Day: February 14, 2026
49 posts
German Foreign Minister Claims State Murder of Nawalny After Poison Test
After police presented evidence of poisoning on the body of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU)…
Dresden Dropped 1-2 to Elversberg With Rossipal’s Early Goal and VAR‑Disallowed Ceka Strike
Dynamo Dresden lost 1-2 to Elversberg in the Saturday evening match of the 22nd round of the 2. Bundesliga,…
Stuttgart Clinches 3 1 Home Win Over Cologne
On the night of the 22nd Bundesliga matchday, VfB Stuttgart secured a 3‑1 home victory over 1. FC Köln. The hosts…
Germany’s Lotto Draw Surprises with Record Numbers on 14 February 2026
During the Saturday broadcast of the German Lotto’s 6 aus 49, the numbers drawn in the evening were 3, 9, 19, 20, 40, 43, with…
Bayern Clinch 22nd Matchday Victory Against Bremen
On the 22nd matchday of the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich secured a 3‑0 victory over Werder Bremen at the Weserstadion.…
Reiche Urges Flexible Labor Law Reform Amid Rubio Debate
During discussions on reforming the welfare state, Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) once again urged a relaxation…
SPD Sticks to Caution After Rubio Speech at Munich Security Conference
After U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference, the SPD now sees only limited…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Demands International Action Over Navalny Poisoning Claims
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) responded sharply to the evidence presented by several European states that Russian opposition politician…
Hannover 96 Clinches 3-2 Victory Over Hertha BSC as FCK Secures Win Against Fürth
Hannover 96 secured a 3‑2 victory over Hertha BSC on the 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Boris…
CDU Party at Stuttgart Shuts Down Alcohol as Merz Orders Ban to Keep Sessions Focused
The CDU is limiting alcohol consumption at its federal party congress, scheduled for next weekend in Stuttgart, following…
European Nations Confirm Alexei Navalny Poisoning After Two Years
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who died two years ago, appears to have been poisoned. According to “Der…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Hails Strong US Europe Unity After Rubio Speech
After the highly anticipated speech by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, German Interior…
Harvard Scholar Daniel Ziblatt Urges German Parties to Keep Strict Firewall Against AfD
Daniel Ziblatt, a democracy scholar from Harvard, warns Germany’s CDU and CSU that lowering the party’s hard line…
DB Regio Workers’ Council Urges Nationwide Single Transport Association
Ralf Damde, the head of the overall works council at DB Regio, has called for a single tariff‑consolidating transport…
Court Lets Bundestag Deny Staff Personalized ID Badges
Employees of members of the German Bundestag are not entitled to a personalized parliamentary badge. A ruling from…
Amthor Cheers Merz’s Economic Pressure Strategy Against the US
Philipp Amthor, a member of the CDU board and parliamentary state secretary, said that it is appropriate that…
CSU Urges Closer US Cooperation, GenSec Martin Huber Highlights Transatlantic Defense Pact Is Unavoidable, Asks For More Investment
The CSU chief of staff, Martin Huber, described the transatlantic security alliance as indispensable and urged larger investments in…
Merk Urges Stronger Europe Calls For Independence From US At Munich Security Conference
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for a stronger Europe and greater independence from the United States at…
China’s Wang Yi Urges UN Strengthening and Multilateralism at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to strengthen the United…
Verdi Secures 5.8 Percent Pay Raise for Public Sector Employees Across German States
The services union Verdi and the employers of the German Länder have reached a collective‑agreement for public‑sector employees…
Rubio Calls for US‑Europe Unity at Munich Security Conference Despite Past Mistakes
At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for stronger ties with Europe, framing his…
Euronext Opens Door to Collaboration with Deutsche Börse
Euronext has expressed a willingness to partner with Deutsche Börse. CEO Stéphane Boujnah told the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung” that…
Police Union Supports Seven‑Point Railway Plan as Key First Step to Improve Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) regards the measures agreed upon at the recent rail safety summit as a crucial…
US Inflation Hits 2.4 Percent in January Down from 2.7 Percent
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Friday that the overall inflation rate fell to 2.4 % in…
FDP’s Hans‑Ulrich Rülke Blasts SWR After Triell Trial, Escalating Political Tension
Hans‑Ulrich Rülke, the leader of the FDP in Baden‑Württemberg and the party’s top candidate, has taken a hard…
