Day: December 24, 2025
35 posts
US Stocks Rally To New Records
US markets surged to fresh heights just before the holiday break, fueling debate over the sustainability of the…
West Bank Settlement Expansion Sparks International Condemnation
A coalition of leading European nations, alongside Japan, Iceland, Malta and others, has issued a sharp rebuke of…
HateAid Leaders Defiant Despite US Sanctions
The co-directors of the non-profit organization HateAid have dismissed U.S. travel bans imposed upon them as an attempt…
Numbers Drawn Millions Won
Gambling’s Enduring Appeal and the State’s Role in Germany The latest draw of “6 aus 49” Germany’s flagship…
Germany Demands US Envoy Explanation
The German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) politician Roderich Kiesewetter is calling for a strong diplomatic response from Berlin…
US Venezuela Tensions Rise Warning Issued
The German Left party has issued a stark warning regarding escalating tensions between the United States and Venezuela,…
Merz Delivers Surprise Christmas Message
The unprecedented move by CDU leader and Chancellor Friedrich Merz to deliver a Christmas address has ignited political…
Germany Condemns US Sanctions on Hate Aid
Berlin’s Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has sharply condemned the recently imposed US entry bans targeting several individuals, including…
US Trade Uncertainty Slows Global Commerce
The global trading system faces unprecedented uncertainty and a potential contraction in the coming year, largely attributed to…
US Sanctions Spark Outrage in Berlin Brussels
The United States government’s recent sanctions against former EU Commissioner Thierry Breton and the executive directors of the…
US Entry Bans Draw Sharp Criticism
The German government has strongly condemned the recent U.S. entry bans imposed on individuals associated with the organization…
Rebellion Brews Over German Welfare Reform
A growing internal rebellion within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is escalating, fueled by concerns over the government’s…
Minister Unplugs For Christmas Calm
a conscious effort to disconnect from the relentless pressures of political engagement.. While ostensibly about enjoying familial time…
Economists Back Patient Co-payments
The head of Germany’s Council of Economic Experts, Monika Schnitzer, has ignited a fierce debate surrounding the future…
Power Subsidies Surge to Record High
A staggering €29.5 billion will be disbursed by the German federal government next year to shield households and…
Moscow Blast Kills Three
A fresh wave of violence has struck Moscow, escalating tensions and prompting renewed accusations regarding the ongoing conflict…
US Blocks Ex-EU Official Over Censorship Claims
The United States government has imposed entry bans on former EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton and four…
Economist Dismisses Pension Boost
The government’s newly introduced “active pension” scheme, allowing retirees to earn up to €2,000 annually tax-free from January,…
Church Asylum Cases Plummet
Preliminary figures reveal a significant decline in the number of individuals seeking refuge in churches across Germany this…
CDU Leader Warns Against AfD Alliance
The potential for a dramatic realignment within Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating, with senior figures…
Homeless Shelters Struggle Amid Freezing Temperatures
Alarm bells are ringing across Germany as a severe cold snap threatens the lives of the country’s homeless…
Restaurants Reject Mandatory Card Payments
The debate surrounding mandatory digital payment options in Germany’s hospitality sector has intensified, with the Dehoga, the national…
Sugar Tax Gains Momentum in Germany
The debate surrounding public health interventions in Germany is intensifying, with prominent figures now openly advocating for a…
Steinmeier Urges Unity Values
Germany’s Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in his annual Christmas address, has issued a plea for a revitalized and…
Germany Faces Afghan Asylum Backlash
The German government is facing escalating criticism from human rights organizations over its recent decision to revoke acceptance…
Catholic Laity Urge Vatican Action on Women Deacons
The leadership of Germany’s Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) is publicly urging accelerated progress toward the formal…
Heirs of Family Businesses Face Tax Pressure
The influential Council of Economic Experts (Sachverständigenrat) is advocating for a significant overhaul of Germany’s inheritance tax system,…
Air Rescue Chief Backs New Year’s Fireworks Ban
Rising Concerns Over Firework Risks Prompt Call for Ban from Air Rescue Chief Germany’s second-largest air rescue organization,…
Schweitzer Calls for Debate on Hybrid Threat Costs
The push for increased investment in civilian protection is gaining momentum within Germany, with Rhineland-Palatinate’s Minister President, Alexander…
Experts Urge Retirement Age Hike
The head of the German Council of Economic Experts, Monika Schnitzer, is issuing a stark warning to the…
Delayed Retirement Sparks Social Outcry
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), a prominent social welfare organization, has sharply criticized proposals by Economics Minister Katarina Reiche…
Meyer Werft Faces Ongoing Restructuring Hurdles
The Papenburger Meyer Werft, a cornerstone of Germany’s shipbuilding industry, faces a protracted and challenging restructuring process despite…
Air Rescue Demands More Hospital Landing Zones
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s healthcare system faces a critical logistical challenge, according to Krystian Pracz, CEO of…
Coalition Split Over Voting Reform
A critical delay is emerging in the German coalition government’s efforts to reform electoral law, potentially jeopardizing a…
Coalition Divided Over Election Law Reform
The coalition commission tasked with evaluating Germany’s electoral laws is reportedly falling behind schedule, casting doubt on the…