German Firms Dominate Social Media Presence
A significant majority of German businesses continue to maintain an active presence on social media, with recent data…
Munich Attack Suspect Formally Charged
Federal prosecutors have filed charges against an Afghan national alleged to be responsible for a fatal attack on…
AfD Gains Record Support in New Poll
Recent polling data indicates a continued shift in German political preferences and a prevailing sense of economic pessimism…
Dortmund Signs Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka
Borussia Dortmund has secured the permanent transfer of midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka from Chelsea FC. The 21-year-old player, who…
CDU Tax Plan Faces Party Rejection
A proposal from CDU budget expert Andreas Mattfeldt to increase taxes on high earners, potentially funding social reforms,…
German DAX Slides Awaiting US Economic News
European markets experienced a subdued trading session Tuesday, with the DAX exhibiting cautious movement. Around midday, the German…
Söder Wishes Habeck Well After Political Exit
Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder has wished Robert Habeck well with future endeavors following the announcement of the former…
German Border Checks See Over 10000 Rejections Minister Praises Results
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has highlighted a significant decrease in illegal migration to the country, attributing it…
German Minister Backs Controversial Palantir Spyware
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has defended the controversial surveillance software developed by US company Palantir, emphasizing its…
Parties Unite to End Insurance Contribution Double Taxation
A cross-party consensus is building in Germany regarding the taxation of direct insurance policies, with both the conservative…
Magdeburg Attacker Planned 2023 Attack Reportedly
Prosecutors allege the driver who intentionally drove into a crowd at a Christmas market in Magdeburg last month…
Habeck Criticizes Klöckner and Söder’s Policies
Former Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck has publicly questioned the capacity of Bundestags President Julia Klöckner to fulfill her role…
Half of Germans Now Tune In To Podcasts
A recent survey indicates that podcast listening has become a widespread habit amongst Germans, with nearly half of…
Fentanyl Threat Looms in Germany
Germany is facing a growing concern regarding the emergence of synthetic opioids within its illicit drug market, according…
Doctors to Offer Extended Hours for Patients
Negotiations between Germany’s National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV-Spitzenverband) and the National Association of Statutory Physicians…
Greens Demand Solar Power Boost
Members of Germany’s Green Party parliamentary group are advocating for a significant expansion of solar energy infrastructure across…
Merz Refreshed After Holiday Despite Interruptions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz reports feeling refreshed following his summer break, despite multiple interruptions to his time off. Speaking…
Far-Right Group Fails to Disrupt German TV Interview
A group of far-right activists apparently failed in an attempt to disrupt the ARD’s “Summer Interview” with Markus…
Reyna Joins Gladbach From Dortmund
Borussia Mönchengladbach has secured the signing of attacking midfielder Giovanni Reyna from Borussia Dortmund. The 22-year-old has penned…
Union Berlin Wins Bundesliga Opener Against Stuttgart
Union Berlin kicked off their Bundesliga campaign with a 2-1 victory over VfB Stuttgart at the Stadion An…
Greens Open to Cross-Party Election Law Talks
Germany’s Green Party has signaled a willingness to engage in cross-party discussions regarding further electoral law reform. Till…
Union to Tighten Rules on Botox and Filler Procedures
Members of several German political parties are calling for stricter regulations surrounding who is qualified to perform non-surgical…
Government Hesitates On Compulsory Service For Retirees
The German federal government has offered a reserved response to proposals for a mandatory service year for retirees,…
Greens Slam SPD Secrecy Over Court Pick
Discontent is brewing within Germany’s Green Party regarding the Social Democrats’ (SPD) handling of a potential candidate for…
Finance Minister Demands Budget Savings From Cabinet
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has formally requested that his cabinet colleagues submit detailed proposals for consolidating the…
German Official Urges Stronger Religious Freedom Protections
Germany’s Special Representative for Religious Freedom and Worldviews, Thomas Rachel, has urged a renewed commitment to protecting freedom…
German VP Condemns Halt to Arms for Israel
A senior German parliamentary official has voiced strong reservations regarding the recent decision to curtail arms exports to…
Ukrainian Arrested in Italy Over Nord Stream Pipelines
A Ukrainian national has been apprehended in Italy in connection with the investigation into the attacks on the…
German Film Eyes Oscar Glory
Germany has selected Mascha Schilinski’s feature film, “In Die Sonne Schauen” (Looking at the Sun), as its entry…
No Charges Filed Against Former Prosecutor in Cum-Ex Scandal
Following a comprehensive review of a criminal complaint, German prosecutors have decided against launching a formal investigation into…
Left Demands EU Halt to Israel Deal
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Jan van Aken, has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to halt the…
German DAX dips as investors await cues
The German DAX index experienced a shift into negative territory by midday Thursday, following a cautious open. Around…
Haseloff Rules Out AfD in Next Government
The Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, anticipates the AfD will not participate in a governing coalition following the…
SPD Names New Judge Candidate for Top Court
Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) have identified a new candidate for a judge at the Federal Constitutional Court in…
Minister Urges Stronger Protection For Children From Sexual Abuse
Germany’s Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, has underscored the urgent need to protect children and adolescents…
Doctors Reject Patient Access Fee
Germany’s association of general practitioners has voiced strong opposition to proposed patient co-payments for visits to doctor’s offices.…
Spahn Pushes for Billions to Stabilize Care Insurance
A leading figure within Germany’s parliamentary CDU/CSU group is advocating for increased federal funding to stabilize contributions to…
German Tax Revenue Continues to Rise
German tax revenues continued to rise in July, although at a slower pace than observed in previous months.…
Spain Wildfires Government Highlights Tourist Rights
The German Federal Government has reminded travelers of their rights regarding package holidays, particularly in light of increasingly…
Spain Wildfires Government Reminds Tourists of Rights
The German Federal Government has addressed consumer rights pertaining to package holidays in light of the escalating effects…
Parents Spend 500 Euros on Kids’ Digital Lives
German parents spend an average of 503 euros annually on digital devices and media for their children, according…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry Over Road Toll Testimony
The German Federal Ministry of Transport is declining to comment on the indictment brought against former Transport Minister…
Berlin Report Details Rising Clan Crime
Berlin authorities released a comprehensive report on Wednesday detailing the current state of organized crime linked to extended…
Haseloff Opposes Tax Hikes Favors Welfare Reform
The debate around Germany’s fiscal policy is intensifying, with diverging views emerging from key political figures. Reiner Haseloff,…
Employers Push For Doctor Visit Fee
Germany’s leading employer association, the Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Arbeitgeberverbände (BDA), is advocating for a new approach to healthcare…
Average Grain Harvest Expected This Year
Germany’s agricultural sector anticipates an average grain harvest in 2025, according to recent assessments by the German Farmers’…
Self-Employed Fear Retirement Security
A new study from the Ifo Institute reveals a significant level of uncertainty among Germany’s self-employed and micro-entrepreneurs…
Germany Faces Chemical and Pharma Supply Chain Disruptions
Germany’s chemical industry association (VCI) has cautioned that escalating global conflicts could potentially disrupt the country’s access to…
CDU and Allies Nearing AfD in Polls
Support for Germany’s traditionally dominant center-right CDU/CSU bloc continues to decline, placing them in a tight race with…
E-Bike Helmets Needed Rescue Chief Warns
The Chairman of the German Professional Association of Rescue Services (DBRD), Frank Flake, is advocating for mandatory helmet…
Hertha Wins Thrilling Cup Tie on Penalties
Hertha BSC advanced in the first round of the DFB-Pokal following a penalty shootout victory over Preußen Münster.…
Mainz edges past Dresden in cup Fortuna advance
Mainz 05 advanced to the second round of the DFB-Pokal with a narrow 1-0 victory over Dynamo Dresden…
Trump and Zelenskyy project unity at White House meeting
During a meeting at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
German Rail Punctuality Hits New Low
Deutsche Bahn reports a further decline in punctuality for July 2025. Just 59.4 percent of long-distance travelers reached…
Opposition Rejects Tax Hike Plans
The leading opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU, has firmly rejected recent suggestions from Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil that tax…
Merz to Join White House Ukraine Talks Details Remain Unclear
Berlin – Details surrounding the role of CDU leader Friedrich Merz during the Ukraine meeting at the White…
Neuer Could Return for 2026 World Cup
Football expert Lothar Matthäus believes a potential return to the national team for goalkeeper Manuel Neuer at the…
Experts Predict Inflation Will Stay High
Global inflation is expected to remain persistently elevated in the coming years, according to a recent survey conducted…
German Welfare Costs Surge Past 20 Billion Euros
Germany’s social welfare expenditure reached 20.2 billion euros net in 2024, a 14.8 percent increase compared to the…
Trump Pushes Ukraine to Cede Territory to Russia
Following a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns are being raised…
Köln Snatch Dramatic Cup Win Against Regensburg
Third-division side Jahn Regensburg narrowly missed a major upset in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, conceding a…
Frankfurt and Paderborn Win Cup Ties
Early matches in the first round of the DFB-Pokal saw favored teams Eintracht Frankfurt and SC Paderborn advance…
German Economic Slowdown Hits IT Jobs
A recent study by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) indicates a growing impact of Germany’s subdued…
Stuttgart Re-Signs Wolfsburg’s Tiago Tomas
VfB Stuttgart has secured the return of Portuguese forward Tiago Tomas from fellow Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg. The…
Sandhausen Fights Hard Despite Leipzig Defeat
SV Sandhausen, a regional league side, faced a challenging encounter in the first round of the DFB-Pokal, ultimately…
Presenter Links Male Suicides To Traditional Roles
Television presenter Paula Lambert has publicly linked patriarchal structures to elevated suicide rates among men, citing alignment with…
Trump Putin Meet in Alaska for Ukraine Talks
