Day: July 18, 2025
41 posts
Climate Funds Falter Germany Risks Missing Goals
A new report by the Federal Audit Court has raised serious concerns regarding the German government’s ability to…
Stocks Dip Inflation Fears Ease
US equity markets experienced a downturn on Friday, closing with losses after a day of cautious trading. The…
Germany Romania Pledge Deeper Ties
A deepening of ties between Germany and Romania has been announced following a meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich…
Judge Selection Sparks German Debate
A senior figure within the German parliament has cautioned against transferring the authority to select judges for the…
Stocks Retreat Investor Appetite Cools
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, experienced a decline as the trading week drew to a close.…
Stuttgart 21 Faces Delays Old Station Stays
Construction and implementation of the “Stuttgart 21” project, a major overhaul of Stuttgart’s railway infrastructure, is experiencing a…
Germany Eyes Refugee Relocation Beyond Europe
The German government is moving to explore options for housing asylum seekers outside of Europe, signaling a shift…
Public Opinion Slams German Government Performance
A recent survey conducted by Verian for the German news magazine “Der Spiegel” reveals a mixed public assessment…
Merz Urges Netanyahu West Bank Caution
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Warren Dominates Charts Again
Alex Warren continues his reign atop the German music scene, holding the number one spot on the official…
Opposition Demands Budget Clarity
A leading figure within the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, is calling for increased transparency regarding budgetary decisions and…
Merkel Era Shadows Merz Coalition Concerns
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, delivered a sharp critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
Germany Accused of Taliban Ties
The German government’s engagement with Afghanistan, specifically regarding the facilitation of deportations, is facing increasing scrutiny and drawing…
Brosius-Gersdorf Debate Intensifies
The parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Matthias Miersch, has criticized calls for the resignation…
Merz Defends Holiday Traditions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has firmly rejected proposals to abolish public holidays, stating…
Dax Retreats Ahead of Weekend
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, experienced a fluctuating performance on Friday. Following a positive opening, the…
Tech Giants Face Age Limit Review
The Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, has voiced support for stricter age restrictions on social media…
SumUp Postpones IPO Plans
Payment processor SumUp has postponed plans for an initial public offering (IPO), citing unfavorable market conditions. Marc-Alexander Christ,…
Merkel Successor Loosens Grip on MPs
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated a relaxed approach to parliamentary discipline amidst…
Europe Shifts Stricter Asylum Rules Loom
A shift in European migration policy is anticipated, with nations advocating for stricter measures on irregular migration poised…
US Tariffs May Trigger European Price Drops
Economist Ulrike Malmendier, a member of the German Council of Economic Experts, anticipates potential price decreases across Europe…
German Car Exports Surge
Germany’s automotive exports saw continued growth in the first five months of 2025, according to data released by…
Skills Shortage Tops Business Planning Concerns
A significant majority of German businesses are currently grappling with a critical skills shortage, emerging as their most…
Dax Rises Amid US Crypto Surge
30 AM.. This represents a gain of 0.3 percent compared to Thursday’s closing level. “The market’s rapid approach…
EU Imposes Fresh Russia Sanctions
The European Union has approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, marking a significant continuation of measures…
Strawberry Harvest Plummets to Historic Low
Initial estimates from Germany’s Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) indicate a significantly reduced strawberry harvest for the current year.…
Deportation Flight to Afghanistan Resumes
A deportation flight to Afghanistan departed Friday morning from Leipzig/Halle Airport, marking the first such operation in nearly…
Factory Prices Continue to Fall
Producer prices for industrial products declined by 1.3 percent in June 2025 compared to June 2024. This represents…
Housing Approvals Plummet in Germany
Official data released Friday by the Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) indicates a fluctuating landscape in German residential construction…
Google AI Reshapes US News Landscape
Google’s integration of artificial intelligence into its search engine is reshaping user interaction with news content, presenting both…
Ifo Slams Economic Policy Priorities
A prominent economist has delivered a mixed assessment of the German government’s economic and financial policies, particularly regarding…
Hubertz Eyes Apartments in Empty Offices and Stores
The German government is prioritizing innovative strategies to address housing shortages, focusing on repurposing vacant commercial spaces and…
Construction Starts Plummeting
A significant decline in residential construction starts has been observed in Germany, according to a recent report by…
SPD Rejects Merz’s Welfare Plan
A prominent figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has strongly rebuked recent proposals from the Christian Democratic…
Germany to Boost Local Film with Streaming Mandate
German authorities are planning to mandate significant investment from major international streaming providers in domestic film productions. Culture…
Aid Cuts Draw Red Cross Fury
The German Red Cross (DRK) has voiced sharp criticism regarding proposed cuts to humanitarian aid measures. Christoph Johnen,…
Border Controls Lack Data on Local Strain
The German Federal Government lacks its own data regarding the utilization of municipalities in accommodating asylum seekers, despite…
Söder Cools Schuldenbremse Reform Plans
Concerns are emerging regarding the timeline for a proposed reform of Germany’s debt brake, a key tenet of…
Left Party Backs Wealth Tax for Pensions
The debate surrounding a proposed “Boomer Solidarity Contribution” has spurred renewed calls for a broader approach to funding…
Söder Urges SPD to Drop Court Nominee
The nomination of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as a candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court is facing increasing challenges, according…
Culture Under Fire in Germany
Concerns are mounting regarding a rise in attacks targeting cultural institutions and practices within Germany, according to Culture…