Dortmund Triumph Over Union Berlin with 3‑0 Victory
Borussia Dortmund secured a 3‑0 victory over Union Berlin in the 19th Bundesliga round, trimming the gap to the…
German Government Grants 65 Arms Export Approvals to Israel in a Single Month, Sudden Surge After November Resumption
After the re‑authorization of arms exports to Israel at the end of November, the volume of shipments increased…
Traditional Election Posters Outshine Social Media in Party Visibility, New Survey Finds
Classic campaign posters still seem to be the most effective way for parties to be seen. A new…
German Justice Minister Targets Digital Voyeurism in Public Saunas and Spas
Stefanie Hubig, Germany’s Justice Minister and a member of the SPD, announced that she will seek to ban…
German nursing minister demands higher state share for nursing home costs
Faced with increasingly higher out‑of‑pocket costs for nursing home residents, Katrin Staffler, the federal government’s nursing delegate and…
NATO Announces Massive Eastern Flank Buildup Plans Robotised Hot Zone Along Russian Border
NATO plans to dramatically increase its military presence along the Russian border over the next two years, adding…
Schweitzer Calls for Swift Digital Tax on Foreign Tech Titans
Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of the States, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), has called for a rapid introduction of a…
CDU Warns of Trump’s Next Greenland Shift Calling It NATO’s Most Severe Crisis
David McAllister, chair of the European Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee and a member of the CDU, described the…
Reiche’s Micromanagement Sparks Rising Criticism in Economy Ministry
Criticism of Katherina Reiche’s leadership of the federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is growing both inside the ministry and…
Greens Warn Government Over Heating Law Cost Risks From Gas Dependence
The Green Party has warned that the German government is proposing too many changes to the heating law.…
Staffler Blames Klingbeil for Rising Nursing Home Co‑Payments
Katrin Staffler, the Federal Government’s nursing care commissioner from the CSU, said that the rising out‑of‑pocket share for…
Germany’s Net Capital Inflows Beat Outflows for First Time Since 2003
In 2025 German capital inflows finally surpassed outflows for the first time since 2003, according to a study…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
De Masi Defends BSW MEPs Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Court Review
Fabio De Masi, the national chairman of the BSW and a Member of the European Parliament, dismissed criticism of…
SPD Blasts Greens as Stupid and Instinctless Over Mercosur Deal Delay
After the vote on the Mercosur agreement in the European Parliament, the SPD is openly confronting the Greens,…
Dax Falls Yet Trump Speech Brings Some Relief during Wednesday Trading Session
The Dax, after a sharp drop earlier in the day, narrowed its losses toward the end but still…
Germany’s Workforce Turning to Overtime as 40-Hour Weeks Grow
In Germany, a growing number of employees have been working longer than the statutory 40‑hour week. According to…
German Gold Reserves in US Face Growing Calls for Pullout Amid Geopolitical Risk
Calls are mounting in Bundesbank circles and among politicians to remove the German gold reserves-worth about €164 billion-from New York.…
Netanyahu Accepts Trump’s Peace Council Invite
In this role, Trump should have veto power and decide on the agenda as well as the composition…
Denmark’s Defense Committee Warns Trump of Potential US Takeover of Greenland
Mit Blick auf die nukleare Abschreckung sprach sich Jarlov dafür aus, dass Europa über eigene Atomwaffen verfügen sollte.…
German Exports to the US Plunge as US Tariff Policy Weighs on Trade
The total exports and imports between the EU and the United States from 1998 to 2025 were listed in…
Linke Leader Criticizes Phone Sick Note Debate as Pure Distraction
In the meantime, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken, a member of the CDU, has announced a review of the…
Bundeswehr Sets Ambitious Space Agenda for 2030 Under General Major Armin Fleischmann
The Federal Ministry’s commitment to a robust German space industry is accompanied by a clear mandate for cooperation…
Germany’s HDB Projects Construction Cost Hikes of 3.3% in 2026 and 3.6% in 2027
When asked about how many orders could come from the €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality,…
