Day: March 16, 2026
42 posts
German Justice Minister Targets ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ Rule for Minors in Sexual Crimes
The German Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJV) is working at the European level to introduce a “Yes means…
US Stocks Rally Monday While Oil Prices Plummet
On Monday the U.S. equity markets finished in the green. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 46,946…
Commerzbank Prioritizes Employee Interests Amid Unicredit Takeover Review
In a message to staff, Commerzbank’s CEO Bettina Orlopp announced that when the bank examines Unicredit’s announced takeover bid…
Malte Graßhof Set to Become President of Germany’s Federal Administrative Court
Malte Graßhof, who has been the president of the Mannheim Administrative Court for almost three years, is set to…
Scholz Calls Habermas His Intellectual Moral Guide in Touching Tribute
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) paid tribute to the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas, describing him as a formative…
Merk Blames Weber For EVP‑Right‑Wing Collusion Allegations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, has placed responsibility on the Christian Democrat and European…
Boris Palmer Declines Ministerial Post in Baden-Württemberg State Government
Boris Palmer, the mayor of Tübingen, has apparently decided not to join the new state government that will be…
Merz and Jetten Urge Political Solution for Iran Conflict While Germany Rejects Involvement Amid Trump Threats
During a visit to Berlin with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) made it clear that…
DAX Rises, Traders Stay on Edge
At the start of the week the DAX finished higher, closing at 23 564 points – a gain of…
BER Airport Closes Flight Operations for March 18 Amid Strike
At Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) no regular passenger flights are scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, according to the airport…
Spahn Demands Consequences Over EU Parliament Chat With AfD
Jens Spahn, chairman of the Union faction in the European Parliament, called for consequences after reports surfaced that members…
SPD Announces Higher Commuter Allowance and Sharper Cartel Regulation as Fuel Prices Soar
Facing soaring fuel prices, the SPD plans to tighten antitrust regulations and raise the commuter allowance. Economic policy…
Reichinnek Calls for Doubling Pension Contribution Cap in Germany
Heidi Reichinnek, the chair of The Left’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag, has called for doubling the contribution‑assessment…
Oil Industry Stands Firm Against Antitrust Crackdown, Alerts to Fuel Shortage
The oil‑fuel industry has opposed a tightening of antitrust law and warned of shortages in gasoline and diesel…
Herfried Münkler Warns NATO Could Turn Into an Offensive Alliance Over Iranian Conflict
Berlin-born political scientist Herfried Münkler has warned that a NATO Article 5 activation over the Iran conflict would have…
Greens Push Germany to Strengthen Public Protection Coordination
The Green Party wants to urge the federal government to strengthen coordination of civil protection across Germany. This…
SPD Announces Major Trimming of Willy Brandt House as Party HQ Downsized for Efficiency
The Social Democratic Party is planning a large‑scale overhaul of its central headquarters, the Willy‑Brandt House. General‑secretary Tim Klüssendorf confirmed…
Verdi Calls for Wednesday Strike at Berlin Brandenburg Airport
The union Verdi has called for a warning strike at Berlin‑Schönefeld (BER) Airport on Wednesday. The employers stalled…
Monika Schnitzer Challenges Government on Commerzbank Unicredit Bid Calls for Cross Border Consolidations
Monika Schnitzer, chair of Germany’s Economic Advisory Council, has publicly opposed the federal government’s stance on the potential…
Jens Spahn Warns EU of New Refugee Crisis Amid Iran War and Calls for Stricter Migration Policy
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, warned on Monday on the ntv programme “Blome & Pfeffer” that the war in…
SPD and CDU Sign New Coalition Deal in Brandenburg
Two months after the break-up of the SPD‑BSW coalition, the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg have formally sealed…
Eurowings Pilots Union VC Greenlights Strike Plan to Secure Pension Reform
The pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), representing Eurowings crew at the airline, voted overwhelmingly in a shareholders‑style poll…
German Government Warns Israel Against Ground Offensive in Lebanon
The German federal government warned Israel against launching a large‑scale ground operation in Lebanon. “We urge our Israeli…
DAX steadies by midday as oil prices keep markets moving
30 p..m. local time-up 0.2 % from the previous Friday’s close.Commerzbank led the gains, buoyed by Unicredit’s takeover bid;…
Preußen Münster Parts Ways With Coach Alexander Ende
SC Preußen Münster announced on Monday that it had relieved Coach Alexander Ende and Assistant Coach Zlatko Muhovic of their duties.…
RB Leipzig sign Rocco Reitz from Borussia Monchengladbach through 2031
RB Leipzig have secured the services of 23‑year‑old midfielder Rocco Reitz from Borussia Mönchengladbach, signing him for the upcoming season…
SPD Rejects Unicredit’s Attempt to Acquire Commerzbank In Defense of Systemically Important Bank
The SPD parliamentary group has firmly rejected Unicredit’s bid to acquire the Commerzbank.“Commerzbank is a systemically important bank…
Verdi Calls for City Public Transport Strikes in Five German States
The service union Verdi has called for strikes in municipal public transport on the upcoming Thursday in several…
DAX Opens Flat As Commerzbank Scrutinizes Takeover Offer
The German market opened on Monday modestly and began the trading week without moving far from Friday’s close.…
Germany’s Low‑Wage Workforce Faces Rising Poverty, Study Finds
Nearly one in five paid employees in Germany worked in the low‑wage sector last year, the University of…
SPD and Greens Call for Urgent Investigation Into EU Party Deals With Right‑Wing Parliamentarians
After a report surfaced alleging secret deals between members of the European People’s Party (EPP) and right‑wing groups…
Study Finds Germans Know Little About Their Native Mushrooms
Most Germans can accurately identify only a handful of native mushroom species. A study by the University of…
Unicredit Pitches Takeover Offer for Commerzbank
Unicredit, the Italian banking group, has announced a voluntary public exchange offer for all of Commerzbank’s shares. The…
Israel Launches Targeted Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon Kills Hezbollah Fighters
The Israeli army has begun a limited and focused ground offensive against targets in southern Lebanon.On Monday it…
Ifo Institute Signals Improving Housing Construction Climate
The mood in residential construction continues to improve. The Ifo business climate index rose from -20.8 in January…
Berlin Participation Law Partially Deemed Unconstitutional by Expert Report
In Berlin’s “Law to Promote Participation in the Migration Society” abbreviated the Participation Act, the Justice Senator Felor Badenberg…
One Battle After Another Takes Home Oscar Best Picture And More
“One Battle After Another” emerged as the standout winner at the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The…
72,000 Integration Course Slots Await After Registration Ban Spurs Threat of Mass Cancellation
After the stopping of admissions for voluntary integration courses, the left‑wing parliamentary group fears that a large number…
Bastian Pastewka Stumbles Over Gender Stereotypes In His Historical Crime Podcast
Bastian Pastewka stumbles mainly over gender roles while running his podcast for historical crime audio dramas. “Our biggest…
DB Long‑Distance Trains Report Rising Ticketless Passenger Numbers in Recent Years
The number of passengers caught without a valid ticket on Deutsche Bahn’s long‑distance trains has risen in recent years,…
DB Fernverkehr Cuts Crew Hours by 30 Minutes Amid Rising Delays
DB Fernverkehr, the long‑distance branch of Deutsche Bahn, cut the scheduled working hours of its travelling staff by…
Deutsche Bahn Pays 156 Million Euros in 2025 Compensation for Passenger Delays
Last year Deutsche Bahn (DB) paid a total of €156.1 million in compensation to its customers for the high lateness…