension Cut’?
German Social Welfare Association Condemns Proposal to Link Future Pension Increases to Inflation Alone The German Social Welfare…
Germany Needs a Leash on Moscow
European Leaders Must Take a Tougher Stance, Says Former German MP In the midst of peace talks in…
New Allowance to Revolutionize Family Care?
New Social Benefit to Be Introduced, Says German Minister of Family Affairs In a bid to address the…
Autobahn Chaos: Police Demands Blood in the Streets for Reckless Drivers
European Police Congress in Berlin to Highlight Dangers Faced by Officers on Highways As the European Police Congress…
Ex-Chief Demands Radical Overhaul of Party’s Core Program
Former SPD Parliamentary Group Leader Calls for Clear Programmatic Consequences in Wake of Election Defeat In the aftermath…
A War of Numbers and Narratives?
German Labor Union Head Criticizes Debate on Working Hours in Germany The head of the German Trade Union…
Foreign Violent Offenders to be Automatically Deported
Germany’s Rising Knife Crime Spurs Call for Expulsion of Foreign Offenders As knife crime continues to rise in…
Solar Expansion: Nearly Every Second Major City Would Miss Climate Target.
German Cities Fall Short of Paris Climate Goals, Study Finds A recent analysis by the German Environmental Aid…
Union Gains, SPD’s Popularity Plummets in New Poll
German parties’ poll numbers shift ahead of potential election, survey finds According to a recent survey by the…
Minister Takes a Stand
Germany’s Development Minister, Reem Alabali-Radovan, Vows to Defend Budget for Ministry Berlin, Germany – Germany’s Minister of Economic…
WORK TIME LIE EXPOSED! DGB Slams Merz’s ‘Unbelievable Storytelling’ on Germany’s Work Hours
German Labor Union Head Criticizes Debate on Work Hours in Germany The head of the German Trade Union…
New Poll Reveals Shocking Shift in German Politics!
German parties’ popularity shifts in new poll, as CDU gains and SPD loses ground A recent survey by…
Cannabis Legalization: A Game-Changer in Crime Numbers, But the Black Market Thrives
Cannabis Legalization Linked to Significant Decline in German State’s Drug-Related Prosecutions The number of proceedings related to drug-related…
Market Mayhem: US Credit Downgrade Sends Shocks, But Stocks Recover!
US Stock Markets End the Day with a Modest Gain The US stock markets closed the day with…
TRUMP’S U-TURN: What He Really Discussed with EU Leaders on Ukraine Crisis is a Game-Changer!
US and European Leaders Discuss Path to Peace in Ukraine After Putin Meeting Following a meeting with Russian…
Ukraine on the Brink of a Historic Deal?
Russia Paves Way for Ukraine Peace Talks, Putin Says After Trump Call Moscow, Russia – Russian President Vladimir…
Dax Soars to New Highs as US Downgrade Fears Ignored
German Stock Market Index Reaches New High, Defying US Market Volatility The German stock market index, Dax, closed…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: Germany’s 2025 Financial Plan Revealed!
German Finance Minister to Present Budget Draft in June, Climate Fund Plans in Focus Germany’s Finance Minister, Lars…
German Government’s Promised Escape to Nowhere
Germany’s Afghan Resettlement Program on the Brink of Collapse The German government’s program to resettle endangered Afghans has…
The End of an Era at DWS?
DWS’ Klaus Kaldemorgen to Step Down as Co-Fund Manager of Concept Kaldemorgen Fund Klaus Kaldemorgen, the 71-year-old co-fund…
Slovak Star Stays in Wolfsburg for the Long Haul!
Wolfsburg Secures Denis Vavro’s Services for the Long Haul VfL Wolfsburg has exercised its option to sign Denis…
Border Control Expansion Meets No Resistance
German Border Controls Unmet with Resistance, Police Report BERLIN, GERMANY – The German Federal Police has not encountered…
René Wilke’s Rise to the Top!