German Interior Ministry Warns of Data‑Theft Threat From Chinese Connected Cars
The ministry’s warning is part of a broader effort to assess and mitigate potential cyber‑security threats from foreign‑made…
Half of Germany’s Citizens Call Electric Car Subsidy Unfair
When asked whether introducing the subsidy is a sensible measure, 40 % answered positively, whereas 44 % disagreed. The public…
Germany Urges World Cup Boycott After US Targets EU Over Greenland Conflict
SP D politician Roloff echoed this view, warning that employing tariffs as a lever for territorial claims lies outside…
German Auto Industry Demands Better Charging and Lower Energy for EVs After New Incentive
Banaszak criticised that the subsidy is neither specifically linked to European manufacturers nor explained why plug‑in hybrids should…
IMF Boosts Germany’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.1 Percent
Germany is projected to grow faster this year than other G7 countries. While the German republic was the…
Eintracht Frankfurt Parts Ways With Head Coach Dino Toppmöller
The remaining fixtures are expected to prove decisive. Eintracht’s next challenge is a European tie against Qarabag Agdam, followed…
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Warning Strikes Across Germany’s Road Construction, 14,000 Highway Workers Staking Out
The planned walk‑outs reflect a broader trend in German labour politics, where unions increasingly use high‑visibility actions to…
Minister Bär Pledges First Fusion Reactor and Boosts Women’s Research for Energy Future
In addition to energy policy, Bär announced that the next scientific year will prioritize women’s health. She noted…
German Politicians Urge Clear Signals From Al Sharaa Ahead Of Berlin Visit
In response to the anticipated visit, several organisations have called for a protest. A rally is scheduled for…
Syria President Cancels Germany Trip
Syrian President Ahmed al-Scharaa abruptly cancelled his planned visit to Germany, citing intensifying conflicts within Syria that necessitate…
German Troops Return From Greenland Mission
The German military has concluded its reconnaissance mission in Greenland, with personnel currently returning to Germany via a…
Germany Greens Demand Firm Response to Trump Tariffs
The escalating Greenland crisis and the subsequent threat of punitive tariffs from US President Donald Trump are prompting…
Doctors Back Merz on Sick Leave Debate
The debate surrounding rising sick leave rates in Germany has intensified, with the country’s association of statutory health…
Youth Green Leader Faces Fury After Söder Remark
The use of deeply offensive language by a leading figure within the German Green Youth has ignited a…
Linnemann Proposes Rapid State Action
CDU Proposal Sparks Debate on Efficiency and Legal Certainty A radical proposal from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
Digital Records Streamline Background Checks
The German Federal Ministry of Justice is pushing forward with a plan to digitize criminal record checks, a…
Reward Offered For Vulkangruppe Tips
The aftermath of the recent sabotage attack on Berlin’s power grid has triggered a significant escalation in the…
Dortmund Edges Past St Pauli in Thrilling Match
The Bundesliga’s 18th matchday witnessed a fraught victory for Borussia Dortmund against FC St. Pauli, a result that…
Lauterbach Blasts Merz on Sick Leave Remarks
The debate surrounding Germany’s high rates of sick leave has escalated into a political fracas, with former Health…
Youth Social Media Access Sparks Debate
A growing chorus within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is pushing for stricter regulations on social media platforms…
Brandenburg SPD and CDU Eye Coalition Talks
SPD Embraces CDU Coalition After BSW Collapse The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Brandenburg has formally endorsed coalition…
Dax Flat Investors Cautious
Market Caution Prevails as Consolidation Phase Continues European equities displayed muted activity on Friday, reflecting a cautious investor…
Soldiers Deploy Greenland Mission Sparks Political Debate
The deployment of German soldiers to Greenland for a reconnaissance mission has drawn sharp criticism from within the…
Far-Right Groups Hold Thousands of Legal Guns
A parliamentary inquiry has revealed a deeply concerning accumulation of legally held firearms among individuals and groups designated…
