Day: August 12, 2025
31 posts
German Industry Losing Ground To Rivals
A recent survey conducted by the Ifo Institute in Munich indicates that approximately one in four German industrial…
EU Nations Pledge Support For Ukraine Security Deals
European Union leaders have signaled their willingness to contribute to future security commitments for Ukraine. This participation will…
Jobcenters Can Reclaim Overpaid Heating Aid
A regional social court in Lower Saxony and Bremen has ruled that job centres are entitled to reclaim…
AC Demand Soars 75 Percent Since 2019
Demand for air conditioning units in Germany has risen significantly over the past five years, according to data…
US Stocks Surge on Cooling Inflation
US stock markets experienced significant gains on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 44,449 points,…
Left Leader Applauds Partial Israel Arms Halt
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has welcomed the decision by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to halt…
CDU Demands Talks After Israel Arms Curb
Leading figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are seeking a direct meeting…
Schwesig Urges Politicians To Prioritize Everyday Concerns
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, has urged national policymakers to prioritize addressing the everyday concerns of citizens.…
Dax Steady Eyes Economic Data
German stock market’s benchmark DAX index exhibited minimal movement at the start of trading Tuesday. Around 9:30 AM…
German Work Hours Hit Record High Fueled by Women
Recent analysis from the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) indicates that average weekly working hours per capita…
Minister Backs Merz’s Israel Arms Decision
Germany’s Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has defended Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s decision to scale back arms…
Israeli Envoy Accuses Al Jazeera Of Incitement
The Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, has defended the killing of Al Jazeera employee Anas al-Sharif in…
Car Industry Urges US to Cut Tariffs
The German automotive industry reports no discernible relief from the recently agreed-upon trade deal between the European Union…
Ex-Israeli Ambassador Backs Arms Halt Proposal
Former Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Jeremy Issacharoff, has indicated support for the pause in arms shipments to Israel,…
German Economic Outlook Worsens Sharply
Economic expectations for Germany have demonstrably cooled, according to the latest survey data released Tuesday by the Centre…
Merz Faces Economic Criticism After 100 Days
Following the first 100 days of the new German government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), business representatives…
German DAX Slides Trading Quiet
German equity markets experienced a moderate decline on Tuesday, with the DAX closing at 23,940 points, a decrease…
Parents of German Hostage Urge Merkel to Rethink Arms Embargo
The parents of Itay Chen, a German-Israeli citizen held hostage in Gaza for the past 675 days, have…
SPD Criticizes Israel Arms Halt
A divergence in policy regarding arms deliveries to Israel is emerging within Germany’s political landscape, with prominent members…
Thuringia Premier Seeks Limits on Kids’ Smartphone Use
The Minister-President of Thuringia, Mario Voigt, is advocating for restrictions on children and adolescents’ access to smartphones and…
RBB Board Appeals Schlesinger Ruling
The board of directors of public broadcaster RBB has decided to appeal portions of a recent ruling by…
US Inflation Holds Steady Core Prices Rise
U.S. inflation remained steady in July, according to data released Tuesday by the relevant statistical agency. The consumer…
Ukraine Conflict Majority Backs Territorial Concessions For Peace
A recent survey indicates a significant proportion of the German public believe Ukraine may need to consider ceding…
German States Challenge Healthcare Ruling
Three German federal states – Baden-Württemberg, Schleswig-Holstein and Saxony-Anhalt – have jointly filed a constitutional complaint against stipulations…
Merz’s Ukraine Diplomacy Wins SPD Praise
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has publicly commended Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s approach to the…
Far-Right Party Hits Record High in German Poll
Recent polling data indicates a shift in Germany’s political landscape. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached its…
German Dax Slides Amid Investor Concerns
Germany’s benchmark DAX index experienced a shift into negative territory by midday Tuesday, following a cautious opening. Around…
Russia Spying on Germany Top Official Warns
Ahead of the scheduled meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, a senior German…
Women Game Longer Than Men New Data Shows
Recent research indicates a notable level of engagement with video games across various demographics in Germany. A survey…
Faith Fueled Faster Gulf Coast Recovery
A new study from the Leibniz Institute of Economic Research Halle (IWH) indicates that businesses located in areas…
Welcome Classes Fail to Boost German Skills Enough
A recent study from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) indicates that dedicated “welcome classes” for refugee children may…