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SPD Considers State Intervention to Save Steel Industry
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group is pushing for a significant interventionist approach to safeguard the…
October 12, 2025
NRW-SPD Signals Policy Shift
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s most populous state, is attempting a significant course…
October 11, 2025
AfD Eyes Trump Policies for German Rule
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is openly signaling its intention to emulate Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies should…
October 11, 2025
Swift Shatters Records Tops Charts
The unprecedented commercial dominance of Taylor Swift in Germany is sending ripples through the nation’s music industry, sparking…
October 11, 2025
Bafög Faces Potential Name Change
The German government is considering a rebranding of the BAföG student financial aid program, a move reflecting concerns…
October 11, 2025
Craftsmen Demand Power Tax Relief
The German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH) is issuing a stark warning to the federal government, accusing it…
October 11, 2025
Macron Tasks Lecornu With Forming New Government
Following a tumultuous period marked by rapid personnel changes and simmering political tensions, President Emmanuel Macron has re-appointed…
October 11, 2025
Stocks Plunge Amid Trade War Fears
The US stock markets experienced a sharp downturn Friday, signaling escalating tensions in the ongoing trade conflict with…
October 10, 2025
Healthcare Cuts Target Two Billion
Health Minister Nina Warken of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is proposing significant cost-cutting measures totaling two billion…
October 10, 2025
Germany Rejects Hamas Members Entry
Berlin is adopting a cautious approach to the evolving “peace plan” for the Gaza Strip, signaling a reluctance…
October 10, 2025
Coalition Plans Streamline Asylum State Listings
The German government’s proposed shift in asylum law, granting the executive branch the power to designate “safe countries…
October 10, 2025
Trump Nobel Bid Sparks Debate
The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a prominent right-wing populist party, has ignited controversy with its vocal endorsement of…
October 10, 2025
Germany Seeks Tougher Anti-Semitism Laws
The rise in antisemitic incidents across Germany since October 7th, 2023, is prompting calls for a significant overhaul…
October 10, 2025
Stocks Edge Higher Bayer Gains
Cautious Optimism and Underlying Concerns Mark Thursday’s Market Activity German equities demonstrated a slight positive trend on Thursday,…
October 9, 2025
Merz Defies EU Ban Cars Still Allowed After 2035
The German government is facing mounting pressure to reconsider the European Union’s planned phase-out of combustion engine vehicles…
October 9, 2025
Germany Urges Action After Gaza Deal
The initial phase of a US-brokered plan to de-escalate the Gaza conflict has prompted calls for increased German…
October 9, 2025
Von der Leyen Defeats Confidence Votes
The European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen, has successfully navigated two separate votes of no confidence…
October 9, 2025
Benefit Recipients Face Tougher Penalties
Coalition Announces Sweeping Reforms to Germany’s Social Welfare System Berlin – In a move signaling a significant shift…
October 9, 2025
Coalition Faces Reality Check on Welfare Reform
The German Green Party’s leadership has launched a scathing critique of the governing coalition’s newly agreed-upon tightening of…
October 9, 2025
Stocks Rally Anticipation Builds
30 AM – a 0..2% increase from the previous day’s closing level. This buoyant performance, described as “in…
October 9, 2025
German Exports Dip in August
Germany’s trade surplus narrowed in August 2025, signaling a potential shift in the country’s economic trajectory and raising…
October 9, 2025
Germany Eyes Tougher Anti-Semitism Laws
Germany’s Minister for Education, Karin Prien, has ignited a critical debate surrounding the nation’s legal response to antisemitism,…
October 9, 2025
France Eyes New Prime Minister
The outgoing French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, signaled a potential resolution to the ongoing government crisis, suggesting a…
October 8, 2025
Citizenship Test Tightens for Immigrants
The German Bundestag has approved a significant amendment to the Nationality Act, altering the pathway to German citizenship…
October 8, 2025
Stocks Rally Then Dip
Market Resilience Masking Underlying Concerns as DAX Climbs German equities exhibited a surprising degree of resilience on Wednesday,…