Airline Tax Cut Funding Still Uncertain
A looming dispute between Germany’s Transport and Finance ministries threatens to derail a planned reduction in air travel…
Berlin Snags Late Draw in Augsburg
A Draw in Bavaria Masks Growing Concerns for Union Berlin The Bundesliga fixture between FC Augsburg and 1.…
Faulty Signal Boxes Missed in Major Rail Upgrade
The German rail infrastructure giant, Deutsche Bahn (DB), is facing mounting criticism over its planned modernization of the…
German Food Shows Fewer Pesticide Residues
A recent analysis by the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) reveals a noteworthy…
Nord Stream Suspects Detention Upheld
The Federal Supreme Court (BGH) has rejected a pre-trial detention appeal filed by the prime suspect in the…
German Troops Delayed Greenland Reconnaissance
A scheduled reconnaissance mission to Greenland involving thirteen German Bundeswehr personnel has been delayed, raising questions about coordination…
Gaza Plan Enters Second Phase
The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, via special envoy Steve Witkoff, announced Wednesday the commencement of…
Numbers Drawn Wednesday Jackpot Beckons
Lottery Jackpot Reaches €9 Million as German Regulator Issues Gambling Addiction Warning The German Lottery and Betting Totalisator…
Germany Deploys Arctic Reconnaissance Team
The German Green Party has voiced strong support for the deployment of a Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) reconnaissance…
Leipzig Munich Hoffenheim Conquer Bundesliga
The Bundesliga’s 17th matchday delivered a mixed bag of results, revealing potential cracks in Bayern Munich’s dominance while…
Greens Oppose Welfare Overhaul Propose Alternatives
The Green Party is launching a scathing critique of the German government’s proposed overhaul of social welfare benefits,…
Coalition Calm Amid Tax Disputes
Berlin – Despite simmering tensions surrounding the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) proposed tax reforms, the German government insists…
Ready Meals Surge in Germany
Germany’s processed food sector is experiencing a significant and concerning boom, raising questions about evolving consumer habits and…
Sustainability Council Urges Firm Climate Action
A prominent advisory body is warning that potential revisions to Germany’s climate targets pose a significant threat to…
Special Funds” Named Word of the Year
The term “Sondervermögen” (special purpose vehicle) has been declared the “Word of the Year” for 2025, highlighting a…
Craft Leaders Blast SPD Inheritance Tax Plans
The proposals for reform of Germany’s inheritance tax, spearheaded by the Social Democratic Party (SPD), are facing fierce…
SPD Sharpens Focus to Counter Right
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is embarking on a deliberate strategy to sharpen its political identity and counter…
Steinmeier Urges Action on Homelessness
The recent extreme cold snap has prompted a stark rebuke from Germany’s Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, who has…
Greens Push for Tougher US Stance
The German Green Party is intensifying its criticism of the federal government’s approach to the Trump administration’s actions…
Tax Plan Threatens German Jobs
The proposed inheritance tax reform by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is facing fierce criticism from within the…
SPD Inheritance Tax Plan Faces Legal Challenge
A leading German tax law expert is raising serious constitutional concerns regarding the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) proposed…
Germany Eases Hiring of Indian Nurses
A Deal with India Raises Questions of Dependency and Fairness Germany’s government is moving forward with a significant…
Security Fears Prompt Infrastructure Protection Push
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior is urgently calling upon the Bundestag to swiftly adopt planned legislation…
Business Bankruptcies Surge in Germany
Preliminary figures released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Monday reveal a concerning surge in business…
Germans Back Greenland Defense
A simmering geopolitical tension is emerging in the Arctic, highlighted by a recent Forsa poll revealing significant German…
German Stocks Surge Market Diversification Beckons
The German stock market experienced a robust start to the week, with the DAX index closing at 25,405…
Aid Groups Blast Development Strategy
