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…
Younger Consumers Willing to Pay More for Meat
A recent study by the German Institute for Economic Research (IW) reveals significant generational differences in attitudes towards…
Cities Rescue Plan Splits German Coalition
A proposal by German cities to accept traumatized children from Israel and the Gaza Strip is generating internal…
Söder Reaffirms Israels Key Partnership
The leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Söder, has defended the German federal government’s measured response…
Poland Extends Border Checks Until October
Poland has announced an extension of its temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania, now slated to remain…
AfD Gains on CDU
A recent survey indicates a shift in voter sentiment within Germany, with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) experiencing…
Wealthy Face Tax Hike Push
A growing chorus within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is advocating for the introduction of new taxes and…
Asylum Claims Decline Through July
Official data reveals a significant decrease in initial asylum applications compared to the previous year. According to figures…
Asylum Applications Decline Through July
Official figures indicate a continued decline in initial asylum applications compared to the previous year. Data released to…
Public Wants Bahn Board Overhaul
A recent survey indicates growing public sentiment in Germany favoring a swift change in leadership at Deutsche Bahn…
State Erosion Threat Looms
The premier of Lower Saxony, Olaf Lies, has called for a coordinated effort between the federal government and…
State Erosion Threat Looms
The Minister-President of Lower Saxony, Olaf Lies, is calling for a coordinated national and regional effort to safeguard…
Farmers See Stability Amid Weather Woes
Despite challenging weather conditions this year, including periods of intense heat and prolonged rainfall, Bavarian Agriculture Minister Alois…
Bielefeld Dominates Düsseldorf After Red Card
Arminia Bielefeld secured a dominant victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf in Saturday evening’s match, winning 5-1 in the opening…
Germany Notes Small Gains In Gaza Aid
The Federal Security Council received an update via telephone on Saturday from Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) regarding…
SPD Presses Union Debate Judge Nominee
A stalemate persists in discussions surrounding the filling of vacant judge positions at the Federal Constitutional Court, with…
CSU Opposes German Sanctions on Israel
A senior official from the Christian Social Union (CSU), Martin Huber, has ruled out the possibility of the…
Wealth Fears Green Transition Stalled
Concerns are mounting over potential disruptions to Germany’s energy transition following recent announcements from Economics Minister Katarina Reiche…
Taurus Missile Production Resumes
MBDA, a leading missile system manufacturer, is preparing for a potential resumption of production for the “Taurus” cruise…
Record Travel Surge for German Travelers
Germans undertook a record number of overnight trips, both domestically and internationally, in 2024. According to data released…
Germany Sends More Patriot Air Defenses to Ukraine
Berlin – Germany is set to bolster Ukraine’s air defense capabilities with the delivery of additional Patriot missile…
Heat Pumps Surge in German Popularity
A recent survey indicates that heat pumps are rapidly gaining popularity as the preferred heating technology among German…
EU Court Tightens Safe Country Assessments
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has issued a ruling clarifying and strengthening the criteria for EU member…
Jobless Rate Climbs in US July
The U.S. Labor Department reported a slight increase in the unemployment rate for July, reaching 4.2 percent. This…
Germany Aims to Revamp Rail Reliability
The Federal Minister for Transport, Volker Schnieder, has announced structural reforms for Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) following the…
Israel Alerts Europe Jihadist State Threat
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar has voiced strong criticism regarding international pressure and diplomatic efforts surrounding the ongoing…
Germany Assesses Hybrid Threats
German security agencies are collaborating for the first time to produce a joint assessment of “hybrid threats” encompassing…
German Inflation Holds Steady
Germany’s annual rate of consumer price inflation held steady in July 2025, according to data released Thursday by…
Merz Talks Trade With Philippines
Berlin and Manila have reaffirmed the strength of their bilateral relationship following a telephone conversation between German Chancellor…
Stocks Rise After Fed Decision
European markets opened positively Thursday, with the DAX index demonstrating a strong start to the trading day. By…
Public Backs Military Build Up
A recent study by the Ifo Institute reveals a significant rise in public support for increased military spending…
E-Scooter Accidents Surge in Germany
The number of accidents involving electric scooters resulting in injury or fatalities has continued to rise. In 2024,…
Stocks Mixed Oil Climbs
US stock markets presented a mixed performance on Wednesday, closing with varying degrees of fluctuation. The Dow Jones…
Aid Cuts Sting Development Minister
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development expressed concern over recent budget reductions, highlighting the challenges…
Germany Reviews Police Tech Options Not Just Palantir
The Federal Ministry of the Interior has refuted reports of a sole evaluation of US-based company Palantir’s analytics…
Cabinet Approves 2026 Budget Plan
The German Federal Cabinet approved the draft budget for 2026 on Wednesday, alongside a medium-term financial plan extending…
Equipment Shortages Strain Electric Industry
A noticeable increase in material shortages has been reported by manufacturers of electrical equipment in July, according to…
Muslim Call for Wider Religious Education
Calls for comprehensive Islamic religious education to be introduced in German schools have received cautious support from the…
Police Demand Debt Rule Exception for Security
As Germany prepares for the unveiling of Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s 2026 budget proposal, the Police Union…
Land Routes Key to Gaza Aid Red Cross Urges
The President of the German Red Cross, Gerda Hasselfeldt, has expressed reservations regarding the practice of airdropping humanitarian…
Germany Mourns Helicopter Crash Victims
Following a helicopter crash on Tuesday, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has expressed his condolences to the families…
Gaza Faces Famine UN Chief Warns
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) Initiative has issued a stark warning that the “worst-case scenario of…