Doctors’ Association Demands Removal of Optional Health Fund Services
In the debate over cutting costs in the German health system, Kassenärztechef Andreas Gassen is calling for the…
Schleswig-Holstein Premier Günther to Push Sugar Tax Through Federal Council After Party Conference Setback
After his unsuccessful bid for a sugar‑tax proposal at the CDU party conference, Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister‑President Daniel Günther is looking…
SPD Signals Concerns Over CDU’s New Tax Relief Plan
The CDU’s party‑conference decision to ease the tax burden on high‑income earners has met with caution from its…
Paderborn Celebrates Scoring Spree With 5‑2 Victory Over Hertha BSC in Bundesliga Showdown
SC Paderborn completed the 23rd round of the 2. Bundesliga with a 5‑2 win over Hertha BSC.The Paderborn side took an…
Lithuania Eyes Ukrainian Long Range Weapon Tech Amid Western System Restrictions
Lithuania is examining whether to acquire or co‑develop Ukrainian long‑range weapons technology, according to Chief of Staff Raimundas Vaiksnoras.…
Klingbeil Sets Sights on Closing Inheritance Tax Injustice Gap with Massive Reform
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has unveiled a broad reform package for the current fiscal year aimed at closing…
Merz Defends Rigid Stance on Debt Brake While Pledges to Honor Coalition Deal
After the CDU party conference concluded, party leader and Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended a hard stance on the debt‑break…
Merz Cheers Merkel Appearance at CDU Party Conference in Stuttgart
Friedrich Merz, the CDU’s party chief and former chancellor, welcomed Angela Merkel’s visit to the party congress in Stuttgart, calling…
Commerzbank CEO Orlopp Declares Size Is No Value Amid Unicredit Takeover Bid
Bettina Orlopp, the chairperson of Commerzbank, reiterated the bank’s independence. In a conversation with the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung”, she…
Schneider Urges Rapid Reform of Heating Law to Boost Energy Efficiency and Cut Emissions
Environmental Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) called for rapid progress in revising the Building Energy Act-often called the “Heating…
German Economy Ministry Reaffirms Gas Security Amid US‑Iran Tensions
The Federal Ministry of Economics maintains that Germany’s gas supply remains secure, even amid tensions between the United…
DAX Climbs with US Tariff Ruling Fuelling Momentum
The DAX finished the week on a positive note. At the close of Xetra trading, the index was…
German Foreign Office Welcomes Venezuela Amnesty Law While Urging Further Action
The German Foreign Office has welcomed the Venezuelan Parliament’s recently adopted amnesty law in principle, but it stresses…
Powerwolf Tops German Album Charts While Nena Jumps to Top Ten
Powerwolf leads the official German album charts with “Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle)”, the GfK announced on Friday. Following…
Merz Calls for Stronger US Ties Yet Pushes for Greater Independence at CDU Party Conference
At the opening of the federal party conference in Stuttgart, Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz invoked the transatlantic…
ZDF Fires New York Correspondent Over Fake Video Use
After the discovery that fake videos were used in a segment of the “Heute‑Journal” the ZDF announced personnel…
Spahn and Röttgen Say Time of Illusions Is Over Europe Must Cut US Dependence Boost Its Own Security and Economy
According to leading CDU politicians, Europe must reduce its dependence on the United States and strengthen its own…
One In Every Four Germans Under 30 Ends Relationships Over Messenger
Nearly one in four Germans under 30 has already ended a relationship by text or messenger, according to…
DAX Flat as Iran Tensions Shadow Morning Trade
The German stock market index, the DAX, opened on Friday morning almost unchanged. By 9:30 a.m. local time the…
German Ministry Rebuffs Security Concerns Over Peter Thiel Backed Stark Defence Drone Contract
The German Defence Ministry says it sees no reason to refuse Stark Defence a contract for the delivery…
Forsa Criticizes Government Over Wrong Focus on Policy Issues
Forsa, the German public‑opinion research institute, has criticized that politicians are concentrating on the wrong issues. In a comment…
Stuttgart Crushes Celtic 4-1 in Glasgow to Secure Shocking Playoff Advantage
In the Europa League playoffs, VfB Stuttgart won the first leg at Celtic Park 4‑1, securing a strong…
East Germans Dissatisfied with German Democracy at 49 Percent Double Western Levels
Nearly half of people in eastern Germany-49 percent-express dissatisfaction with how democracy functions in Germany. In the west the…
Young Union Demands Clear Reform Decisions Ahead of CDU Party Congress in Stuttgart
As the CDU’s party conference in Stuttgart approaches, Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Young Union, is calling on…
EU and UK Target New Trade Deals by Summer
The European Union and Britain are planning to renegotiate their relationship quickly. Both sides agree to hold a…
Greens Launch Economic Council Featuring EON And Commerzbank Representatives
