GPs Back Health Minister’s Primary Care Plan While Urging Caution on Digital Patient Screening
Health Minister Nina Warken has put the German primary‑care system into motion, a move welcomed by the German…
Lars Klingbeil Urges ‘Two‑Speed EU’ to Adapt Quickly to Rising Geopolitical Turbulence
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, a member of the Social Democratic Party, urged swift changes within the European Union…
Vegetable Industry Braces for €250 Million Loss as Meat‑Alternative Name Ban Looms
Balpro, the lobby and industry association for food suppliers, has estimated that a forthcoming ban on using the…
DIHK Calls for Abolition of Free Co‑Insurance for Non‑Working Spouses in German Statutory Health System
Peter Adrian, president of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), has called for the abolition of…
Reichinnek Warns of Health Risks from Full‑Time Mandate as CDU/CSU Pushes to Slash Part‑Time Work
The group chair of the Left Party, Heidi Reichinnek, sharply criticized the CDU/CSU Mittelstands‑und‑Wirtschaftsunion’s proposal to restrict the…
CDU sparks heated debate over potential elimination of part‑time rights
On Monday the debate that had begun over the weekend among the CDU’s economic wing about possibly abolishing…
Icy Rain and Snowstorms Trigger Spike in Accidents and Power Outages Across Eastern Germany
Slush rain over the east and northeast, together with snowfall in the south, caused a wave of accidents…
German Companies Unprepared for Conflict Despite Strong Cyber Defences Institute Says
The Institute of German Economic Research (IW) warns that businesses in Germany may not be adequately prepared for…
German Weather Service Issues Alert for Icy Rain in Northeast
The German Meteorological Service has issued a warning of icy rain across the northeastern part of the country.…
Reichinnek Defends Political Sharpening as Left’s Tool Claims Content Distinguishes From Right Populism
Left faction leader Heidi Reichinnek defended the use of concise, pointed arguments as a tool for political engagement,…
SAP CEO Christian Klein Warns of AfD Success Threatening Germany’s Business Appeal
Christian Klein, chief executive of SAP, warned that the AfD’s political gains could damage Germany’s business climate. Speaking…
Mariam Claren Blasts Europe Germany and USA Over Iran’s Mass Killings
German‑Iranian human rights activist Mariam Claren has been deeply disappointed with Germany, Europe and the United States in…
Bundesbank Under Siege as 5,000 Cyberattacks Hit Every Minute
The Deutsche Bundesbank faces a flood of digital attacks every single day.“Every minute alone, more than 5,000 cyber‑attacks…
Bundesbank Chief Nagel Confident in Bank’s Crisis Readiness After Berlin Power Outage
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, believes his institution is well‑prepared for crises such as the recent power outage…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Reaffirms Partnership with United States Amid Trump’s Greenland Annexation Threat
Despite recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex Greenland, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU…
Germany Plans To Double Data Center Capacity By 2030
Germany’s federal government is planning a dramatic expansion of data‑center capacity. A first draft of a new strategy…
Germany Italy Agree To Strengthen Security Cooperation
Germany and Italy agreed to deepen their cooperation in a series of new, jointly signed agreements. At a…
Prien Expands Review of Democracy Promotion Projects Under Federal Democracy Live Programme
The review of organizations receiving funding from the federal “Democracy Living” programme is set to be expanded, said…
Germany Pushes Offshore Wind at Upcoming North Sea Summit
Germany intends to push the development of offshore wind power aggressively at the North Sea summit scheduled for…
