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Cancer Deaths Drop Among Younger Germans Even As Total Fatalities Rise
In Germany there were 230 400 deaths from cancer in 2024, a rise of 10.1 % compared with 209 300 in…
February 2, 2026
Weber Supports Discontinuity Principle Across EU as Step Toward Real Parliamentary Democracy
The chairman of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber (CSU), says that the proposal to introduce a principle…
February 2, 2026
DIW President Calls Söder’s One-Hour Extra Work Plan Populist Facing Economic Backlash
Economists have criticised CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal to add an extra hour of work each week. DIW president…
February 2, 2026
Mourning Rita Süssmuth as President Steinmeier Announces State Funeral
Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier has ordered a state funeral for former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth. The Federal Presidential Office…
February 2, 2026
German Justice Minister Aims to Overhaul Administrative Court Rules
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced that she intends to overhaul the German Administrative Court Ordinance. According to…
February 2, 2026
German Return Program Attracts 15576 Refugees Back to Homeland With State Aid
Over the past year, a noticeably larger number of refugees have returned to their home countries with financial…
February 2, 2026
Christian aid groups call for increased global health funding after US aid cuts
Christian aid organisations are calling on the German government to boost funding for global health, one year after…
February 2, 2026
Merz Visits German Handball Locker Room to Congratulate Players After Euro Final Loss
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) personally congratulated the German handball team after their loss in the European Championship final. The…
February 1, 2026
CDU Fights Over Energy Drink Age Limits Sparks Debate in Union
In the Union, a debate is unfolding over a proposed sales limit for caffeinated sodas. While the CDU/CSU…
February 1, 2026
Thuringia Leader Urges Rapid Labor Market Reform Amid Three Million Jobless
Mario Voigt, the Minister-President of Thuringia and a member of the CDU, has called on both federal and…
February 1, 2026
Brandenburg Rapper Finch Renounces Misogynistic Lyrics and Regrets Past Brutalist Lyrics
Nils Wehowsky, better known by his stage name Finch, has expressed regret over some of his most violent…
February 1, 2026
Iran Calls EU Troops Terrorist Groups After EU Designates Revolutionary Guards as Terror Organization
After the EU decided to classify the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, Iran declared the…
February 1, 2026
More Than 300 Humanitarian Workers Killed in Global Conflicts German Red Cross President Speaks Out
The president of the German Red Cross, Hermann Gröhe, has condemned the rising number of humanitarian workers killed in…
February 1, 2026
German States Stall on New Secondary Migration Centers Amid GEAS Reform Agreement
The black‑red coalition at the federal level has reached an agreement on reforming the European asylum system (GEAS),…
January 31, 2026
German Heating Market Plunges 627,000 Units Sold Hit Lowest Since 2010
Last year the heating‑industry in Germany sold 627,000 units, the lowest figure since 2010. According to the annual…
January 31, 2026
Wüst Praises Black‑Red Coalition For Strong Performance Amid Germany’s Challenges
Hendrik Wüst, the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed confidence in the federal government’s performance. He told the “Rheinische…
January 31, 2026
German Physicians’ Association Pushes for Higher Tobacco Tax as President Klaus Reinhardt Welcomes Debate
The president of the German Federal Doctors’ Association, Klaus Reinhardt, welcomed the debate over raising the tobacco tax.…
January 31, 2026
U.S. Markets Slide as Gold Falls Below Resistance
U.S. stock markets dipped on Friday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was…
January 30, 2026
December Import Prices Fall 2.3 Percent YoY Largest Drop Since March 2024
Import prices fell by 2.3 percent in December 2025 compared with December 2024, marking the largest year‑on‑year decline since March 2024 (-3.6 percent…
January 30, 2026
