Day: September 2, 2025
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German Minister Confirms Afghan Intake Policy Unchanged
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has indicated that the recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court is…
US Navy Opens Fire On Venezuelan Vessel
The United States military engaged with a vessel originating from Venezuela, a development confirmed Tuesday by both President…
Dobrindt Defends Afghan Admission Policy After Court Ruling
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has affirmed the government’s position following a recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher…
Stocks Fall Trump Seeks Court Ruling
US stock markets experienced a decline on Tuesday At the close of trading in New York, the Dow…
CDU MPs Demand Inheritance Tax Overhaul
Within Germany’s governing coalition, calls for reform of the inheritance tax are gaining momentum, igniting a debate over…
Audi Eyes US for Growth Potential
Audi is poised to make a decision this year regarding the potential establishment of a North American manufacturing…
Police Union Slams Migration Policy as Insufficient
Germany’s police union is calling for further governmental action to curb irregular migration, asserting current levels remain significantly…
German Officer Honored for Kabul Rescue Mission
A German Federal Police officer has received the nation’s highest order of merit for his role in the…
German Minister to Press India on Russia and China Ties
this is a violation of international law Speaking from Bangalore Tuesday prior to travelling to the capital, Wadephul…
Southern German States Oppose EU Electric Car Mandate
Economic ministers from the German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria have voiced strong reservations regarding proposed European Union…
Germany Considers Gas Boost for Green Hydrogen Transition
Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, is considering a transitional approach to decarbonizing industrial processes that…
German States Doubt Plan To Track Multiple Citizenships
Across Germany, the announcement by North Rhine-Westphalia’s (NRW) Interior Minister Herbert Reul to begin recording second passports held…
German Stocks Fall Except Rheinmetall and Symrise
European markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, with the DAX index closing at 23,487 points, a 23 percent…
La Niña Won’t Halt Global Warming Trend
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) anticipates that global temperatures will remain above average despite the likely development of…
German Unions Slam Planned Welfare Freeze
Germany’s leading trade union confederation, the DGB, has voiced strong criticism regarding the planned freeze on adjustments to…
Wirecard Trial Dates Postponed Five Days
Munich Regional Court has postponed five days of hearings in the ongoing Wirecard trial Dates affected include September…
Spies Target Online Recruitment Warns Security Agencies
German federal authorities have observed a surge in attempts to recruit individuals for espionage and sabotage activities via…
Values Union Rift Deepens
Internal tensions are escalating within the German political party Werteunion, with prominent deputy federal chairpersons publicly criticizing the…
Pakistan Demands Visas for Returned Afghan Refugees
Islamabad is requesting that Germany issue visas to facilitate the return of 210 Afghan nationals previously subject to…
Coalition Revival Hope Fades Survey Shows
A recent survey indicates a significant level of public skepticism regarding the future cohesion and effectiveness of Germany’s…
Merz Urges Closer Switzerland-EU Ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the European Union and Switzerland Speaking…
AfD Surges Ahead of Union Amid Merz Dissatisfaction
Recent polling data indicates a shifting landscape in German political preferences The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains a…
German Students Lack Basic Health Knowledge
A recent nationwide study in Germany reveals significant concerns regarding the health literacy and well-being of school children…
German regulator warns of market setbacks
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has cautioned about potential market corrections amidst high valuations and ongoing global uncertainty BaFin…
Absent MPs Face Bigger Fines
Members of the German Bundestag who are absent without excuse from parliamentary sessions will face increased financial penalties,…
German Electronics Sales Dip Slightly
Germany’s consumer electronics market is stabilizing at a level slightly below its pandemic peak, according to a new…
German Inflation Jolts Markets Dax Slides
European stock markets experienced downward pressure mid-day Tuesday, with the DAX falling 12 percent to approximately 23,740 points…
German regulator warns against mega-bank focus
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has cautioned against an excessive pursuit of consolidation and scale within the European banking…
Reading Skills Stall In Germany Twenty Percent Struggle
A recent study indicates that functional illiteracy rates in Germany remain stable at 20 percent, representing approximately 106…
Eurozone Inflation Rises to 2.1 Percent
Eurozone annual inflation edged slightly higher in August 2025, reaching an estimated 21 percent, up from 20 percent…
Klöckner Warns Against Silencing Debate in Parliaments
Fostering Respectful Debate in the Plenary and Beyond Parliamentary administration officials announced Tuesday that Klöckner will deliver a…
Habeck Return Unpopular With Majority of Germans
A recent survey indicates a divided public opinion regarding a potential return to public office for Robert Habeck…
Greens Vow Stronger Climate Fight This Autumn
Germany’s Green Party intends to significantly sharpen its focus on climate policy as opposition work resumes following the…
German Dax Struggles Below 24000
30 AM local time, the index stood at approximately 23,850 points, representing a 0 Around 9:30 AM local…
Minister Defends “Bullshit” Remark Rejects Welfare Cuts
Germany’s Federal Minister for Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas, has defended her recent strong criticism of proposals to curtail…
Greens Urge Ruling Parties To Resolve Welfare Reform Dispute
The co-leader of the Green Party, Franziska Brantner, has urged the German federal government to resolve internal disputes…
Germany Population Rises Over 3 Million Since 1990
Germany’s population has increased by 38 million people, representing a 5% growth, since 1990, according to data released…
Students Face Longer Commutes Than Workers
New data released Tuesday by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on preliminary results from the 2024 Microcensus,…
Remote Work Holds Steady in Germany
Recent data indicates that remote or hybrid work arrangements remain firmly established within the German workforce According to…
North Rhine-Westphalia Still Missing Five Percent of Property Tax Returns
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) continues to grapple with outstanding issues relating to the property tax reform, with significant numbers…
AfD Support Hits New High in Germany
Recent polling data indicates a growing potential for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) amongst the German electorate A…
Minister Trusts Chancellor Will Prioritize Coalition Success
Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has expressed confidence in the commitment of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the current…
CSU Rejects Greens’ Plan for Unified Election Dates
A proposal to standardize election dates across Germany is generating considerable debate, with the Vice President of the…
Merz Pledges Swift Action on City Debt Relief
Municipal authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia have expressed satisfaction with the federal government’s commitment to addressing accumulated municipal debt…
Ukraine War Arms Risk German Security
Germany’s police union is raising concerns about potential security implications arising from the conflict in Ukraine and is…
Afghan Deportees Appeal to German Leaders for Help
A group of 210 Afghan nationals, deported from Pakistan to Afghanistan under Taliban rule, have appealed directly to…
Teachers Slam Crumbling Schools Last-Minute Fixes
As the summer holidays draw to a close across Germany, concerns are mounting regarding the condition of numerous…
Charity Asks Seniors To Help With Reform
The president of the German Caritas, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, has urged consideration of contributions from older generations in the…