Day: September 5, 2025
36 posts
Jusos Demand Discipline From Union Party
Following a display of unity among the coalition leadership, Philipp Türmer, chairman of the Jusos (Young Socialists), has…
AfD Dominance Fuels Debate Concerns
A senior German government official has cautioned against centering political discourse around the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party,…
Gas Drilling Sparks Green Party Outcry
Drilling operations have commenced off the coast of Borkum, Germany, triggering a strong response from Felix Banaszak, leader…
Inheritance Tax Overhaul Needed
A leading figure in German inheritance law is calling for a fundamental overhaul of the current legislation, citing…
Trump Threatens EU Over Google Fine>
The European Commission’s recent imposition of a €2.95 billion fine against Google has triggered a sharp response from…
Stocks Mixed After Jobs Report
US stock markets presented a mixed performance on Friday, closing with varying degrees of decline. The Dow Jones…
Generational Fairness Seniors Could Face Service Mandate
The Director of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Marcel Fratzscher, has intensified his call for a…
Germany anticipates French austerity continues>
The German government anticipates a continued consolidation course in neighboring France, regardless of the outcome of Prime Minister…
Bavaria’s Appeal Fading in Global Race>
A recent study by the Institute for German Economy (IW), commissioned by the Bavarian Business Association (vbw), reveals…
AfD Soars to Record High in Latest Polls
Recent polling data indicates a significant shift in German political landscape The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has reached…
German Manufacturing Orders Decline in July
Preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicate a 29 percent decrease in real (inflation-adjusted) new orders…
Germany Eyes Major Military Spending Spree
The German Ministry of Defence intends to present 81 major procurement projects to the Budget and Defence Committees…
Greens Demand Stricter Sanctions Against Israeli Government
A Green Party representative in the German Bundestag is calling for increased sanctions against members of the Israeli…
Higher Social Fees Planned For Top Earners
Germany is poised to adjust its social contribution system, impacting higher earners, according to a draft ordinance from…
Ramelow Steps Down Won’t Seek Re-election to Parliament
Veteran German politician Bodo Ramelow, currently a Vice President of the Bundestag, has announced his intention to step…
Google Hit With Massive EU Fine
The European Commission has levied a fine of €295 billion against Google, citing violations of EU competition rules…
German Tech Weighs On Dax Close
European markets concluded the week with a mixed performance, as Germany’s DAX index finished trading at 23,597 points,…
German Minister Defends Ukraine Security Guarantee Comments
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has responded to criticism regarding his statements concerning potential Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)…
Greens Seek Citizen Power Over State Reliance
Germany’s Green Party is signaling a potential shift towards a more liberal platform, according to statements made by…
German Minister Warns Social Mobility Is Plummeting
Germany is facing a concerning decline in social mobility, according to a new study released by the Ifo…
WHO Ends Global Mpox Health Emergency
The World Health Organization (WHO) has lifted the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) designation for Mpox…
Stegner Urges Swift AfD Ban Process
A prominent member of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is publicly urging swift legal action that could lead…
KPop Hit Golden Reigns On German Charts
The single “Golden” by the virtual girl group Huntrix, featured in the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters”…
Government Boosts Spy Agency Funding and Powers
The German federal government has signaled a strengthened commitment to its foreign intelligence agency, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), with…
US Unemployment Edges Up To 4.3 Percent
The US unemployment rate edged up to 43% in August, according to data released Friday by the US…
Merz to Meet Auto Industry Leaders at IAA Transport Show
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to engage with leaders of the domestic automotive industry next week during…
German homebuyers face rising mortgage rates
German homeowners are facing comparatively higher mortgage interest rates than their counterparts in many other European nations, according…
CDU Urged to Reconsider Left Party Stance Amid Rising AfD Support
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln (IW), has urged the Christian Democratic Union…
German DAX Flat US Jobs Data Key
European stock markets exhibited limited movement Friday morning, with the DAX trading around 23,760 points-a slight variation from…
German DAX Edges Higher Ahead of US Jobs Report
30 PM local time, the benchmark index was calculated at approximately 23,815 points, representing a 0 Around 12:30…
Essen School Attack Suspect Apprehended
Following a stabbing attack on a teacher at a vocational college in Essen Friday morning, the suspected perpetrator…
Coalition Hails Record-High National Budget
Germany’s governing coalition of the Union and Social Democratic Party (SPD) have praised the finalized federal budget for…
Teacher Stabbed in Essen Hospitalized After Attack
Emergency services responded to an incident at a vocational college in Essen’s northern district Friday morning involving an…
Left Slams Budget as Financial Maze
Members of Germany’s opposition parties have voiced strong criticism of the federal government’s proposed budget for the current…
Prien Advocates Equal Military Service For Men And Women
Family Minister Karin Prien has stated that any discussion regarding a potential return to conscription in Germany should…
AfD Seeks Cuts to Welfare and Foreign Aid
Following a budgetary review session of the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee concerning the 2025 federal budget, the Alternative…