Frank Bowers
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Israel’s Only Friend in the Bundestag is in Jeopardy
BERLIN, GERMANY – In a recent interview with the German newspaper Welt, Bundestags Vice President Bodo Ramelow expressed…
June 29, 2025
Ramelow’s Reality Check
German Politician Warns Against Overreliance on Social Media in Resolving Political Debates Bodo Ramelow, the Vice President of…
June 29, 2025
Party Lines Drawn as Defense on the Brink
German Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Röwekamp Criticizes SPD’s Decision on Military Service The chairman of the German Defense…
June 29, 2025
AfD Ban Debate Ignites Party War.
Berlin, Sunday. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) continued its three-day national party convention in the capital…
June 29, 2025
RUSSIA’S WAR ON GERMAN SOUL!
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Warns of Russia’s Threat to Germany’s Peace and Freedom In a stern warning,…
June 29, 2025
5% or Bust?
German Chancellor’s Party Approves Higher Defense Spending The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) has approved the planned…
June 28, 2025
Juso Chief’s Ultimatum to Save the Party
A senior official of the German Social Democratic Party’s youth wing, Juso, has issued a warning to the…
June 28, 2025
German Court President Threatens to Upend Asylum Rejection Policy
The President of the Federal Administrative Court, Andreas Korbmacher, has criticized the more restrictive asylum policy of the…
June 28, 2025
Safe Rooms and Sirens to Protect Civilians from Attack
Berlin, Germany – In a move to enhance the country’s civil defense, the German government is planning a…
June 28, 2025
Moukoko’s Dortmund Nightmare Ends in a Copenhagen Dream Move!
A young German striker, Youssoufa Moukoko, has left Borussia Dortmund and joined the Danish champion FC Kopenhagen with…
June 28, 2025
A Silent Killer in the Air We Breathe?
Environmental Toxins Pose a Looming Threat to Human Health, Experts Warn A growing body of research suggests that…
June 28, 2025
Nord Stream 2: Berlin to Block Sale of Pipeline through Legislative Change, as US Investor Lurks in the Shadows
Germany’s Government Considers Strengthening Foreign Trade Act Amid Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Concerns The German government is reviewing…
June 27, 2025
SPD Demands International Law in the Middle East
The Social Democratic Party of Germany has called on Israel to respect international law in the wake of…
June 27, 2025
Hertha in Town as 2. Bundesliga Kicks Off!
The 2. Bundesliga’s new season is set to kick off with a traditional showdown between FC Schalke 04…
June 27, 2025
A Recipe for Humanitarian Disaster?
German Parliament’s EU Committee Chairman Condemns Plan to Suspend Family Reunification for Refugees with Limited Protection Status The…
June 27, 2025
3.1 Million ‘Stiller Reserve’ Workers Ready to Fill the Gap
According to the Federal Statistical Office, in 2024, approximately 3.1 million people in Germany, aged 15 to 74,…
June 27, 2025
Germany’s Job Market Hits a Speed Bump
German Businesses Grow Cautious in Staff Planning Again According to the Ifo Employment Barometer, German companies are becoming…
June 27, 2025
A Smoking Gun for a Healthier Germany?
Berlin, Germany – In a joint call, the German Green and Left parties have urged the government to…
June 27, 2025
Church Blasts Plan to Suspend Reunification of Refugees
A leading Christian denomination in Germany has voiced strong opposition to the planned suspension of family reunification in…
June 26, 2025
SPD’s North Rhine-Westphalia Chief Sets the Bar High
German Social Democratic Party’s North Rhine-Westphalia state chair, Achim Post, predicts a significant increase in the minimum wage.…
June 26, 2025
Unions Demand More for a Secure Old Age
German Trade Union Federation Criticizes Government’s Pension Package The German Trade Union Federation (DGB) has criticized the pension…
June 26, 2025
Germany’s Housing Market Just Got a Temporary Reprieve
Berlin, Germany – The German Bundestag has extended the rent brake until the end of 2029, with the…
June 26, 2025
BREAKING: The Market’s Secret Shift – What’s Driving the Dax’s Unstoppable Rise?
