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.…
Court Orders Changes by March 31st
The Regional Court of Cologne has deemed the price increases of a large US streaming service as invalid.…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
No State of Emergency” Guarantee Needed?
The new SPD General Secretary, Tim Klüssendorf, has warned the CDU and CSU against adopting a stricter migration…
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…
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…
More Investments or Budget Cuts?
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced that he will bring a budget draft to the Bundestag…
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…
A Sign of Unity and Dialogue
On Sunday, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (both CDU) will attend the inauguration of…
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…
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…
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…
Kornelius Steps Up as Federal Spokesman
The Federal Press Office has finally handed over the reins to the new government spokesman, Stefan Kornelius, after…
Infineon Soars, Rheinmetall Falters
The Dax has continued its strong start to the week, remaining in the green until midday on Monday.…
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…
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…
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…
Fines Soar in Germany
In recent years, there has been an increasing trend of imposing fines on parents of truants in Germany.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
Is Germany Playing with Fire?
SPD Member Ralf Stegner criticizes German-Russian relations, justifies unofficial meetings with Putin loyalists SPD Member Ralf Stegner has…
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…
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.…
Bayer Leverkusen Makes Shocking Announcement
Bayer 04 Leverkusen confirms departure of head coach Xabi Alonso at the end of the season. After more…
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…
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…
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…
30 Percent Surge in Parliamentary Offenses
The number of crimes in the German Bundestag has risen by almost 30 percent in recent years, according…
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…
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…
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…
$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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Expert Investigates Sequence of Events
A severe traffic accident occurred on State Route 2418 between Winterhausen and Ochsenfurt on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in…
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…
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…
Second Round Delayed
Following the failure of CDU Chief Friedrich Merz to be elected as the Federal Chancellor in the first…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
Youth coach Bauer takes over
VfL Wolfsburg has parted ways with head coach Ralph Hasenhüttl immediately, the club announced on Sunday evening. Assistant…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
German Judges Association Demands Stronger Protection Against Political Interference
The German Judges’ Association has called on the future coalition government to better protect the judiciary against authoritarian…
HSV Soars to the Top with 4-0 Win in Darmstadt.
0 away victory against SV Darmstadt 98, maintaining their clear path towards promotion. Ludovit Reis put the Hamburg…
Study Reveals
A new survey by the consulting firm McKinsey reveals that electric cars are once again in demand in…
Grünen Politiker fordert sofortige Verbot des AfD wegen ‘rechtsextremen’ Klassifizierung
Bundestagsvizepräsident Omid Nouripour (Grüne) calls for AfD to be banned after being classified as “definitely right-wing extremist” by…
SPD’s Bärbel Bas in Talks to Become Labor Minister
Former German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) is reportedly set to become a Minister for Labour and Social…
Suspect Arrested
In Stuttgart, on Friday evening, a vehicle crashed into a group of people. This was confirmed by the…
Legend Boris Becker Blames Tennis Youth for Lack of Toughness and Work-Life Balance
Tennis Legend Boris Becker Criticizes Will to Achieve of German Young Tennis Players Boris Becker, a legendary tennis…
Berlin’s Cultural Senator Steps Down Over Budget Cuts, Citing Closure of Key Institutions
Berlin’s Cultural Senator Joe Chialo (CDU) Resigns. “Today, I have asked the Governing Mayor for the dismissal from…
CDU Chief of Staff Warns Union and SPD Against Mutual Profiling in New Government
Designated Federal Government Minister of the Chancellor, Thorsten Frei (CDU), aims to address potential conflicts between the Union…
Trump’s Security Advisor Waltz and Deputy Wong Reportedly Leaving Government Amid Controversial Chat Group Allegations
US-National Security Advisor Mike Waltz reportedly leaving administration, according to multiple US media outlets citing officials. Deputy National…
SoVD Shocked by Top Manager Salary Gap in Germany Amidst Pandemic Impact.
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD) has sharply criticized the gap in salary development between employees and top managers. “I…
Beatles, Bach and Aretha Franklin Unite!
Bundeskanzler Olaf Scholz has chosen two pop hits and a classical piece for the Great Tattoo on Monday.…
Most Germans Unprepared for Blackout, Survey Shows
A recent survey conducted on behalf of the comparison portal Verivox has revealed that a majority of Germans…
US-Ukraine Raw Materials Deal Signals End to War with Russia
The United States and Ukraine have signed the long-planned mineral agreement, which will grant the US access to…
Jusso-Chef Türmer kritisiert Spahn wegen AfD-Kooperation und Trump-Verbindungen.
Juso-Chef Philipp Türmer has accused Jens Spahn of wanting to bring the CDU closer to a cooperation with…
Inflation rate drops to 2.1 percent, but core inflation remains high in April 2025
The annual increase in consumer prices in Germany has once again slightly slowed down in April 2025, according…
Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial Director Concerned Over Vandalism and Attacks
The head of the Neuengamme Concentration Camp Memorial, Oliver von Wrochem, has expressed concern over increasing attacks and…
Germany’s GDP Upslightly in Q1 Despite Year-on-Year Decline.
The gross domestic product (GDP) in Germany increased by 0.2 percent, seasonally and calendar-adjusted, compared to the previous…
Germany’s Employment Stalls in March Amidst Slight Labor Market Decline
In March 2025, approximately 45.7 million people with a residence in Germany were employed. According to preliminary calculations…
SPD Slams CSU Minister for Rejecting Meat Tax, Demands Alternatives to Finance Animal Welfare
The SPD has called on incoming CSU agriculture minister Rainer to present alternatives after he rejected higher meat…
Patient Protection Foundation Slams Future Primary Care System Plans
The plans of the upcoming black-red coalition to introduce a primary care system are met with criticism from…
IG Metall: Wealth Tax & Higher Top Marginal Tax Rate to Fund Public Good
Christian Benner, the head of the IG Metall, is calling for a wealth tax in the tax debate.…