SPD Rejects CDU’s Part‑Time and Sick Leave Measures, Tension Rises in Black‑Red Coalition
After the CDU party congress, fresh tensions are emerging between the black‑red coalition partners. The CDU has decided,…
German Judiciary Report Reveals Severe Overload in Northern and Western Courts
Across Germany, the criminal justice system is suffering a steep nationwide backlog, with the northern and western regions…
DIHK’s Treier Champions China Partnership Ahead of Merz’s Beijing Visit
Shortly before German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) embarked on his trip to Beijing, Volker Treier, head of foreign economic affairs…
Secret Service Shoots Intruder Who Breached Trump Mar‑a‑Lago Fence in Florida
The Secret Service in the United States fired upon a person early Sunday morning after the individual allegedly…
Klingbeil Declines Plan for European Eurobonds
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has firmly rejected the idea of eurobonds. In an interview with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine…
German Majority Says Raising Children Has Become Unaffordable
A majority of Germans now regard children as becoming increasingly unaffordable for financial reasons. In a recent Insa…
Leipzig and Dortmund Tie 2‑2 in Top Bundesliga Showdown
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig ended their match on the 23rd day of the Bundesliga with a 2‑2…
Leverkusen Falters 0-1 at Union Berlin While Bayern Stay Solid on Top
On the 23rd matchday of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen lost 0‑1 at home to Union Berlin, leaving them at…
Söder Praises Merz As Germany’s Trump Card Against Trump
Markus Söder, the head of the CSU, praised Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for his approach to foreign policy. Speaking at…
Monika Schnitzer Blames German Government for Missing Reform Will
Monika Schnitzer, the country’s top economics expert, argues that the federal government lacks the willingness to implement reforms.…
German Auto Industry Hopes Merz Initiative Will Open Chinese Market
German automakers expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to push for market liberalisation in his upcoming trip to China. “The German…
Ataman Blasts CDU Part-Time Reform, Warns Women Face Hardship
Ferda Ataman, the federal anti‑discrimination commissioner, has issued harsh criticism of the CDU‑economic wing’s proposed reforms to part‑time work.…
Friedrich Merz Re‑Elected CDU Leader With 91.2 Percent at Stuttgart Party Conference
Friedrich Merz was re‑elected as the chairman of the CDU at the federal party conference in Stuttgart. According to…
Supreme Court Overturns Majority of Trump Tariffs as Unlawful
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down the bulk of the tariffs that President Donald Trump had imposed.…
Verdi Demands Radio Fee 18.64 Euro Be Legally Fixed for 2027
The service union Verdi has urged the German state premiers to enshrine the 18.64‑euro broadcasting fee, recommended by…
Nouripour Calls for Stronger EU Unity in China Policy Ahead of Chancellor’s Beijing Visit
Vice‑president of the German Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Greens, urged stronger European coordination in China policy…
Merz Heads to China Next Week to Focus on Competition Policy
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) is scheduled to travel to China next week. The visit will take place from 24 to…
Söder, Rhein and Hagel Demand Revamp of German State Finance Formula
The premier of Bavaria, the premier of Hesse, and the CDU’s leading candidate in Baden‑Württemberg have called for…
SPD Urges EU to Join CPTPP Pacific Trade Bloc
Bernd Lange, chairperson of the EU Trade Committee and member of the SPD, has urged the European Union to…
U.S. Stock Markets Dip Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
U.S. equities fell on Thursday. At the close in New York the Dow dipped 0.5 % to 49 395 points. A…
Reichstag Gas Alarm Sparks Firefighting Response, Authorities Issue Safety Clearance
Authorities have cleared the Reichstag building after a gas alarm triggered a fire‑brigade response. The alarm sounded at…
North German States Rally Behind Hamburg Olympic and Paralympic Bid
The governments of Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig‑Holstein have endorsed Hamburg’s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games.…
Commissioner Claus Urges Schools to Report Sexual Abuse Cases
Kerstin Claus, the independent federal commissioner against sexual abuse of children and adolescents (UBSKM), has urged all kindergartens…
Former CDU Hamburg Leader Ploß Launches Anti‑SPD Health Plan Petition at Party Conference
Former Hamburg CDU chairman Christoph Ploß is preparing a motion for the upcoming CDU party conference that would formally…
Mastercard Open to Partnering on Digital Euro
Michael Miebach, the chief executive of Mastercard, sees the credit‑card company as a potential partner for the digital euro.…
Polenz Warns Merz’s Long-Term Tenure Signals Rivals to Stay Clear
Former CDU chief secretary Ruprecht Polenz interprets Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s statement that he expects to stay in office “for…
Steffen Bilger Urges Unity Ahead of CDU Party Conference in Stuttgart
Before the beginning of the CDU’s federal party conference in Stuttgart on Friday, the parliamentary manager of the…
CDU Workers’ Wing Urges Social Debate Shift Ahead of Merz Re‑Election
Dennis Radtke, chairman of the CDU’s employee wing, told a German media outlet that CDU leader and federal…
Merz Aims to Crack Down on Political Nepotism with Tightened Laws
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he does not rule out tougher laws that would curb the excessive benefits politicians…
Black‑Red Coalition Sets January 30 2027 for Presidential Election