30 pm, a 0.8 percent increase from the previous day’s close. Market analysts attribute the growth to the…
June 26, 2025
Left Party Leader Demands Seat in Intelligence Oversight Committee
German Left Party’s Leader Urges Union Faction to Support Parliamentary Control Committee Member The leader of the German…
June 26, 2025
Bargain Hunters Flock in as Geopolitical Tensions Ease
The German stock market, as measured by the Dax, started the trading day on a positive note on…
June 26, 2025
A Surprisingly Simple Formula
Germany’s Aufstiegs-BAföG Support Remains Steady in 2024, Reaching Younger Recipients According to the German Federal Statistical Office, the…
June 26, 2025
GfK: Thriftiness Brakes Consumer Recovery
Consumer Sentiment in Germany Remains Unchanged in June, with a Slight Decline Predicted for July The GfK Consumer…
June 26, 2025
Third Consecutive Decline in Business Climate
Economic Sentiment in the German Auto Industry Remains Low, Ifo Institute Reports The Munich-based Ifo Institute for Economic…
June 26, 2025
Amazon’s $1 Billion War on Counterfeiters
Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit Reveals Five-Year Progress in Combating Fake Goods Amazon’s Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) has reported…
June 26, 2025
1 in 7 Positions Empty, IT in Crisis
A significant shortage of personnel has been reported at the German Federal Ministry of Defence’s procurement agency, with…
June 26, 2025
Wüst Warns of “Break of the Agreement” Over Electricity Tax Stalemate
German Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil’s Budget Plan Draws Criticism from NRW Premier Hendrik Wüst In a recent…
June 26, 2025
Germany’s Finance Minister Hides Behind Empty Chairs in Fight Against Tax Fraud
German authorities have no plans to increase the number of investigators tasked with tackling so-called illegal Cum-Ex transactions…
June 26, 2025
SPD’s Politicization of Pay Threatens Saxony’s Economy?
German Politician Warns Against Politicizing Minimum Wage Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President Reiner Haseloff, a member of the Christian Democratic Union…
June 26, 2025
SPD’s Crossroads: Will a Clear Course Define the Party’s Future?
In the run-up to the SPD’s party convention, which begins on Friday, the CDU is expecting a clear…
June 26, 2025
20 Procedures Piling Up in Karlsruhe
The German Federal Constitutional Court is currently dealing with around two dozen lawsuits involving the Alternative for Germany…
June 26, 2025
SPD and Union Play Politics with Parliamentary Control Committee
German Politician Casts Doubt on Union’s Refusal to Nominate Left-Wing Leader for Parliamentary Oversight Committee In a surprising…
June 26, 2025
Dax Falls Short – Investor Community Split
Investors Divided as Global Markets Diverge The German Dax index finished the trading day with a 0.6% decline,…
June 25, 2025
Germany Leads the Charge as Allies Unite on Defense Spending
In a historic agreement, NATO member states, including Germany, have pledged to increase defense spending to a total…
June 25, 2025
EU Must Crack Down on Toxic Online Hate
In a bid to combat hate crimes online, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called for a stronger control…
June 25, 2025
Europe’s Defense Spending to Soar as Russia’s Shadow Looms Large
At the start of the second day of the NATO summit in The Hague, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
June 25, 2025
Budget Betrayal: CDU’s Social Wing Slams Electricity Tax Hike for Ordinary Germans
German Social Democratic wing of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is criticizing the federal budget draft, calling for…
June 25, 2025
Is the End of the Palestinian Refugee Agency Nearing?
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Chief Philippe Lazzarini Contemplates…
June 25, 2025
Can the Party Regain its Credibility on Russia?
German politician Hubertus Heil, a former Federal Labor Minister, has called on the Social Democratic Party of Germany…
June 25, 2025
BOMBSHELL: Beijing’s Berlin Blitz: Wang Yi’s Secret Diplomatic Mission Revealed?
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit Berlin, Brussels and Paris in early July, according to…
June 24, 2025
CEASEFIRE SHOCKER: Did Trump Just End the War Before It Even Started?!
A fragile ceasefire has been agreed upon between Israel and Iran, according to a statement by US President…
June 24, 2025
What’s Next?
30 am, a 1.7 percent increase from the previous day’s close. Heidelberg Materials, Siemens and Sartorius led the…
June 24, 2025
8 BILLION EUROS IN AID FOR MUNICIPALITIES
A significant breakthrough in the federal-state fiscal cooperation has been achieved, as the German federal government has agreed…
June 24, 2025
Draft Law Takes First Step Towards a Stronger Economy
Germany’s Industry and Trade Association Welcomes Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality Fund Bill Germany’s Industry and Trade Association (DIHK)…
June 24, 2025
Germany’s Free Press Demands a Digital Tax on US Tech Giants to Save Journalism
A group of privately operated media houses in Germany are calling for a digital tax on US technology…
June 24, 2025
Rocket Attack on Israel Ignites War Fears
Israel’s military forces detected the launch of ballistic missiles from Iran on Tuesday, according to a report by…
June 24, 2025
Darmstadt’s Deadly Striker Departs for Münster
Darmstadt’s Oscar Vilhelmsson Joins SC Preußen Münster in a Transfer Move The SV Darmstadt 1898 has announced the…
June 24, 2025
The Plot to Revive the Left in Germany?
