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Germany Debates Auto Industry Aid After Job Cuts
The announcement by automotive supplier Bosch regarding the planned reduction of 13,000 jobs has prompted calls for increased…
September 25, 2025
Tech Shares Drag Down German Index
The German DAX index experienced a decline on Thursday, closing at 23,535 points, representing a 0.6% decrease compared…
September 25, 2025
Merz Plans Close Ties with East German Leaders
Following a meeting with the state premiers of eastern Germany, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has affirmed his commitment…
September 25, 2025
Sarkozy Faces Five Years Behind Bars
A Paris court has delivered a five-year prison sentence for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, concluding a lengthy…
September 25, 2025
Doctor Appointment Waits Frustrate Patients
A significant majority of Germans express frustration with lengthy waits for specialist medical appointments, according to a recent…
September 25, 2025
Germany Turkey Döner Deal Reached
A dispute concerning the designation of “Döner” as a protected traditional specialty has concluded between Turkey and Germany.…
September 25, 2025
Drone Threat Intensifies Across Europe
Recent incidents involving drones in European airspace have prompted the German Interior Ministry to assess a heightened risk…
September 25, 2025
VW Eyes Unified Software Across All Powertrains
The Volkswagen Group is evaluating the potential development of a unified operating system applicable to both electric and…
September 25, 2025
Greens Urge Merz To Back Two-State Solution
As the United Nations convenes, leading figures are increasingly vocal regarding pathways toward resolution in the Middle East.…
September 25, 2025
Lotto Numbers Drawn Wednesday
9, 14, 16, 29, 31 and 48.. The Superzahl (super number) for the draw is 8. A jackpot…
September 24, 2025
Dax Rises Zalando Rheinmetall Lead
The German stock exchange experienced a positive trading day on Wednesday, with the DAX index closing at 23,667…
September 24, 2025
Lawmakers Removed Over Palestine Flag Display
Four members of the Left party were removed from the Bundestag plenary hall on Wednesday during a debate…
September 24, 2025
Left-Wing MPs Removed Over Palestine Flag Display
During Wednesday’s parliamentary proceedings, four members of the Left party were removed from the Bundestag plenary hall following…
September 24, 2025
Consumer Groups Urge Politicians Address Everyday Concerns
Consumer advocates are urging policymakers to prioritize the concerns of everyday citizens, warning that a focus on international…
September 24, 2025
Home Prices Surge in Germany
According to data released Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office, residential property prices in Germany experienced an average…
September 24, 2025
German Business Confidence Dips
Business confidence in Germany has unexpectedly weakened, according to the latest data released by the Ifo Institute. The…
September 24, 2025
ZDF New Year’s Gala Relocates to Hamburg
The longstanding New Year’s Eve gala produced by German broadcaster ZDF is relocating from Berlin to Hamburg. Sources…
September 24, 2025
Germany Alerts to Potential Russian Espionage
The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are conducting a three-day military exercise, “Red Storm Bravo” in Hamburg, focusing on…
September 24, 2025
Zoom Fatigue Debunked
A recent study from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz challenges the widely held belief in “Zoom fatigue” suggesting that…
September 24, 2025
Stocks Slip Powell Flags No Easy Path
US stock markets experienced a downturn on Tuesday, concluding the trading day in New York with the Dow…
September 23, 2025
Bahn Confirms Palla as New CEO
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn has confirmed Evelyn Palla as the new CEO of the national railway…
September 23, 2025
Laschet Eyes Parliamentary Society Leadership
Armin Laschet, a prominent figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become the new President…
September 23, 2025
AfD Surges To Record High
A recent survey conducted by Forsa reveals shifts in German voter sentiment and perceptions of political leadership. The…
September 23, 2025
Savings Possible From Welfare
The head of the Mittelstand und Wirtschaftsunion, Gitta Connemann of the CDU, has expressed the belief that further…
September 23, 2025
Teens Struggle With Social Media Control
A recent study commissioned by the Vodafone Foundation and conducted by Infratest Dimap reveals a complex relationship between…
September 23, 2025
CSU Demands EU Migration Controls
