Day: March 26, 2026
35 posts
German export outlook slides into negative territory in March after February gains
German export sentiment has slipped. In March, the Ifo export expectations fell to -0.9 points, down from +2.7…
Iran War Slashes Consumer Confidence Study Finds
The ongoing war in Iran continues to weigh on German consumer sentiment. According to the GfK, the monthly…
Oil Crisis Allianz Advisor Urges Germany to Slash Speed to Save Energy amid Iranian War Fallout
U.S. economist Mohamed El‑Erian, a consultant for the insurance group Allianz, warns that the war in Iran will have…
Germany’s University Budgets Reach 79.2 Billion Euros, Up 5% in 2024
In 2024 German public, church‑affiliated, and private universities and universities of applied sciences together spent €79.2 billion on teaching,…
1.28 Million Germans Tap into Old‑Age and Disability Security Net in December 2025
In December 2025 about 1.28 million people in Germany received benefits under the Basic Income Security (SGB XII) for old‑age and…
Trump Extends Iran Deadline By 10 Days to April 6 2026
Donald Trump extended his ultimatum for Iran.At the request of the Iranian government, he announced through his personal…
Manuela Schwesig Rejects VAT Increase – Calls It Tax Poison
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), said she is firmly against raising the value‑added tax to pay for…
US Markets Fall Sharply While Oil Prices Surge
The U.S. equity markets ended sharply lower on Thursday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial…
DAX Opens in Decline as Trump’s Ultimatum Stirs Market Turbulence
The German market opened Thursday morning in the red. At about 9:30 a.m., the DAX settled at roughly 22,710…
German Supreme Court Bans Medical Cannabis Treatment Ads Over Violation of Drug Advertising Law
The advertising of medical cannabis treatments on an internet platform is found to violate Germany’s drug‑advertising law. On…
SPD Warns Union After Klingbeil Reform Speech Calls for Compromise
After SPD leader and finance minister Lars Klingbeil’s reform proposal, the Social Democrats urged the Union to demonstrate a…
Bundestag Approves Fuel Price Relief Package
The German parliament has approved the federal government’s fuel‑price package. The so‑called Fuel‑Price Adjustment Act was adopted on…
Germany’s Federal Government Pushes Rapid Chemistry Measures by 2027
The new German government chemistry agenda, called Chemieagenda 2045, contains several short‑term “immediate measures” that should be implemented by…
Bundestag Passes Law to Speed Up Recognition of Foreign Health Care Credentials
The German Bundestag has passed a bill to speed up the recognition of foreign professional qualifications in health…
German Housing Minister Hubertz Acknowledges Federal Role in Nationwide Dissatisfaction
Verena Hubertz, Germany’s Federal Minister for Housing, acknowledged that the federal government shares responsibility for the country’s growing…
Regionally Growing Labor Supply Gap Affects German Workforce Outlook to 2045
By 2045 the number of working‑age people in Germany is forecast to stay nearly flat, dropping only about…
Older Men Highest Risk of Serious Injury in E Bike Accidents Study Shows
A study by the Technical University of Munich (TUM) shows that e‑bike crashes lead to serious injuries most…
CDU Challenges SPD Plan for State Housing Company
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) and Federal Housing Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) have proposed establishing a state-run residential construction company. The…
Christian Dürr Stays Put Amid FPD Party Challenge by Henning Höne
Despite announcing his candidacy for the FDP chair, Henning Höne, the party’s vice‑chair, does not shake Christian Dürr’s resolve…
DAX Drops Sharply Amid Iran Ultimatum Triggering Market Nervousness
On Thursday the German market index, the DAX, fell sharply. By the end of the Xetra session it…
Bundeswehr Officer Suspended Over Alleged Leak of Long‑Range Arms Plans
The German Defence Ministry has apparently suspended an officer on suspicion that he disclosed sensitive information about long‑term…
Employer Association BDA Files Lawsuit Over Tender Bureaucracy Ahead of Tariff Loyalty Law Consultations
BDA, the German employer association, has filed a complaint about bureaucracy ahead of the Bundesrat’s upcoming debate on…
Bundestag Passes Groundbreaking Live Organ Donation Reform
The federal parliament has approved a reform of the regulations governing living kidney donation. The draft bill, introduced…
Hubertz Unveils Building Type‑E Law to Slash Construction Costs Targets 2026 Approval
Federal Construction Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD) confirmed that the planned Building‑Type E law aimed at cutting construction costs is still…
IOC Requires Women to Undergo DNA Tests Going Forward
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Thursday that from now on women will be required to undergo…
DAX Continues in Red as Stagflation Risk Escalates
The German benchmark index, the DAX, continued to trade in the red until the midday. By about 12:30 p.m.…
Muller’s German Drugstore Chain Delays China Expansion
Müller, the drugstore chain, had been exploring a large‑scale entry into the Chinese market with its own stores…
Germany and Netherlands Accelerate Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers and Expand Border Security Cooperation
Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to speed up the repatriation of rejected asylum seekers and to broaden…
EU Parliament Rejects Chat Control Effort in Failed Battle Against Online Child Exploitation
The European Parliament rejected a Commission proposal to retain the current temporary exemption from e‑Privacy rules that allows…
Top CDU SPD Politicians Fight Back Against Proposed VAT Increase in Germany
BundesChancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said in a government survey on Wednesday that he has not ruled out a rise…
Marie-Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann Pulls Out Of FDP Leadership Bid Amid Double‑Presidency Plan
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, a senior FDP politician, has withdrawn her bid for the party chair as part of a…
EU Commission Launches Formal Probe Into Snapchat Over Digital Services Act Violations
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into Snapchat to assess its compliance with the Digital Services…
FDP Deputy Henning Höne Announces Candidacy for Party Leader
Henning Höne, the FDP’s current vice‑chair, has announced that he will stand for the party’s top post. Speaking…
OECD warns global growth at risk amid Iran war
The OECD reports that the resilience of the global economy is being tested by the conflict in the…
EU Parliament Approves Controversial Third-Country Deportation Centers Sparks Debate
The European Parliament cleared the way for a controversial tightening of EU immigration rules. On Thursday in Brussels,…