Frank Bowers
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Border Control Expansion Meets No Resistance
German Border Controls Unmet with Resistance, Police Report BERLIN, GERMANY – The German Federal Police has not encountered…
May 19, 2025
Greece Bound: Germany’s Refugee Deportation Plan Sparks Outrage
Germany to Resume Deportations of Asylum Seekers to Greece The German government is planning to resume the deportation…
May 19, 2025
CDU Aims to Boost Ground Presence in Germany Ahead of Key State Elections
The CDU plans to increase its presence in the coming years. This was stated by Carsten Linnemann, the…
May 19, 2025
EU and UK finalize new security and defense partnership after Brexit deal.
The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement five years after Brexit. At a summit…
May 19, 2025
EU Wants Easier Mergers for Big European Companies to Compete Globally
EU Competition Commissioner Teresa Ribera aims to facilitate the creation of large European companies (“Champions”) through reforms of…
May 19, 2025
Will He See the Truth About Ukraine?
The black-red coalition is counting on President Trump’s realization that President Putin does not want to end the…
May 19, 2025
Future Military Service Needs Obligation, Not Just Voluntary Basis.
Eva Högl, the outgoing Wehrbeauftragte of the Bundestag, has expressed her belief that the upcoming military service will…
May 19, 2025
SPD Admits Losing Identity as Workers’ Party
SPD President Lars Klingbeil has expressed concerns that the party has lost its traditional character as a workers’…
May 19, 2025
SPD Chairman: Party of Labor Character Lost
According to SPD Chairman Lars Klingbeil, the party has lost its traditional role as the workers’ party. In…
May 19, 2025
Germany’s Defense Commissioner Advocates for Mandatory Service Amidst Recruitment Challenges
According to outgoing Federal Parliament Defense Commissioner Eva Högl (SPD), the future mandatory military service will not be…
May 19, 2025
Merz, European Leaders Discuss Ukraine with Trump Again
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) had another phone conversation with US President Donald Trump and the heads of state…
May 19, 2025
Verstappen Wins Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Norris Completes Podium
Max Verstappen Wins Seventh Race of the Formula 1 Season in Italy Max Verstappen, the Red Bull pilot,…
May 18, 2025
Austria Shines at Eurovision with ‘Wasted Love’ as Johannes Pietsch Wins Big
In a thrilling competition, Austria emerged victorious at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest (ESC). The 24-year-old Johannes Pietsch,…
May 18, 2025
Insa Poll: Union and AfD Surge, FDP Plummets to Three Percent
In a recent poll conducted by the research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” the Union and AfD…
May 18, 2025
SPD Chief Stands by Male-Dominated Leadership Amidst Female Criticisms
SPD Leader Lars Klingbeil believes that the presence of predominantly male leadership positions in the ruling parties and…
May 18, 2025
2nd Bundesliga Spot Locked In
In a thrilling final match of the 3rd League, the 1. FC Saarbrücken secured a spot in the…
May 17, 2025
CDU’s Manuel Hagel Wins Top Spot, Targets Winfried Kretschmann’s Supporters in 2026 Race
Manuel Hagel, a 37-year-old political figure, has been chosen as the top candidate for the CDU (Christian Democratic…
May 17, 2025
Hostage Release and Hamas Dismantling Priorities
Israeli military launches new offensive in Gaza Strip The Israeli military has initiated a new offensive in the…
May 17, 2025
CDU Chief Günther Pushes for AfD Ban, Challenging Merz’s Skepticism
Schleswig-Holstein’s Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther (CDU) urges the federal government to initiate a Verbot against the AfD, contrasting with…
May 17, 2025
Health Minister Calls for Massive Budget Boost to Save Nursing Care Insurance from Collapse
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken is calling for a billion-dollar sum from the federal budget to stabilize the nursing insurance,…
May 17, 2025
NRW Urgently Debates Alleged Russian Spies Planning Package Bomb Attacks
CDU and Grüne request Current Hour on Arrest of Alleged Spies Planning to Sabotage Freight Transport in Germany…
May 16, 2025
Merz: Peace Efforts with Russia Have Failed
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses disappointment over the outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul. Merz, in a meeting…
May 16, 2025
Archbishop Marx: Pope Leo XIV. will remain even after Trump’s term ends
Munich’s Cardinal Reinhard Marx expresses concern over Pope Leo XIV being portrayed as a rival to President Trump.…
May 16, 2025
Court Orders Changes by March 31st
The Regional Court of Cologne has deemed the price increases of a large US streaming service as invalid.…
May 16, 2025
Greens Call for Disarming AFD Members Amid New Extremism Assessment
The Green Party is calling for consequences after the latest report from the German Constitutional Protection Office (Verfassungsschutz)…
May 16, 2025
Experts Warn Against Backtracking on Heating Law Amid Rising Demand for Climate-Friendly Alternatives
Several associations are warning the new federal government against abolishing the so-called Heating Law, as announced by the…
May 16, 2025
SPD’s Özdemir Hopes for a Stronger Faction Lead
Following the Bundestag election, the FC Bundestag also needs a new captain. The former team captain, Mahmut Özdemir…
May 16, 2025
Majority of Germans Want Social Media Ban for Minors Under 16, Poll Shows
A majority of Germans believe that access to social media should be prohibited for minors under the age…
May 15, 2025
Green Party Leader Calls for EU Punishment of Germany over Border Policy
Sven Giegold, the deputy chair of the Green Party, has called for the EU to sanction Germany for…
May 15, 2025
Röttgen: Peace Talks in Ankara Are Just a Tactic, Warns CDU Foreign Policy Expert.