Greens Urge Stronger Climate Measures Following Court Ruling Criticizing Government Plan
During the hearing of the Federal Administrative Court’s 2023 ruling on the coalition government’s climate‑protection plan, Green Party…
January 30, 2026
Germany’s Unemployment Surges 177,000 From December, Exceeding 3 Million Amid Seasonal Trend
The number of people without work in Germany rose by 92,000 in January 2026 compared with January 2025. Against the…
January 30, 2026
Hamburg Unemployment Climbs to 97,264, Highest January Level Since 2006
Hamburg’s unemployment figure rose to 97,264 in January, the most jobless people in the city for a January…
January 30, 2026
GDP Grows 0.3 Percent in Q4 2025 Driven by Private and Public Spending
Germany’s gross domestic product grew 0.3 % in the fourth quarter of 2025 compared with the third quarter when…
January 30, 2026
Sachsen-Anhalt Churches Brace for Bankruptcy as AfD’s Possible Takeover Threatens State Funding
If the AfD comes to power in Saxony‑Anhalt after the September state election, churches in the region warn…
January 30, 2026
Transport Minister Snieder Says Military Aid Unnecessary for German Rail Winter Service
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) says that the German army’s help with Deutsche Bahn’s winter operations is unnecessary.…
January 30, 2026
Selenskyy Thanks Merz for Winter Aid Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday evening, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius reported. Zelenskyy thanked the German government for the…
January 29, 2026
German Finance Ministry Rejects Mandatory Wero Payment System for Merchants
The Federal Ministry of Finance, headed by Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD), welcomes projects like the payment service “Wero”.However,…
January 29, 2026
DAX Slides Sharply as Oil and Gas Prices Surge
The German DAX sank steeply on Thursday. At the Xetra closing, the index traded at 24,309 points, a…
January 29, 2026
Senior Council Scrutinizes Rising Costs of Bundestag New Build As Meetings Postponed to March
The cost of one of the Bundestag’s largest new construction projects is raising concern at the commission of…
January 29, 2026
DAX Continues to Slide Through Noon Amid Missing Positive News
The DAX slipped into further negative territory by mid‑afternoon on Thursday, ending the day at around 24,610 points…
January 29, 2026
CDU Women’s Wing Pushes for Legal Egg Donation in Germany
The women’s wing of the CDU plans to usher in a paradigm shift in reproductive medicine at the…
January 29, 2026
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Warns Trump Is Building Oligarchy
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer of the Greens believes U.S. President Donald Trump is actively working to dismantle democracy.“Trump…
January 29, 2026
Dow and S&P 500 close flat while Nasdaq gains
U.S. equities largely held steady in Wednesday’s trading session. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial…
January 28, 2026
CDU Secretary Linnemann Rejects Minijob Abolition, Pushes for Tax Reform
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU general secretary, rejected the idea of placing the abolition of minijobs at the heart…
January 28, 2026
Thuringia Governor Mario Voigt Set to Sue University Over Doctorate Revocation
On Wednesday the Thuringian State Chancellery announced that State Minister‑President Mario Voigt (CDU) will bring a lawsuit against…
January 28, 2026
Merz Reappoints Members of Sustainable Development Council
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, announced that the cabinet will re‑appoint the members of the Sustainability…
January 28, 2026
German Bank Raid Alleged Money Laundering
Investigators appear to have raided Deutsche Bank over a money‑laundering complaint. Beginning Wednesday morning, federal police, acting on behalf…
January 28, 2026
Trump Threatens Iran With Massive Armada Heading Toward Tehran
Donald Trump has warned Iran that the United States is preparing a “massive armada” to apply military pressure on…
January 28, 2026
Germany Anticipates 1% Economic Growth in 2026
The federal government projects the German economy to grow by 1 % in 2026, confirmed by Deputy Minister‑Spokesperson Steffen…
January 28, 2026
