EU Parliament Approves List of Safer Countries for Asylum Procedures
On Tuesday the European Parliament approved new rules for asylum procedures across the EU. With 408 votes for,…
Calls for Action Surge After New Dark-Field Study Reveals Alarming Violence Rates
After the release of a new dark‑field study on violence, the call for decisive action has grown louder.…
Schneider Fuels Building Updates and Climate Trades as Germany Heads for 2045 Net‑Zero
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Carsten Schneider (SPD), announced a tightening of climate‑change measures aimed at achieving…
Stricter Rental Laws Could Halt Homelessness as BAGW Urges Clarity on Debt Settlements
The Federal Working Group for Homeless Aid (BAGW) expects that the proposed changes to the tenancy law will…
DAX Cracks 25,000 Again Hope for Political Clarity
At the start of the week, the DAX gained sharply. By the close of Xetra trading, the index…
Companies Threaten Their Future With $7.3 Trillion in 2023 Finance Fueling Nature Destruction
In 2023, financial flows that harmed nature reached US$7.3 trillion, while only US$220 billion in public and private funding were…
Germany Extends Industrial Electricity Rate Support Beyond 2028 and Broadens Eligible Businesses
Germany’s federal government intends to prolong the validity of the industrial electricity price beyond 2028 and to widen…
CDU Proposes Immediate Refusal of Refugees at EU Borders from Safe Third Countries
The Brussels branch of the CDU plans to immediately turn away asylum seekers who arrive from so‑called “safe…
German Economy Minister Aims to Hurdle Renewable Energy Rollout
The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is preparing regulatory amendments that could make the expansion of renewable energy…
RB Leipzig Edges 1.FC Köln 2‑1 in Cologne Amid Intense Tackles and VAR Decisions
In the opening fixture of the 21st Bundesliga week, 1. FC Köln were beaten 1‑2 by RB Leipzig. The match…
Ischinger Defends AfD Invite to Munich Security Conference
Wolfgang Ischinger, chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), defended his decision to invite three AfD members of the…
Japan’s LDP Projected to Secure Majority in House of Representatives
In Japan’s recent parliamentary election the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has emerged with a majority in the…
LDP Forecasts Majority in Upcoming Japanese Parliamentary Election
In Japan’s recent parliamentary election the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has reportedly secured a majority in the…
Japan’s LDP Secures Majority in Lower House Ahead of Parliamentary Victory
According to early polling, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has secured a majority in the House of…
German Carnival Association Urges Government Boost in Terror Defense for Parades
The Bund Deutscher Karneval (BDK) is calling on politicians to provide more support for protecting carnival parades against…
Dortmund Secure Narrow Away Victory Over Wolfsburg To Stay on Top
On matchday 21 in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial 2-1 away win against VfL Wolfsburg. The…
Union Falls Behind AfD as Poll Numbers Drop
For German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the Union’s poll share is falling again. In the Sunday trend published…
Germany Interior Minister Rejects Boycott of World Cup Over Trump
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has rejected calls to boycott the FIFA World Cup as a protest against…
Dobrindt Reports Surge in Leads for Berlin Power Grid Attack Reward
According to German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), the federal reward for a million euros to help investigate the…
Germany Lacks 1,500 Food Inspectors, Leading to Fewer Inspections
More than 1,500 food inspectors are missing in Germany. According to the German Association of Food Inspectors (BVLK),…
Authorities Warn of State‑Sponsored Cyberattacks Targeting Politics Military and Press
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution and the Federal Office for Information Security warn of…
Islamabad Mosque Bombing Claims At Least 31 Lives During Friday Prayer
At least 31 people were killed in an attack on a mosque in Islamabad on Friday. According to…
EU Commission Labels TikTok Addictive Design in Violation of Digital Services Act
The European Commission has provisionally found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act. The complaint focuses on…
DIW Study Finds Progressive Wealth Tax Could Raise Up to €150 Billion Per Year
Party Die Linke has proposed a progressive wealth tax that could raise substantial new revenue. According to a study…
Employees Bear Larger Share of Social Contributions as Employer Burden Falls
Employees now pay a larger share of social security contributions than in the past, while the relative burden…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Endorses Hungary’s 8‑Year Jail Term for Maja T Linked to Leftist Extremist Group