Banaszak Proposes Raising Retirement Age to Cut Early Pensions
Green Party leader Felix Banaszak is calling for a higher retirement age. “The real working lifetime must rise”…
Kurdish Bundestag MPs Urge German Pressure on Syria to End Attacks Amid Escalating Conflict
In light of the ongoing clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters, four Kurdish‑origin members of the…
Union Urges Stricter Blood Alcohol Limits for Cyclists and Higher Fines
The Union (CDU) argues that cyclists should be subject to a stricter blood‑alcohol limit and also calls for…
Construction Contracts Soar 8.5 Percent in November 2025
Price‑adjusted orders in the main construction sector rose by 8.5 percent in November 2025 compared with October 2025 after calendar‑ and…
FDP Proposes Reduced Breaks and Mandatory Summer School for Students Struggling With German
Christian Dürr, the leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), urged that children with inadequate German language skills attend…
Freiburg Clinches Narrow 1-0 Home Victory Against Maccabi Tel Aviv in Europa League
Freiburg celebrated a narrow 1‑0 home win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on the seventh matchday of the Europa…
BUNDESGERICHTSHOF Adds New Criminal Division in Leipzig to Ease Overload
The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof, BGH) will create a new criminal panel on 1 July 2026 to handle mounting…
German Court Upholds Convictions of Four Members of Extremist Martial Arts Group Knockout 51
The Federal Court of Justice largely upheld the convictions of four defendants for their membership in the far‑right…
Dax Opens on a Positive Note as Greenland News Boost Investor Confidence
The DAX opened favourably on Thursday morning. At about 9:30 a.m., the benchmark index was calculated at roughly 24,890…
German Health Insurance Calls Employers To Take Responsibility For LongTerm Sick Leave
Jens Baas, the CEO of Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), has called on employers in Germany to take greater responsibility…
Trump Reasserts Claim to Greenland
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Greenland belongs to the United…
US Set to Take Over Greenland Bases as Trump Reaches Deal with Denmark
After U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled his tariff threat against Denmark and other European countries and announced a settlement,…
German Army Inspector Drives Deeper US Military Cooperation
He continues to stress that the German Army’s future hinges on tight military cooperation with the United States.…
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder Calls for Relaxed Driver’s License Rules
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) called for greater openness to his proposals to relax the regulations for…
Greens Push European NATO‑Like Alliance After Trump Threatens Greenland
Brantner compared Europe’s miscalculations in dealing with President Trump to Germany’s failed Russian policy. “The hope that Trump…
SPD Blames German States for Iran Deportation Ban Rejects Nationwide Stop Cites Lack of Federal Powers
Emmerich also called for increased protection options for politically persecuted individuals. “The federal government should be asked to…
Eurojackpot Winning Numbers Tuesday 20 January 2026
Lottery operators and regulators caution that gambling can be addictive and advise responsible play.
CDU Mulls FIFA World Cup Boycott Over Greenland Conflict SPD Remains Skeptical
As Europe weighs its options, the discourse reflects a broader debate about the intersection of sports, diplomacy, and…
Ter Stegen Makes Surprise Switch From Barcelona to Girona
With the next generation of German goalkeepers emerging, Ter Stegen’s future at the international level remains uncertain. The loan…
Germany Considers Activating Trade Bazooka in Greenland Conflict with U.S.