BGH Bans Profitable Subletting When Renters Profit Beyond Their Own Living Costs
The Federal Court of Justice ruled that profitable subletting of residential premises is prohibited when the tenant earns…
January 28, 2026
DAX Stalls by Noon Amid Hesitation for New Momentum
The DAX continued to trade without a clear trend on Tuesday after a cautious start to the session.…
January 28, 2026
Klingbeil Calls for Strict Savings Ahead of 2027 Budget
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is urging his cabinet colleagues to adopt a stringent savings agenda.This was revealed in the…
January 28, 2026
CDU Aims to Host 2042 Men’s World Cup in Germany
The CDU wants to bring the men’s FIFA World Cup to Germany in 2042.According to a report by…
January 28, 2026
Merz promises steadfast German solidarity to Denmark and Greenland
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) reaffirmed Germany’s support for Denmark and Greenland. On Tuesday, during a media briefing…
January 28, 2026
Greens Challenge German Rule Naming ‘Safe’ Origin Nations – Court Case Filed
The Greens’ parliamentary group has filed an organ‑law suit with the Federal Constitutional Court, challenging the government’s newly…
January 27, 2026
Evelyn Palla Sets 500 Million Euro Annual Savings Target for Deutsche Bahn
Evelyn Palla, who has been chair of the company’s executive board since early October, is treating her announced recovery…
January 27, 2026
One In Seven Young Professionals Overqualified 15 Percent Hold Degrees Higher Than Needed
About one in seven young workers in Germany is over‑qualified for their current job.According to the 2024 Labour…
January 27, 2026
Özdemir Criticizes CDU Push to Eliminate Part-Time Work Rights
Cem Özdemir, the leading candidate of the Greens in Baden‑Württemberg, sharply criticized the CDU’s business wing for proposing to…
January 27, 2026
German Coalition Parties Face Steep Membership Decline as CDU CSU And SPD Lose Thousands
For the past year the three governing parties-CDU, CSU and SPD-experienced declining membership. The CDU’s earlier upward trend…
January 27, 2026
Majority of Germans Want to Keep Phone-Based Sick Notes, Forsa Says
According to a poll carried out by the opinion‑research institute Forsa, German citizens, despite criticism from Chancellor Friedrich…
January 27, 2026
EU-India Trade Deal Could Boost EU Economy by Billions
The planned trade agreement between the EU and India is expected to generate significant welfare gains, according to…
January 26, 2026
Israel Locates Remains of Last Missing Hostage in Northern Gaza
According to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), they have located the remains of the last missing hostage in…
January 26, 2026
Economists Slam AfD Auto Industry Boost Plans in Baden Wurttemberg
Leading economists sharply criticized the AfD’s economic proposals aimed at boosting the automotive sector in Baden-Württemberg and warned…
January 26, 2026
NRW Economy Minister Urges States to Take Center Stage in Germany’s Defence Pivot
Nordrhein‑Westfalia’s economy minister, Mona Neubaur of the Greens, is demanding that the federal government bring the states into the…
January 26, 2026
North Rhine-Westphalia Proposes Concrete Model For Digital Tax on US And Chinese Tech Giants
In a recent discussion about a digital levy for U.S. and Chinese tech giants, the North‑Rheinland‑Westphalia (NRW) media…
January 26, 2026
EU Commission Launches Legal Action Against Elon Musk’s Grok Chatbot
The European Commission is expected to take stricter action against Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok again on Monday,…
January 26, 2026
Health Insurers Plan Prescription App to Slash Doctor Visits
The statutory health insurance associations plan to launch a digital navigator that could, in specific circumstances, issue prescriptions…
January 26, 2026
CDU Women Push for Complete Public Face Covering Ban
The CDU women’s union has called for a total ban on face coverings in public and aims to…
January 26, 2026
DWD Extends Severe Weather Alerts Across Germany Amid Black Ice Rain in East and Northeast
The German Weather Service (DWD) has widened its severe‑weather alert to cover large parts of Germany.A warning has…
January 25, 2026
Stuttgart Clinches 3-0 Triumph Over Gladbach
