Day: December 15, 2025
42 posts
Kühnert Hints at Possible Political Return
The former SPD General Secretary, Kevin Kühnert, has stopped short of definitively ruling out a return to politics,…
Stocks Slip After Rate Cut
Market sentiment tempered Monday across US equities, despite recent Federal Reserve action, as investors reassessed valuations and navigated…
Ukraine Talks Aim for Unified Western Front
Berlin’s upcoming Ukraine talks are positioned as a crucial moment for forging a more unified transatlantic front, according…
France Champions Climate Action Via Nuclear Renewables
President Emmanuel Macron has issued a forceful call for Europe to assert global leadership in decarbonization initiatives, marking…
Ukraine Talks See Encouraging Steps
A joint statement released Monday by a coalition of European and international political leaders signaled a significant shift…
Reiner’s Son Arrested in Shock Death Case
The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed the arrest of Nick Reiner, son of the deceased Hollywood director…
US Security Pledges Impress German Leader
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU has lauded the security guarantees offered by the United States for Ukraine…
Dax Edges Higher Lacks Final Push
The German DAX index edged slightly higher at the start of the trading week, closing at 24,229 points,…
Tech Glitches Disrupt Selenskyj Address
The German Bundestag experienced significant disruptions to its email and internet services during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit,…
Welte Out Burda Board Shakeup
The unexpected departure of Philipp Welte from the supervisory board of Burda Media reverberates through Germany’s media landscape,…
New EH55 Home Grants Offer 2.84% Interest
The German government’s renewed initiative to incentivize the construction of “EH55” energy-efficient homes has launched, but early indications…
Wholesale Prices Surge in November
Wholesale prices in Germany accelerated their upward trend in November 2025, according to data released Monday by the…
Mask Demand Fueled Global Scramble
The former German Minister of Health, Jens Spahn, staunchly defended his pandemic-era mask procurement strategy during a parliamentary…
Teens Question Social Media Reliance
A growing unease regarding social media dependency is emerging among German youth, according to the 2025 Youth Digital…
Dax Climbs Amid Thin Trading
The German stock market opened cautiously on Monday, with the Dax index maintaining a positive trajectory throughout the…
Germany Boosts Arms Partnership With Ukraine
Germany and Ukraine are poised to significantly deepen their arms industry collaboration, a move framed by Berlin as…
Selenskyj Meets Steinmeier Security Tight
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commenced a tightly scheduled series of engagements in Berlin on Monday, signaling a renewed, albeit…
Rivian Eyes VW Combustion Engine Software
A potential shift in the transatlantic automotive partnership between Volkswagen and Rivian is sparking both excitement and anxiety…
Germany Pushes for Mercosur Deal This Week
Berlin is intensifying efforts to finalize the long-negotiated Mercosur trade agreement, signaling a push for resolution despite ongoing…
Germany Bolsters Jewish Site Security
Following a recent terror attack targeting a Jewish festival in Sydney, Australia, the German federal government has reiterated…
Education Boost Could Unlock German Trillions
A new study by the Ifo Institute, commissioned by the Bertelsmann Foundation, has revealed a potentially transformative, yet…
Germany Supports Ukraine Talks
Berlin is positioning itself as a key facilitator in ongoing Ukraine negotiations, a role underscored by government officials…
Meyer Werft Secures Massive Cruise Ship Deal
The Meyer Werft shipyard, recently stabilized by significant government intervention, has secured a landmark order from MSC Cruises,…
MP Faces Charges Over Nazi Salute
The Berlin public prosecutor’s office has filed charges against AfD Member of the Bundestag, Matthias Moosdorf, at the…
German Industry Urges Mining Expansion
The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued a stark critique of the federal government’s approach…
Germany Sees Economic Stability
The German government’s assessment of the nation’s economic trajectory, released in its December monthly report from the Federal…
German Parties Defend GMO Labeling Rules
A shadow of concern is growing within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the EU’s proposed easing…
Tax Burden Rises Faster Than Forecast
Looming Demographic Shift Threatens to Cripple German Social Security System New calculations by economist Martin Werding, based on…
Stocks Rise No Holiday Calm
The DAX index commenced Monday’s trading session exhibiting gains, signaling a potentially volatile final full week of the…
Merz Leads Ukraine Talks A Key Signal
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction leader, Matthias Miersch, has lauded Chancellor Scholz’s recent efforts to initiate…
Germany Sees Fewer Convictions
German courts handed down definitive sentences to approximately 632,100 individuals in 2024 for legal infractions, representing a slight…
Child Welfare Concerns Surge in Germany
the number of children at risk of harm has reached a record high for the third consecutive year..…
Germans Divided on Social Issues
A recent nationwide survey conducted by Infratest Dimap for an ARD documentary has revealed a deeply fractured perception…
Economist Dismisses Pension Panel Prospects
Economist Veronika Grimm, a member of the government’s council of economic advisors, has delivered a scathing assessment of…
Kast Wins Chile Presidential Election
Chile has elected José Antonio Kast as its new president, marking a significant shift to the right in…
Director Found Dead Investigation Underway
The sudden and tragic deaths of acclaimed director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Reiner, have sent shockwaves…
Spahn Urges No Welfare Cuts
The fragile coalition government in Germany faces renewed pressure as disagreements intensify over proposed reforms to the Bürgergeld,…
Bahn Defends Toilet Fees
The German government, through the Federal Ministry of Transport, has defended the controversial practice of charging fees for…
Handcraft Firms Could Host Civilian Service
German Craft Sector Proposes Integration for Youth A proposal to integrate the German craft sector into a potential…
Künast Dismisses Habeck Return Hope
A prominent figure within the German Green Party is urging the party to move beyond the lingering hope…
Economists Slam End-of-Gasoline Shift
The anticipated reversal of the planned 2035 European combustion engine ban is triggering sharp criticism from leading economists,…
Germany Considers TikTok Teen Ban
Calls for tighter regulation of TikTok and broader social media platforms are gaining momentum in Germany, fueled by…