Day: September 18, 2025
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Frankfurt Dominates Galatasaray in Champions League Thriller
Eintracht Frankfurt secured a dominant 5-1 victory over Galatasaray Istanbul in their Champions League group stage opener, temporarily…
Tech Stocks Fuel Record US Market Surge
US markets surged Thursday, achieving record highs across the board following the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. The…
German Leader Voices Israel Concerns in Madrid
During a recent visit to Spain, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in discussions with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro…
Copenhagen Leverkusen Draw Thrilling Clash
A captivating encounter between FC Copenhagen and Bayer Leverkusen concluded in a 2-2 draw on the opening matchday…
Germany Targets Google Breakup
The German Minister for Culture and State Affairs, Wolfram Weimer, has called for a fundamental reassessment of Google’s…
Bahn to Repair Regional Lines
A comprehensive program of track upgrades is planned across Germany’s rail network, impacting both major trunk routes and…
Property Market Cools Investor Confidence
The German real estate sector is experiencing a significant shift in sentiment following the summer break, according to…
German Stocks Surge Rate Cut Hopes Rise
The German stock market experienced a significant boost on Thursday, with the DAX index closing at 23,674.5 points,…
Economist Schnitzer Retains Top Advisory Role
Professor Monika Schnitzer has been re-elected to lead the “Wirtschaftsweise” the expert council advising the German government on…
Germany Sees Refugee Numbers Decline
According to recently released data stemming from a parliamentary inquiry by the Left Party, the number of individuals…
SPD Calls for Inheritance Tax Reform
A growing sentiment within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) signals a push to link discussions surrounding welfare state…
Wüst Slams Federal Government
A senior official of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has publicly criticized the federal government’s handling of a…
US Eyes Bagram Airbase Return
The United States is reportedly exploring the possibility of re-establishing a presence at the former Bagram Airfield in…
Germany Ticket Secured Through 2030
The “Deutschlandticket” a nationwide public transportation pass, has received funding confirmation for the next five years, according to…
Schmidt Questions NDRs Handling of Ruhs Exit
The decision by North German Broadcasting (NDR) to cease working with journalist Julia Ruhs has drawn criticism, with…
Ticket Price Hike Looms for Germany
The Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transport pass, is expected to increase in price again starting in the new…
Biodiversity Doesnt Guarantee Drought Resilience
A recent international study has challenged the conventional wisdom that increased tree species diversity automatically enhances forest resilience…
Germany Approves 2025 Budget
The German Bundestag has formally advanced the budget for the current fiscal year. A vote on Thursday afternoon…
Road Repairs Face Halt Billions Short
A planning document detailing ongoing budget negotiations from the Federal Ministry of Transport is raising concerns among transport…
Democracy Faces Critical Juncture
A senior German government official has defended recent remarks by a leading politician, sparking debate about the current…
China Clears Ceconomy Takeover
German antitrust regulators have approved the acquisition of the parent company of MediaMarkt and Saturn by Chinese investors.…
Climate Change Impacts Forest Economies Differently
A new study from the Technical University of Munich has quantified the potential economic impact of climate change…
Hospitality Sales Rise in July
The German hospitality sector demonstrated a modest rebound in July 2025, according to provisional data released Thursday by…
Border Checks Strain Police Resources
The current extensive border controls in Germany are increasingly unsustainable, according to the Federal Police Commissioner, Uli Grötsch.…
Bahn Union Slams Minister Ahead of Strategy Reveal
The General Works Council of Deutsche Bahn has voiced sharp criticism of Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU)…
Tech Stocks Boost Frankfurt Rally
The Dax continued its upward trajectory on Thursday, building on a positive start to trade firmly in the…
Germany Outlines Rail Rescue Plan
The German Federal Ministry of Transport, led by Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU), is scheduled to present a strategy…
Ruhs Out NDR Sparks Union Fury
Julia Ruhs will no longer host the “Klar” program for the NDR (North German Broadcasting Corporation), a decision…
Germany Eyes Auto Smoking Ban Again
Legislators are poised to attempt again to prohibit smoking in vehicles in the presence of minors or pregnant…
Cost Concerns Grip Majority
A significant majority of Germans express concern over the rising cost of living, according to a recent study…
Housing Starts Surge in July
Construction approvals in Germany saw a significant rebound in July 2025, according to data released Thursday by the…
Commerzbank Eyes Major Acquisitions