Stuttgart secured a clean 3-0 win over Mönchengladbach on the 19th matchday of the Bundesliga. Jamie Leweling opened…
January 25, 2026
Economists Slam CDU Plan to Cut Part Time Rights While IAB Highlights Workers Unwilling to Reduce Hours
During discussions about limiting the right to part‑time work, the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) highlighted that a…
January 25, 2026
Left Accuses CDU of New Attack on Part‑Time Workers Especially Women
The CDU’s business wing has proposed changes that would tighten workers’ right to part‑time work, a move that…
January 25, 2026
CDU Economic Wing Aims to Do Away With Part‑Time Work Rights
The economic wing of the CDU plans to abolish the statutory right to part‑time work. At the party’s…
January 25, 2026
German Lotto 6 out of 49 Draws Winning Numbers for Saturday 24 January 2026
On Saturday evening, the German Lotto and Totoblock drew the numbers for 6‑from‑49. The winning numbers are 1,…
January 24, 2026
Hannover 96 Edges Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1 With Early Yokota Strike
On matchday 19 of the 2. Bundesliga, Hannover 96 defeated Fortuna Düsseldorf 2-1.Daisuke Yokota opened the scoring in the fourth minute, converting a…
January 24, 2026
Nagel Slams Trump for Attacking Fed Chair Powell
The President of the German Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, sharply criticised Donald Trump’s personal attacks on U.S. central‑bank chief Jerome Powell. “That…
January 24, 2026
Berlin Airport Arrests Suspected Hamas Arms Smuggler in Ongoing Investigation
Police officers rounded up the 36‑year‑old Mohammad S. at Berlin’s airport around 11 p.m. on Friday. The man, born in…
January 24, 2026
The Left Doubles Membership In 2025 Base Grows Younger And More Female
The Left reported a dramatic surge in membership during 2025. By 31 December 2025 the party counted 123,126 members, a…
January 24, 2026
Germany Moves to Retaliatory Cyber Defense Under Dobrindt Following Recent Attacks
Germany’s federal government plans to adopt a more forceful approach to cyberattacks. “We will enable countermeasures and set…
January 24, 2026
Ukrainian Refugees Flee Power and Water Shortages Sparked by Russian Attacks and Cold Wave
Among Ukrainian war refugees, the number of those leaving because of shortages of electricity, heating or water is…
January 24, 2026
St. Pauli and HSV End Hamburg Derby in 0‑0 Stalemate
The home derby between FC St. Pauli and Hamburger SV finished goalless, 0‑0, in the Millerntor Stadium on the evening of…
January 23, 2026
Darmstadt 98 Beat Nurnberg 2-0 While Bielefeld Earns 2-2 Draw With Holstein Kiel
Der SV Darmstadt 98 secured a 2‑0 home victory over 1. FC Nürnberg on the 19th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, while Arminia…
January 23, 2026
Researchers Warn of AI Swarms Fueling Next‑Gen Internet Disinformation
Researchers warn of a new wave of Internet disinformation driven by what they call “AI swarms”. In a…
January 23, 2026
Laschet Says Debate Over European Nuclear Shield Is Premature
Armin Laschet, the CDU member who chairs the Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, believes that a discussion on a…
January 23, 2026
High Workload Sick Days and Unusual Hours Dominate Service Industry
In the service sector, work‑related stress, working despite illness, and non‑traditional hours are common challenges. A recent study…
January 23, 2026
Bavarian Education Minister Stands Firm Against Proposal to End Teacher Civil Service Positions
Bavarian Minister of Culture and new president of the Education Ministers Conference, Anna Stolz of the Free Voters, dismissed…
January 23, 2026
Laschet Urges Europe to Talk with Russia as Abu Dhabi Talks Offer Hope for Ukraine Peace
Armin Laschet, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag and a member of the CDU,…
January 23, 2026
DAX Opens Cautiously as Earnings Season Gains Focus
The DAX opened the trading day on Friday in a cautious mood. By 9:30 a.m. it stood at about…
January 23, 2026
Germany Taxes 66.4 Billion Cigarettes in 2025 Up 0.1 Billion Over 2024
In 2025 German authorities collected taxes on 66.4 billion cigarettes, a rise of about 0.1 billion items-roughly 0.2 percent-over the 2024…
January 23, 2026
Merz Thanks Trump for Withdrawing Greenland Annexation Plans