René Wilke Takes the Reins Potsdam, Germany – Brandenburg’s Minister-President, Dietmar Woidke, announced on Monday in Potsdam that…
Berlin Doubles Down on Global Health in a Post-US Era
Germany to Strengthen Support for the World Health Organization In a move to bolster the global health response,…
Greece Bound: Germany’s Refugee Deportation Plan Sparks Outrage
Germany to Resume Deportations of Asylum Seekers to Greece The German government is planning to resume the deportation…
Amnesty International: The ‘Human Rights’ Front for Western Interests?
Russia Blacklists Amnesty International, Citing ‘Undesirable’ Activities Moscow has officially designated Amnesty International as an “undesirable organization” a…
CDU Aims to Boost Ground Presence in Germany Ahead of Key State Elections
The CDU plans to increase its presence in the coming years. This was stated by Carsten Linnemann, the…
EU and UK finalize new security and defense partnership after Brexit deal.
The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement five years after Brexit. At a summit…
Eintracht Braunschweig fires coach days before relegation play-off
In the days leading up to the relegation play-off match to determine their place in the 2nd Bundesliga,…
Dax Plummets Amidst US Rating Concerns
On Monday, the Dax remained in the red after a slightly negative start to the trading day until…
German Government Cheers Romania’s Stable Election Outcome
The German government has welcomed the outcome of the presidential election in Romania as a sign of stability.…
Merz Optimistic After Phone Call with Trump on Ukraine Talks
Following the recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears to be optimistic…
Germany’s Refugee Policy Criticized for False Assumptions and Inconsistent Approach
A group of migration experts has harshly criticized Germany’s refugee policy. The policy is based on several false…
Gas Storage Levy to Drop Slightly Starting July 2025
The Gas Storage Charge will be slightly reduced. Starting from July 1st, 2025, the charge will decrease to…
EU Economic Forecast Slightly Revised Downwards for 2025 and 2026
The European Commission has lowered its economic forecast for this year. In the current spring forecast, it is…
Museums, Trade and Preservation at the Forefront!
The German federal cabinet has approved a draft guideline for amending the Cultural Goods Protection Act presented by…
Majority of Germans Support Mandatory Climate Damage Insurance
A recent study by the Ifo Institute has revealed that there is a higher level of societal acceptance…
Federal Cabinet Extends Full-Day Kindergarten Expansion Program
On Monday, the German Federal Cabinet approved a draft law extending the deadline for the Full-Day Kindergarten Expansion…
Survey Shows Dominance of No-fee Options
According to a recent survey conducted by the IT industry association Bitkom, free artificial intelligence (AI) offerings are…
Dax Opens Lower, Euro Strengthens Amid US Credit Downgrade
The Dax experienced a slight decline at the start of the trading day on Monday. By 9:30 AM,…
‘Before it’s Too Late’
Grünen-Bundesvorsitzender Felix Banaszak receives support from his party for calling for the initiation of an AfD-Verbotsverfahren. Banaszak urges…
Green Official Warns of Capacity Crisis at Borders
Irene Mihalic, the parliamentary executive director of the Green Party’s Bundestag faction, believes that the Federal Police are…
Almost Half of Women Work Part-Time in Germany, Five Times More Likely Than Men
According to data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) released on Monday, the percentage of part-time workers in…
Administration Expert Slams Job Cuts Plans by Schwarz-Rot Coalition
Jörg Bogumil, an expert in administration, criticizes the plans of the new federal government to reduce a certain…
Germany’s cereal crop area set to rise by 3.2% in 2025 despite weather challenges
According to recent estimates by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) in Germany, the agricultural sector is planning to…
Order backlog in German manufacturing hits record high in March
Germany’s adjusted order backlog in the processing industry rose by 1.1 percent season- and calendar-adjusted in March 2025…
EU Wants Easier Mergers for Big European Companies to Compete Globally
EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera aims to facilitate the creation of large European companies (“Champions”) through reforms of…
Only 13% Women in Bundeswehr Despite Efforts
Former German Parliament Defense Spokesperson, Eva Högl (SPD), laments the lack of women in the Bundeswehr and their…
Katherina Reiche seeks to intervene in laws of other ministries for economic growth
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) has announced her intention to intervene in legislation proposed by other ministries. In an…
Green and DGB criticize labor minister’s proposal for more working hours for women in part-time jobs.