Commerzbank has signaled a heightened openness to larger acquisitions, expanding its previous strategy of smaller bolt-on purchases. According…
AI Fuels Cyberattack Surge
The increasing prevalence of cyberattacks targeting businesses and government agencies is highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence…
Global Uncertainty Fuels Economic Slowdown
New data from the Ifo Institute reveals a contraction in economic output across fourteen of Germany’s sixteen federal…
Stocks Rally After Fed Decision
The DAX index opened Thursday’s trading session with gains, reflecting a shift in market sentiment following recent Federal…
Historian Urges Caution on AfD Ban
Renowned historian Heinrich August Winkler has cautioned against pursuing a legal ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Comdirect to Offer Crypto Trading
Commerzbank’s online subsidiary, Comdirect, is poised to offer private customers the opportunity to trade cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, according…
Germany Considers Eurovision Boycott Over Israel Debate
Calls for a potential boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest are growing, spurred by ongoing debate surrounding Israel’s…
Ticket Price Hike Sparks Passenger Outrage
A leading passenger advocacy group is criticizing potential plans by federal and state transport ministers, who are expected…
Metsola Calls for Bold EU Overhaul
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is calling for a renewed sense of boldness and adaptability…
Service Prices Surge in Germany
Service producer prices in Germany increased by 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…
Job Losses Surge Amid Business Failures
New data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals a significant rise in job losses across Germany…
Pension Plan Faces Growing CDU Doubt
Concerns are mounting within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding a recently approved package of pension reforms. Johannes…
Graduation Rates Soar in Germany
The number of graduates from German universities and research institutions reached approximately 511,600 in the 2024 examination year,…
Craft Sector Soars Revenue Business Numbers Fall
German craft businesses demonstrated resilience in 2023, generating a total turnover of €766 billion. According to data released…
Dublin Centers See Limited Deportations
The establishment of two designated transfer centers in Hamburg and Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg, has not yet resulted in a…
Diesel Doubt Grips German Lawmakers
Concerns are growing within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the planned ban on internal combustion engine…
Trump Labels Antifa a Terror Group
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to designate the Antifa movement as a terrorist organization.…
Carpendale Speaks Out on Streaming Payments
The veteran German singer Howard Carpendale has expressed gratitude for having navigated a career where he no longer…
Airports Demand Drone Protection
German airports are calling for enhanced protection against unauthorized drone activity, emphasizing the critical link between ground-level security…
Union Rejects Talks With Top Judge Candidate
Sources within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group report a distinct lack of engagement regarding the upcoming selection process for…
Doctor Shortage Fears Spark Reform Calls
The German Association of General Practitioners is highlighting a recent survey coinciding with the start of the National…
Bayern Greens Push Civic Duty Program
A leading figure within the Green Party faction in the Bavarian State Parliament, Katharina Schulze, is advocating for…
Farmers Face Less Red Tape
The German Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), has pledged to accelerate efforts to reduce bureaucratic burdens…
Think Tank Flags Concerns Over AfD Ties
A new study by the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, a think tank closely associated with the German Christian Democratic Union…
Green Group Blasts Transformation Slowdown
A newly appointed leadership team at the Green Party’s affiliated economic association is publicly questioning the government’s approach…
Teachers Need Not Another Hiring Freeze
The head of the civil servants’ association and trade union dbb, Volker Geyer, has firmly rejected calls for…
Civil Servants Warn Against Pension Cuts
The leadership of the German Civil Servants’ Association (DBB), Volker Geyer, has cautioned the current coalition government against…
Germany Urges Swift Mine Clearance
Former Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, of the Green Party, is urging the German government to accelerate the…
Germany Ticket Price Talks Must End
Negotiations are intensifying amongst German states concerning the future pricing of the Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transportation pass.…
Roth Calls for Mental Health Boost
A former Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician is advocating for a significant shift in attitudes toward mental health…
Greens Push Plan For Affordable Living
A proposal for a “Pact for Affordable Living” is being drafted by members of the Green Party within…