Germany Faces Fine Over Afghan Visa Delays
Germany’s Foreign Office is facing potential fines after a Berlin administrative court issued a directive demanding concrete action…
Germans Wary of Ukraine Joining NATO
Public opinion in Germany remains cautiously reserved regarding the potential integration of Ukraine into Western alliance structures, according…
NFT Sales Now Subject To Sales Tax Ruling
A German tax court in Lower Saxony has issued a landmark ruling concerning the value-added tax (VAT) treatment…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry Fallout Over Road Toll Claims
A former member of the parliamentary investigative committee examining the toll system, Oliver Luksic, views the indictment against…
Left Party Plans Gaza Protest in Berlin
Berlin is set to host multiple demonstrations on September 27th focusing on the situation in Gaza, with Die…
Greens Accuse Opposition of Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
Members of Germany’s Green Party are sharply criticizing the opposition CDU and its leadership, alleging policies favoring the…
Wagenknecht Hints at Uncertain Future in Party
The co-leader of the BSW (Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht), Sahra Wagenknecht, has indicated she remains committed to the party,…
German MP Claims Trump Showed No Interest in Ukraine Peace
A leading German foreign policy figure has commended a recent meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and former US…
Flixbus Driver Faces Charges After A9 Crash
Leipzig’s public prosecutor’s office has filed charges against a bus driver following a severe accident on the A9…
German DAX Rises Midday Equity Stories Drive Gains
Germany’s benchmark DAX index experienced a shift in trading on Tuesday, moving into positive territory by midday despite…
Wagenknecht Questions Europe’s Commitment To Ukraine Peace
Following the recent Ukraine-focused summit in Washington, Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW party, has expressed skepticism regarding…
German Reserves Back Ukraine Peacekeeping Role With Soldiers
The president of the German Reserve Forces Association, Patrick Sensburg, has publicly indicated openness to the potential deployment…
German Firefighters Aid Spain Wildfires
A wildfire response module originating from Bonn, Germany, comprised of personnel from North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony and other…
German MP Open to Ukraine Peacekeeping Troops
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has indicated a potential openness to the future deployment…
German DAX Slides Lower Amid Weak Trading
European stock markets experienced a subdued trading session Monday, with Germany’s DAX index remaining in negative territory by…
German Apple Harvest Expected To Hit Record High
German fruit growers are anticipating a significantly above-average apple harvest in 2025, projecting approximately 1.009 million tonnes. This…
Chinese Hybrid Car Exports Surge in Europe
European markets are witnessing a significant surge in plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) imports from China during the first…
Schalke edge past Lok Leipzig in extra time
Schalke 04 advanced in the DFB-Pokal after a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time victory against Regionalliga side Lok Leipzig. The…
Von der Leyen to Back Zelenskyy at Trump Meeting
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intends to demonstrate support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his…
DeepL reportedly explores potential IPO
Artificial intelligence translation company DeepL has parted ways with its Chief Financial Officer, Markus Harder, according to sources…
Care Watchdog Calls For Checks On Homebound Patients
Germany is considering bolstering oversight of individuals receiving long-term care at home, particularly those supported by family members,…
German Minister Condemns Putin’s Violent Rhetoric During Ukraine Attacks
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has strongly condemned the ongoing attacks in Ukraine, noting they continued even during…
Rail Cuts Family Discounts Quietly
Deutsche Bahn is undergoing personnel changes and facing continued criticism regarding the elimination of family reservations, while simultaneously…
Fathers Desire More Time With Children
A recent study reveals a disparity between the aspirations of modern fathers and the realities of their lived…
Rail Chief Out Transport Minister Urged To Do More
The recent departure of Deutsche Bahn’s CEO, Richard Lutz, has prompted criticism of Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder,…
Reezy’s Album Tops German Charts
German music charts see a dynamic shift this week, with rapper Reezy’s “Born Spinner” claiming the top spot…
Germany Boosts Afghan Aid With New Funding
Germany has announced additional funding to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The Foreign Office and the…
Greens Demand Rail Investment After Bahn Chief Exit
Members of Germany’s Green party in the Bundestag are urging substantial investment in the nation’s rail network following…
German States Seek More Detention Spaces For Deportations
Several German federal states are planning to increase the number of detention spaces for individuals subject to deportation,…
Train Drivers Hail Rail Chief’s Dismissal
The German Locomotive Drivers’ Union (GDL) has welcomed the decision by Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing to remove…
Laschet Questions Trump’s Tougher Stance on Putin
Armin Laschet, Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has expressed skepticism regarding the demonstrably assertive stance…
Peggy Case Mother’s Pain Relief Claim Fails Again
The Higher Regional Court of Bamberg has upheld the dismissal of a pain and suffering lawsuit brought by…