Chief Minister Friedrich Merz, the incumbent German Chancellor, has so far refrained from announcing any concrete counter‑measures, indicating a cautious…
Green Party Leader Fires Shots at Youth Wing for Self‑Portrayal
While the Greens have previously had tensions with senior figures in the youth wing, Banaszak expressed relief at…
German Economist Martin Werding Calls for Tough Tariffs on U.S. Over Trump’s Greenland Threat
He added that the customs debate is merely a secondary battlefield and that the EU, as the chief…
Bulgarian President Rumen Radew Steps Down
In December, the government led by Prime Minister Rossen Selyavski formally resigned, yet continued to manage day‑to‑day operations…
Rail Workers Acquitted in Garmisch-Partenkirchen Train Crash Case
The disaster occurred three and a half years ago in Burgrain near Garmisch‑Partenkirchen when a train derailed because…
Midday DAX Falters While Bayer Stands Strong
Meanwhile, oil fell. At around 12:00 p.m. German time, a barrel of North Sea Brent crude was priced at…
Greens Urge EU Alliance to Counter Trump Special Tariffs
The political spectrum’s varied responses illustrate a broader debate over Germany’s role on the world stage. While the…
Europe Responds Firmly to US Tariff Threats
The escalating trade tensions between the United States and Europe have reached a critical juncture, with US President…
German Forces End Greenland Mission
A reconnaissance team of the German Bundeswehr has reportedly been abruptly withdrawn from Greenland, raising questions about Berlin’s…
Klingbeil Seeks Labor Union Business Alliance
The German government, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is initiating a…
Hertha Schalke Draw A Tense Start
The highly anticipated clash between Hertha BSC and league leaders FC Schalke 04 in Berlin’s Olympiastadion concluded in…
Germany to Aid Danish Arctic Defense
The Danish Arctic Command, spearheaded by Major General Sören Andersen, is actively seeking to deepen military cooperation with…
Trump Threatens EU With New Tariffs
The European Union is scrambling to formulate a robust response to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat…
Saturday Lotto Numbers Revealed
Examining Public Engagement and Responsible Gambling Concerns The draw of Germany’s flagship lottery, “6 aus 49” took place…
CDU Urged to Rethink Inheritance Tax
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is publicly urging the party to reconsider its stance…
Germany Considers Food Basket Relief
The German government is increasingly exploring measures to alleviate the burden of soaring food prices on households, with…
AfD Leaders Vie For Top Spots
Continuity and Concerns at AfD Party Conference The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to maintain its current…
Journalists Released Venezuela Situation Remains Grim
“Venezuela Releases Several Detained Journalists Amidst Broader Political Prisoner Amnesty, Concerns Remain” Five of six imprisoned journalists have…
BYD Buses Raise Security Concerns for German Rail
The procurement of electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer BYD by Deutsche Bahn (DB) is facing intense scrutiny…
Military Accused of Ignoring Harassment
The Federal Anti-Discrimination Bureau’s director, Ferda Ataman, has issued a stark warning to the German military, demanding a…
Politicians Seek Shield From Insult Laws
The debate surrounding Paragraph 188 of the German Criminal Code, which criminalizes the defamation of individuals in public…
Werder Stuns Frankfurt Late
A Draw Marred by Controversy and Tactical Questions in Bremen A late surge from Eintracht Frankfurt snatched a…
States Demand Overhaul of Funding System
The Hesse state premier, Boris Rhein of the CDU, has ignited a fierce debate regarding Germany’s system of…
Airlines Demand Tax Cut Boost Travel
The German aviation industry is mounting pressure on the ruling coalition government to swiftly enact promised tax cuts…
Germany Boosts Electric Car Purchases
The German government is set to launch a heavily subsidized electric vehicle (EV) incentive program aimed at private…
Union Fights Tax Hike on Gas Cars
The proposal by a faction within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to significantly increase the taxation of company…
Germany EU Forge Power Plant Plan
The German Ministry for Economic Affairs, under the leadership of Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU), has reached a preliminary…
Germany Streamlines Military Procurement
The German government has approved sweeping legislative changes aimed at accelerating the procurement and planning processes for the…
Germany Sees Slight Economic Growth in 2025
Germany’s economy registered a marginal increase in 2025, a tentative recovery following two years of recession, according to…
Bartsch Reveals Handling of Ex-Ruling Party Funds
