Day: July 2, 2025
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US Stocks Mixed Nasdaq Gains
US Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Trade and Inflation Optimism New York’s stock markets presented a mixed picture…
Söder Calls for Tougher Penalties in Pool Assaults
Bavarian Premier Markus Söder, also head of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has advocated for stricter penalties and…
Steinmeier welcomes conscription debate
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has voiced support for renewed discussions regarding the reintroduction of mandatory military service. In…
Cologne Bans “Playground” Term
The city of Cologne is set to redefine its public playgrounds, replacing the traditional term “Spielplatz” (playground) with…
Dobrindt Announces EU Asylum Reform Push
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has announced an initiative with five European counterparts to strengthen the planned…
EU Commission Faces Confidence Vote
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is facing a motion of no confidence in…
Bahn Accuses Customers of Abusing Family Reservations
Deutsche Bahn Revises Stance on Family Reservations Amidst Renewed Criticism The German railway company, Deutsche Bahn, is adjusting…
Germany Boosts Funding for Heat Adaptation
Federal Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Verena Hubertz (SPD), is urging municipalities to more actively adapt to…
Germany’s President Urges Careful Consideration on AfD Ban
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for careful consideration regarding the planned proceedings to potentially ban the far-right…
Wiese Open to Electricity Tax Relief for Consumers
Ahead of Wednesday’s upcoming meeting of the Coalition Committee, Dirk Wiese, the First Parliamentary Secretary of the SPD…
German Lotto Numbers Drawn Wednesday
13, 17, 39, 40, 44, 45, with the Superzahl being 6.. In addition to the main draw, the…
Queer Commissioner Slams Chancellor’s “Circus Tent” Remark
Following Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU)’s justification for not flying the rainbow flag at the Bundestag during this year’s…
Cities Criticize Lack of Funding Guarantee
Following the federal cabinet’s decision to implement the special infrastructure fund, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities…
Winterkorn Trial Halted
The Braunschweig Regional Court has provisionally suspended the criminal proceedings against former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn related to…
Poland Border Controls May Become Permanent Warns Envoy
Germany’s Commissioner for Poland, Knut Abraham (CDU), has cautioned against the establishment of permanent border controls between Germany…
Municipalities Seek Climate Adaptation Aid
André Berghegger, Chief Executive Officer of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, has emphasized the crucial need…
Germany May Reintroduce Military Draft
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, has indicated a potential shift towards mandatory military service in Germany if voluntary…
Dax rises despite US job market worries BMW shares sought after
The DAX index closed with a gain of 0.5 percent on Wednesday, reaching 23,790 points at the Xetra…
CDU Fears More Iranian Spy Operations
Following the arrest of a Danish citizen on suspicion of espionage for Iran, CDU security policy expert Roderich…
Rhine Low Water Could Hurt Economy
Concerns are growing that persistent low water levels in the Rhine River, Germany’s most crucial inland waterway, could…
Young Union Members Criticize New Debt
The chairman of the “Young Group” within the parliamentary group of the CDU/CSU has cautioned against the consequences…
SPD Urges End to European Border Checks
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has criticized Poland’s announced border controls as a setback for the Schengen Area,…
Germany’s Mobility Pass Loses Over a Million Users After Price Hike
Following a price increase at the start of the year, the number of users of the Deutschlandticket has…
SPD Criticizes Merz on Border Control Approach
German political figures are criticizing Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for a perceived lack of coordination with European partners…
Fire Disrupts Northern Germany Train Service
Travel disruptions are expected in Northern Germany through Tuesday evening due to several factors, according to Deutsche Bahn…
Söder pushes for universal electricity tax cut
Ahead of a coalition committee meeting, Bavarian Minister President and CSU Chairman Markus Söder urged leaders from the…
Germany Considers Gradual Electricity Tax Cut
Discussions between the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are reportedly progressing towards a…
Dröge Slams Merz’s Border Policy
Green Party parliamentary group leader Katharina Dröge has sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his border policy.…
Dax Plummets Trade War Worries
The German stock market experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, with the DAX index closing at 23,673 points…
Senate Approves Trump Tax Bill
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a significant tax and spending bill proposed by President Donald Trump. The…
Merkel Warns of Schengen Damage Over Poland’s Border Controls
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned against the potential damage to the European Union and the Schengen…
US Stocks Mixed Tesla Falls
US Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance New York stock markets presented a mixed picture on Tuesday. At the…
Heatwave Risks Pets Warned
The German Federal Veterinary Chamber has issued a strong warning to pet owners regarding the current heatwave, emphasizing…
Germany’s Ruling Parties Clash Over Constitutional Court Appointments
FDP Criticizes Left Party’s Proposal for Judicial Nomination Rights at Federal Constitutional Court The Free Democratic Party (FDP)…
Klingbeil Presents 100 Billion Euro Plan for State Investments
Starting in 2026, German federal states will be required to provide the federal government with annual reports detailing…