October 8, 2025
Germany Sparks Debate Over Veggie Label Ban
The European Parliament’s recent decision to effectively ban plant-based meat alternatives from using traditional meat terminology-such as “burger”…
October 8, 2025
Domestic Demand Sparks Economic Uptick
The German government has projected a modest economic recovery for the current year, according to a recently released…
October 8, 2025
School Shooting Injures One in Paderborn
A state of heightened alert and a critical incident unfolded today at a vocational school in Paderborn, Germany,…
October 8, 2025
Dax Rises Investors Ignore Concerns
German equities displayed a cautious but ultimately positive trajectory on Wednesday, with the DAX index climbing to approximately…
October 8, 2025
Airports Call for Police Drone Defense
The escalating frequency of drone incidents at German airports is prompting a stark warning from the industry, highlighting…
October 8, 2025
High Earners Face Increased Insurance Contributions
The German government is poised to implement a significant increase in social security contributions for high-earning employees, a…
October 8, 2025
Abuse Victims Fund Faces Funding Cuts
The Federal Government’s commitment to combating the widespread crisis of sexual abuse is facing critical scrutiny following accusations…
October 8, 2025
Taiwan Urges Trump Firm China Stance
Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump, cautioning against…
October 7, 2025
Budget Deficit Shrinks Amid Rising Revenues
Germany’s public sector is facing a widening fiscal gap, with preliminary data revealing a significant deficit for the…
October 7, 2025
Families Demand Bahn Restore Reservations
The recent elimination of family reservation seating on Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains continues to draw significant criticism, culminating…
October 7, 2025
Germany Debates Military Draft Deadline Looms
The stalemate within Germany’s governing coalition deepened this week as Thomas Röwekamp, Chairman of the Bundestag’s Defense Committee,…
October 7, 2025
Merz to Reverse EU Engine Ban
The German automotive industry faces a looming political showdown as CDU leader Friedrich Merz has publicly challenged the…
October 7, 2025
Merz Rejects Putin Talks Calls for Bombing
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has delivered a strong condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, effectively ruling…
October 6, 2025
Voluntary Service Faces Challenge
The German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering (DSEE) has voiced concerns regarding a proposal by Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
October 6, 2025
Industry Greener Deals Launched
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has initiated a preliminary process for the 2026 tendering…
October 6, 2025
Germany Confident in French Stability
The German government has expressed confidence in the political stability of France following the unexpected resignation of Prime…
October 6, 2025
Left Party Calls for Halt to Arms Cooperation with Israel
Calls for increased pressure on Israel’s government are mounting as negotiations surrounding a peace plan for Gaza continue.…
October 6, 2025
Merz Revives Conscription Debate
The discussion surrounding mandatory national service has been reignited following comments made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) during…
October 6, 2025
Prosecutions Surge to Record High
The number of open cases at German public prosecutor’s offices has reached a record high. According to data…
October 6, 2025
Report All Wildlife Collisions
As autumn deepens and daylight hours shorten, the German Hunting Association (DJV) is urging drivers to report all…
October 6, 2025
Germany Divided Over Covid Relief Recovery
Disparate approaches to the recouping of 2020 coronavirus emergency aid for freelancers, small business owners and the self-employed…
October 6, 2025
HSV Dominates Mainz in Thrilling Victory
Hamburg secured a dominant victory over Mainz at the Volksparkstadion on Saturday in a compelling Bundesliga encounter. The…
October 5, 2025
Economist Questions Climate Goals
A leading German economist is questioning the feasibility and strategic value of Germany’s and the European Union’s current…
October 5, 2025
Russia Could Strike NATO By 2029 Warns Germany
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has cautioned that Russia could be capable of attacking NATO member states within…
October 5, 2025
Social Media Ban For Kids Gains Traction
