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,…
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…