Day: July 22, 2025
55 posts
Berlin Universities Face Cuts Risking Research
Berlin’s institutions of higher education face significant budget cuts totaling over €140 million for the 2025 fiscal year,…
Stocks Waver as Earnings Reports Loom
US equity markets presented a mixed performance on Tuesday, closing with varied results. The Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Left Party Accuses Parliament Speaker of Bias
The handling of the ongoing controversy surrounding former Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) has drawn criticism, with the…
Oil Find Sparks Germany Poland Border Dispute
A significant oil discovery off Poland’s Baltic coastline, made by the Canadian firm CEP, appears to partially involve…
Klöckner Defends Parliament Rules
The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner (CDU), has defended her strict interpretation of parliamentary rules in…
KKR Boosts German Investment Plans
KKR Co-Founder Signals Increased Investment in Germany Henry Kravis, one of the founding partners of global investment firm…
Germany Defends Stance on Gaza Declaration
The German parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended the federal government’s decision not to…
AfD Considers Constitutional Challenge
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is evaluating legal options after the Federal Administrative Court rejected a petition…
Germany Czechia Boost Rail Links
Following a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala have announced plans…
Germany Reinstates Government Facebook Page
The Administrative Court of Cologne has ruled in favor of the Federal Press Office (BPA) in its legal…
Huber Slams Söder Over Judges Debate
A prominent figure within the Christian Social Union (CSU) has publicly criticized recent actions by leading party members…
Stocks Slide Amid Listless Trading
Equities experienced a downturn Tuesday, with the DAX index closing at 24,041 points, representing a 1.1% decrease from…
State Minister Accuses Berlin Senator Over AfD Ban
A public disagreement has emerged between prominent state-level politicians from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social…
Russia Labels Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation Undesirable
The Rosa-Luxemburg Foundation (RLS), a German organization, has been designated as an “undesirable organization” by the Russian General…
ePA Rollout Needs Fixing
The Federal Government’s Patient Advocate, Stefan Schwartze, is calling for improvements to the implementation of the electronic patient…
Gladbach Secures Honorat Until 2029
Borussia Mönchengladbach has extended the contract of attacking player Franck Honorat, securing his commitment to the club until…
Germany Urges Consistent Gaza Response
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has urged the German government to align itself with…
US Exits UNESCO Again
The United States has announced its intention to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization…
Foreclosure Numbers Surge in Germany
The number of involuntary property auctions (foreclosures) in Germany has continued to rise in the first half of…
Germany Deports 43 to Iraq
A coordinated effort involving Thuringia and seven other German federal states resulted in the deportation of 43 individuals…
Nursing Costs Soar Advocates Demand Caps
The rising costs of nursing home care are prompting calls for intervention and a re-evaluation of funding responsibilities.…
Minister Urges Gaza Ceasefire Now
German Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan has voiced a desire for increased German involvement in efforts to secure a…
Germany Eyes Welfare Reform Deal
Despite ongoing and contentious debates between the conservative and social democratic factions regarding the planned phase-out of the…
Germany Risks Missing Climate Targets
A recently released climate protection report from the German government indicates a growing risk that the nation will…
SPD Demands Tougher Israel Stance
Pressure on Israel is mounting internationally and within Germany, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group is now…
AfD Ties With CDU-CSU in New Poll
A new poll conducted by Forsa reveals a tightening of the political landscape, with the Alternative for Germany…
Stocks Slip As Dax Loses Momentum
The German DAX index continued its downward trend on Tuesday, sliding further into negative territory after a subdued…
Tax Scandal Bill Tops 7 Billion
The process of addressing the “Cum-Cum” tax fraud scandal is progressing slowly, according to recently released figures. A…
Steinmeier Cheers on Germany in Euro Final Showdown
The German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will attend the Women’s European Football Championship semi-final match between Germany and…
Germany Investigates Fatal Apartment Incident
Police in Bavaria have confirmed the discovery of three deceased individuals at a multi-family residential building in Zwiesel,…
Conservatives Reject Left’s Court Appointment Power
Negotiations regarding appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court are facing a delicate balancing act, with discussions centered on…
Germany Eyes Faster Combustion Engine Ban
A push for a faster transition away from internal combustion engines is gaining momentum within Germany, as Environment…
Lightning Kills Millions of Trees Yearly
A new study from the Technical University of Munich has revealed a previously underestimated impact of lightning strikes…
Startups Weigh Exit Amid Funding Concerns
A concerning trend is emerging within Germany’s vibrant tech startup scene, with a significant number contemplating relocation due…
Germany Seeks Tougher Migrant Returns
European justice and interior ministers convened in Copenhagen this week for an informal meeting, with a primary focus…
Teenager Arrested Over Attack Plot
Austrian authorities have arrested an 18-year-old man with Macedonian roots in the state of Styria, following suspicions of…
Stocks Slip Reporting Season Begins
The German DAX index commenced trading on Tuesday with losses, reflecting a period of cautious investor sentiment. By…
Heatwave Demand Fuels AC Surge
Several studies, including research conducted by the Ifo Institute, indicate a rapidly increasing global demand for air conditioning…
Merz Questions Climate Goals Sparks Debate
Germany’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2045 remains firmly in place, according to Environment Minister Carsten Schneider.…
German Lifespans Bounce Back
Germany’s statistical office, Destatis, released data Tuesday indicating a rise in life expectancy at birth for 2024. For…
Fewer Scholars Earn Postdoctoral Qualifications
A total of 1,564 researchers successfully completed their post-doctoral qualification, known as a Habilitation, at German universities and…
Schoolbooks Cost More Now
A recent analysis by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals that the cost of numerous school supplies in…
Germany Questions Berlin’s Digital Citizenship Process
Concerns have been raised regarding the procedures surrounding naturalization processes in Berlin, with criticism directed at the Berlin…
Abortion Legalization Rumors Denied
Clarification sought regarding coalition agreement’s stance on abortion funding. Recent discussions surrounding a coalition agreement have sparked debate…
Gun Ownership Soars in North Rhine-Westphalia
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, has witnessed a significant surge in the number of small weapons licenses issued, reaching…
Health Insurer Voices Opposition to Mandatory Care Coverage
The head of the German statutory health insurer association, AOK, Carola Reimann, has voiced concerns regarding proposed reforms…
Platzecks Russia Ties Spark SPD Controversy
Increasing scrutiny is being directed towards the travels undertaken by former SPD chairman Matthias Platzeck to Russia, with…
TK Chief Calls for Fewer Health Insurers
The head of Germany’s Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), Jens Baas, has advocated for a significant reduction in the number…
Minister Aims to End Homelessness by 2030
The German Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, Verena Hubertz, of the Social Democratic Party (SPD),…
Doctors Urge Patient Record Awareness Push
The rollout of Germany’s electronic patient record (ePA) system is facing significant challenges, prompting calls for improved patient…
Poll Shows SPD Greens Face Setback
A recent survey indicates a shift in voter sentiment following the postponed election for three judges at the…
Economist Calls for Welfare State Overhaul
A leading economist is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of Germany’s social welfare system, citing inefficiencies and unintended…
Company Favors Spark Political Row
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has voiced sharp criticism regarding a recent investment forum hosted…
Union Urges Realistic Expectations for Investment Plan
The leader of IG Metall, Christiane Benner, has voiced cautious support for a new investment initiative launched by…
Tax Revenue Soars Again
Germany’s tax revenues continue to rise significantly, according to the latest monthly report released by the Federal Ministry…