CDU’s Norbert Röttgen warns against excessive optimism regarding the planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian…
May 15, 2025
Record Spike in Attacks on Refugee Shelters Revealed
The number of politically motivated crimes against refugee shelters has reached its highest level since 2017, according to…
May 15, 2025
Swiss Authorities See No Impact from Tightened Border Controls Amidst EU Concerns.
The Federal Office of Customs and Border Security in Switzerland has not yet seen any impact from the…
May 15, 2025
Reichsbürger pose serious threat to law and order
Stephan Kramer, the President of Thuringia’s Constitutional Protection, has warned about the dangers of the Reichsbürgerszene following the…
May 14, 2025
Green Party Slams Interior Ministry Over Leak of Extremism Report on AfD
Grünen-Bundestagsabgeordneter Till Essen kritisiert Bundesinnenministerium für Verzögerung bei Veröffentlichung des AfD-Gutachtens Der Grünen-Politiker Till Essen hat sich scharf…
May 14, 2025
Bayer shares plummet after Kennedy glyphosate warning report.
On Wednesday, the Dax experienced a decline. At the Xetra close, the index was calculated at 23,527.01 points,…
May 14, 2025
Trump’s US interventions could lead to higher drug prices in Germany
The statutory health insurance funds in Germany warn of an accelerating increase in drug prices due to planned…
May 14, 2025
No State of Emergency” Guarantee Needed?
The new SPD General Secretary, Tim Klüssendorf, has warned the CDU and CSU against adopting a stricter migration…
May 14, 2025
Merz Calls for Stronger German Role in Revitalizing European Idea
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) aims to strengthen Germany’s presence in Europe during his tenure. In his first government…
May 14, 2025
Steinmeier Engages with Netanyahu’s Rival in Jerusalem Talks
On the last day of the German-Israeli double visit in Jerusalem, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier met with former…
May 14, 2025
More Investments or Budget Cuts?
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced that he will bring a budget draft to the Bundestag…
May 14, 2025
Von Notz Warns of Growing Aggression
Grünen-Fraktionsvize Konstantin von Notz sees the arrest of three suspects who allegedly planned package bomb attacks on behalf…
May 14, 2025
A Sign of Unity and Dialogue
On Sunday, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (both CDU) will attend the inauguration of…
May 12, 2025
Left Party Leader Criticizes Decision on Antisemitism in Gaza and Israel
Linken politician Bodo Ramelow criticizes party’s decision on antisemitism definition. Ramelow argues that the decision is unnecessary and…
May 12, 2025
NRW Salary Office sends 45,000 erroneous decisions, burdening administrative courts and causing further appeals.