Concerns are mounting over a shift in Germany’s development policy, spearheaded by Federal Minister for Development Cooperation Reem…
Brantner Urges Increased Pressure on Iran
The German Green Party’s leadership is escalating calls for the German government to significantly increase pressure on the…
Farmers Reject Germany Food Basket Plan
Germany’s powerful farming lobby and retail sector are fiercely opposing a proposed socialist-inspired initiative by the Social Democratic…
EU Lawmakers Demand Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Sanctioned
Pressure is mounting within the European Union to formally designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a…
EU Aid Shelters Over 4 Million Ukrainians
Shifting Dynamics in EU’s Ukrainian Refugee Response Raise Questions About Integration and Long-Term Commitment Data released by Eurostat…
Merz Remarks Threaten International Law
The international legal order is facing a systemic crisis, according to leading expert Andreas Zimmermann of Potsdam University.…
Germany probes insider link in bank heist
The brazen bank robbery in Gelsenkirchen is raising serious questions about potential insider involvement, according to North Rhine-Westphalia’s…
Trains Run Again Northern Germany
The German rail network, Deutsche Bahn, is slowly returning to functionality across northern Germany following widespread disruptions caused…
Saarland Switches to Remote Learning Amid Ice Warnings
The Saarland state government has abruptly cancelled in-person classes across all schools for Monday, following a similar decision…
Gladbach Dominates Augsburg in Bundesliga Thriller
Bundesliga Shifts: Mönchengladbach Rout Augsburg, Raising Questions for Struggling Visitors Borussia Mönchengladbach secured a convincing 4-0 victory over…
Mercedes Adjusts Self-Driving Strategy
Mercedes-Benz is recalibrating its strategy for autonomous driving, signaling a potential shift away from advanced “hands-free” capabilities and…
Wadephul Seeks US Ties Amid Greenland Row
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is embarking on a critical diplomatic mission to the United States, aiming to…
Union Demands Rail Chaos Inquiry
The persistent and severe disruptions to Germany’s rail network following the recent winter weather event are prompting calls…
Berlin Tax Offices Fastest in Germany
Berlin’s tax offices consistently outperform their counterparts across Germany, a new analysis reveals, highlighting persistent inefficiencies within the…
Iran Protests Death Toll Surges
The death toll from the ongoing protests in Iran has dramatically risen to at least 116, according to…
German Minister Defies US Counterpart
Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken issued a rare Saturday evening statement directly refuting claims made by her US…
Stuttgart Stuns Leverkusen in Bundesliga Thriller
The Bundesliga witnessed a stunning upset Saturday evening as VfB Stuttgart emphatically defeated Bayer Leverkusen 4-1, sending shockwaves…
Doctors Back Alcohol Tax Hike
Germany’s debate surrounding increased alcohol pricing is gaining momentum, fueled by growing concerns over public health and calls…
Soldiers in Ukraine Possible Says Laschet
The possibility of deploying German troops to Ukraine is gaining traction within conservative circles, with prominent CDU foreign…
Green Leader Slams Minister as Misappointment
The leadership of the Green Party is intensifying scrutiny of Economics Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), signaling a deepening…
Civil Servants Demand Pay Rise Threaten Strikes
German civil servants are demanding substantial wage increases to combat soaring living costs, escalating tensions with state governments…
Owner Retirement Threatens Business Closures
A looming demographic shift and escalating regulatory burdens are threatening the stability of Germany’s vital Mittelstand – its…
Gaza Braces for Winter Crisis
The German Red Cross (DRK) has issued a stark warning concerning the deteriorating humanitarian situation within the Gaza…
Trade Deal Boosts Europe’s Exports
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed the imminent ratification of the Mercosur trade agreement…
Stocks Surge on Strong US Jobs Data
European markets concluded the week with a modest gain, driven by a reassessment of US economic data and…
Iran Protests Intensify
The ongoing protests in Iran, which began at the start of the new year, persist despite a tightening…