Day: November 20, 2025
40 posts
Leftists Offer Support to Conscientious Objectors
The Left party (Die Linke) in Germany is poised to position itself as a central resource for individuals…
Eurowings Cabin Crew Secure Wage Deal
A significant labor agreement has been reached between Verdi, Germany’s service sector union and Eurowings, Lufthansa’s subsidiary, securing…
Stocks Slip Amid Job Data
US Markets Retreat as Labor Data Complicates Fed Policy Outlook New York markets experienced a notable downturn Thursday,…
Germany Poland Discuss Rail Sabotage
A late-night telephone conversation between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk transpired Wednesday evening,…
Ozdemir Urges Green Party Self-Reflection
The Green Party’s top candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, has issued a stark internal…
Suspect Linked to Terror Plot Had Hamas Ties
Sources indicate a man arrested in London earlier this month is the son of a former Hamas minister,…
Kühne Slams Hamburg’s Lack of Ambition
The prominent Hamburg-born billionaire, Klaus-Michael Kühne, has launched a sharp critique of his hometown’s leadership and direction, accusing…
Climate Talks Stalled Progress Seen
Negotiations at the COP30 climate summit in Belém are encountering significant obstacles, according to former German climate envoy…
Lula’s Rainforest Fund Faces Criticism
Germany faces mounting criticism over its contribution to the newly proposed Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF), spearheaded by…
AfD Seeks Security Info Thousands of Times
A comprehensive analysis of parliamentary records reveals a marked increase in scrutiny-related inquiries initiated by the Alternative for…
Europe Eyes Ukraine Peace Push
The current negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding Ukraine’s future are prompting a stark call for…
Germany Ukraine Talks Intensify
Reports of clandestine negotiations between the United States and Russia regarding the future of Ukraine have triggered a…
Tech Rally Eases AI Bubble Fears
The German DAX index experienced a significant gain on Thursday, closing at 23,279 points, a 0.5% increase compared…
Klimaprotestor Slams Chancellor’s Climate Action
The German government’s recent pledge of €1 billion for the Amazon rainforest fund, announced during the UN climate…
Merz Remarks Spark Student Protest Fury
The public walkout during a Deutschlandstiftung Integration award ceremony has drawn sharp condemnation from Serap Güler, State Secretary…
Coalition Risks Collapse Over Pension Plan
The fragile stability of Germany’s ruling coalition is facing a critical test as resistance within the conservative CDU/CSU…
Wealth Gap Widens in Germany
A widening chasm of wealth is raising serious concerns within Germany, with prominent social advocacy groups warning of…
Airline Green Push Reversed
The German government’s recent decision to scrap the Power-to-Liquid (PtL) quota for aviation fuels has drawn sharp criticism,…
US Unemployment Rises Slightly
The U.S. unemployment rate edged up to 4.4% in September, according to data released Thursday by the Department…
German Rail Delays No Quick Fix
The German government’s ambitious plans for a revitalized Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) are facing a sobering reality check,…
SPD Axes Funding for Elite Economic Summit
The practice of public funding for the Ludwig Erhard Summit is facing mounting criticism from within Germany’s political…
Ukraine Peace Plan Sparks German Concerns
Unease ripples through Berlin’s governing coalition following reports of a proposed US peace plan for Ukraine, prompting concerns…
Stocks Rally on Recovery Hope
The German stock market experienced a cautiously optimistic day of trading on Thursday, with the DAX index closing…
Economist Backs Revolt Over Pension Plans
The burgeoning dissent within Germany’s conservative CDU/CSU parliamentary group over proposed pension reforms has gained significant intellectual backing,…
Caregiver Crisis Looms in Germany
Germany faces a burgeoning crisis in its long-term care system, with the number of individuals requiring care nearly…
Germany Funds Rainforest Protection
Germany has pledged a substantial one billion euros to a newly established fund aimed at safeguarding rainforests, a…
Minister Transfers Media Firm Shares
The escalating scrutiny surrounding potential entanglements between governmental responsibilities and private business interests has prompted Culture Minister Wolfram…
US Peace Plan Faces Sharp Criticism
The proposed U.S. peace plan for Ukraine is facing sharp criticism from within Germany, with leading voices warning…
New Building Type E Streamlines German Construction
The German government is pushing forward with a controversial new building standard, dubbed “Building Type E” aiming to…
Germany Urges Vigilance on Gaza
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has cautioned against complacency regarding the post-ceasefire…
German Asylum Seeker Wins Constitutional Challenge
The German Federal Constitutional Court has delivered a significant ruling, overturning a lower court’s decision and raising critical…
Stocks Rise After Nvidia Earnings
The German stock market opened Thursday with a bullish sentiment, driven largely by the positive reverberations from Nvidia’s…
US Ukraine Plan Sparks German Doubt
A significant breach of transparency has emerged within the German government regarding a newly proposed peace plan for…
Auto Industry Job Losses Deepen
Germany’s industrial landscape is undergoing a significant contraction, with alarming job losses particularly concentrated within the automotive sector,…
Hospitality Sales Decline
Preliminary data released Thursday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) paints a concerning picture of Germany’s hospitality sector,…
Healthcare Group Cautious on New Fees
The German statutory health insurance (GKV) association is exhibiting caution regarding the potential introduction of a patient co-payment,…
Inheritance Tax Ruling Delayed
The Federal Constitutional Court (BVG) has postponed its anticipated autumn ruling on the constitutionality of inheritance tax, a…
Epstein Files Set for Release
The White House has signed into law a bipartisan measure mandating the declassification and public release of a…
Wolf Hunts Loosen Grip on Germany
The German Federal Ministry of Agriculture, under the leadership of Alois Rainer (CSU), is poised to significantly expand…
Trump Tariffs Hurt His Own Base
The economic policies championed by the current US administration, particularly its trade strategies, are increasingly inflicting damage on…