Concerns regarding potential social welfare fraud involving citizens of other European Union member states have prompted the Christian…
September 23, 2025
Stocks Surge Nasdaq Hits Record
US equity markets saw gains on Monday, closing with a mixed performance influenced by policy announcements and shifting…
September 22, 2025
Aging Nuclear Plants Face Growing Risks
A growing number of nuclear reactors worldwide are operating far beyond their originally intended lifespans, raising concerns about…
September 22, 2025
St Pauli Defender Signs New Deal
FC St. Pauli Secures Key Defender with Contract Extension The Bundesliga club FC St. Pauli has announced a…
September 22, 2025
Left-Wing MPs To Vote By Conscience
Members of the parliamentary group “Die Linke” (The Left) have decided against coordinating their voting behavior for the…
September 22, 2025
FDP Demands Rail Network Split
Concerns are being raised over the efficacy of proposed reforms to Germany’s national railway, Deutsche Bahn, following the…
September 22, 2025
Kids Versus Phones Parental Battles Rise
A recent survey by Bitkom, the German IT industry association, reveals growing tensions within families regarding children’s and…
September 22, 2025
Economics Education Fuels Future Entrepreneurs
A new study conducted by the Ifo Institute and the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz reveals a significant correlation…
September 22, 2025
Left Party Slams Deutsche Bahn Leadership
A leading figure within the Left party has voiced concerns regarding recent personnel appointments at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s…
September 22, 2025
Palla to Lead German Rail
A significant leadership overhaul is underway at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company. Federal Minister for Transport Patrick…
September 22, 2025
Germany Calls For Tougher Russia Response
Recent incursions by the Russian military into Estonian airspace and over the Baltic Sea have prompted calls for…
September 22, 2025
Stocks Dip Amid Index Shakeup
The German DAX index opened lower on Monday, reflecting a cautious start to the trading week. At approximately…
September 22, 2025
Debt Exit Plan Needed Warns Top Economist
As the German Bundestag prepares for its annual budget week, Christian Haase, the parliamentary group’s spokesperson for budgetary…
September 22, 2025
Merkel Exits Social Media
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will entirely forgo the use of social media platforms. In…
September 22, 2025
Steinmeier Visits Pope in Vatican
The Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, embarked on a brief visit to Italy and the Vatican City…
September 21, 2025
Dortmund Edges Wolfsburg in Bundesliga Thriller
Borussia Dortmund secured a 1-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg to conclude the fourth matchday of the Bundesliga. The…
September 21, 2025
Burke Hat-Trick Sinks Frankfurt
Sunday’s opening fixture of the fourth Bundesliga matchday saw Eintracht Frankfurt succumb to a 3-4 defeat against Union…
September 21, 2025
Three Nations Recognize Palestinian State
Several Western nations have formally recognized the State of Palestine, marking a significant shift in international diplomacy concerning…
September 21, 2025
Greens Urge Merkel Ally to Join Peace Talks
Ahead of a high-level conference on the two-state solution hosted at the United Nations headquarters, German Green Party…
September 21, 2025
Germany Funds Rehab for Addicted Criminals
The government of North Rhine-Westphalia has announced its intention to introduce a legislative proposal to the Federal Council,…
September 21, 2025
Germany Fights EU PFAS Ban
The German government is reportedly working to prevent a blanket ban on so-called “forever chemicals” – PFAS substances…
September 21, 2025
Caritas Seeks More Church Funding
The German Caritasverband, a major social welfare organization, is facing increasing financial strain across many of its programs,…
September 21, 2025
Germany Boosts Drone Defense
The Federal Ministry of the Interior is prioritizing the bolstering of drone defense capabilities, with plans to place…
September 21, 2025
NATO Responds Russia Airspace Incident
Following recent airspace incursions, German parliamentarians have voiced concern over Russia’s actions and are calling for a multi-faceted…
September 21, 2025
Nürnberg Edges Bochum in Late Thriller
A compelling match in the German second division saw 1. FC Nürnberg secure a 2:1 victory over VfL…
September 20, 2025
Google AI Search Boosts Knowledge Sites Sales Soar
A significant shift is reshaping online traffic patterns as Google’s artificial intelligence initiatives gain traction. Analysis from Similarweb…
