Day: August 27, 2025
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Renewable Energy Boost Needed Experts Warn
Experts are increasingly advocating for an accelerated approach to Germany’s energy transition, responding to a recent monitoring initiative…
Klöckner Defends Record Amid Criticism
Germany’s Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has responded to recent criticism of her leadership, emphasizing the importance of respectful…
Bayern Win Thriller Against Wiesbaden
Bayern Munich advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal following a closely contested 3-2 victory over Wehen…
US Stocks Climb Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
US stock markets posted gains on Wednesday. At the close of trading in New York, the Dow Jones…
Police Union Urges Improved Data Sharing
Germany’s police union, GdP, has urged improved inter-agency data sharing as the government prepares to approve the establishment…
Minnesota School Shooting Two Children Killed Dozens Injured
A shooting at a Catholic school event in Minnesota left at least two children, aged eight and ten,…
German MP Calls for Mandatory Service Year for All Residents
The Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp, is advocating for a universal year of national…
Coca-Cola Exec Calls For End To Paid Sick Day
The head of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Germany, John Galvin, has advocated for the reintroduction of a non-paid…
German Army Chief Calls For Mandatory Military Service
The Chairman of the German Armed Forces Association (BundeswehrVerband), André Wüstner, has asserted the necessity of a conscription…
German Lottery Results Revealed Tonight
The German Lotto and Toto Block conducted its weekly “6 aus 49” lottery draw on Wednesday evening, revealing…
Merz Macron Tusk Back Moldova’s Independence
Leaders from Germany, France and Poland convened in Chisinau, Moldova, on Wednesday to mark the nation’s Independence Day.…
German Stocks Fall Banks Lag Behind
German equity markets experienced a moderate decline on Wednesday, with the DAX closing at 24,046 points, a decrease…
Nagelsmann Names Germany Squad For World Cup Qualifiers
Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of the German national men’s team, today announced his squad for the upcoming World…
Nord Stream Sabotage Suspects Named by Investigators
German authorities have reportedly identified all members of the commando unit allegedly responsible for the explosions that damaged…
Dröge Hints at Habeck Political Return
The co-leader of the Green Party parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, has indicated that a future return to national…
Germany Approves New Military Service Plan
The German federal government has approved a new national service law, following a cabinet decision on Wednesday regarding…
Fuel Prices Rise Again Both Gasoline and Diesel Affected
Fuel prices across Germany have experienced a slight upward trend in the past week, reversing a recent period…
Government Defends Military Oversight Powers
Berlin – Concerns raised by the Left party regarding the establishment of a National Security Council and its…
Germany Seeks Baltic Fishing Deal
Germany has offered a cautious response to the European Commission’s proposals regarding fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea…
Breher Named Germany’s New Animal Welfare Chief
Silvia Breher, a member of the CDU party, has been appointed as the new Federal Government Commissioner for…
Soldiers Expected To Increase Train Travel
The German Ministry of Defence anticipates an increase in soldiers utilizing complimentary rail travel following the implementation of…
Highway Projects On Track No Major Delays Expected
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport anticipates no significant delays to ongoing motorway projects across the country.…
Greenland Dispute Flares Up Between Denmark and US
A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Denmark and the United States following reports of alleged covert operations conducted…
German DAX slips on Fed policy concerns
Mid-day trading on Wednesday saw the DAX maintain a marginally negative trajectory following a cautious opening. Around 12:30…
Wirecard Shareholder’s Lawsuit Against Regulator Fails
A lawsuit brought by a Wirecard shareholder against Germany’s financial regulatory authority, BaFin, has been dismissed by the…
AfD Challenges Bavarian Fines for Lawmakers
A parliamentary group in the Bavarian State Parliament has filed a constitutional complaint challenging the recent implementation of…
Government Boosts Cybersecurity Measures
The German federal cabinet has approved key points for enhancing national cybersecurity, as announced Wednesday by the Federal…
Germany Establishes National Security Council
The German federal government has cleared the path for the establishment of a National Security Council. Chancellor Friedrich…
Ukraine Envoy Urges Firm Security Pledges From Germany
Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has urged consideration of a potential Bundeswehr peacekeeping mission within Ukraine, stating…
Weber Pushes For Stronger EU Single Market
Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s Party, advocated for a reinforced European single market during a speech…
German Industry Losing Ground on Global Stage
A recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) indicates a declining competitiveness for German industry…
Greens Doubt Coalition Support For New Military Service
Members of Germany’s Green party are raising legal concerns regarding the government’s proposed new military service plan and…
Government Boosts Funding for Controversial Democracy Program
The German federal government intends to increase funding for the controversial “Democracy Alive” program, according to a report…
German Jobs Outlook Improves Again
Germany’s labor market is showing signs of stabilization and potential modest growth, according to the latest data released…
Dax Holds Steady as US Earnings Season Closes
Trading opened on Wednesday with the DAX showing minimal movement. At approximately 9:30 AM local time, Germany’s benchmark…
Ukraine Can Strike Russian Targets Kallas Confirms
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has voiced support for allowing…
Germany’s Creditworthiness Remains Strong Despite Debt
Germany’s creditworthiness remains robust despite increasing national debt, according to a senior Bundesbank official. Michael Theurer, a member…
Students Spend Half of Income on Rent
New data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals a significant disparity in housing costs between students,…
German Consumer Confidence Falls Again
Consumer sentiment in Germany continues to decline in August, according to newly released data. The GfK Consumer Climate…
German Firms Boost Job Cuts Again
Recent data indicates a cooling trend in Germany’s labor market, with companies increasingly cautious about personnel planning. The…
Debt Brake Panel Begins Work September 11
A commission tasked with modernizing Germany’s debt brake rule is scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting on September…
German Parties Oppose Climate Fund Shift
Cross-party opposition is mounting in Germany regarding a proposed budgetary shift that could impact climate protection funding. A…
China Tightens Grip on Vital Resources
Over the past decade, China has acquired nearly as many foreign mining and refining assets for critical raw…
Young Socialists Back Habeck’s Criticism of Parliament Speaker
The chairman of the Young Socialists within the SPD, Philipp Türmer, has voiced agreement with recent criticism leveled…
Stuttgart Wins Thrilling Cup Tie After Penalty Shootout
VfB Stuttgart advanced to the next round of the DFB-Pokal following a dramatic encounter with Eintracht Braunschweig, ultimately…
Youth Psychiatrists Back Social Media Age Limits
Germany’s leading association for child and adolescent psychiatry, psychomatics and psychotherapy (DGKJP) has expressed support for proposed age…
Klüssendorf Warns Against Welfare Cuts
Ahead of a joint strategy meeting of the governing coalition’s parliamentary group leaderships scheduled for Thursday and Friday…
Wagenknecht Rallies Supporters Against Military Service Reform
The Alliance for Germany (BSW) intends to leverage the planned reform of military service to galvanize its supporters…
Röttgen Slams New Military Service Plan
A leading figure within Germany’s parliamentary opposition has voiced significant concerns regarding the proposed new national service legislation…
Charity Urges Calm Over Welfare Reform Plans
One of Germany’s largest welfare organizations, Diakonie Deutschland, has voiced cautious support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent announcement…
Union slams low investment in waterways
A prominent German lawmaker is raising concerns about insufficient investment in the country’s inland waterways, despite the existence…
German Arms Exports Hit Record High
Germany authorized arms exports totaling €12.83 billion in 2024, marking a record high according to a report detailed…
Opposition Fears Animal Welfare Officer Independence
The planned appointment of Silvia Breher, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (CDU),…