Day: July 16, 2025
12 posts
Solo Living Soars in Germany
According to preliminary findings from the 2024 Mikrozensus, approximately 17.0 million people in Germany live alone, representing 20.6%…
German Deaths Dip Below Last Year’s Level
Preliminary data released by the Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) on Wednesday indicate a significant decrease in mortality rates…
Housing Market Optimism Rises
Sentiment in Germany’s residential construction sector experienced a noticeable improvement in June, according to the latest data from…
Doctors Urge Tighter Cannabis Prescriptions
The president of the German Medical Association, Klaus Reinhardt, has voiced support for plans by Health Minister Nina…
Bundesbank Hints at ECB Rate Pause
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has signaled a preference for a pause in interest rate hikes ahead of the…
Local Care Plans Face Serious Flaws
A recent assessment by the Iges Institute, commissioned by the Federal Government’s Care Commissioner, has identified significant shortcomings…
Judge Nominee Addresses Plagiarism Claims Wednesday
Following allegations of plagiarism, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, nominated by the SPD party for a position as a constitutional judge,…
Afghanistan Deportation Talks Spark SPD Criticism
Discussions surrounding potential direct engagement with Afghan authorities to facilitate deportations have drawn sharp criticism from within the…
Bayern Baden-Württemberg Ferien Dispute Nears Resolution
Calls for consensus are mounting regarding the differing school holiday schedules across German states, particularly concerning the special…
NRW Seeks Funds for Inland Waterways
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Transport Minister Oliver Krischer is advocating for the federal government to allocate funds from its substantial…
Farm Groups Slam Minimum Wage Rejection
The German Farmers’ Association has strongly criticized the Federal Ministry of Agriculture’s refusal to grant an exemption to…
Drowning Risks Surge Lifeguards On Alert
Concerns are mounting over potential further drownings this summer, as highlighted by Peter Harzheim, president of the German…