CDU Official Backs Asylum Loans Idea
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Philipp Amthor, has voiced support for the concept of…
German official backs costly border checks
A leading security expert from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended the financial costs associated with ongoing…
German Markets Rise Amid Trump-Putin Talks
German equity markets maintained positive momentum mid-day Thursday, building on earlier gains. The DAX index reached approximately 24,275…
Housing Chief Voices Doubt Over Public Ownership Plans
Germany’s Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Spatial Planning, Verena Hubertz, has expressed reservations regarding the potential…
SPD Struggles in Coalition Government
A political scientist has offered a critical assessment of the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) performance during the first…
Iran Nobelist Condemns Rising Violence
Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi has accused the Iranian leadership of issuing death threats against her. In…
Landlord Jailed For Torturing Tenant To Death
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) has upheld a Cologne court’s conviction in a case involving the death…
Economists Critical of Germany’s Coalition’s First 100 Days
A recent assessment of the German government’s first 100 days in office reveals a divided opinion among leading…
German Minister Urges Museums to Ditch Gendered Language
Germany’s State Minister for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has urged publicly funded institutions to refrain from using gender-inclusive language.…
Green Minister Questions Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
Lower Saxony’s Environment Minister Christian Meyer has indicated a cautious approach towards carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology,…
German Work Hours Hit Record High Fueled by Women
Recent analysis from the Federal Institute for Population Research (BiB) indicates that average weekly working hours per capita…
Merz Faces Economic Criticism After 100 Days
Following the first 100 days of the new German government led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), business representatives…
Ukraine Conflict Majority Backs Territorial Concessions For Peace
A recent survey indicates a significant proportion of the German public believe Ukraine may need to consider ceding…
Green Party Leader Questions Early Retirement Benefit
The co-leader of the German Green Party, Franziska Brantner, has publicly questioned the continued viability of the scheme…
Wild Boars Invade Residential Areas
Wild boar, traditionally known as shy inhabitants of forests and fields, are increasingly becoming a nuisance in residential…
Ukraine Mayor Signals War Fatigue Open To Talks
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko has acknowledged a growing war-weariness within Ukraine, alongside a perceived necessity for a negotiated…
Stuttgart Midfielder Millot Joins Saudi Club
VfB Stuttgart has confirmed the transfer of attacking midfielder Enzo Millot to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli SFC. The…
Saturday Lotto Results Revealed
The German Lotto and Toto Block conducted its weekly “6 aus 49” draw Saturday evening, revealing the winning…
CSU Disputes Partial Arms Halt to Israel
A significant internal disagreement has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition regarding the recent partial suspension of arms exports…
Ukraine War West Meets For UK Security Talks
London is set to host a high-level security summit this Saturday, bringing together representatives from the United States,…
Tax Revenue Falls As Audit Staff Shrinks
A recent survey conducted by the “Süddeutsche Zeitung” across Germany’s 16 federal states reveals a significant decline in…
Labor Chief Pushes Targeted Welfare Reform
A leading official at Germany’s Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) has emphasized the necessity of adapting the…
Drug Eases Long Covid Fatigue in Trial
Researchers at the University Hospital Erlangen have reported significant improvements in fatigue symptoms experienced by patients with long-COVID…
Germany’s Innovation Chief Targets Tech Independence
Germany’s leading advisory body for research and innovation is shifting its focus towards securing leadership in key technologies…
Civil Service Union Rejects Extended Working Life Proposal
The head of the German Civil Service Federation (DBB), Volker Geyer, has rejected a proposal to extend the…
Netanyahu Accuses Germany of Rewarding Hamas Over Arms Halt
Germany has paused approvals for arms exports to Israel amidst growing concerns over the escalating conflict in Gaza.…
Germany Considers ID Checks For All Flights
A proposal gaining momentum within Germany’s Bundesrat (Federal Council) seeks to mandate identity checks for all air passengers,…
Union Official Admits Errors in Judge Dispute
A leading figure within Germany’s CDU/CSU parliamentary group has acknowledged shortcomings in the handling of the recent nomination…
German DAX Flatlines Munich Re Slides
Frankfurt’s DAX index exhibited a cautious trading pattern on Friday, remaining largely directionless by midday. Around 12:30 PM…
German Customs Delays Boost Gold Prices
Frankfurt’s DAX index opened slightly lower Friday morning. Around 9:30 AM local time, the benchmark index was calculated…
German Firms Report Order Slump
Recent surveys indicate a persistent lack of incoming orders for a significant portion of German businesses, signaling a…
Cities Demand Job Training for Ukrainian Refugees
German municipal authorities are voicing support for proposed changes to financial support for Ukrainian refugees, while simultaneously advocating…
Netanyahu Vows Full Gaza Control