The decision to assume the role of treasurer within the PDS, the successor party to the Socialist Unity…
Spousal Coverage in Health Insurance Faces Review
The German government is facing renewed scrutiny over the long-standing practice of free spousal coverage within the statutory…
TKSE Job Cuts Loom Larger
A shadow of uncertainty hangs over the future of Thyssenkrupp Steel Europe (TKSE) as concerns escalate regarding potential…
Repair Rights Soon For Electronics
The German Federal Ministry of Justice, under the leadership of SPD politician Stefanie Hubig, is accelerating the transposition…
Horst Schlämmer Returns Reflecting Modern Shifts
The return of Horst Schlämmer, the beloved and controversial character brought to life by Hape Kerkeling, is set…
AfD Access Restricted in Parliament
The German Bundestag has quietly and significantly restricted access for a number of individuals linked to the Alternative…
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…
Controversial Hate Speech Bill Sparks Debate
Proposed legislation aiming to strip individuals convicted of serious incitement to hatred of their passive right to vote…
Japan PM Eyes Early Election
Japanese Premier Signals Potential Snap Election, Raising Political Stakes Tokyo – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly…
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…
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…
Stocks Edge Higher Earnings Season Begins
European Markets Eye US Data as DAX Remains Cautiously Stable The German DAX index began Tuesday trading with…
Eurojackpot Numbers Released
Windfall Profits and State Dependence The Eurojackpot lottery’s Tuesday draw yielded the winning numbers 2, 16, 27, 33…
East West Economic Gap Persists
A leading German economist is calling for a fundamental shift in Germany’s approach to bridging the economic gap…
Inheritance Tax Overhaul Seems Inevitable
The chair of the German Council of Experts for Economic Analysis, Monika Schnitzer, is advocating for a fundamental…
Inflation Cools US Economy
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released data Tuesday indicating that inflation remained stubbornly persistent in December, holding…
Government Approval Slumps at Year’s Start
A persistent lack of momentum continues to plague Germany’s governing coalition as the new year begins, according to…
Dax Slides Investors Eye US Data
European Markets Exhibit Caution as Investors Await US Economic Data Frankfurt – Germany’s benchmark DAX index reversed an…
Record Email Volume Overwhelms Workers
A Symptom of German Workplace Stress and Inefficiency? A new survey released this week by the Bitkom, Germany’s…
Organ Donations Surge to Highest Level in Decade
Germany’s organ donation rates have reached a decade-high, according to data released Tuesday by the Deutsche Stiftung Organtransplantation…
Ice Warnings End Across Germany
“Germany Lifts Nationwide Ice Warnings Amid Shifting Weather Patterns, Raising Questions About Climate Adaptation” The German Weather Service…
Fashion Industry Seeks Role in Textile Law
The German textile and fashion industry is urging the federal government to foster collaboration with domestic manufacturers as…
Trump Challenges Fed Sparks Market Mild Rally
US Markets Register Modest Gains Amid Escalating Political Tensions and Central Bank Scrutiny US stock markets experienced slight…
Iran Protests Mount Death Toll Sparks Government Response
Sixteen days into a nationwide wave of protests against the Iranian government, human rights organizations report a staggering…
Germany to Invest Billions in Power Grid Firm
The German government is poised to make a substantial investment in Tennet Deutschland, a high-voltage grid operator, signaling…
Alonso Exits Real Madrid
The abrupt departure of Xabi Alonso from his role as Real Madrid manager has sent ripples through the…
SPD Plans Inheritance Tax Overhaul
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is poised to overhaul the nation’s inheritance tax system, a move signaling…
Iran Crisis Demands UN Security Council Action
The situation in Iran warrants immediate attention from the United Nations Security Council, according to prominent German legal…
Conservatives Demand Austerity Overhaul
A growing crisis in Germany’s fiscal outlook is prompting fierce calls for radical reform and substantial budget cuts,…
Greens Signal Bundeswehr Ukraine Aid
Germany’s Green Party leadership is signaling a potential shift in Berlin’s stance regarding military involvement in Ukraine, sparking…
Germany Tightens Stance on Left-Wing Extremists
The recent widespread power outages in Berlin have triggered a hardening of the German government’s stance against left-wing…
Chancellor’s Office Demands More Police
Security at the German Chancellery faces a significant and potentially critical shortfall, according to the Police Union (GdP),…