Greens and Left Reject CDU’s Proposal to Raise Mini‑Job Income Limit
The Greens and the Left have strongly rejected the CDU’s call to raise the earnings limit for mini‑jobs.…
AfD and Left Parties Reject Proposed Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
AfD and the Left oppose a ban on social media for children and teenagers under 16-a measure that…
Forsa Poll Finds Union Unchanged Leader Ahead of AfD With 26%
In the Forsa poll on voter preferences, the Union-CDU and CSU together-remains the strongest political force with 26 percent…
EU Parliament OKs Mercosur Protection Clauses to Safeguard EU Agriculture
On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted additional protective measures for the EU’s agricultural sector, aimed at preventing possible…
JP Morgan Eyes 2026 as Global Megadeals Year After EA and Warner Bros Splash
JP Morgan’s Global Banking co‑head, Filippo Gori, told the “Handelsblatt” that a wave of large acquisitions is on its way…
Ramelow Defends Left’s Joint Vote With AfD In Thuringia Parliament
After the revelation that the Left had coordinated a joint vote with the AfD in the Thuringian state…
Amthor Encourages Work Requirement Debate for Basic Income Recipients in Saxony‑Anhalt
Philipp Amthor, the secretary‑general at the German Ministry for Digital Affairs, welcomed the proposal by Saxony‑Anhalt’s state premier, Sven Schulze…
Dax Starts With Slight Losses Focus on Macro Data
The DAX opened the trading day on Tuesday with slight losses. At 9:30 a.m. it was calculated at…
German Journalist Attacks Surge to 818 Cases BKA Reports
The number of offences committed against journalists in Germany has risen sharply in recent years.According to the federal…
German Employers Call for Strike Limits Amid Verdi’s Growing Warning Stresses
The BDA is calling for limits on the right to strike after Verdi launched another wave of warning…
Greens Demand German Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Possible Victims in Germany
The Greens have called on the federal government to launch its own investigations into the case of the…
SPD Opposes Age Restrictions on Social Media Calls for Platform Accountability
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the German Young Socialists (Jusos) have rejected outright bans on social‑media use…
VdK Supports SPD Plan to Use Rent and Capital Income for Health Insurance Demands Exemption Thresholds
The VdK Social Union backs the SPD’s recent call to include rental and capital‑income systematically in the financing…
German Police Detain 26‑Year‑Old Suspect Before Fatal Train Attack
The man suspected of killing a railway attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate was reportedly already in the spotlight that same…
Berlin coalition plans overhaul of winter street cleaning rules to tackle curbside chaos
Following the winter chaos seen in recent weeks, the CDU and SPD in Berlin are preparing a comprehensive…
Ischinger Proposes Sending Polish Arms German Experts Skeptical
The proposal made by Wolfgang Ischinger, chair of the Munich Security Conference, to give Poland weapons in order…
German President Relocation Delayed Until Summer Break
The planned spring move of President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier and the Presidential Office to a temporary location is being delayed. According…
German Government Threatens to Miss 2030 Climate Target Despite Court Ruling
The German federal government is on the verge of missing the legally mandated 2030 interim climate target, according…
Union Demands Key Fixes to Rent Law Draft by Minister Hubig
The Union caucus is calling for corrections to the draft tenancy law put forward by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig…
Union Pushes for Stronger Revisions to Housing Law Draft
The Union faction is calling for improvements to the draft rent law presented by Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig.…
Japan’s LDP Secures Parliamentary Majority, Paving Way for Sanae Takaichi’s Leadership
In Japan’s parliamentary election, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has reportedly secured a majority in the House…
Germany’s Economy Minister Pushes Rapid Tax Cuts for Businesses and Workers
German federal economics minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) urged swift tax relief for companies and workers.Speaking to “Bild am Sonntag”,…
Mercedes CEO warns Germany of political rightward drift economic decline and AfD takeover threat
Mercedes chief Ola Källenius warned that Germany is heading toward an economic decline and, indirectly, towards a takeover…
Saturday 6 Out of 49 Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 07 02 2026
On Saturday night the German Lotto’s “6 aus 49” draw was held. The winning numbers were 7, 11,…
Hertha BSC Smashes SV Elversberg 3‑0 as Dynamo Returns to Schalke
At matchday 21 of the 2. Bundesliga, Hertha BSC secured a convincing 3‑0 win over SV Elversberg. The Berlin club opened…
Mother’s Pension Cost Hits €13.5 B Annually, €119 B Since 2014
Since its introduction in 2014, the maternity pension has cost roughly 119 billion euros, according to figures from the German…
15 Business Groups Rally Behind Gitta Connemann Amid BVMW Chair Ahlhaus Lifestyle Part-Time Controversy
In the dispute over remarks about the so‑called “lifestyle part‑time” and the role of the Small and Medium‑Enterprise…
German Exports Up 4% in December and China Surpasses USA as Top Trade Partner
In December 2025 German exports rose by 4.0 % and imports by 1.4 % on the basis of calendar‑ and seasonally…
Berlin Airport BER Grounded by Severe Frost and Ice Rain No Flights at Dawn
At Berlin’s BER airport, no aircraft were able to start even early on Friday morning. Operators announced that…
HDE Urges Chancellor Merz to Ban Import of Temu and Shein Chinese Goods
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has introduced a request for an import ban on goods from Chinese online…
