Day: October 17, 2025
39 posts
Northern Germany Demands More Highway Funds
The simmering dispute between the federal government and Germany’s regional states over chronic funding shortages for motorway construction…
Merkel Questions State Rationale for Israel
The concept of “Staatsräson” or national reason of state, has drawn criticism within Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union…
Rapper Kontra K Tops German Charts
A seismic shift is occurring in the German music charts, signaling potentially broader cultural trends and raising questions…
Berlin Bodyguard Unit Dismantled Amid Scandal
A sweeping internal investigation has revealed deeply troubling breaches of duty within Berlin’s elite personal protection unit, prompting…
Porsche Leader Avoids Volkswagen Board
The impending leadership transition at Porsche is signaling a potential shift in power dynamics within the Volkswagen Group,…
Union Risks Division With AfD Ties
The internal debate within Germany’s center-right Union bloc regarding engagement with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) is generating…
Diver Probe Blocked Poland Holds German Request
A Polish court has denied Germany’s request for the extradition of a Ukrainian national sought in connection with…
EU Steel Tariffs May Boost German Output
The European Commission’s proposed safeguard measures on steel imports are poised to revitalize Germany’s steel industry, potentially restoring…
Germany Weighs In on Plant-Based Labeling Debate
The European Union’s proposed ban on terms like “veggie burger” and “veggie sausage” is encountering a period of…
Germany Silent on Turkey Accession
Berlin remains steadfast in its existing stance regarding Turkey’s stalled accession process to the European Union, despite recent…
Germany Demands Action Against Welfare Fraud
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is pressing the German federal government to adopt a more rigorous approach to welfare fraud,…
Dax Slides Investors Anxious
European markets experienced a significant downturn Friday, with the German DAX index plummeting to a low of approximately…
Germany Worried About Peru Unrest
The German Foreign Ministry has expressed growing concern over the escalating political instability in Peru, particularly following the…
Germany to Unveil Bureaucracy Relief Measures
The German government is preparing to unveil a package of measures aimed at reducing bureaucratic hurdles, a move…
Germany Signals Support for Trump-Putin Talks
Berlin – The German government expressed cautious support for a potential renewed meeting between former US President Donald…
Greens Demand Pre-Christmas Security Push
The German government faces mounting pressure to accelerate its response to escalating hybrid threats, with Green Party parliamentary…
Post Competitors Face Tighter Rules
The German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) is poised to significantly restrict competition within the postal services sector,…
Pilots Demand Asylum Flight Halt
The Independent Flight Attendant Organization (UFO) is escalating its campaign to halt the practice of deportations carried out…
Merkel Ally Accuses Opponent Over Train Controversy
The ongoing debate surrounding the potential delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine has intensified, with Green Party…
Blume Out Porsche Leadership Shift Expected
The Porsche AG supervisory board is reportedly pushing for Oliver Blume to relinquish his position as Porsche’s board…
AfD Membership Surges to Record High
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has announced a record membership surge, now boasting 70,000 members – the largest…
Ifo Calls for Infrastructure Overhaul
The persistent inadequacies in Germany’s infrastructure are prompting calls for fundamental reform, with the President of the Ifo…
Virtual Power Plants Set to Surge
A Strategic Shift in Switzerland’s Energy Landscape The Swiss energy giant BKW is betting heavily on the burgeoning…
Filters Ban Gains Scientific Support
The debate surrounding a potential ban on cigarette filters within the European Union has intensified, with the German…
Stocks Plunge Banking Fears Rise
A wave of anxiety gripped European markets Friday as the DAX index opened sharply lower, reflecting escalating concerns…
BMW Armors BKA Security Fleet
The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) security detail is set to receive a fleet of new armored BMW…
Germany Seeks Closer Ties With Turkey
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has embarked on a brief, high-stakes visit…
Magdeburg Attack Trial Begins November 10
The Landgericht Magdeburg has announced the trial for the devastating 2024 Christmas market attack is scheduled to commence…
Housing Construction Permits Surge in August
Data released Friday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals a modest increase in residential construction approvals across…
Industry Orders Edge Higher
Germany’s industrial sector demonstrated a fragile rebound in August 2025, with the real volume of orders in manufacturing…
Hospital Chief Fears Healthcare Cuts
The head of the Sana hospital group, Thomas Lemke, has issued a stark warning about the potential for…
Germans Question Free Speech
A growing sense of constraint is gripping German public discourse, according to a recent survey conducted by the…
New Entity Boosts Business
The German Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the SPD, is championing a swift introduction of a novel corporate…
Reese Wants to Stay Home
Hertha BSC’s captain, Fabian Reese, remains steadfast in the club’s ambitious promotion goal despite a sluggish start to…
Türmer Slams Minister’s Inaction
The Social Democratic Youth Organization (Juso) has launched a scathing critique of Health Minister Nina Warken, accusing her…
Tourism Chief Calls for Air Tax Cut
A growing chorus of concern is reverberating through Germany’s aviation sector, prompting calls for a significant reduction in…
Rügenwalder Mühle Rethinks Plant-Based Names
The leading German meat substitute manufacturer, Rügenwalder Mühle, is grappling with the fallout of a recent European Parliament…
Coalition Concerns Grow in Germany
Six months into their tenure, Germany’s governing coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic…
Overtime Tax Break Fails to Deliver
A planned tax bonus for overtime compensation, championed by the German government as part of its coalition agreement,…