CDU Youth in NRW Urges Decisive Action on KO Drops Ahead of Carnival Peak
Just before the street carnival reaches its peak, the CDU youth wing in North Rhine‑Westphalia is demanding a…
Verdi Calls Warning Strike at Cinestar and UCI During Berlinale Weekend
The trade union Verdi has called a warning strike for employees of cinema chains Cinestar and UCI during…
Warken Urges CDU to Boost Gender Equality in Party Committees and Elections
Nina Warken, the chair of the CDU’s Frauen‑Union, called on the party to give women equal consideration in committees…
German Justice Minister Declares No Authority Over Epstein Files Amid International Investigation
Looking at the international investigations that have followed the release of the documents on the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Hubig Stands Against Lowering Criminal Age Amid Spike in Teen Violence
In the debate about the rising extreme violence among children and adolescents, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has…
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Ukrainian Men to Leave Germany for Military Duty
The Minister President of Saxony‑Anhalt, Sven Schulze of the CDU, has called for Ukrainian men to be conscripted into…
Warken Open To Expanding Health Insurance Contributions To Cover Pensions Rents And Capital Gains With Savings Package
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) said she does not oppose the SPD’s proposal to include pensions, rent and capital gains…
Germany’s Health Minister Readies System for War Scenarios
German Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) said the country is not yet ready for war‑time health emergencies. She…
German Citizen Benefit Spending Jumps to 57.1 Billion Euros in 2024
In 2024, total payments from the federal government, states and municipalities toward the Bürgergeld rose to €57.1 billion, according…
Environment Minister Calls German Car Makers to Source More Steel From Germany
Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider, a member of the SPD, urged German automakers to source more raw materials within the country.…
County Councils Push Employment Mandate for Basic Income Beneficiaries
In the debate about employing Bürgergeld recipients, the German County Council (DLT) signals support for a compulsory work…
Berlinale Director Criticizes US Vice President Vance And Elon Musk Over Their Take On Freedom Of Speech
Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, criticized U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance and entrepreneur Elon Musk for their handling…
German Embassy in Iran Stops Issuing Visas
The German Embassy in Iran has temporarily stopped accepting visa applications, the German Foreign Office said to the…
German Cities Association Warns of Collapse of Integration Courses After Government Cuts
The German city association has sharply criticized the federal government’s planned cuts to integration courses. “Restricting access to…
German Auditor General Criticizes Military Procurement Office Structures in Sharp Review
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has issued a sharp rebuke of the structures…
German Audit Office Criticizes Planned Electric Car Funding as Aimless Strategy
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has criticized the federal government for a lack…
Greens Keep Possible Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Open
Katharina Dröge, the Green parliamentary group leader, keeps the option of taking the federal budget to the Federal…
German Government Negotiates Future of Schwedt Refinery
The German federal government is negotiating with the U.S. Treasury Department for an extension of the production license…
EU Climate Commissioner Calls for Expanded Nuclear Power in Europe
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has called for a broader use of nuclear power within the European Union. “We…
Deutsche Bank CEO Pushes for Longer Working Life for Office Employees
Christian Sewing, chief executive of Deutsche Bank, said that office workers-particularly older employees-should be allowed to work longer. Speaking…
German Rail Privacy Advocates Slam Nationwide Bodycam Plan Demand Passenger Rights Protection
Privacy advocates have criticized Deutsche Bahn’s plans to equip all railway staff with body‑cams and urged that the personality…
BDI Urges German Government to Act Strategically on Critical Resources
The German Association of the Industrial Sector (BDI) has voiced concerns that the federal government’s raw‑material policy is…
Union Welcomes Plan to Equip Train Conductors With Body Cameras
After the rail‑safety summit, CDU interior expert Alexander Throm welcomed the plan to give train conductors body‑cams. “AI‑driven video…
Bavarian Premier Markus Soder Warns of Break With US Despite Differences at Munich Security Conference
Markus Söder, the Bavarian premier and CSU chair, warned against a rupture with the United States, saying the fate…