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said that the disputed eight‑year prison sentence handed to Maja T. by a Hungarian…
Police Union Warns of Terror Threat Ahead of Carnival
In anticipation of the Carnival season’s peak, the Police Union (GdP) describes the situation as a threat. Patrick…
66 Percent Reject Limiting Part Time Rights Say It Hurts Families and Workers
The proposal to restrict the right to part‑time work to only those who are raising children, caring for…
German Coalition Aims for Rapid Reform of Association Suit Law After NABU Wins Berlin Road Salt Case
The successful lawsuit by the German Federation for the Environment (NABU) against the private use of road salt…
USA and Russia Restart Four-Year-Old High-Level Military Dialogue After Abu Dhabi Talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to revive the high‑level military dialogue that had been suspended for…
Bayern Extend Gnabry’s Deal to 2028
FC Bayern Munich and German international Serge Gnabry have agreed to extend the player’s contract, which was set to expire…
Hagel Urges Longer Working Hours and Delayed Retirement to Match Swiss Productivity
Manuel Hagel, the CDU’s leading candidate for Baden-Württemberg, has argued that workers should put in longer hours and…
Auto Industry Business Climate Improves Slightly in January Ifo Survey
The business climate in Germany’s automotive sector, measured by the Munich Ifo Institute, ticked up slightly in January,…
German Finance Ministry Confused Over Who Actually Benefits From Recent Tax Cuts
The German Federal Ministry of Finance says it does not know which population groups have actually benefited from…
Longer Wait Times for German Drivers as Autobahn Congestion Escalates in 2025
The traffic‑jam situation on Germany’s autobahns became more severe in 2025. While the number of registered jams fell…
EU Lawmakers Press UEFA Over 2026 World Cup Boycott
European Parliament members representing the Greens, Social Democrats, Liberals and the Left have urged UEFA to take a…
Police Union Calls for Stronger Security Measures on Trains After Fatal Incident
The Police Union (GdP) has expressed condolences to the family of the killed train guard and called for…
Thuringian AfD Fails at Constructive No‑Confidence Vote Against Minister‑President Mario Voigt 33 Votes In Secret Ballot
The AfD faction in the Thuringian Landtag failed to secure a constructive vote of no confidence against Minister‑President…
Ukraine Energy Grid in Crisis After Russian Nighttime Air Strikes Expert Warns
Ukrainian energy expert Oleksandr Kharchenko described the state of the country’s energy infrastructure after the latest Russian air…
German Handcraft Union Criticizes Proposed Building Energy Law Overhaul
Jörg Dittrich, president of the Zentralverband Deutsches Handwerk (ZDH), warned that the reforms to the Building Energy Act could…
Academic Parents Add 37 Minutes Each Day To Child Care For Kids Under Five
In a recent study by the Federal Institute for Population Research, parents whose partner holds a university degree…
Germany Electric Car Share Grows Too Slow to Meet Climate Goals
Electric vehicle adoption is rising in Germany, but the growth remains too slow to achieve rapid climate neutrality…
Germany Launches €59m Program to Restore Small River Floodplains
The Federal Environment Ministry is launching a new €59 million program to restore the floodplains of smaller rivers. Environment…
Germany’s Federal Budget Ramps Up Social and Interest Costs Drive Growing Deficit
German federal spending has outpaced revenue from 2014 to 2024 by a wide margin. According to a report…
Eurojackpot 3 20 27 37 44 Euro 1 2 Tuesday Draw Odds 1 in 140 Million
The Eurojackpot draw was held on Tuesday evening, and the numbers selected were 3, 20, 27, 37, 44,…
German Finance Ministry Eyes EU Minimum Share for Infrastructure to Protect National Interests Under Buy European Rules
In the German federal government, willingness to adopt “Buy European” rules grows as a means to safeguard domestic…
State Stake Paves Faster Grid Expansion, Tennet CEO Meyerjurgen Says
Tim Meyerjürgens, the chief executive of Tennet Germany, underscored the advantages of the announced government entry into the company. “If…
WHO Launches $1 Billion Global Appeal to Provide Health Care for Millions in Humanitarian Crises
The World Health Organization has launched a global appeal to guarantee millions of people in humanitarian crises and…
Özdemir Plans EU Rules to Tackle Chinese Automakers Ahead of Baden-Württemberg Vote
Cem Özdemir, the Greens’ top candidate for Baden‑Württemberg’s state election, has said that, if he wins, he could…
French Budget Approved Lecornu Govt Survives Two No Confidence Votes
The French government survived two no‑confidence votes in the National Assembly before finally passing the budget for the…
Rhein Resists CDU Business Union Cutback Demands