At the informal European Council meeting on Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for abandoning…
January 22, 2026
Verdi Urges Health Sector Strikes Amid Employer Standoff in State Wage Talks
Verdi, the service‑sector union, has called for a nationwide sector strike in the health sector on Tuesday. The…
January 22, 2026
Forced Auctions Surge Again in 2025
In 2025 the number of forced sales in Germany rose again. A study by Argetra – a firm…
January 22, 2026
Klingbeil Calls for German‑French Nuclear Security Talks with France
Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) called for German‑French discussions on nuclear protection for Europe. In an…
January 22, 2026
Dax Surges Midday as Investors Puzzle Over Greenland Resources
The DAX held its gains on Thursday, staying clearly in the green through the morning. At around 12:30…
January 22, 2026
German Exporters Celebrate Trump’s Easing of Greenland Tariffs
The German export sector welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease tensions over the Greenland dispute. “It’s…
January 22, 2026
Trump Officially Launches Board of Peace After Signing Charter in Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the charter of the new “Board of Peace” together with representatives of its member…
January 22, 2026
Merz Urges Transatlantic Unity Over Greenland Rift, Points to Russian‑Chinese Threats Ahead of US Push
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos about the ongoing Greenland dispute and stressed…
January 22, 2026
Women Most Frequently Murdered At Home As Men Use Knives In These Cases Stern Analysis
When men murder their wives, partners, or ex‑partners, they do so especially often with a knife and in…
January 21, 2026
DIW Reimagines Inheritance Tax With Balanced New Concept
“However, when eliminating tax privileges, one must proceed with prudence to avoid jeopardising the continuity of medium‑sized companies…
January 21, 2026
US Stocks Slide Sharply Amid Rising Trade Conflict Fears
U.S. stock markets gave up considerably on Tuesday. At closing in New York, the Dow traded at 48,488…
January 20, 2026
ZEW Economic Outlook Soars in January 2026 as Analysts and Investors Optimise Views
“2026 could mark a turning point” ZEW President Achim Wambach commented on the current results. “Despite the positive…
January 20, 2026
Justice Minister Rules Out Palantir Use in Germany’s Federal Courts
Regarding regional adoption, Baden-Württemberg police authorities are expected to begin using Palantir’s “Gotham” platform around mid‑this year. A…
January 20, 2026
Linke Warns Against NATO Mission in Greenland
Instead of a military deployment, Thoden called for the involvement of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in…
January 20, 2026
DAX Drops Sharply Amid Greenland Debate Fears
On the currency front, the euro was stronger in the early session, trading at $1.1697, while the dollar…
January 20, 2026
SPD Accuses Spahn of Trump‑Greenland Sympathies Amid Rising Criticism
Spahn had previously expressed understanding of Trump’s bid for Greenland in an interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”. “When you…
January 19, 2026
Stuttgart Court Rejects BioNTech Appeal Over Vaccine Verdict
The Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) is scheduled to address a related case against a different vaccine company…
January 19, 2026
Bätzing Steps Down as Chair of German Bishops Conference
In his letter, Bätzing gave no reason for his withdrawal. He stated only that after consultation and careful…
January 19, 2026
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and UK Unite Against US Threats in Joint Declaration Reinforce NATO Arctic Security
The coordinated press release was dispatched to the national press bureaus of the eight countries, with a copy…
January 19, 2026
German Family Businesses Alarmed by Rising Social Contribution Costs
“We would like to start 2026 on an optimistic footing. Yet, the fact that an increase in wage‑based…
January 19, 2026
Ten Die as Two High-Speed Trains Derail in Spain
While investigations continue, the Spanish government has assured the public that the derailed Alvia and Iryo trains will…
January 18, 2026






































































