German Left Party’s Thuringian Chair, Katja Wolf, Advocates for Party’s Expansion In a recent interview with the Rheinische…
June 24, 2025
Temperatures Soar and Drought Looms
Germany’s Fire Service Union Warns of Rising Wildfire Risk Amid Unrelenting Heat The German Fire Service Union (DFV)…
June 24, 2025
Demanding More Cash Now!
German Cities’ Chief Executive Calls for Increased Funding for Heat Protection Measures The head of the German Association…
June 24, 2025
179 Citizens Flee Israel in a Dramatic Diplomatic Rescue
German and Israeli authorities have coordinated the departure of 179 German citizens from Israel, with two Airbus A400M…
June 23, 2025
Oil Price Panic Grips Global Markets
European Stocks and Oil Prices Experience Volatility Amid Middle East Tensions As the trading week began, the German…
June 23, 2025
Shocking Survey Reveals the Truth!
A majority of Germans are against increasing financial aid to Ukraine, a survey by Forsa has found. According…
June 23, 2025
Sales Finally Bounce Back
Economic Indicators Suggest Stabilization in German Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises For the first time in two years, the…
June 23, 2025
Driver’s Deadly Obsession in the Streets of Mannheim
A German Man, 40, Faces Charges of Murder and Attempted Murder in Connection with a Suspected Rampage in…
June 23, 2025
EU to Break Free from China’s Rare Earth Grip?
European Commissioner for Industry, Stéphane Séjourné, has called for the establishment of joint strategic reserves of rare earths…
June 23, 2025
Global Cooperation or Global Chaos?
Berlin, Germany – The German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) has emphasized the importance of international cooperation for…
June 23, 2025
1,678 Incidents of Violence, Discrimination and Stereotyping in 2024
A new wave of anti-Gypsyism incidents reported in Germany, with a significant increase in verbal stereotyping and physical…
June 23, 2025
One in Four Kids Now Lives in a Large Family!
New Article: Germany’s demographic trends, as revealed by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), show that in 2024, nearly…
June 23, 2025
German Environment Minister Defies Coalition Agreement
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider Vows to Press Ahead with Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Despite Coalition Agreement Despite the…
June 23, 2025
The Harsh Reality of Financial Freedom
Italian Fashion Designer Miuccia Prada Weighs in on Challenges for Women Miuccia Prada, a renowned Italian fashion designer…
June 22, 2025
No Talks with Trump After US Attacks
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi Rejects US Diplomatic Talks Following Airstrikes Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Aragchi, has ruled…
June 22, 2025
US Airstrikes on Iran Spark Global Chaos
In a strongly worded criticism, SPD foreign policy expert Ralf Stegner has condemned the US attacks on Iranian…
June 22, 2025
Iran on Brink of War as US Strikes Spark ‘Permanent Consequences’
Iran Condemns US Airstrikes, Threatens Retaliation and Requests Urgent UN Security Council Meeting In a strongly worded statement,…
June 22, 2025
BND 2.0: Germany’s Secret Service to Get a Massive Cyber Upgrade
Germany’s Federal Government Plans to Strengthen the Federal Intelligence Service in the Fight Against Cyber Threats Germany’s growing…
June 22, 2025
A Recipe for Chaos?
Israeli Security Expert Warns of Unrealistic Regime Change in Iran A former Israeli general and security expert has…
June 22, 2025
Did You Win the Jackpot?! Saturday’s Lotto Numbers Revealed!
A drawing took place in the “6 aus 49” lottery of the German Lotto and Totoblock on Saturday…
June 21, 2025
Fatal Ascent: Tragedy Unfolds in the Skies of Brazil as Hot Air Balloon Crashes, Leaving a Trail of Devastation and Death.
Brasilia, Santa Catarina – A hot air balloon accident in the city of Praia Grande has claimed the…
June 21, 2025
Industry Chief Sees a Silver Lining in the Economy’s Future
German Industry Federation President Optimistic about Current Government The President of the German Industry Federation, Peter Leibinger, has…
June 21, 2025
Chancellor-in-Waiting’s Constitutional Coup?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), appears to have prepared a constitutional…
June 21, 2025
A Rising Tide of Hate
Germany Sees a Sharp Increase in Right-Motivated Incidents at Schools, Data Reveals A recent investigation by the Frankfurter…
June 21, 2025
Munich Secures Quarterfinal Berth with Thrilling Win!