The state government has admitted that the NRW State Office for Remuneration and Pensions has sent out approximately…
May 12, 2025
German Minister Optimistic About Peace Talks in Ukraine Amid London Meeting
During the London meeting of several foreign ministers, German Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) shows optimism that peace in…
May 12, 2025
Kornelius Steps Up as Federal Spokesman
The Federal Press Office has finally handed over the reins to the new government spokesman, Stefan Kornelius, after…
May 12, 2025
Infineon Soars, Rheinmetall Falters
The Dax has continued its strong start to the week, remaining in the green until midday on Monday.…
May 12, 2025
German Industry Losing Punch in Global Competition, Ifo Report Warns
The competitiveness of German industry is declining on the global stage, according to a recent report from the…
May 12, 2025
Two Dead, Three Injured in Head-On Collision Near Wedel
Two women have lost their lives in a severe traffic accident on Landesstraße 105 at the outskirts of…
May 12, 2025
Monika Schnitzer: Civil Servants’ Pension Integration is ‘Meaningful’ for Future Generations
Monika Schnitzer, one of the “economic sages” of the German government, has called for the integration of civil…
May 12, 2025
Fines Soar in Germany
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of imposing fines on parents of truants in Germany.…
May 12, 2025
Laughing AfD: Germany’s Political Jester Party
Analysis: AfD’s Humor in the German Parliament A study conducted by the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung” has revealed some…
May 11, 2025
CSU Chief Seeks European Approval for Tightened German Border Policy Amidst Criticism
CSU leader Markus Söder expects stricter border controls and refusals at German borders, despite significant criticism, to gain…
May 11, 2025
Minister Warns of Rising Youth Violence After Teen Stabbing in North Rhine-Westphalia
Nordrhein-Westfälia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul (CDU) expressed concern over the deadly violence against a 14-year-old in the Sauerland…
May 10, 2025
Biggest German Lotto Jackpot Ever Hits $9 Million on Saturday Draw
On Saturday evening, the lottery numbers for “6 aus 49” were drawn by the German Lotto and Toto…
May 10, 2025
14-Year-Old Dies After Being Stabbed by 17-Year-Old in Menden Dispute.
A 14-year-old boy has died after being stabbed during a playground altercation in Menden. The incident occurred early…
May 10, 2025
Green Party Slams Silence of Justice Minister on Border Control Controversy
The Greens have criticized the silence of Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) regarding the intensified border…
May 10, 2025
Merkel Praises Holocaust Survivor Margot Friedländer’s Legacy Against Group-Based Hostility
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) has praised the achievements of the late Holocaust survivor Margot Friedländer. In…
May 10, 2025
‘Procedure Would Be Difficult and Politically Dangerous’
Carsten Linnemann, the General Secretary of the CDU, opposes the initiation of a ban against the AfD. He…
May 10, 2025
SPD Leader: AfD Ban Possible in Future Debate
Matthias Miersch, the leader of the SPD parliamentary faction, is maintaining that a potential banning process of the…
May 10, 2025
Merz Faces Pressure to Send Ukraine Taurus Missile System
There is growing demand for the new government led by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to provide Ukraine…
May 10, 2025
‘Extremism Should Lose Resonance Through Good Government Work’
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner calls for caution in the debate about banning the AfD Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner has urged…
May 10, 2025
Bundesliga: Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim share thrilling 2-2 draw!
In the 33rd match day of the 1. Fußball-Bundesliga, VfL Wolfsburg played against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at home…
May 9, 2025
Is Germany Playing with Fire?
SPD Member Ralf Stegner criticizes German-Russian relations, justifies unofficial meetings with Putin loyalists SPD Member Ralf Stegner has…
May 9, 2025
German Rap Scene Pays Tribute to ‘Greatest Legend’
Köln Police Confirm Tragic News Köln, Germany – The tragic news of rapper Xatar’s passing has been confirmed…
May 9, 2025
New German Minister of Economics Promises Investment Boost, Bureaucratic Reform and Free Trade Talks
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katharina Reiche (CDU) is planning to introduce a range of measures to revitalize the stagnant German economy.…
May 9, 2025
Bayer Leverkusen Makes Shocking Announcement
Bayer 04 Leverkusen confirms departure of head coach Xabi Alonso at the end of the season. After more…
May 9, 2025
Dax Soars to Record Highs Amidst Friendly US Deal and Economic Optimism
The Dax continued to rise on Friday after opening at record levels. At around 12:30 pm, the leading…
May 9, 2025
Dax Soars to Record High, Analysts See Potential for Further Growth
The Dax opened the trading day on a positive note on Friday morning. At around 9:30 am, the…
May 9, 2025
Statistical Office: Insolvency Applications Spike in April
In April 2025, the number of filed bankruptcy cases in Germany increased by 3.3 percent compared to the…
May 9, 2025
30 Percent Surge in Parliamentary Offenses
The number of crimes in the German Bundestag has risen by almost 30 percent in recent years, according…
May 9, 2025
Bundesliga Player Values Hit Their First Dip in a Decade Amid Economic Slowdown
