Day: February 11, 2026
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Helsing Pushes for European-Only Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, says the NATO East Front should be largely equipped with European…
Bayern Munich Defeats RB Leipzig 2-0 to Advance in DFB Cup
In the DFB‑Pokal quarter‑final, FC Bayern Munich beat RB Leipzig 2‑0. The game started evenly, with Leipzig’s Christoph Baumgartner seemingly taking…
Helsing Calls for European Armaments to Protect NATO East Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be secured largely with European…
US Stocks Split on Wednesday as Labor Market Surges
The U.S. stock markets closed unevenly on Wednesday. By the close of trading in New York, the Dow…
Pistorius Declares “Arctic Sentry” Not a Greenland Mission
According to German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD), the announced NATO mission “Arctic Sentry” is not intended as a…
Helsing Urges NATO East Flank to Use European Weapons Instead of US Systems
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be furnished largely with…
Germany Approves AI Implementation Law Fortifying EU AI Oversight
On Wednesday, the German federal cabinet adopted an implementation act to enforce the European Union’s AI Regulation. The…
Ursula von der Leyen Urges Faster EU Approvals for Industry to Stay Competitive
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called for a faster pace in Europe on Wednesday at the…
US jobless rate drops to 4.3 percent in January
The U.S. unemployment rate slipped to 4.3 % in January, down from 4.4 % in December, according to the Department…
BASF Demands Swift Relief for Industry as Cefic President Calls for Quick Support
BASF chief Markus Kamieth, who also serves as president of the European chemical industry association CEFIC, called for swift…
German CDU Faction Calls for State Intervention as Gas Storage Levels Drop
In light of the very low fill levels in German gas storage, the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction is calling…
Bundeswehr Alliance Urges Rapid Modernization Before Munich Security Conference
Before the Munich Security Conference, André Wüstner, chairman of the German Armed Forces Association, openly criticised the slow pace…
GD Leader Opposes AfD Contact Ban with Martin Sellner Generation Deutschland Chief Supports Continued Appearances
Jean‑Pascal Hohm, the head of the AfD youth organisation Generation Deutschland, says that AfD politicians should keep appearing alongside the…
Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 Lotto Draw Showcases Winning Numbers
The Wednesday draw of “6 aus 49” took place in the evening. The winning numbers were 8, 9,…
Merz Announces New Era of Great Power Politics
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) says the world has entered a new era of great‑power politics. Speaking at…
Syria Opens New Consulate in Bonn on Thursday
The Syrian government announced that it will open a new consulate general in Bonn on Thursday. According to…
DAX Falls, Market Struggles for Momentum
On Wednesday the DAX slipped, closing at 24,856 points, down 0.5 % from the previous day’s close. At the…
Pistorius Recruits Former Spokesman Schaefer as New Defense Advisor Amid Foreign Ministry Shakeup
In the midst of a large reshuffle at the Foreign Office, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has been…
German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Considers Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14
Ricarda Lang, a Green Party politician, has said she is now open to banning social‑media use for children under…
1300 European Companies and Unions Call for Urgent EU Action to Restore Industrial Competitiveness
Ahead of the extraordinary European Council meeting on Thursday, a coalition of more than 1,300 companies, industry associations…
AfD to Probe Family Member Employment as Parliamentary Staff
The AfD intends to review the employment of relatives of its politicians as parliamentary faction staff – a…
SPD Condemns Potential Gaza Visit by Bundestag President as Egregious Signal
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has issued sharp criticism of a likely visit by Federal President of the…
ECB Calls for Eurobond Safe Asset to Strengthen EU Financial Stability
The European Central Bank (ECB) appears to be calling for a permanent, collective debt‑issuance scheme in the form…
Germany’s Warken Announces Billion Dollar Health Reform Ahead of Summer
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) announced comprehensive reforms aimed at stabilising Germany’s statutory health insurance system amid billions‑worth deficits.…
NATO Launches Arctic Sentry Mission Amid Greenland Dispute
NATO has launched the exercise “Arctic Sentry” to increase its military presence in the Arctic. On Wednesday the…
EFI Report Recommends Aggressive AI Strategy With U.S. and China Outpacing Europe
The experts’ commission on research and innovation (EFI) handed over its annual report to Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz on…
German Cabinet Approves 2045 Barriers-Free Deadline for Federal Buildings
The federal cabinet adopted a draft law on Wednesday to reform the German Disability Equality Act (BGG). According…
Germany Health Minister Pairs No-Referral Fees With Primary Care Overhaul
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to introduce a primary‑care system to improve the coordination of patient…
Dax Still Down by Midday As Oil Prices Rise Sharply