Concerns are growing regarding the impact of social media on young people, prompting a discussion about potential restrictions.…
October 4, 2025
Tech Titans Face Author’s Fury
Author and satirist Marc-Uwe Kling has expressed considerable concern and frustration regarding the growing influence of technology billionaires,…
October 4, 2025
Eventim Backs Culture Social Tickets
The CEO of CTS Eventim, Klaus-Peter Schulenberg, has voiced his support for subsidized tickets aimed at making cultural…
October 4, 2025
Pay Rise for German Leaders
Government salaries for the Federal President, Federal Chancellor and Federal Ministers are set to increase by a combined…
October 4, 2025
Köln Downs Hoffenheim In Bundesliga Thriller
Hoffenheim Suffers Defeat Against Cologne in Bundesliga Match TSG 1899 Hoffenheim were defeated at home to 1. FC…
October 3, 2025
Roche Urges VAT Cut on Medicines
Roche’s German Head Calls for VAT Reduction on Pharmaceuticals Hagen Pfundner, the head of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche…
October 3, 2025
Stocks Waver As US Jobs Report Looms
The German stock market, the DAX, exhibited a subdued performance on the Day of German Unity, showing little…
October 3, 2025
Drone Sightings Ground Flights at Munich Airport
Operations at Munich Airport were temporarily suspended late Thursday evening following multiple drone sightings, impacting thousands of passengers.…
October 3, 2025
Spahn Pushes for Nationwide Kohl Streets
The planned renaming of Hofjägerallee in Berlin to Helmut Kohl Allee has garnered support from CDU parliamentary group…
October 3, 2025
Solar Cuts Threaten Home Power Profits
A new study suggests that the planned removal of feed-in tariffs for small-scale solar installations in Germany could…
October 3, 2025
East Germany Sees Job Growth Surge
A recent study by the Competence Center for Skilled Workers (Kofa) reveals a significant shift in the dynamics…
October 3, 2025
East West Income Gap Narrows
Recent data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates a gradual narrowing of the income gap between eastern…
October 3, 2025
Benefit Sanctions Fail Audit
A recent audit by the Federal Court of Audit (Bundesrechnungshof) has concluded that current sanction practices within the…
October 2, 2025
Europe United on Russia Support
European leaders concluded a two-day summit in Copenhagen, affirming a unified stance on engagement with Russia. Addressing the…
October 2, 2025
Tech Stocks Surge on AI Optimism
The Dax index experienced a significant increase on Thursday, closing at 24,423 points – a 1.3% gain compared…
October 2, 2025
Bureaucracy Reform Demands Intensify
A government advisory body is calling for a more robust framework and clearer direction from the newly established…
October 2, 2025
Social Media Age Limit Under Review
The German government is establishing a panel of experts to examine the possibility of implementing a minimum age…
October 2, 2025
Tougher Laws Target Terrorism
The German government is planning legislative changes designed to strengthen criminal law and enhance its ability to address…
October 2, 2025
Germany Builds Space Industry
The German Federal Armed Forces are prioritizing partnerships with domestic and European Newspace companies in the development of…
October 2, 2025
Germany Seeks Boost for Aid Budget
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is advocating for increased funding for humanitarian aid within the upcoming federal budget,…
October 2, 2025
East West Economic Gap Persists
Thirty-five years after German reunification, the economic gap between eastern and western Germany remains stubbornly persistent, according to…
October 1, 2025
East West Germany Still Divided
A recent survey indicates a growing perception among Germans that East and West Germans remain more divided than…
October 1, 2025
Somali Migrants Win Asylum Review
Following a legal challenge, three Somali individuals who successfully entered Germany in early June are now entitled to…
October 1, 2025
Stocks Rise Consumer Confidence Wavering
US equities advanced on Tuesday, demonstrating resilience despite mounting concerns surrounding a potential government shutdown. The Dow Jones…
September 30, 2025
Bas Sees Hope For Welfare Overhaul
The German Federal Minister for Labour and Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas, has expressed confidence that a draft bill…
September 30, 2025
Inheritance Tax Hike Aims To Boost Fairness
The German government is exploring options to address a projected shortfall in the federal budget between 2027 and…
September 30, 2025