September 20, 2025
New Rail Chief Named Details Withheld
The German Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder, has announced the selection of a new Chief Executive Officer…
September 20, 2025
CDU Reform Call Avoids Drastic Cuts
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has cautioned against overly dramatic rhetoric surrounding proposed social…
September 20, 2025
Roads Fuel Growth CDU Backs Minister
The head of the Federation of Medium-Sized Businesses and Economics, Gitta Connemann of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU),…
September 20, 2025
Tougher Rules Target Poverty Migration
Discussions are underway to introduce stricter criteria for individuals migrating from countries like Romania and Bulgaria to access…
September 20, 2025
Weber Demands Firm Response to NATO Airspace Breach
Following a recent airspace violation by Russia, Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s Party (EPP) and leader…
September 20, 2025
Craft Sector Fears Soaring Social Costs
The president of the German crafts sector, Jörg Dittrich, is calling for a comprehensive overhaul of the nation’s…
September 20, 2025
Homeownership Aid Urged Amid Rising Prices
The Christian Democratic Employees’ Association (CDA) is calling for substantial government intervention to address the escalating costs of…
September 20, 2025
Koch Takes NDR Helm
The North German Broadcasting Corporation (NDR) has appointed former Bild newspaper editor-in-chief Tanit Koch as the new host…
September 19, 2025
Housing Sector Gloom Returns
The residential construction sector experienced a renewed downturn in sentiment during August, according to the Ifo Institute’s latest…
September 19, 2025
Coalition Plan Faces Legal Challenge
A coalition plan to shift the burden of proof regarding persecution grounds onto asylum seekers and legal proceedings…
September 19, 2025
Ticket Price Hike Looms for Germany
The Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transport pass, is expected to increase in price again starting in the new…
September 18, 2025
Road Repairs Face Halt Billions Short
A planning document detailing ongoing budget negotiations from the Federal Ministry of Transport is raising concerns among transport…
September 18, 2025
Democracy Faces Critical Juncture
A senior German government official has defended recent remarks by a leading politician, sparking debate about the current…
September 18, 2025
Comdirect to Offer Crypto Trading
Commerzbank’s online subsidiary, Comdirect, is poised to offer private customers the opportunity to trade cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, according…
September 18, 2025
Service Prices Surge in Germany
Service producer prices in Germany increased by 2.1 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…
September 18, 2025
Pension Plan Faces Growing CDU Doubt
Concerns are mounting within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding a recently approved package of pension reforms. Johannes…
September 18, 2025
Graduation Rates Soar in Germany
The number of graduates from German universities and research institutions reached approximately 511,600 in the 2024 examination year,…
September 18, 2025
Dublin Centers See Limited Deportations
The establishment of two designated transfer centers in Hamburg and Eisenhüttenstadt, Brandenburg, has not yet resulted in a…
September 18, 2025
Bayern Greens Push Civic Duty Program
A leading figure within the Green Party faction in the Bavarian State Parliament, Katharina Schulze, is advocating for…
September 18, 2025
Germany Ticket Price Talks Must End
Negotiations are intensifying amongst German states concerning the future pricing of the Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transportation pass.…
September 18, 2025
Roth Calls for Mental Health Boost
A former Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician is advocating for a significant shift in attitudes toward mental health…
September 18, 2025
EU to Tighten Russia Sanctions
The European Commission is preparing to present a new, strengthened package of sanctions against Russia as early as…
September 17, 2025
FDP Struggles Lindner Absence Felt
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is grappling with a period of strategic re-evaluation following disappointing results in the…
September 17, 2025
Industry Orders Flatline
German manufacturing order backlogs experienced a slight decrease in July 2025, preliminary data released by the Statistical Federal…
September 17, 2025
Steinmeier Calls For Social State Overhaul