Following a pre-arranged agreement, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump convened in Alaska Friday to…
Union and Magdeburg Advance in German Cup
Union Berlin and 1. FC Magdeburg both secured convincing victories in the first round of the DFB-Pokal on…
German Markets Dip Oil Prices Fall
European markets exhibited a mixed performance at the close of trading Friday, with Germany’s DAX index finishing marginally…
Haseloff Urges Government to Unite on Key Reforms
Germany’s longest-serving state premier, Reiner Haseloff of Saxony-Anhalt, is anticipating fundamental reforms from the federal coalition government following…
Taxpayers’ Group Urges Cuts to Public Sector Jobs and Perks
The president of the German Taxpayers Association, Reiner Holznagel, has called on the federal and state governments to…
German MP Warns Against Concessions to Putin Ahead of Trump Meeting
Ahead of a scheduled meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, German…
Record Number Pursue Doctorates in Germany
Germany’s universities and higher education institutions saw a continued increase in doctoral candidates in 2024, with a total…
Green Politician Praises Merz After Ukraine Talks
A leading figure in Germany’s Green Party has commended the federal government’s collaborative efforts with European partners regarding…
German Inflation Boosts European Markets
German equity markets experienced gains on Thursday, with the DAX index closing at 34,378 points – a rise…
German Leaders Defend National Electricity Price
A debate is ongoing in Germany regarding the country’s unified electricity pricing system, with political leaders expressing divergent…
Rail Boss Set to Step Down
A leadership transition is underway at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company. Following discussions in Berlin on Thursday,…
Stegner Warns CDU Against Using AfD as Leverage
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned the governing coalition is facing significant internal…
Berlin Brandenburg Fuel Prices Hit Record High
Motorists in Berlin and Brandenburg are currently facing the highest fuel prices in Germany, according to a recent…
Brandenburg AfD Now Officially Classified As Far-Right Extremist
Brandeburg’s branch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been officially designated as a confirmed extremist organization…
Putin Trump Alaska Talks Detailed
The Kremlin has released further details regarding the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President…
States Seek Funds To Repair Police Stations
Several German federal states are seeking increased financial support from the national government to bolster policing infrastructure and…
Minister Criticizes Treatment of Former Party Leader
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation and Housing, Verena Hubertz, has publicly voiced concerns regarding the treatment of former…
Opposition Delays Debt Brake Reform Decision
The parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) has indicated uncertainty regarding…
Wall Street Rallies on Rate Cut Hopes
U.S. equity markets experienced gains on Wednesday, closing with positive momentum. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished the…
German Stock Rally Led by Rheinmetall
The German DAX index continued its upward trajectory midday Wednesday, reaching 24,230 points – a 0.9 percent increase…
Diesel Prices Fall Slightly Benzine Dips Too
Diesel prices across Germany have fallen to their lowest level in over two months, offering some relief to…
Germany’s SPD Open to Switzerland Joining EU
A leading figure in the German Parliament’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed openness to Switzerland joining the…
Deportation Detention Spaces Remain Largely Empty Nationwide
Across Germany, detention facilities for individuals subject to deportation are currently operating with significant vacancy rates, according to…
German Lottery Jackpot Rolls Over Again
The German Lotto and Toto Block conducted its weekly “6 aus 49” lottery draw Wednesday evening, revealing the…
Merz Signals Trump Ukraine Deal Agreement
Following a virtual conference with US President Donald Trump and other European leaders, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz indicated…
German Parties Back German-Only Welfare Guides
The decision by Germany’s Federal Employment Agency to formulate informational brochures regarding citizen’s allowance (“Bürgergeld”) solely in standard…
Klingbeil Backs Merz Push Ahead of Trump-Putin Talks
Germany’s Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has voiced strong support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s diplomatic initiative…
Merz Talks Hope Fades for Breakthrough
The chair of the European Parliament’s Defence Committee, Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, commented today on a planned video conference involving…
SPD Faces Rapid Decline Warns Analyst
A prominent political scientist is warning of significant challenges for the Social Democratic Party (SPD) as the governing…
German Inflation Holds Steady At 2 Percent
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has confirmed an inflation rate of 2.0 percent for July 2025. This figure…
Teen Jobs Surge Students Balancing School and Work
The number of students aged 15 to 18 engaging in part-time or holiday work is demonstrably increasing in…
Solar Growth Threatened By Subsidy Halt
A leading German energy politician has cautioned that ending feed-in tariffs for new solar installations could significantly hinder…
AC Demand Soars 75 Percent Since 2019
Demand for air conditioning units in Germany has risen significantly over the past five years, according to data…
Left Leader Applauds Partial Israel Arms Halt
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has welcomed the decision by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to halt…