Day: September 30, 2025
31 posts
Stocks Waver As US Shutdown Looms
European markets displayed muted activity Tuesday, with the leading DAX index showing minimal fluctuation throughout the session. By…
AfD Gains Lead Merkel Approval Dips
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for RTL and n-tv reveals shifting political dynamics within Germany. The Alternative…
Lufthansa Pilots Vote Yes to Strike
Lufthansa faces potential strike action following a decisive vote by its pilots. The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union…
Drone Security Concerns Spark Political Debate
Concerns are mounting regarding the national response to increasing drone activity, with criticism directed at Interior Minister Alexander…
Bee Protection Goals Fall Short
A recent international study, published in the journal “Science” and involving researchers from the University of Freiburg, suggests…
Germany Debates Competitiveness in Key Summit
The German government commenced a two-day cabinet retreat on Tuesday morning at Villa Borsig, situated on the Tegeler…
Right-Wing Group Raided Suspects Detained
Law enforcement authorities in Berlin, in coordination with police forces, executed eight search warrants on Tuesday morning targeting…
Jobcenter Fail Threatens Welfare Savings
A recent audit by Germany’s Federal Audit Court has identified persistent shortcomings in the performance of Job Centers…
Berlin Arrests Alleged Syrian Militant Leader
German prosecutors have arrested a Syrian national in Berlin on Tuesday, initiating proceedings against him on charges of…
SPD Backs Trump’s Gaza Proposal
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany has expressed cautious support for the Gaza peace plan proposed by…
Inflation Jumps Sharply
Early data released Tuesday from German states indicate a marked increase in the country’s inflation rate. While the…
Spy Case Ex-Aide Sentenced
A former employee of German parliamentarian Maximilian Krah has been sentenced to four years and nine months in…
Chancellor Signals Key Decisions Ahead
The German government convened a two-day cabinet retreat at Villa Borsig, situated on the Tegeler See in Berlin,…
Merkel Meets Families of German Hostages
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) met with family members of German citizens held hostage…
Job Recovery Slows in Germany
Germany’s unemployment figures reveal a complex picture for September 2025. While the number of registered unemployed individuals decreased…
Dax Flat Investors Flock to Gold
European markets opened Tuesday with the DAX index showing little change, trading around 23,720 points – a marginal…
Import Costs Fall Again
Import prices decreased by 1.5 percent in August 2025 compared to August 2024. This follows declines of -1.4…
Social Media Ban For Teens Faces Resistance
The German Minister for Research, Dorothee Bär, has voiced concerns regarding proposals within the conservative Union faction suggesting…
Jobs Steady August 2025
Employment figures released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicate a slight contraction in the German labor market…
Retail Sales Edge Down Slightly
Preliminary data released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals nuanced shifts in retail sales during August…
Household Energy Bills Ease
Household energy costs in Germany experienced fluctuating trends during the first half of 2025, according to data released…
Union Defends Wage Agreement Law
The German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) has defended the planned Loyalty to Collective Agreements Act, rejecting criticism…
Chemical Industry Sees Slight Mood Boost
A slight improvement in sentiment has been observed within Germany’s chemical industry sector, according to data released Tuesday…
Retirement Income Tax Threat Looms
Concerns are mounting regarding the planned “Aktivrente” (active retirement) scheme, set to take effect on January 1, 2026,…
Minister Signals Nursing Care Overhaul
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Health, Karl-Josef Laumann, has indicated openness to a reform of the German care grading…
Cannabis Law Faces Scrutiny
A preliminary scientific evaluation of Germany’s cannabis law has prompted calls for adjustments to the current partial legalization.…
Childcare Faces Qualification Concerns
A recent study by the Bertelsmann Foundation has highlighted growing concerns regarding the staffing levels and qualifications within…
Experts Urge Earlier Holocaust Education
A broad coalition of education specialists and experts on antisemitism is calling for a significant shift in how…
SPD Blocks Nursing Level 1 Cuts
Lawmakers have dismissed proposals to eliminate the initial level of care assistance, reaffirming a commitment to maintaining existing…
Police Seek Nationwide Drone Defense System
Concerns regarding the increasing prevalence of drone activity are prompting calls for a nationwide drone defense system to…
Germans Oppose Shooting Down Russian Jets
A recent survey reveals a significant majority of German citizens oppose the immediate interception and destruction of Russian…