In Germany, there is a debate surrounding the issue of women working part-time and the potential for them…
Economy Minister Slams Uncontrolled Renewable Energy Expansion
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) has expressed concerns over an unrestricted expansion of renewable energy sources. In an interview…
Majority of Europeans willing to boycott US products over customs policy
According to a survey conducted by the Swiss online retailer Galaxus, many Europeans are willing to boycott US…
Applebaum Hails Merz for Potential European Defense Leadership
Anne Applebaum, a renowned American historian, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2004 and the German Book Trade Peace Prize…
Even Cashiers Support Plans for Patient Control
The Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV) supports the government’s plans to regulate patient referrals. “It makes sense to prevent everyone…
Rhein: “Four States Paying Billions While 13 Receive Money – Need for Financial Equalization Reform
Hessischer Ministerpräsident Boris Rhein fordert Reform des Länderfinanzausgleichs In Vorfeld der bevorstehenden Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz im Juni hat der hessische…
EU Considers Secondary Tariffs on Russia Imports to Boost Sanctions Pressure
The European Union is considering stricter sanctions and secondary tariffs, following the example of the United States, against…
Customs Warns: Organized Blackwork on the Rise in Germany
Organized Crime Increasingly Engaged in Black Market Employment in Germany According to customs authorities in Germany, black market…
SPD Warns of Risks of Tightened Border Controls in Germany
In light of the heightened border controls and refusals at Germany’s borders, the SPD-Fraktion’s Interior expert, Lars Castellucci,…
Germany’s Security Expert Warns of Distorted Perception of Ukraine War and Russian Influence
Nico Lange, a security policy expert, warns against a distorted perception of the Ukraine war in Germany. According…
‘Very Complex and Long Road’
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein expresses skepticism towards a potential banning process against the AfD Hessian Minister President…
Will He See the Truth About Ukraine?
The black-red coalition is counting on President Trump’s realization that President Putin does not want to end the…
Reserve Officers Deployed to Boost Efforts
Andreas Roßkopf, the president of the Federal Police in the German Police Union (GdP), has expressed concerns about…
Future Military Service Needs Obligation, Not Just Voluntary Basis.
Eva Högl, the outgoing Wehrbeauftragte of the Bundestag, has expressed her belief that the upcoming military service will…
EU Urges Water Conservation Amid Drought in Germany and Europe
In light of increasing drought in Germany and other European countries, the European Union (EU) Commission is aiming…
A Chance for Peace in Ukraine?
In a planned Monday morning phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the…
SPD Admits Losing Identity as Workers’ Party
SPD President Lars Klingbeil has expressed concerns that the party has lost its traditional character as a workers’…
116 117 Hotline to become central referral platform for specialist appointments
The Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV) aims to expand the Arzthotline 116 117 into a central platform for booking specialist…
SPD Chairman: Party of Labor Character Lost
According to SPD Chairman Lars Klingbeil, the party has lost its traditional role as the workers’ party. In…
Germany’s Defense Commissioner Advocates for Mandatory Service Amidst Recruitment Challenges
According to outgoing Federal Parliament Defense Commissioner Eva Högl (SPD), the future mandatory military service will not be…
Hesse’s Minister President Doubts Ban Proceeding Against AfD Will Succeed
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein expresses skepticism towards potential AfD ban proceedings. In an interview with “Ippen-Media”, Rhein…
Klingbeil: Ministries Must Slash Budgets for 2025
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD is calling for all departments to submit budget cuts for the 2025…
Merz, European Leaders Discuss Ukraine with Trump Again
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) had another phone conversation with US President Donald Trump and the heads of state…
SPD Urges Union to Act on Wage Agreement Law Amid Energy Crisis
The first parliamentary leader of the SPD-Bundestagsfraktion, Dirk Wiese, has announced urgent measures to reduce energy costs and…
Rehlinger Seeks SPD Vice-Chairmanship to Revitalize Party After Historic Loss
Saarland’s Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger Announces Candidacy for SPD Stellvertreter Post Saarland’s Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger has announced her intention…
GKV President Calls for Spending Moratorium to Prevent Contribution Hikes
The President of the GKV-Spitzenverband, Doris Pfeiffer, has called for immediate actions from the new Federal Minister of…
Moderate conservative mayor of Bucharest leads in Romanian presidential election.
