Frank Bowers
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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…
January 24, 2026
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…
January 24, 2026
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…
January 24, 2026
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…
January 24, 2026
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…
January 24, 2026
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…
January 24, 2026
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…
January 24, 2026
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…
January 23, 2026
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…
January 23, 2026
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.…
January 23, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
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,…
January 22, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
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…
January 22, 2026
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.…
January 21, 2026
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…
January 21, 2026
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.…
January 21, 2026
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…
January 20, 2026
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…
January 20, 2026
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…
January 20, 2026
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,…
January 20, 2026
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…
January 20, 2026
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…
January 20, 2026
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…
January 19, 2026
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…
January 19, 2026
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…
January 19, 2026
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…
January 19, 2026
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…
January 19, 2026
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…
January 19, 2026
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…
January 18, 2026
Syria President Cancels Germany Trip
Syrian President Ahmed al-Scharaa abruptly cancelled his planned visit to Germany, citing intensifying conflicts within Syria that necessitate…
January 18, 2026
German Troops Return From Greenland Mission
The German military has concluded its reconnaissance mission in Greenland, with personnel currently returning to Germany via a…
January 18, 2026
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…
January 18, 2026
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…
January 18, 2026
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…
January 18, 2026
Linnemann Proposes Rapid State Action
CDU Proposal Sparks Debate on Efficiency and Legal Certainty A radical proposal from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
January 18, 2026
Digital Records Streamline Background Checks
The German Federal Ministry of Justice is pushing forward with a plan to digitize criminal record checks, a…
January 18, 2026
Reward Offered For Vulkangruppe Tips
The aftermath of the recent sabotage attack on Berlin’s power grid has triggered a significant escalation in the…
January 18, 2026
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…
January 17, 2026
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…
January 17, 2026
Youth Social Media Access Sparks Debate
A growing chorus within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is pushing for stricter regulations on social media platforms…
January 17, 2026
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…
January 16, 2026
Dax Flat Investors Cautious
Market Caution Prevails as Consolidation Phase Continues European equities displayed muted activity on Friday, reflecting a cautious investor…
January 16, 2026
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…
January 16, 2026
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…
January 16, 2026
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…
January 16, 2026
Berlin Snags Late Draw in Augsburg
A Draw in Bavaria Masks Growing Concerns for Union Berlin The Bundesliga fixture between FC Augsburg and 1.…
January 15, 2026
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…
January 15, 2026
German Food Shows Fewer Pesticide Residues
A recent analysis by the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) reveals a noteworthy…
January 15, 2026
Nord Stream Suspects Detention Upheld
The Federal Supreme Court (BGH) has rejected a pre-trial detention appeal filed by the prime suspect in the…
January 15, 2026
German Troops Delayed Greenland Reconnaissance
A scheduled reconnaissance mission to Greenland involving thirteen German Bundeswehr personnel has been delayed, raising questions about coordination…
January 15, 2026
Gaza Plan Enters Second Phase
The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, via special envoy Steve Witkoff, announced Wednesday the commencement of…
January 15, 2026
Numbers Drawn Wednesday Jackpot Beckons
Lottery Jackpot Reaches €9 Million as German Regulator Issues Gambling Addiction Warning The German Lottery and Betting Totalisator…
January 15, 2026
Germany Deploys Arctic Reconnaissance Team
The German Green Party has voiced strong support for the deployment of a Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) reconnaissance…
January 15, 2026
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…
January 14, 2026
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,…
January 14, 2026
Coalition Calm Amid Tax Disputes
Berlin – Despite simmering tensions surrounding the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) proposed tax reforms, the German government insists…
January 14, 2026
Ready Meals Surge in Germany
Germany’s processed food sector is experiencing a significant and concerning boom, raising questions about evolving consumer habits and…
January 14, 2026
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…
January 14, 2026
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…
January 14, 2026
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…
January 14, 2026
SPD Sharpens Focus to Counter Right
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is embarking on a deliberate strategy to sharpen its political identity and counter…
January 14, 2026
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…
January 14, 2026
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…
January 13, 2026
Tax Plan Threatens German Jobs
The proposed inheritance tax reform by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is facing fierce criticism from within the…
January 13, 2026
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…
January 13, 2026
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…
January 13, 2026
Security Fears Prompt Infrastructure Protection Push
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior is urgently calling upon the Bundestag to swiftly adopt planned legislation…
January 13, 2026
Business Bankruptcies Surge in Germany
Preliminary figures released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Monday reveal a concerning surge in business…
January 13, 2026
Germans Back Greenland Defense
A simmering geopolitical tension is emerging in the Arctic, highlighted by a recent Forsa poll revealing significant German…
January 13, 2026
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…
January 12, 2026
Aid Groups Blast Development Strategy
Concerns are mounting over a shift in Germany’s development policy, spearheaded by Federal Minister for Development Cooperation Reem…
January 12, 2026
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…
January 12, 2026
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…
January 12, 2026
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…
January 12, 2026
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…
January 12, 2026
Merz Remarks Threaten International Law
The international legal order is facing a systemic crisis, according to leading expert Andreas Zimmermann of Potsdam University.…
January 12, 2026
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…
January 12, 2026
Trains Run Again Northern Germany
The German rail network, Deutsche Bahn, is slowly returning to functionality across northern Germany following widespread disruptions caused…
January 11, 2026
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…
January 11, 2026
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…
January 11, 2026
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…
January 11, 2026
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…
January 11, 2026
Union Demands Rail Chaos Inquiry
The persistent and severe disruptions to Germany’s rail network following the recent winter weather event are prompting calls…
January 11, 2026
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…
January 11, 2026
Iran Protests Death Toll Surges
The death toll from the ongoing protests in Iran has dramatically risen to at least 116, according to…
January 11, 2026
German Minister Defies US Counterpart
Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken issued a rare Saturday evening statement directly refuting claims made by her US…
January 10, 2026
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…
January 10, 2026
Doctors Back Alcohol Tax Hike
Germany’s debate surrounding increased alcohol pricing is gaining momentum, fueled by growing concerns over public health and calls…
January 10, 2026
Soldiers in Ukraine Possible Says Laschet
The possibility of deploying German troops to Ukraine is gaining traction within conservative circles, with prominent CDU foreign…
January 10, 2026
Green Leader Slams Minister as Misappointment
The leadership of the Green Party is intensifying scrutiny of Economics Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), signaling a deepening…
January 10, 2026
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…
January 10, 2026
Owner Retirement Threatens Business Closures
A looming demographic shift and escalating regulatory burdens are threatening the stability of Germany’s vital Mittelstand – its…
January 10, 2026
Gaza Braces for Winter Crisis
The German Red Cross (DRK) has issued a stark warning concerning the deteriorating humanitarian situation within the Gaza…
January 10, 2026
Trade Deal Boosts Europe’s Exports
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has hailed the imminent ratification of the Mercosur trade agreement…
January 9, 2026
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…
January 9, 2026
Iran Protests Intensify
The ongoing protests in Iran, which began at the start of the new year, persist despite a tightening…
January 9, 2026






































































