Lufthansa Pilots Vote Yes to Strike
Lufthansa faces potential strike action following a decisive vote by its pilots. The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) pilots’ union…
September 30, 2025
Germany Debates Competitiveness in Key Summit
The German government commenced a two-day cabinet retreat on Tuesday morning at Villa Borsig, situated on the Tegeler…
September 30, 2025
Spy Case Ex-Aide Sentenced
A former employee of German parliamentarian Maximilian Krah has been sentenced to four years and nine months in…
September 30, 2025
Merkel Meets Families of German Hostages
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) met with family members of German citizens held hostage…
September 30, 2025
Merz Reportedly Ditching Alcohol
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has reportedly abstained from alcohol consumption since assuming office…
September 29, 2025
Stocks Rise Amid Shutdown Fears
US equity markets experienced gains on Monday, concluding the trading day with positive results. The Dow Jones Industrial…
September 29, 2025
September Swings From Heatwave To Cool
September 2025 presented a stark contrast of meteorological conditions across Germany. The month began with late-summer warmth, quickly…
September 29, 2025
Drone Defense Urgency Grows
Concerns regarding drone detection and defense capabilities in Germany are prompting calls for accelerated action from the nation’s…
September 29, 2025
SPD Celebrates German Local Election Victory
The outcome of the recent municipal run-off elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has been welcomed, with a sentiment…
September 28, 2025
Teenager Stabbed in Erlangen
A 15-year-old male sustained stab wounds during an altercation at the Erlangen bus station Sunday afternoon. According to…
September 28, 2025
Berlin Man Found Dead Murder Probe Launched
Berlin police are investigating the death of a 48-year-old man in the Mitte district. The case has been…
September 27, 2025
Drone Defense Expansion Faces Police Concerns
Concerns have been raised regarding proposed expansions of the Bundeswehr’s (German Armed Forces) authority in counter-drone operations, voiced…
September 27, 2025
Germany Eyes Wider Net for Pension Funding
To ensure the long-term viability of the pension system as the large birth cohorts retire, the chair of…
September 27, 2025
Germany Urges Hydrogen Pipeline for European Energy Independence
The head of Germany’s state-owned KfW development bank, Stefan Wintels, has advocated for enhanced European energy autonomy and…
September 27, 2025
Police Ramp Up Rail Station Security
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, has announced plans to increase police visibility at railway stations across…
September 27, 2025
Veggie Label Fight Erupts in EU
A coalition of major food companies and organizations has issued an open letter to German Members of the…
September 27, 2025
Housing Boost Aims to Speed Construction
The German Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building, led by Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD), is initiating…
September 26, 2025
Space Agency Faces Funding Gap
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) faces a projected shortfall of 21 million euros in public funding for the…
September 26, 2025
Netanyahu Condemns Palestine Recognition
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized…
September 26, 2025
Stocks Surge on US Spending Data
The German stock market concluded the week on a positive note, with the DAX index gaining traction throughout…
September 26, 2025
Lockheed Martin Eyes First European THAAD Sales
Lockheed Martin, a leading US defense contractor, is actively pursuing European customers for its Terminal High Altitude Area…
September 26, 2025
Germany Moves To Bolster LGBTQ Protections
A resolution passed by the Federal Council on Friday has paved the way for a potential amendment to…
September 26, 2025
AfD Wins Landmark Rental Dispute
A Berlin regional court has ruled against a landlord’s attempt to evict the offices of the Alternative for…
September 26, 2025
Airport Security Needs Urgent Upgrade
German authorities are raising concerns regarding the security posture of airports across the nation, warning against complacency in…
September 26, 2025
Bestselling Author Still Budget-Minded
The celebrated German satirist Marc-Uwe Kling, known for his “Kangaroo Chronicles” series, retains a deep-seated awareness of frugality,…
September 26, 2025






































































