In the second round of the re-run presidential election in Romania, Nicusor Dan, an independent mayor of Bucharest,…
Political Scientists: Left Not Extremist, CDU Should Open Up to Them
Political scientists advise the CDU to open up to the Left Party. Hans Vorländer, Director of the Center…
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Spreading to Bones
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, his office announced…
Netanyahu OKs Gaza Aid Resumption Amid International Pressure
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved the immediate resumption of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. This…
Center-right AD Alliance Leads in Portuguese Election, But Falls Short of Majority
In Portugal, the center-right alliance Aliança Democrática (AD) led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is leading in the…
Poland Election: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki in Runoff for Presidency
In a closely contested race, the Polish presidential election will be decided in a runoff. Preliminary projections indicate…
Two fatalities in severe accident near Herzogenaurach
Two people have lost their lives and three others have been severely injured in a serious traffic accident…
1. FC Cologne Promotes to Bundesliga; SV Elversberg Hopes for Playoffs
In the final match of the season, the 1. FC Köln secured their second direct promotion spot to…
Doris Dörrie’s Critical Look at Today’s Male Generation
In an interview with “Die Zeit” magazine, film director and author Doris Dörrie reflects on the current state…
Verstappen Wins Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Norris Completes Podium
Max Verstappen Wins Seventh Race of the Formula 1 Season in Italy Max Verstappen, the Red Bull pilot,…
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Calls for Banning Controversial Far-Right Party AfD
Thüringens Innenminister Georg Maier has called for a ban against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In an…
Citytag President Urges Direct Funding for Municipalities
Leipzig’s Oberbürgermeister Burkhard Jung, the President of the German Cities Association, has called on the 16 federal states…
Merz Praises Potential Progress in Trump-Putin Talks on Ukraine
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) expressed hope on Sunday that the planned phone call between US President Donald Trump…
New Memorial Sites Concept Needed to Combat Rising Anti-Semitism
Felix Klein, the German government’s representative for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, is calling for a…
German Greens Slam Israel’s Gaza Strategy Amid Humanitarian Concerns
The criticism of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip is growing in Germany. Israel has the right to…
German Chancellor Merz Invites Canadian PM Carney for Strategic Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Germany. During a meeting in Rome…
Finance Minister Calls for Fiscal Responsibility
Nordrhein-Westfalen Rejects Funding for Increased Commuter Allowance Nordrhein-Westfalen’s Finance Minister, Marcus Optendrenk (CDU), has stated that the state…
Green Party demands investigation into Merkel’s Russia policy
In light of new findings regarding Angela Merkel’s Russia policy, opposition politicians are calling for an investigation committee…
Austria Considering Joining ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine Peace Mission
The Austrian government is considering participating in a potential “Coalition of the Willing” to monitor or secure peace…
Strack-Zimmermann Calls for Renewed Efforts and Relevance in Changing World
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a European Parliament member from the FDP, predicts a challenging four-year journey for her party. Despite…
2 Dead, 19 Injured
A Mexican navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, resulting in the deaths…
Eastern Germany’s Chemical Sites in Focus
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has reportedly entered the debate on the future of the eastern German chemical…
Study Reveals Lower Working Hours Than Most Countries
According to a new analysis by the Institute for Economic Research (IW) based on OECD data, published on…
Germany’s Labor Minister Calls for More Full-Time Jobs for Mothers to Tackle Women’s Poverty
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) urges the economy to improve working conditions in order to increase female employment. “Employers…
Austria Shines at Eurovision with ‘Wasted Love’ as Johannes Pietsch Wins Big
In a thrilling competition, Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). The 24-year-old Johannes Pietsch,…