The Greens’ parliamentary group has created a new economic advisory board. About 50 managers, directors and founders are…
Police Union Leader Criticizes Hessian Minister’s Expulsion Enforcement Plans
The head of the Police Federation (GdP), Jochen Kopelke, has sharply criticized proposals by Rhineland‑Palatinate Interior Minister Roman…
King Charles Takes Stand Behind Justice After Andrew’s Arrest
The British monarch, King Charles III, has turned the matter over to the legal system following the arrest of his…
DAX Slides Further into Red as Oil Prices Rise
The DAX slipped further to the downside on Thursday after an already weak start to the trading day.…
German Greens Demand Youth Forum on Social Media Regulation Amid Chancellor’s Child Ban Proposal
After German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) voiced a call to ban social‑media platforms for children, the deputy chair of…
CDU Urges Discipline Ahead of Merz Re‑Election as Party Leader
Dennis Radtke, the head of the CDU’s workers wing, cautioned the party delegates at the Christian Democratic congress…
German Defence Chair Urges Rapid Drone Purchase Amid Investor Controversy
The chair of the Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), urged the rapid procurement of combat drones for…
Monika Schnitzer Calls Union’s Middle-Income Tax Relief Too Costly and Ineffective
Monika Schnitzer, head of the government’s economic experts council, called the Union’s proposal to give middle‑income taxpayers relief “expensive…
Merz says Ukraine war unlikely to end until one side exhausted militarily or economically
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he sees little chance that the war in Ukraine will end quickly through…
Laumann Blasts Black‑Green Coalition Over Surge of One‑Off Demands
Ahead of the CDU federal convention in Stuttgart, North Rhine‑Westphalia’s Minister for Labour and Health Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU)…
Germany Approves 238,500 New Apartment Permits in 2025 — First Rise Since 2021
In 2025, Germany approved 238,500 apartments for construction. The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced a provisional 10.8 % rise…
Merz Pushes Social Media Ban for Minors Ahead Of Elections
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has voiced support for a social‑media ban for minors. “If 14‑year‑olds already spend five…
Warken Announces E-Patient Record Improvements Amid Criticism
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) defended the electronic patient record (ePA) amid criticism over low usage numbers and announced…
New Legal Requirement for Electronic Patient Record Lacks Enforcement Despite Effective Date
Since the legal duty that went into force on October 1 , 2025 requires doctors to fill the electronic patient record…
Influenza Vaccine Uptake Among Those Over 60 Falls Drastically Below WHO Target, Setting New Low Post‑Pandemic
In 2023, only 40.8 % of people aged over 60 who are insured by the German health fund Barmer…
German Trade Association Endorses EU Probe Into Shein and Urges Decisive Action
Alexander von Preen, president of the German Retail Association (HDE), praised the European Commission’s proceedings against the fast‑fashion…
SPD Faction Demands Consequences Over AfD Extremist Classification in Lower Saxony
The deputy chair of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Sonja Eichwede, is demanding consequences following the…
German Government Launches Billions‑Dollar Resilience Fund to Shield Critical Infrastructure
The German federal government plans to create a resilience fund for critical infrastructure, according to an internal draft…
Dax Stalls Past Noon As ZEW‑Index Fails To Spark Motion
The DAX stayed direction‑searching on Tuesday until midday. At roughly 12:30 p.m. Central European Time the index settled at…
EU Commission launches formal proceedings against Shein under Digital Services Act
The European Commission has opened a formal proceeding against online retailer Shein under the Digital Services Act (DSA).…
German Economic Outlook Slips Slightly in Feb 2026 ZEW Survey
The ZEW economic expectations survey for Germany showed a slight decline in February 2026. The index fell to…
Germany’s Population Forecast Reversed: Ten Percent Decline by 2070
A recent study by the Ifo Institute, which re‑examined the Federal Statistical Office’s latest population projections, shows that…
Karlsruhe Court Rejects Complaint Over Rent Control Extension
The Federal Constitutional Court dismissed a constitutional complaint regarding the extension of the rent‑price brake, the court in…
Hardt Says New Ukrainian Refugee Wave Possible From Ongoing Russian Attacks
The foreign‑policy spokesperson of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Jürgen Hardt, acknowledged the possibility of a new wave of…
Warken Proposes Inflation-Linked Funding to Ease Nursing Home Residents’ Costs
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) said she wants nursing insurance funds to pay care homes more so…
German Chancellery Chief Calls for More BND Power to Target Russia