The German Federal Minister of Finance and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed…
September 17, 2025
Aid Cuts Spark Outrage
Leading humanitarian organizations are expressing serious concerns over planned cuts to Germany’s international aid budget, warning of devastating…
September 17, 2025
Follett Defends Leftist Views Amidst Literary Success
Acclaimed British author Ken Follett, whose works have captivated readers worldwide with sales exceeding 190 million copies, continues…
September 17, 2025
Dortmund Stuns Juventus in Thrilling Draw
A captivating clash between Borussia Dortmund and Juventus Turin ended in a 4-4 draw, delivering a thrilling spectacle…
September 16, 2025
Bayern Demands Higher Inheritance Tax Thresholds
Bavaria is advocating for an increase in inheritance tax allowances, arguing the current system places undue financial pressure…
September 16, 2025
Dax Falls Despite Positive Data
German equities continued a downward trend on Tuesday, following a weak morning start. By midday, the DAX index…
September 16, 2025
Von der Leyen Faces New No-Confidence Votes
The European Parliament is set to debate and vote on two separate motions of no confidence against European…
September 16, 2025
Poland Meets Merkel Successor
The newly elected Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, held discussions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Chancellery in…
September 16, 2025
Cabin Crew Talks Collapse
Negotiations between the Independent Flight Attendants Organisation (Ufo) and Lufthansa Group management have concluded without an agreement on…
September 16, 2025
Germany Pivots Energy Shift to Save Industry
The German government is prioritizing measures to safeguard the nation’s industrial base, with a focus on ensuring a…
September 16, 2025
Greens Accuse Government of Budget Tricks
The parliamentary group leader of the Green Party, Britta Haßelmann, has voiced strong criticism of the German federal…
September 16, 2025
Right-Wing Group Raided Across Germany
Authorities conducted raids targeting eight individuals suspected of forming a potentially right-wing extremist armed group across three German…
September 16, 2025
Gaza Ground Offensive Underway
Reports emerging from the Gaza Strip indicate that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have initiated a ground operation…
September 16, 2025
Delivery Drivers Face Scrutiny DHL Steps In
Deutsche Post’s leadership has addressed a surge in customer complaints regarding delivery service, emphasizing the challenges faced by…
September 16, 2025
Trump Sues New York Times for 15 Billion
Donald Trump has announced a defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, seeking damages totaling $15…
September 16, 2025
Housing Shortage To Last Until 2030s
A persistent shortage of housing is expected to continue in Germany for at least the next decade, according…
September 16, 2025
Iran Victims Demand Action Against Tehran
A poignant appeal for international action regarding the ongoing situation in Iran has been issued by families of…
September 16, 2025
Deutsche Post Chief Defends Job Cuts
Deutsche Post DHL’s board member responsible for the postal and parcel business in Germany, Nikola Hagleitner, has defended…
September 16, 2025
Construction Sector Calls for Housing Action
A broad coalition of industry stakeholders in the construction and real estate sectors is urgently warning of a…
September 16, 2025
Democracy Program Gets Revamp
The German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has announced a fundamental restructuring of the “Democracy in Action” funding…
September 15, 2025
Huntrix Single Golden Still Reigns
A fictional K-pop girl group continues its reign atop the German music charts, marking an unprecedented sixth consecutive…
September 15, 2025
SPD Calls for Renewed Drive
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is initiating a period of internal reflection following disappointing results in the recent…
September 15, 2025
Military Modernization Stalled
Significant structural obstacles are hindering the modernization of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), according to the head of…
September 15, 2025
Syria Election Marked as Key Step
The German government views upcoming parliamentary elections in Syria as a “milestone” in the country’s political transition. A…
September 15, 2025
Construction Sector Calls for Migration Debate Nuance
The German construction industry is calling for a more nuanced public discourse surrounding migration, highlighting the sector’s reliance…
September 15, 2025






































































