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein (CDU) has opposed the latest demands of the Mittelstands‑und‑Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) and the CDU’s Economic…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
Berlin Notes Iran’s Terror Designation of EU Forces While Prioritizing Soldier Safety
The German Federal Ministry of Defence acknowledged that Iran has announced it would label the armed forces of…
DAX Bounces Into Green as European Data Drives Momentum
The DAX, after a weak start to Monday’s trading day, moved into positive territory by midday. Around 12:30 p.m.…
Enzo Weber Frowns on Markus Söder’s Extra Hour of Work Plan
Labor market researcher Enzo Weber criticized CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal for an extra hour of work each week. “It…
Five Arrests Made Over Allegied Russian Embargo Violations
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office announced on Monday that five individuals had been arrested on suspicion of violating…
Rafah Crossing Reopens for People After Nearly Year Long Closure
The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has partially resumed operations after nearly a year of…
German Retail Sales Surge 2.7% Real in 2025
In 2025, German retail generated a real sales increase of 2.7 % and a nominal rise of 3.8 % compared…
Politicians Demand Consequences After Fatal Hamburg Subway Attack
After a deadly incident at a Hamburg U‑station, politicians called for clear consequences. On Thursday evening an 18‑year‑old…
Merz Hails Late Süssmuth as Great Politician and Beacon of Democracy
On Sunday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz honored the late former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth, describing her as a “great politician” and…
CDU in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern Rejects AfD Collaboration as Daniel Peters Declares No Alliances
Daniel Peters, the CDU’s lead candidate for Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, rejected every possibility of working with the AfD. “I rule…
Germany’s Defence Ministry Boosts In-Flight Internet on Government Jets
The German Ministry of Defence is working to improve the internet connections on its government aircraft. Reports of…
Ukraine Russia Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi Wednesday
The direct talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will resume only on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Selesnicki…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Wadephul Heads to Indo-Pacific to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said that he aims to strengthen partnerships during his upcoming trip to the…
CDU Economic Council Pushes for Workers Agenda Strikes Harder on Berlin
The CDU’s Economic Council has stepped up pressure on the federal government, demanding a new “Agenda for workers”.…
NRW CDU Launches Motion to Crack Down on Social Benefit Abuse by Criminal Gangs
The CDU in North Rhine‑Westphalia (NRW) plans to curb the abuse of social benefits by criminal gangs. In…
Germany Warns About Remote Access Threats to Chinese Electric Cars
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned that networked Chinese electric vehicles carry…
German Economics Institute President Moritz Schularick Calls for War Czar at Chancellor Office to Coordinate Germany Economics Defence and Foreign Policy
Moritz Schularick, president of the Institute for World Economics in Kiel, has called for greater coordination of Germany’s…
Defense Minister Promises No Humiliation During New Draft Caution Against Intimate Exams
During the new conscription exams, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) said there will be no humiliations. He told…
German Thinktank Leader Says Europe Will Need a Decade to Become Military Independent from the US
Jana Puglierin, head of the Berlin office of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), says Germany and the…
Hannover 96 Wins in Magdeburg While Nurnberg Draws in Nürnberg
On the 20th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, 1. FC Nürnberg settled for a 1-1 draw against Preußen Münster, while Hannover 96…
German Federal Government Welcomes Syrian‑Kurdish Agreement to Foster Peaceful Integration and Stable, Inclusive Syria
The German government welcomed the agreement reached on Friday between the Syrian government and the Greek alliance Syria’s…
Rainer Temporarily Suspends EU Catch System for Illegal Fishing Orders National Fikon II Use
Minister Alois Rainer of the CSU has suspended the use of the EU’s “Catch” system and instructed the Federal…
Employment Falls Slightly in December as German Workforce Shrinks by 5,000
In December 2025, about 45.9 million people who reside in Germany (domestic concept) were employed. According to provisional calculations from…
Thuringia Faces Rising Unemployment in January
Unemployment in Thuringia climbed in January. The Federal Employment Agency reported that 74,146 people were registered as unemployed…