Thorsten Frei, head of the German chancellery, called for expanded authority for the Federal Intelligence Service (BND). Speaking on…
Özdemir Declines Self‑Nominated Ministers Leaving Palmer in Line for Baden‑Württemberg Ministry
If Cem Özdemir – the Greens’ candidate – were to become Minister President of Baden‑Württemberg, the mayor of Tübingen, Boris Palmer,…
Heidi Reichinnek Criticizes SPD Social Media Restrictions for Children and Teens
Heidi Reichinnek, the chair of the Left Party’s parliamentary group, regards the SPD’s proposals to restrict social‑media usage for…
Germany Prepares to Force Conscripts for Lithuanian Brigade
The chairman of the Defense Committee in the German Bundestag, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), said that the Bundeswehr would…
Former RWI Chief Urges Major Minijob Reform After Criticizing Tax Freedom Incentives
The head of the RWI Leibniz Institute in Essen, Christoph Schmidt, calls for a fundamental reform of the mini‑job system.Schmidt…
German Pension Commission Sets Stage to Raise Retirement Age to 70
The government‑appointed Old‑Age‑Security Commission (ASK), tasked with reforming the statutory pension system, plans to discuss extending the retirement…
German Transport Minister Calls for EU Rules to Speed Cross-Border Military Deployments
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is urging the rapid harmonisation of key legal frameworks across Europe that…
Munich Police Celebrate Positive Outcomes From 62nd Security Conference
Police in Munich reported a positive summary of their operations during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC). Between…
Melnyk and Kiesewetter Demand Concrete Ukraine Commitments at Munich Security Conference
Kyiv’s UN ambassador Andrij Melnyk and CDU foreign‑policy spokesman Roderich Kiesewetter sharply criticized the absence of concrete commitments toward Ukraine…
Wadephul Opens Door to New Russia Sanctions Amid Nawalny Poisoning Claim
In light of the joint statement by several European countries that Russian opposition figure Alexei Nawalny may have died…
Spahn Expresses Optimism After Rubio Speech Reaffirms Transatlantic Partnership
Jens Spahn, the chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, said he was optimistic that the transatlantic partnership could be…
CDU General Secretary Linnemann Calls March Bürgergeld Switch First Step Toward Deeper Welfare Overhauls
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann sees the planned replacement of the Bürgergeld in March by the new basic security…
Nearly 980 Knife Crimes and 2200 Sexual Offenses Hit German Train Stations and Trains in 2025
Train stations once again dominated the 2025 crime picture. According to fresh Bundespolizei figures reported by “Bild am…
Bayern Clinch 22nd Matchday Victory Against Bremen
On the 22nd matchday of the Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich secured a 3‑0 victory over Werder Bremen at the Weserstadion.…
China’s Wang Yi Urges UN Strengthening and Multilateralism at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to strengthen the United…
Verdi Secures 5.8 Percent Pay Raise for Public Sector Employees Across German States
The services union Verdi and the employers of the German Länder have reached a collective‑agreement for public‑sector employees…
Euronext Opens Door to Collaboration with Deutsche Börse
Euronext has expressed a willingness to partner with Deutsche Börse. CEO Stéphane Boujnah told the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung” that…
Verdi Calls Warning Strike at Cinestar and UCI During Berlinale Weekend
The trade union Verdi has called a warning strike for employees of cinema chains Cinestar and UCI during…
Warken Urges CDU to Boost Gender Equality in Party Committees and Elections
Nina Warken, the chair of the CDU’s Frauen‑Union, called on the party to give women equal consideration in committees…
Deutsche Bank CEO Pushes for Longer Working Life for Office Employees
Christian Sewing, chief executive of Deutsche Bank, said that office workers-particularly older employees-should be allowed to work longer. Speaking…
BDI Urges German Government to Act Strategically on Critical Resources
The German Association of the Industrial Sector (BDI) has voiced concerns that the federal government’s raw‑material policy is…
Borussia Dortmund Extend Winning Streak With 4‑0 Thrashing of Mainz
At kickoff on matchday 22 of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund defeated 1. FSV Mainz 05 4-0, extending their string…
Ukraine Partners Announce Fresh Energy Assistance at Berlin-Format Summit Near Munich Security Conference
At a gathering of Ukraine partners held in the so‑called Berlin format on the sidelines of the Munich…
Unemployment among Academics Rises for Third Consecutive Year
The unemployment rate for those holding academic degrees has risen for the third straight year, according to fresh…
CSU Warns AfD May Leak Sensitive Info to US GOP at Munich Security Conference
The CSU general secretary, Martin Huber, expressed concern that members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) present on the…
