Day: January 14, 2026
47 posts
Leipzig Munich Hoffenheim Conquer Bundesliga
The Bundesliga’s 17th matchday delivered a mixed bag of results, revealing potential cracks in Bayern Munich’s dominance while…
Bank Earnings Drag US Markets
“Market Sentiment Weakens Amid Banking Disappointments and Dollar Strength” US equities experienced a modest downturn on Wednesday, signaling…
Greens Oppose Welfare Overhaul Propose Alternatives
The Green Party is launching a scathing critique of the German government’s proposed overhaul of social welfare benefits,…
Germany to Limit Specialist Access by 2028
The German Health Minister, Nina Warken of the CDU, has unveiled a sweeping healthcare reform plan that is…
AfD Access Restricted in Parliament
The German Bundestag has quietly and significantly restricted access for a number of individuals linked to the Alternative…
Police Deport Two to Syria Afghanistan
The German Federal Police executed two deportations to Syria and Afghanistan on Wednesday, a move signaling a hardening…
Fleet Tax Overhaul Looms
A faction within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pushing for a significant overhaul of the tax regulations…
Merz Urges More Work Less Balance
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) ignited a fresh debate on Germany’s economic future this…
Stocks Slide DAX Retreats Bayer Gains
The German stock exchange experienced a downturn on Wednesday, with the benchmark DAX index closing at 25,286 points,…
Consumer Groups Back SPD’s Germany Basket Plan
The proposal for a “Germany Basket” – a system of affordable, domestically produced food staples – is gaining…
Denmark Deploys Forces to Greenland
A contingent of Danish forces, accompanied by military equipment, has arrived in Greenland, signaling a heightened security posture…
Coalition Calm Amid Tax Disputes
Berlin – Despite simmering tensions surrounding the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) proposed tax reforms, the German government insists…
Germany Funds Women’s Health Research
The German Federal Ministry of Health has launched a new initiative aimed at bolstering research focused specifically on…
CDU Demands Electricity Tax Cut
Pressure mounts on Chancellor Merz to deliver on core CDU promise as internal divisions sharpen. A significant wave…
EU Considers Tehran Embassies as Safe Havens
The European Union faces mounting pressure to escalate its response to the ongoing protests in Iran, with calls…
Rehlinger Dismisses State Merger Proposal
The proposal by Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder to consolidate German states has met with a forceful rebuke…
EU Urged to Unite on Greenland Strategy
A leading political scientist is warning that a fragmented European response to Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Grönland…
Trump Revives Greenland Pursuit
The prospect of high-level discussions between Danish and US officials in Washington regarding Greenland has been preceded by…
Controversial Hate Speech Bill Sparks Debate
Proposed legislation aiming to strip individuals convicted of serious incitement to hatred of their passive right to vote…
Rail Expansion Faces Funding Gap
A significant funding shortfall threatens to derail crucial railway expansion projects across Germany, according to a parliamentary response…
Welt Editor Steps Down Due to Health
The sudden departure of Jan Philipp Burgard as editor-in-chief of the “Welt” media group has triggered questions about…
Tax Advice Law Reform Approved
The German Federal Cabinet has initiated a reform of the Tax Advisory Act, a move framed by the…
Parents Miss Jobcenter Appointments Youth Services to Step In
A controversial clause within a proposed overhaul of Germany’s basic social security system is drawing sharp criticism, with…
Rail Chief Apologizes for Travel Disruptions
Deutsche Bahn Faces Scrutiny Amidst Winter Storm Fallout The fallout from Winter Storm “Elli” continues to spark criticism…
Dax Opens Steady at Record High
The German benchmark index, the DAX, opened Wednesday modestly higher, maintaining its record levels, a performance reflecting a…
Bas Steps Aside From Chancellor Run
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces a critical juncture as it navigates the succession question for the chancellery,…
Japan PM Eyes Early Election
Japanese Premier Signals Potential Snap Election, Raising Political Stakes Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly…
Greens Target Wealthy Ahead of Key Meeting
The Green Party is intensifying pressure on German Economics Minister Katarina Reiche of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
Ready Meals Surge in Germany
Germany’s processed food sector is experiencing a significant and concerning boom, raising questions about evolving consumer habits and…
Military Watchdog Calls for Tougher Oversight
The escalating scandal surrounding allegations of far-right extremism and sexism within the 26th Airborne Brigade in Zweibrücken, Rhineland-Palatinate,…
SPD Inheritance Tax Plan Faces Credibility Question
The sudden resurgence of the inheritance tax debate by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has been met with…
Greens Back Tougher Rules for Parliament Staff
The German Parliament’s Green Party has voiced strong support for a proposed tightening of the parliamentary law, echoing…
Bas Demands Pension Overhaul Slams Söder
Germany’s Labour Minister, Bärbel Bas of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is signalling a push for radical reform…
MEP Demands Von der Leyen Chat Monitoring
The European Parliament is embroiled in a contentious debate over surveillance powers, ignited by a legislative proposal concerning…
Sustainability Council Urges Firm Climate Action
A prominent advisory body is warning that potential revisions to Germany’s climate targets pose a significant threat to…
Domestic Tourism Climbs in November
Tourism Data Reveals Shifting Patterns, Raises Questions About International Appeal Preliminary data released Tuesday by the German Federal…
Urban Sprawl Slows in Germany
Germany’s relentless expansion of urban and transportation areas is continuing, raising serious questions about the nation’s commitment to…
Germany Presses for Tougher Iran Sanctions
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating calls for significantly intensified pressure on Iran’s leadership, signaling a hardening…
Special Funds” Named Word of the Year
The term “Sondervermögen” (special purpose vehicle) has been declared the “Word of the Year” for 2025, highlighting a…
Stocks Edge Higher Earnings Season Begins
European Markets Eye US Data as DAX Remains Cautiously Stable The German DAX index began Tuesday trading with…
Business Conservatives Halt Tax Plans Threaten Coalition
A simmering coalition dispute threatens to erupt within the German government as the CDU/CSU’s influential economic affairs wing…
Craft Leaders Blast SPD Inheritance Tax Plans
The proposals for reform of Germany’s inheritance tax, spearheaded by the Social Democratic Party (SPD), are facing fierce…
German Voters Back Green Industrial Shift
A significant majority of Germans express support for the industrial transformation required to achieve climate neutrality, even when…
Germany Targets AI Deepfake Abuse
The German Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the SPD, is spearheading a legislative push to curb the creation…
Red Cross Urges Reliable State Funding
The German Red Cross (DRK) is issuing a stark warning about its financial stability, demanding a more reliable…
SPD Sharpens Focus to Counter Right
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is embarking on a deliberate strategy to sharpen its political identity and counter…
Steinmeier Urges Action on Homelessness
The recent extreme cold snap has prompted a stark rebuke from Germany’s Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has…