Bayern Munich Secures Quarterfinal Berth with 2-1 Win over Boca Juniors Bayern Munich has secured their spot in…
June 21, 2025
Economist Warns of a Catastrophe
Economist Martin Werding Criticizes Rent Plans as Costly and Unfair to Future Generations Martin Werding, an economist, has…
June 21, 2025
37% Increase in a Decade!
As the latest data from the pension insurance reveals, the statutory pension for over 21 million retirees has…
June 21, 2025
SPD Eyes ‘Social Leasing’ for Affordable EVs
A German Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction is considering the introduction of a “social leasing” model for electric…
June 20, 2025
Quantum Leap: Google’s Quantum Computers to Revolutionize Science and Life by 2030?
Google’s Quantum Computing Lab Leader Envisions Widespread Adoption by 2030 The head of Google’s Quantum Computing Lab, Hartmut…
June 20, 2025
German Rapper’s Debut Album ‘Traence’ Conquers the Charts!
Music Charts in Germany Reflect New Releases and Established Acts The German singer and rapper Souly has taken…
June 20, 2025
Iran’s Regime Change Must Come from Within, Not from the Outside
A former chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Christoph Heusgen, is convinced that a regime change in Iran…
June 20, 2025
FIU’s Stunning Turnaround in the War on Money Laundering
Financial Intelligence Unit Achieves Progress in Processing Suspicious Transactions, Calls for Improved Cooperation and Digitalization The Financial Intelligence…
June 20, 2025
China’s Rare Earth Grip Tightens
German industrial federation urges swift EU action on rare earth exports The German industry federation, the Bundesverband der…
June 20, 2025
a Bank Account
Financial Inclusion Remains a Challenge in Germany, Consumer Advocacy Group Finds A recent survey conducted by the Consumer…
June 20, 2025
‘No Cooperation with Party-Political Provocation’
In a move that has sparked controversy, the Christian Social Union (CSU) has announced its opposition to the…
June 20, 2025
You Won’t Believe the 5th Highest Prices in the World!
Germany’s Households Pay the Fifth-Highest Electricity Prices in the World, Study Finds A recent analysis by the comparison…
June 20, 2025
DAX Index Sees a Glimmer of Hope, But Volatility Remains at a 5-Year High
The German Dax index started the trading day on a positive note, with a reading of approximately 23,255…
June 20, 2025
‘Scope of Discretion Has a Limit’
A former judge of the German Federal Constitutional Court, Gabriele Britz, has emphasized the need for the government…
June 20, 2025
Fire Brigade Demands License Revocation for Gawkers
Fire Brigade Chief Calls for Stricter Punishment of Onlookers at Accident Sites The head of the German Fire…
June 20, 2025
Health Minister’s Report on Mask Affair to be Presented with Blacked-Out Passages
German Health Minister Nina Warken Announces Release of Investigative Report on Mask Affair to Parliamentary Committee German Health…
June 20, 2025
WAR LOOMS: Trump’s 2-Week Ultimatum to Iran
Washington, D.C. – The White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt, announced on Thursday that US President Donald Trump…
June 19, 2025
A Digital Revolution in the Making?
German government’s new administration requests additional 208 posts in the budget The German federal budget committee is expected…
June 19, 2025
Volvo CEO Stands Firm on EU’s 2035 Combustion Engine Ban
European Automakers Face Pressure as Volvo CEO Defends Emissions Ban The European Union’s plan to ban the sale…
June 19, 2025
Trump Considers Launching a Nuclear First Strike on Iran.
US and Iran on the Brink of Conflict In a developing situation, US President Trump has reportedly greenlit…
June 19, 2025
Fed’s Rate Cut Outlook Sends US Stock Market into a Tizzy – Two Cuts Expected in 2023?
The US stock markets showed a mixed performance on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at…
June 18, 2025
Did Merz Just Give Away the Game?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has declined to comment on the criticism he faced for his statement that Israel’s…
June 18, 2025
Dax in Freefall as Investors Eye Fed Decision Tonight
Markets in a State of Flux Ahead of Federal Reserve Decision The German Dax index closed lower on…
June 18, 2025
Can the New Government Stop the AfD’s Rise to Power?
A leading opinion pollster, Michael Güllner, believes the new German government can halt the rise of the far-right…
June 18, 2025
Government’s Secret Spending on External Advisors Exposed
The Federal Audit Office has criticized the German government for increasing its spending on external consultants, which has…
June 18, 2025