Day: August 24, 2025
25 posts
Government Open Day Draws Huge Crowds
The German federal government’s recent “Open Day” initiative drew approximately 100,000 visitors to the Chancellery and various federal…
Two Die in Serious Crash in Baden-Württemberg
A serious traffic collision on the B328 federal highway near Pleidelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, has resulted in two fatalities. According…
Hamburg Earns Point on Bundesliga Return
Hamburger SV marked their return to the Bundesliga with a goalless draw against Borussia Mönchengladbach at Borussia-Park. The…
Left Confirms Pact Enabled Chancellor Vote Runoff
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has revealed an agreement reached with the Christian Democratic Union…
Köln Snatch Late Win Against Mainz
The opening Sunday fixture of the Bundesliga season saw 1. FC Köln secure a narrow 1-0 victory over…
Waerenskjold Wins Germany Tour Brennan Claims Final Stage
Norwegian cyclist Søren Wærenskjold of Team Uno-X Mobility has emerged victorious in the 2025 Deutschland Tour. A second-place…
Söder Questions German Troops in Ukraine
Markus Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has expressed reservations regarding the potential deployment of German…
Coalition Parties Clash Over Welfare Changes
Disagreement is emerging among Germany’s governing coalition partners regarding potential social reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU…
Merz Refreshed After Holiday Despite Interruptions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz reports feeling refreshed following his summer break, despite multiple interruptions to his time off. Speaking…
Far-Right Group Fails to Disrupt German TV Interview
A group of far-right activists apparently failed in an attempt to disrupt the ARD’s “Summer Interview” with Markus…
Dresden Downs Bielefeld in Bundesliga 2 Thriller
Dynamo Dresden secured their first victory of the season with a 2-1 away win against fellow promoted side,…
Minister Vows to Guard Gender Law Against Abuse
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has called for a review of the country’s Self-Determination Law following a case…
Klingbeil Vows Crackdown On Welfare And Tax Fraud
Germany is set to intensify its efforts to combat welfare and tax fraud, according to statements made by…
German MP Calls For Major Pension Overhaul
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for substantial reforms to the country’s pension…
Economists Divided Over Proposed Tax Hikes
Leading economists are offering divergent perspectives on proposals from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to increase taxes. Clemens…
Left Party Demands Free Schoolbooks For All Students
Members of the German left-wing party, Die Linke, are advocating for the complete elimination of costs associated with…
German State to Tackle Loot Box Regulation
Germany’s Minister for Social Affairs from the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stefanie Drese, engaged with industry representatives at the…
Germany’s refugee distribution aids integration experts say
A recent assessment of the integration of refugees who arrived in Germany during the 2015 influx suggests a…
Von der Leyen Defends Trump Trade Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended a recently reached customs compromise with U.S. President Donald…
SPD Needs Fresh Ideas Says State Leader
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer is urging his Social Democratic Party (SPD) to revitalize its approach and reconnect with…
Fines for Non-Compliance Strain German Prisons
Germany’s prison system is facing increased strain due to the rising number of individuals serving sentences for non-payment…
SPD Leader Demands Steel Industry Summit
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has called for a summit to bolster the…
Independent Inventors Face Patent Decline
A recent analysis by the Institute of the German Economy (IW Köln) reveals a continuing decline in patent…
Rehlinger Backs Higher Taxes For Wealthiest Saarländer
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has signaled openness to increased taxation for high earners…
Rehlinger Backs Higher Taxes For Wealthiest Saarländer
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has signaled openness to increased taxation for high earners…