IOC Bars Ukrainian Skeletoner Vladyslav Heraskevych Over Commemorative Helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revoked Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladylsav Heraskevych’s accreditation for the 2026 Winter Olympics, meaning…
KAS Chair Kramp‑Karrenbauer Claims Merz Campaign Left No Trace as Stipulated Relationship Remains Good
The chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung (KAS), Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, denies that her successful campaign against Chancellor‑candidate Friedrich Merz has left…
East German Official Calls Out Unequal Inheritances Between East and West
Elisabeth Kaiser, the federal government’s East‑German affairs spokesperson from the SPD, has highlighted a persistent gap in inheritance…
European Bishops Urge Greater Commitment to the Continent in Powerful Call
“The world needs Europe”.. The statement will be released simultaneously in four languages over the coming Friday and…
Thuringian AfD Demands Sharper Rules Amid Nepotism Scandals
Because of rising accusations of cronyism against senior AfD officials, the Thuringian state chair Stefan Möller has called for…
Streeck Welcomes Menthol Ban in E‑Cigarettes as Crucial Step for Youth Health
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, welcomed Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer’s proposal to ban menthol and other additives in e‑cigarettes.…
Education Minister Warns of Generation of Alienated Young Men Vulnerable to Authoritarian Extremism
Federal Family and Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) warned of a generation of marginalized young men. She told the…
DAX Gains Morning While Mercedes-Benz Takes Hit
The DAX began Thursday morning trading with gains. By 9:30 a.m., the index was calculated at about 25,081 points, up…
U.S. Stocks Slide Sharply As Fresh Labor Market Data Hit Hard
U.S. stock markets slipped sharply on Thursday. By the New York close, the Dow was at 49,452, down 1.3 %…
Ischinger Urges EU Reforms to Strengthen European Self‑Confidence Ahead of MSC
Before the Munich Security Conference began, its chair Wolfgang Ischinger urged a stronger sense of European confidence. Speaking to…
Merz and Macron Display Unity at EU Summit in Belgium
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed a united front at an informal EU…
Citigroup predicts sustained AI market boom drives continued stock gains
Citigroup believes that the market gains spurred by the artificial‑intelligence boom could continue for some time. “The AI…
Citigroup Anticipates Continued AI Stock Boom, Ready for Further Gains
Citi’s research suggests that the recent surge in stock prices, driven largely by the artificial‑intelligence (AI) boom, could…
Lufthansa Pilots and Flight Attendants Strike Full-Day, Massive Flight Cancellations Thursday
01 pm to build pressure in a wage dispute with the airline.. The pilots’ union, Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), is striking…
Long-Term Care Benefits Fall Sharply While Inflation Rises
The benefits from Germany’s statutory long‑term care insurance have not kept pace with inflation over recent years, according…
US Stocks Split on Wednesday as Labor Market Surges
The U.S. stock markets closed unevenly on Wednesday. By the close of trading in New York, the Dow…
Syria Opens New Consulate in Bonn on Thursday
The Syrian government announced that it will open a new consulate general in Bonn on Thursday. According to…
Dax Still Down by Midday As Oil Prices Rise Sharply
The DAX remained in the red on Wednesday after a cautiously muted opening, continuing its volatility into the…
Germany’s Tourism Surges to Record 497.5 Million Overnight Stays in 2025
Germany’s tourism industry set a new record in 2025, registering 497.5 million overnight stays. According to preliminary data released…
German Strauchberry Harvest 2025 Soars 23% to Over 45,000 Tons on 9,000 Hectares
In 2025 German growers harvested 45,700 tonnes of shrub‑berries from a cultivated area of about 9,000 hectares. Although the overall…
IAB Director Forecasts Mild Drop in Unemployment by 2026 Despite Ongoing Labor Market Struggles
Bernd Fitzenberger, director of the Institute for Employment Market and Career Research (IAB), sees significant challenges on the…
German Naval Inspector Issues Warning Over Escalating Russian Sea Threat
Vice Admiral Jan Christian Kaack, Inspector of the German Navy, warned that the threat posed by Russia at…
IW Chief Criticizes SPD Health Levy as Unnecessary Burden on Health Insurance
Criticism of the health levy that the SPD plans to impose on capital income continues unabated. The senior…
Lufthansa Crew Strike Causes Massive Flight Cancellations on Thursday
There are expected to be heavy flight cancellations for Lufthansa on Thursday. On Tuesday the pilots’ union Vereinigung…
Wadephul Announces Fresh Leadership for Seven B9 Embassies Including Tel Aviv Moscow Mexico City Madrid Beijing New Delhi And Brasilia
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has re‑appointed the heads of seven German embassies at the B9 pay grade-Tel Aviv, Moscow,…