A study by researchers at the University of Lüneburg and the Rockwool Foundation has revealed that the inflation…
May 8, 2025
Dax Soars in Afternoon Trading; Infineon Surges Amid Trade War News
On Thursday, the Dax continued to rise after a friendly start earlier in the day. By around 12:30…
May 8, 2025
Politicians Push for More Expensive Alcohol to Reduce Consumption
Left-wing and Green politicians in Germany are calling for higher prices on alcoholic beverages in order to curb…
May 8, 2025
$5B in American Exports, Rolls-Royce Wins, & $10B Boeing Order
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have announced details of a trade deal following…
May 8, 2025
Siemens Energy, Heidelberg Materials and Qiagen Lead the Charge
The Dax experienced a stronger start to trading on Thursday. Around 9:30 AM, the leading index was calculated…
May 8, 2025
Company Bankruptcies Surge to 20-Year High in Germany Despite Job Losses
In April 2024, the number of insolvencies of person and capital corporations in Germany unexpectedly rose significantly. According…
May 8, 2025
Jewish Emigration Considered if AfD Joins Coalition
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, President of the Central Council…
May 8, 2025
Left and Union dismiss AfD’s ‘standstill agreement’ as legal maneuvering
Clara Bünger, the spokesperson for the Left Party in the Bundestag, does not see the decision by the…
May 8, 2025
Left Party Leader Sees Union Separation Over, Calls for Debt Brake Reform
Linken-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner considers the Union’s separation from her party since the day of the Chancellor election as…
May 7, 2025
The Left Pushes for Anti-Poverty Commissioner to Tackle Germany’s Poverty Crisis
The Left Party has called on the German government to intensify its fight against poverty in the country…
May 7, 2025
Germany’s New Government Faces Sharp Criticism for Weak Start and Party Tactics
Moritz Schularick, the President of the Institute for World Economy (IfW), has sharply criticized the failed start of…
May 7, 2025
Left Party Leader Accuses Interior Minister of Hypocrisy Over AfD Ban
Linken Chief Jan van Aken Criticizes Alexander Dobrindt for His Statements on an AfD Ban Jan van Aken,…
May 7, 2025
Expert Investigates Sequence of Events
A severe traffic accident occurred on State Route 2418 between Winterhausen and Ochsenfurt on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in…
May 6, 2025
Parties Mull Second Round After Merz Flop
After CDU leader Friedrich Merz failed in the first round of the Chancellor election, factions are discussing a…
May 6, 2025
Opportunity Residence Permit” Expiration Leaves Thousands in Tolerated Status in Germany
The “Opportunity Residence Permit” introduced by the Ampel Coalition in 2022 has expired in many cases, according to…
May 6, 2025
Second Round Delayed
Following the failure of CDU Chief Friedrich Merz to be elected as the Federal Chancellor in the first…
May 6, 2025
Minister Dobrindt: No disciplinary action for AfD members in public service
Alexander Dobrindt, the designated German Federal Interior Minister, has stated that civil servants and employees in the public…
May 6, 2025
New Federal Government Plans to Eliminate 26 Government Delegate and Coordinator Positions
The new German federal government plans to abolish more than two dozen government and ministerial officials in its…
May 5, 2025
Dax Surges as Investors Hope for Economic Impulses from New Coalition
On the first day of the week, the Dax made significant gains. At the end of Xetra trading,…
May 5, 2025
Ex-Health Minister Lauterbach Promises to Stay Vocal on Policy
The outgoing Federal Minister of Health, Karl Lauterbach (SPD), plans to continue commenting on health policy in the…
May 5, 2025
GdP condemns AfD threats against Constitutional Protection Agency
The General Association of German Police (GdP) has publicly expressed its concern over the statements made by leading…
May 5, 2025
Piastri Wins Miami Grand Prix, Russell Finishes Third
Oscar Piastri Wins the Miami Grand Prix and Extends His Lead in the Driver’s Championship Oscar Piastri, the…
May 4, 2025
Youth coach Bauer takes over
VfL Wolfsburg has parted ways with head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl immediately, the club announced on Sunday evening. Assistant…
May 4, 2025
Bayern Munich Wins Championship Thanks to Leverkusen’s Draw in Freiburg
2 draw. This result helped FC Bayern Munich in winning the championship. The first half was eventless, with…
May 4, 2025
Greens and Left demand CDU take clear stance against AfD
Grünen-Fraktionschefin Britta Haßelmann has called on designee Chancellor Friedrich Merz and incoming Union faction chief Jens Spahn (both…
May 4, 2025
Police Warn of Strain on Resources from Tighter Border Checks
The Public Sector Union, the German Police (GdP), has warned of significant strain and staffing shortages at the…
May 4, 2025
Bamf to Resume Syrian Asylum Hearings Amid Uncertain Country Situation
The Federal Agency for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) has announced that it will resume processing asylum applications filed…
May 4, 2025
Federal Interior Minister Warns of Risks in Third Country Asylum Procedures.
The Federal Ministry of the Interior has released its final report on asylum procedures in third countries and…
May 4, 2025
Holocaust Survivor Slams Merz for Ignorance Amid Rising AfD Support
Ahead of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Holocaust survivor Eva Umlauf criticized Germany’s…
May 4, 2025