Heat Action Needed in Cities Says Minister
Federal Minister for Construction Verena Hubertz (SPD) is calling for intensified efforts to combat the effects of high…
Antisemitism Criticizes Ruling on Former Bodyguard
Decision to Allow Former Security Detail Member Back into Police Service Sparks Criticism A recent ruling by the…
Bahn ticket prices to rise sharply
Deutsche Bahn Customers Face Potential Fare Hike, Service Cuts Passengers using Deutsche Bahn (DB) are bracing for significant…
Doctors Urge Mandatory Heat Protection Plans
Facing a period of intense heat, the Federal Medical Association is urging political leaders to develop legally binding…
Schnieder to digitize truck parking search
The German Federal Ministry of Transport is initiating measures to improve parking conditions for truck drivers across the…
BVB Advances in Club World Cup
Borussia Dortmund advanced to the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over CF…
Türmer Urges Quick Electricity Tax Cut
At a meeting of the coalition committee, Philipp Türmer, leader of the SPD’s youth wing (Juso), called for…
Blockchain Adoption Surges Among Businesses
A significant shift is underway in German industry, with the adoption of blockchain technologies gaining considerable momentum. According…
BGA Urges EU to Stay Calm in Trade Dispute
Dirk Jandura, President of the German Retail Federation (BGA), has urged the European Union to maintain a measured…
SPD Criticizes Merz’s CSD Remarks
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has publicly distanced himself from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent…
Germany Poland to Coordinate Border Controls
Following Poland’s announcement of border controls at its frontier with Germany, commencing Monday, the German federal government has…
Homelessness Groups Seek Heat Relief Fund
The head of the Federal Association for Homeless Assistance (BAG W), Sabine Bösing, has issued a stark warning…
Aid Group Condemns Development Fund Cuts
Misereor Condemns Global Development Aid Cuts The Catholic aid organization Misereor has strongly criticized the worldwide reduction of…
Fuel Prices Show “Rocket and Spring Effect”
Bundescartel Office President Confirms “Rocket and Spring Effect” in Gasoline Prices Andreas Mundt, President of the German Federal…
Business Group Criticizes German Pension Plan
CDU Economic Council Critiques Union’s Proposed “Active Pension” Plan The CDU Economic Council has issued a sharp critique…
Germany Questions Turkish Justice Independence
The German government has strongly condemned the recent arrests of numerous prominent opposition politicians in Izmir, Turkey. A…
Kölner Abuse Ruling Condemned as Scandalous
Münster-based canon law expert Thomas Schüller has strongly criticized a civil court ruling by the Cologne Regional Court…
Pharmacy Voucher Promotion Blocked
The Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has ruled that a Dutch online pharmacy’s promotion of 10-euro…
Germany Targets “Red” Media Platform
The German government has announced measures targeting the online media platform “Red” which has been identified as having…
Heat Hinders Border Checks
The ongoing heat is significantly impacting expanded border controls conducted by the Federal Police at Germany’s borders. Andreas…
Germany Approves 100 Billion Euro State Investment Plan
The German federal cabinet approved draft legislation on Wednesday concerning the financing of infrastructure investments for states and…
Büchel Airbase Upgrade Costs Billions
The planned renovation of the NATO airbase Büchel in Rhineland-Palatinate is facing significantly increased costs, according to reports.…
Retail Group Condemns Energy Tax Stance
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reduce the electricity tax for…
Dax Up Amid Investor Pause
The German stock index, DAX, closed in positive territory on Wednesday, maintaining gains throughout much of the trading…
Construction Workers Demand Climate Short-Time Work Pay
The head of Germany’s IG BAU trade union, Robert Feiger, has raised concerns about the health risks faced…
Exiles Warn China Against Dalai Lama Succession Interference
The head of the Tibetan exile government, Penpa Tsering, has firmly rejected attempts by the Chinese government to…
Heatwave Fuels Climate Policy Criticism
Kiel, Germany – Climate researcher Mojib Latif of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel has criticized…
Germany Bans Anesthetic Gas
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft law amending the Act on New Psychoactive Substances (NpSG), with…
EU’s Bold Climate Target Will Shock the World
The European Commission unveiled a proposed amendment to the EU Climate Law on Wednesday, setting the stage for…
Ex-Minister to Lead Red Cross Shockwaves Emerge
The German Red Cross (DRK) has announced that former German Federal Minister of Health, Hermann Gröhe, will be…
Tech Giants Face New Trade War Shock
The German DAX index opened Wednesday’s trading session with gains, driven by concerns surrounding international trade dynamics. Shortly…
Heatwave Forces Construction Shutdown Fears
The discussion surrounding worker protection from heat is intensifying, with proposals emerging to broaden existing support mechanisms. Jan…
Government Abandons Submarine Deal Shockwaves Felt
Government Sources Indicate Shift in Plans for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Stake Berlin – The German government is reportedly…
German Industry Fears Trade War With US
As the deadline for the tariff truce approaches on July 9th, concerns are mounting regarding a potential escalation…
Germany’s Power Bills Shocking Demand Looms
A leading figure from the “Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance” (BSW) has publicly urged Germany’s governing coalition of the Christian…
Heatwave Threat Sweltering Danger Looms
A stark warning has been issued by the German Life Saving Society (DLRG) as a widespread heatwave grips…
Sunscreen Freebies A Sham Experts Warn
The German Foundation for Cancer Aid is cautiously evaluating the potential of free sunscreen dispensers on beaches, a…