The DAX remained in the red on Wednesday after a cautiously muted opening, continuing its volatility into the…
Statutory Health Insurers Sue Federal Government to Cover More Costs for Citizen Benefit Recipients
The umbrella association of statutory health insurers (GKV) is campaigning to force the federal government to increase its…
Gasoline Prices Keep Rising While Diesel Slightly Cheaper for Truck Drivers
Fuel prices for gasoline drivers have edged up again compared with last week, while diesel buyers are currently…
German Chamber Urges EU to Act Now or Lose Global Influence
Before the EU special summit on European competitiveness, Peter Adrian, president of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce…
Helsing Urges Pure European Defence for NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, says the NATO eastern flank should be secured mainly with European…
Britain Deploys 1,000 Additional Troops Into Norway, Plans to Double Forces to 2,000 Within Three Years
The British Ministry of Defence announced that the number of troops stationed in Norway will be doubled from…
Germany Fulfills EU Air Quality Limits but Falls Short of WHO Guidelines 2025
In 2025, Germany again complied with all European air‑quality thresholds, according to a provisional assessment of data from…
Merkel Shakes Up CDU Party Congress as Sepp Müller Praises 16-Year Leadership
Sepp Müller, the deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, welcomed the announcement that former Chancellor…
Helsing calls for Europe-focused defense of NATO’s east flank by replacing U.S. weapons with European systems
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that the NATO eastern flank should be protected largely…
Germany’s Tourism Surges to Record 497.5 Million Overnight Stays in 2025
Germany’s tourism industry set a new record in 2025, registering 497.5 million overnight stays. According to preliminary data released…
Germany Sees Decade-Long Low In Alcohol-Related Hospital Admissions
In 2024, only 283,500 patients were treated in German hospitals for a diagnosis that involved alcohol as the…
UN Eyes Rising Violence in South Sudan
The United Nations are monitoring a new surge of violence in South Sudan, with clashes between government troops…
Klingbeil Unveils Ten Point Plan to Drive EU Capital Market Union
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) announced that he will launch a new initiative aimed at advancing the European Capital Market Union.…
Nine Dead, 25 Hurt in Canadian School and Home Shooting
At a secondary school and a residential building in the Canadian province of British Columbia, at least nine people…
Israel’s IAI Promises Arrow 3 Will Shield Germany from Russian Missiles
Israeli defence company IAI has pledged to shield Germany from Russian rockets with its Arrow 3 missile‑defence system. “They’ll…
Barley Warns EU Against New Supply Chain Directive Changes, Calls for Planning Security
Katarina Barley, the European Parliament’s vice‑president from the SPD, has warned against further amendments to the EU supply‑chain directive…
German Raspberry Harvest Surges 23% in 2025, Yielding 45,700 Tons Across 9,000 Hectares
In 2025, Germany harvested 45,700 tonnes of shrub berries from roughly 9,000 hectares of cultivation, according to Destatis. The cultivated…
German Strauchberry Harvest 2025 Soars 23% to Over 45,000 Tons on 9,000 Hectares
In 2025 German growers harvested 45,700 tonnes of shrub‑berries from a cultivated area of about 9,000 hectares. Although the overall…
SPD Budget Expert Demands Fast FCAS Choice Ahead of Munich Security Conference
Just before the start of the Munich Security Conference, SPD budget and defence expert Andreas Schwarz raised the pressure…
Junge Union Leader Urges CDU to Adopt Harder Negotiating Tactics Against SPD in Social Reform Battle
During a dispute over social reforms, Junge Union leader Johannes Winkel urged his party’s leadership to negotiate with…
AfD Politician Lucassen Calls on Germany to Lead Europe’s Military
Rüdiger Lucassen, the AfD spokesperson for defense policy in the Bundestag, has called for Germany to assume a stronger…
IAB Director Forecasts Mild Drop in Unemployment by 2026 Despite Ongoing Labor Market Struggles
Bernd Fitzenberger, director of the Institute for Employment Market and Career Research (IAB), sees significant challenges on the…
German Naval Inspector Issues Warning Over Escalating Russian Sea Threat
Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the German Navy, warned that the threat posed by Russia at…
Germany Drives Forward Energy Transition
Germany’s transition to renewable energy is making measurable headway according to the latest Energy Transition Monitor published by…
Every Second Asylum Case at Germany BAMF Exceeds EU Deadline with Record 12.2 Month Average
In 2025 the average duration of asylum procedures at Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) rose…
IW Chief Criticizes SPD Health Levy as Unnecessary Burden on Health Insurance
Criticism of the health levy that the SPD plans to impose on capital income continues unabated. The senior…
CDU Employee Wing Criticizes Party’s Public Image in Social Debate
Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU’s employee wing, opened a frank critique of his party’s public image in the…
Freiburg Triumphs Over Hertha in Dramatic DFB‑Pokal Quarterfinal Penalty Shootout
In the DFB‑Cup quarter‑final, SC Freiburg won on penalties 5‑4 against second‑tier side Hertha BSC. After a goalless 90…