The black‑red governing coalition has agreed on a date for the next Federal President election. The Federal Assembly…
German Minister Unveils Crisis Tool to Secure Gas Supply
Germany’s federal economy minister, Katharina Reiche of the CDU, announced plans to secure gas supplies in case of…
CDU Faces Declining Female Membership As Goals for Gender Equality Slip
The latest equality report published by the CDU shows that the party is far from reaching its goal…
German Lotto Wednesday 18 February 2026 Draw Numbers Released
In the Wednesday evening draw of the German Lotto and Toto, the winning numbers were 10, 15, 19,…
Cocaine Cartels Shift Focus to Small North Sea Ports to Evade Smuggling Crackdown
Cocaine cartels are apparently shifting their focus toward smaller North‑Sea ports to smuggle drugs into Europe.Because Lower Saxony lies…
Steel Industry Blasts EU’s Softening of Buy European Rules
The steel industry has voiced strong opposition to the European Commission’s proposal to relax the “Buy European” rules…
Deutsche Bahn Hits Major IT Outage Again Wednesday
On Wednesday, Deutsche Bahn suffered a major IT outage. The company said the incident could affect its information and…
22% of Restaurant Owners Seek Price Hikes Despite Lower VAT
A recent Dehoga survey of nearly 700 restaurants shows that 22 percent of owners intend to raise their prices,…
Germany Employment Slightly Down in Q4 2025 With 46.1 Million Working Individuals
Around 46.1 million people were employed in Germany in the fourth quarter of 2025. According to provisional data from…
Germany SPD Rejects Chancellor Merz Criticism of New Tax Plans
The SPD has rejected criticism from Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding its tax plans. Parliamentary manager Dirk Wiese told the…
US Markets Split as Oil and Gold Prices Dive
U.S. markets ended the day in a mix of gains and losses. At the close in New York,…
AfD Members Demand Extraordinary Party Conference in Saxony‑Anhalt by March 2026
Members of the AfD in Saxony‑Anhalt appear to be urging their state board to convene an extraordinary members’…
Söder Opposes Constitutional Review of AfD Ban Calls It Hysterically Moral
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and chairman of the CSU, has spoken against a constitutional review by…
Audit Office Critiques Autobahn Company Over Massive Cyber Risks
The Federal Court of Auditors says that the Autobahn GmbH is not adequately prepared to defend against cyberattacks.…
DAX Opens Unchanged Ahead of ZEW Data
30 a..m., essentially matching the previous day’s closing level. The leaders of the daily price list were Scout24, Brenntag…
Germany’s CPI Holds Steady at 2.1 % in January 2026
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) confirmed the consumer‑price inflation rate for January 2026 at 2.1 %. Earlier in the month…
Green Party Demands Rejection of Pistorius Drone Deal as Bundestag Resistance Grows
In the Bundestag resistance is mounting against the planned multi‑billion‑euro purchase of combat drones. The opposition stems from…
German Data Protection Advocate Specht‑Riemenschneider Opposes Blanket Ban on Social Media for Teens
The German Federal Data Protection Commissioner, Louisa Specht‑Riemenschneider, has spoken out against a blanket ban on social‑media use for…
German Teachers Union Warns Against Blanket Social Media Ban for Under‑14s
In the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youths under 14, the German Teachers’ Association cautioned…
German Government Pursues Solution to Keep Schwedt Refinery Running Securely and Prevent Fuel Shortages
The German federal government is still working on a solution that will keep the Schwedt refinery operating smoothly…
Laschet Warns Mullahs Facing Collapse as Regime’s Future in Question
Armin Laschet, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee and a member of the CDU, believes that the Mullahs…
DAX Opens Higher Despite No Trading in the US Markets
The DAX opened Monday with gains, trading at about 24,970 points – roughly 0.2 % above the Friday close.…
JU Leader Johannes Winkel Announces Plan to Cut Pension Expenditures by Over 50 Billion Euros
Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Junge Union (JU) and a member of the CDU, says that a broad pension…
Owner Association Rings Alarm Over 15% Rent Hikes From SPD’s Insurance Plan Shift
According to the owners’ association Haus & Grund, the SPD’s plan to levy health‑insurance and nursing‑care contributions on rental income…
Klingbeil to Unveil Plan to Cut Income Tax for Small and Middle Earners
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD is reportedly working on a plan to reduce income tax for low‑to‑middle‑income…
Unions Workers Demand National Social Security Council Central Social Policy Steering
Amid the vigorous debate over reforms, the labour group within the Union parliamentary faction is calling for a…
FDP Unveils Bold New Tax Reform Plan With Tiered Rates 15 25 35 42 Percent
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has outlined a new comprehensive tax reform, aiming to deliver the quickest impact…
German Medical Society Calls for Expanded Women’s Health Research
The German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM) is urging the federal government to put more emphasis on women’s…
Germany’s SPD Urges Social Media Ban for Under‑14s Backed by Vice Chancellor Klingbeil
Vice‑Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has backed the demands of the SPD parliamentary group to ban social‑media use…
AfD Welcomes CDU Top Tax Rate and Citizen Allowance Reform, Calls for Middle‑Class Relief
The AfD welcomes CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann’s proposals to reform the top tax rate and the citizen’s…