DAX Rises to a Strong Start Ahead of GDP Inflation Data
The German DAX opened the Friday trading day on a positive note. At about 9:30 am the index was…
Debt‑Brake Reform Commission Stalled Over Key Point Disagreement
The commission established by the red‑black coalition to overhaul the debt brake has made very slow progress to…
German Government Faces Uncertain Costs for New Gas Power Plants, EU Deal Leaves Consumers in Limbo
After reaching a framework agreement with the European Commission on building new gas power plants, it remains unclear…
Medico International Warns of New Syrian Civil War Amid Kurdish‑North Offensive
In light of the Syrian government’s offensive in the Kurdish‑controlled northeast, the aid organisation Medico International has warned…
Stuttgart Clinches Late Europa Playoff Win While Freiburg Drops 0-1 in Lille
On the final day of the Europa League group stage, VfB Stuttgart secured a 3‑2 victory over BSC Young Boys, while…
US Stock Market Mixed As Microsoft Shares Plunge
U.S. stock markets showed mixed results on Thursday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
WWF Urges Broad Climate Action After Leipzig Court Ruling
The WWF welcomed the decision of the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig against the coalition government’s climate protection…
CDU Open to Participation in European Nuclear Weapons
Chairman of the Defense Committee Thomas Röwekamp (CDU) told the TV channel “Welt” on Thursday that German participation…
Merz Highlights German‑Lithuanian Military Ties, Calls Both Unwavering Allies
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, underscored the close cooperation between Germany and Lithuania, especially in…
Greenland Outraged Over German Satire Skit Fuels Fury
A satirical stunt by German comedian Maxi Schafroth has sparked outrage in Greenland. According to T‑Online, the cabaret performer-who…
Merz Urges European Unity as Global Power Play Ahead of New World Order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, said that the global order is currently reshaping itself and that this…
German Airports Record 207.2 Million Passengers in 2025
In 2025 Germany’s main airports recorded 207.2 million passengers, a 3.9 % increase over 2024 according to Destatis. The total…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls Mercosur and India Free‑Trade Deals a Gateway to the Future
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer-who represents the Greens-describes the European free‑trade agreements with the Mercosur countries and with…
German Lotto 6 out of 49 Wednesday Draw 28 January 2025 Numbers Revealed
the winning numbers were 9, 11, 25, 35, 37, and 44, with a super number of 3.. The…
Sahra Wagenknecht Rejects Ending Eight-Hour Workday
Sahra Wagenknecht criticises the planned elimination of the daily maximum working hours, calling it a mistake. She argues that…
629 German Citizens Send Six-Figure Donation to Reduce Federal Debt
Last year, 629 citizens transferred money into the federal debt-repayment account. The total amount was €123,107.69-about €49,000 more…
CDU Pushes for Minimum Wage Exemptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
The Union appears to be preparing a fresh push to exempt seasonal farm workers from the minimum wage.…
CDU pushes mobile‑phone “no‑use” zones in German schools through Grade 10
The CDU plans to campaign for “handy protection zones” in every German school. According to a proposal sent…
Bundeswehr Launches Action Plan to Address Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Paratroopers
The Bundeswehr is taking new steps after allegations of sexualised misconduct within its paratrooper units. To protect soldierly…
German Interior Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Jewish Life on Holocaust Memorial Day
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) told the news channel “Welt” that Germany takes…
CDU Skips Vote on Redefining Climate Neutrality in February Emphasizes Green Goals While Safeguarding Economic Competitiveness
The CDU will not vote at its February plenary meeting on whether to dilute the definition of climate…
Almost Half of 800,000 Care Home Residents Now Need Welfare – 353,575 Count in 2024
Nearly half of nursing‑home residents-about 44 %-depend on social assistance. As of 2024, data obtained by the Bündnis Soziale…
Auto Club Europe Sounds Alarm Over Unlikely Driver’s License Price Cuts
The Auto Club Europa (ACE) does not expect the planned measures by Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder to…
AfD Calls for Sweeping Policy Overhaul in Sachsen-Anhalt Ahead of September Election
The AfD is demanding a fundamental realignment of all policy areas ahead of the Sachsen‑Anhalt state election. “Welt”…
German Weather Service Cuts Severe Weather Alerts as Frost and Heavy Snow Dwindle
The German Meteorological Service (DWD) has lifted all official severe‑weather warnings for black ice and heavy snowfall as…