Day: December 19, 2025
13 posts
Farmers Block Brussels Ahead of EU Summit
Brussels was brought to a standstill Thursday as tens of thousands of farmers, representing all 27 European Union…
Rürup Warns Pension Reform Won’t Guarantee Future Standard
The proposed pension reforms in Germany face a sobering assessment from a leading economic voice, raising critical questions…
Von der Leyen Pushes for Mercosur Deal
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has intensified lobbying efforts ahead of the final EU summit…
Neo-Nazi Group Faces Charges
The German Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has brought charges against seven members and one supporter of the suspected…
Merz Sees Deal on Russian Assets Possible
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) signaled cautious optimism Thursday regarding a potential agreement among…
Credit Data Storage Rules Ease in Germany
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe has issued a significant ruling impacting the data retention practices…
German Automakers Seek More China Chips
balancing economic pragmatism with rising geopolitical concerns as they increasingly look to China for semiconductor supplies.. Despite repeated…
Union Backs New DB Cargo Leader
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG), a major rail and transport union, is expressing cautious support for the new…
Germany’s Truck Charging Network Gets EU Approval
The European Commission has approved a significant €1.6 billion state aid package for Germany’s development of truck rapid-charging…
Germany Faces Stark Economic Downturn
The German industrial landscape is facing a prolonged structural crisis, according to a stark warning issued by Peter…
Rent Control Hurts Tenants Vonovia Claims
The head of human resources at Germany’s largest landlord, Vonovia, Ruth Werhahn, has publicly challenged the current iteration…
Debate Rages Over Afghan Intake Decision
The German Green Party leader, Felix Banaszak, has launched a scathing critique of Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s recent…
Germany Eyes Tougher Laws Against Terror Plots
The German government is pushing forward with a significant overhaul of criminal law, intended to bolster the nation’s…