European Core Group on Third‑Country Solutions Meets at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference a new European “core group for third‑country solutions” convened, aiming to advance “innovative…
Wolfgang Ischinger Calls for Increased Pressure on Russia After Munich Security Conference
The chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Wolfgang Ischinger, called for stronger pressure on Moscow at the conference’s…
German Commissioner Felix Klein Supports Jewish Participation in New National Service
Felix Klein, the governmental commissioner for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, emphatically supports the participation of Jews…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Felix Klein Quits German Anti‑Semitism Office This Summer for New Role
Felix Klein, the federal government’s anti‑Semitism Commissioner, will leave his post this summer to focus on a new endeavour.…
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
German Chancellor Merz Meets US Secretary of State Rubio at Munich Security Conference
On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security…
Germany Keeps Climate Course Firm in the Face of US Rollback
The U.S. government, on Thursday, struck down a central foundation for climate‑protection measures in the United States, prompting…
DAX Down at Noon as Investors Fear AI Surge
The DAX finished Friday with a muted start to the trading day, remaining in the negative zone until…
Survey Finds Homeowners Poorly Protected From Extreme Weather Despite Rising Flood Threats
A survey conducted by the polling firm YouGov for insurer AXA reveals that many homes in Germany are…
Olympic Committee Bans Ukrainian Skeletoner Vladylsav Heraskevych From 2026 Winter Games Over Memorial Helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has revoked the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych for the 2026…
DIW Demands Productivity Drive Wage Negotiations Amid Germany Public Sector Pay Storm
Amid ongoing collective bargaining disputes-including at Deutsche Bahn and within the public sector-the German Institute for Economic Research…
Economist Urges State Veto Over Critical Mineral Exports
Marcel Fratzscher, the president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has called for stronger state control over…
DAX Closes Up as Mercedes-Benz Profit Slump
30 a..m. German time – roughly 0.9 % higher than the previous day’s close. In the top‑ranked stocks were…
High State Demand and Debt Ceiling Lift Drive Arms Inflation Concerns
Economist and arms‑expert Guntram Wolff of Brussels‑based think‑tank Bruegel warns that the German government’s high procurement spend and the…
Trump Undermines US Climate Protection Foundation With Bold Rollback
U.S. President Donald Trump has overturned a critical pillar of American climate protection. On Thursday he rescinded the Environmental…
Wadephul Hopes Big Outcomes From Munich Security Forum
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) entered the Munich Security Conference on Friday with high expectations. He said the conference…
EU Commission Approves Berlin’s Buy European Initiative
The EU Commission has agreed to support the German government on one of its most important industrial‑policy initiatives.…
DAX Holds Steady as Siemens Surpasses SAP in Market Value
The DAX edged down little at Thursday’s close after spending most of the day in the green. The…
Würth Forecasts FDP’s End as Former Liberal Giant Foresees Party’s Demise
Reinhold Würth, the 90‑year‑old screw‑manufacturing magnate and former member of the Free Democratic Party, told Focus magazine that he…
Haßelmann Dismisses Merkel’s Plan to Nominate ex‑Chancellor for President
The Greens have denied that they are planning to nominate former Chancellor Angela Merkel for the office of Federal…
Haselmann Rejects Merkel Federal President Bid as Greens Deny Claims
The Greens have denied that they intend to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the post of Federal…
German Sugary Drinks Production Holds Steady at 7.7 Billion Liters in 2024
In 2024 Germany manufactured 7.7 billion liters of sugary cola, sodas and other sweetened beverages, which equates to about…
Merkel Rules Out Running for German Presidency
Former chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed the rumours that she might run for the presidency next year. “That’s absurd”…
Citigroup predicts AI stock boom will keep climbing in coming months
Citigroup expects that the price gains seen on the stock markets amid the artificial‑intelligence (AI) boom could continue…
Citigroup Predicts AI Stock Surge Will Persist for a While
Citigroup predicts that the stock‑market gains linked to the current artificial‑intelligence (AI) boom could last for a while…
Greens Claim Child Welfare Threatened by Stricter Basic Income Sanctions as Federal Government Refutes Risk
The German federal government considers the tougher sanctions introduced with the new basic security law to pose no…
Majority Back Sugar Tax Amid Youth Health Debate
A new survey supports the case for a sugar‑tax, according to a study cited by the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”…
German Driving Schools Protest Over Scary New License Reform by Minister Patrick Schnieder
After Traffic Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) presented new reform points for the driver‑licence system on Wednesday afternoon, the…
Sigmar Gabriel Calls for EU Defense Loans and Direct German Support for France and Poland
Sigmar Gabriel, chairman of the Atlantic Bridge and former German Deputy Chancellor, says that new collective EU borrowing for…
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…
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…
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,…