Greens Demand Heating Law Reform Points Before German State Elections
Franziska Brantner, chairperson of the Green Party, has called on the federal government to present draft points for…
Pedestrian Association Calls Speed‑Cam Apps Pervers Amid Ban Debate
In the debate over banning speed‑camera warning apps, pedestrians are now voicing their concerns. Roland Stimpel, a board member…
Hubig pushes for stronger safety laws for train conductors after fatal killing in Rhineland Palatinate
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) said she would modify the draft law to enhance protection for deployment and…
Union and AfD Lose Ground SPD Grows as Infratest Poll Shows CDU CSU Falling to 26%
A recent Sunday poll conducted by Infratest for the ARD shows the CDU and CSU experiencing a slight…
Bitkom Criticises Film Funding Reform as Unbalanced
Bitkom, the German IT industry association, sharply criticized the federal government’s compromise proposal on film‑funding reform released on…
Over five billion eight hundred million COVID masks burned unused after Spahn’s controversial purchase tour
Most of the 5.8 billion face masks that former Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) procured during his controversial buying tour…
Young Union Spots Tens of Billions in Social Spending Savings, Pressures SPD in Reform Debate
Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Junge Union (JU), is raising the stakes in the debate over social reforms, thereby…
Green Party Demands Repatriation of Maja T from Hungary After 8-Year Prison Sentence
Helge Limburg, the political spokesperson for the Greens’ Bundestag faction, has demanded that the non‑binary individual known as…
Juso Chief Urges SPD to Embrace Class Struggle Ahead of Leaders’ Retreat
Before the SPD leadership retreat, Juso chair Philipp Türmer urges his party to adopt a tougher stance. In a…
German Hospitals Seek 13,400 Civil Service Positions Ahead of Zivildienst Reinstatement
Hospitals across Germany are expressing strong interest in restarting the civil service program. According to a recent survey…
Coal Region Rail Investment Stalls Only Bitterfeld Station Completed Despite Billions
Germany’s new “Coal Region Investment Act” earmarks billions of euros to reshape the former brown‑coal mining belt, yet…
Lauterbach Calls for Specialist Appointment Guarantees to End Long Waiting Times for Statutory Insured
During the debate over long waiting times for specialist appointments, former health minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) called for a…
Police Union Demands Rapid Police Deployment After Landstuhl Train Tragedy
Following a fatal incident on a regional train in Landstuhl, Jochen Kopelke – the national chairman of the German…
US Stocks Split as Big Tech Takes Center Stage
U.S. stock markets ended the week with mixed results. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial…
German Authorities Reject Debating Migrationswende Authorship As Net Migration Falls
A recent government report already showed a clear decline in net immigration and the number of asylum applications…
Greens Blast German Inaction Over Russian Shadow Fleet Shipping Through German Waters
The German federal government is unable to state how many vessels belonging to Russia’s so‑called shadow fleet have…
Merz departs for Saudi Arabia as German Chancellor heads to Gulf
On Wednesday afternoon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) set off for a trip to the Gulf region to…
Minister Promises More Train Safety After Tragic Incident
Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of a train attendant…
SPD Demands Overhaul of German Rail Security After Tragic Conductor Death
Sebastian Fiedler, the SPD’s parliamentary spokesperson on internal affairs, says that the Deutsche Bahn must overhaul its structures after a…
Schwesig doubts CDU’s wall against AfD post‑election while keeping her coalition separate
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, has voiced doubts about whether the political distance between the CDU and…
DGB Criticises Delay by CDU Government in Strengthening Collective Bargaining
The German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) accuses the CDU‑led federal government of deliberately delaying measures to strengthen…
Leverkusen Advance to DFB Cup Semi Finals with 3-0 Victory over St Pauli
On Tuesday night, Bayer Leverkusen completed a 3‑0 win over FC St. Pauli to confirm their spot in the DFB‑Pokal…
German Sport Minister Stands Against 2026 World Cup Boycott
German Sports Minister Christiane Schenderlein (CDU) made her stance clear in a Wednesday interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”.…
Opposition Criticizes Thorsten Frei’s Plan to Expand BND Powers
Thorsten Frei, the Federal Chancellery minister, plans to widen the authority of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, through…
Union Holds Lead at 26% Over AfD in Latest Forsa Poll
The Forsa poll shows that the Union (CDU/CSU) remains ahead of the AfD in voter preference. In the…
Two Arrests After Sabotage Attempts on German Navy Ships in Hamburg Port
Following sabotage attempts on German Navy vessels in the port of Hamburg, security authorities arrested two suspects, the…
DAX Slides Back on Morning Gains as Euro Slightly Weakens
The DAX slipped most of the gains it had made in the first part of the trading day.…
German Industrial Firms Report One‑Third Declining Competitiveness
Nearly one in three industrial firms in Germany reports a decline in its competitiveness, a survey by the…
German Chancellor’s Chief Announces New BND Law to Pass Within This Year
Thorsten Frei, the head of the German Chancellery and a member of the CDU, announced that a new…
Germany Majority Opposes World Cup Boycott 71 Percent Vote Against
Despite calls that have emerged for a boycott of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…