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated Israel intends to assume full control of the Gaza Strip, according…
Union Pushes for More Pressure on Employable Ukrainian Refugees
Opposition parties are welcoming, but simultaneously criticizing, proposed changes to financial support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Germany.…
Energy Giant Questions EU-US Deal
RWE, Germany’s largest energy company, has expressed skepticism regarding the recently agreed energy deal between Brussels and Washington.…
Germany Debates Gaza Children Intake
Concerns have been raised regarding the plans of several German cities to accept traumatized children from the Gaza…
Germany Urges Nuclear Treaty Renewal
As the world commemorates the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul…
Antisemitism Surges in Germany
The number of antisemitic crimes in Germany remains persistently high. According to data from the Federal Criminal Police…
EU Safety List Faces Green Party Scrutiny
Following a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), pressure is mounting on the German government…
Government Unveils Pension Plan
The German government has approved a multi-billion euro package aimed at safeguarding the nation’s pension level. The legislative…
Germany Unifies Care Assistant Training
The German government has approved the introduction of a standardized nationwide training program for nursing assistants, a move…
Minister Rejects Pension Cuts
The Federal Minister of Labor, Bärbel Bas, has firmly rejected any proposals to reduce the level of state…
Industry Orders Fall Signals Economic Headwinds
German Manufacturing Orders Decline in June, Driven by Lower Demand in Key Sectors Preliminary data released Wednesday by…
Youth Union Slams Pension Policy
A debate is intensifying in Germany surrounding proposed pension reforms and their potential impact on younger generations. Johannes…
Syrians Seek Home Visits Aid Return Possibilities
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has formally appealed to the German government to facilitate exploratory visits for Syrian…
Greens Back Pension System Fix
Government plans to stabilize the pension system have received a positive response from the Green Party, who emphasized…
Tax Cut Powers Up German Homes
Negotiations within the German Bundestag are intensifying regarding a potential reduction in electricity taxes for all consumers. Representatives…
Germany Ticket Funding Faces Uncertainty
The German Association of Cities (Deutscher Städtetag) has cautioned against a precarious future for the Deutschlandticket (Germany Ticket)…
Youth Socialists Demand Pension Overhaul
The debate surrounding Germany’s pension system is intensifying as policymakers prepare for cabinet decisions on Wednesday. Philipp Türmer,…
Stocks Rally Oil Prices Fall
The German stock market experienced a positive session on Tuesday, with the DAX index closing higher. At the…
Israel’s Gaza Offensive Threatens Hostage Lives
A complete takeover of the Gaza Strip, reportedly under consideration by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, risks the…
Social Media Use Soars Past 2012 Levels
A recent study examining leisure habits and satisfaction among 3,000 German citizens aged 18 and over, conducted by…
Elderly Poverty Soars in Germany
A record number of individuals are receiving basic income support in old age in Germany, according to newly…
Bas Rebukes Soders Welfare Plan
The German Federal Labor Minister, Bärbel Bas (SPD), has strongly rebuked CSU leader Markus Söder for his recent…
Germans Reject Retirement at 70
A recent survey indicates strong public opposition to proposals for a potential increase in Germany’s statutory retirement age…
Germany Debates Later Retirement Age
The director of the Institute of German Economics (IW) in Cologne, Michael Hüther, is supporting Economics Minister Katarina…
Wage Hike Impacts Hiring Rates
A significant proportion of new hires in Germany are expected to be affected by the planned increase in…
Moon Reactor Project Gains Momentum
The United States is reportedly accelerating its plans to construct a nuclear reactor on the Moon. Initial discussions…
ADAC Calls for Mandatory Backup Braking
The German Automobile Club (ADAC) is advocating for a mandatory legal requirement for the installation of automatic emergency…
Return for Maja T Delayed Until Verdict
Hopes for a swift return of Maja T., currently detained in Hungary, have been tempered by the German…
Gas Power Plans Face Climate Union Pushback
Plans by German Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU), to incentivize the construction of new natural gas-fired…
Tuta Joins Qatar Club
Brazilian defender Tuta has completed a transfer from Eintracht Frankfurt to Qatari side Al-Duhail SC, the Bundesliga club…
Apothecary Closures Threaten Germany
Germany faces a growing risk of pharmaceutical supply shortages and reduced access to essential medications, according to warnings…
Left Party Aims to Curb CEO Pay Gap
A proposal is gaining traction within German political circles aimed at addressing the widening gap between executive compensation…
CDU Warns Against Cutting Aid to Ukrainian Refugees
Senior figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have voiced concerns regarding a proposal from Markus Söder, leader…
Palhinha Joins Tottenham on Loan
Tottenham Hotspur have secured a loan deal for Portuguese international João Palhinha from FC Bayern Munich, with an…
Germans Support Defense Spending Hesitant to Fight
A recent survey reveals a complex perspective among German citizens regarding national defense and security. Conducted by Forsa…
Restaurant Crisis Looms Tax Cut Falls Short
The German hospitality sector is facing mounting pressure from staffing shortages, rising costs and concerns about a potential…