Higher Social Fees Planned For Top Earners
Germany is poised to adjust its social contribution system, impacting higher earners, according to a draft ordinance from…
Greens Seek Citizen Power Over State Reliance
Germany’s Green Party is signaling a potential shift towards a more liberal platform, according to statements made by…
Teacher Stabbed in Essen Hospitalized After Attack
Emergency services responded to an incident at a vocational college in Essen’s northern district Friday morning involving an…
Wall Street Rises on Cooling Jobs Data
US stock markets experienced gains on Thursday At the close of trading in New York, the Dow Jones…
Giorgio Armani Dies Aged 91
Giorgio Armani, the renowned Italian fashion designer, has died at the age of 91, his company announced Thursday…
Car Industry to Challenge 2035 Combustion Engine Ban
The president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), Hildegard Müller, is set to address the…
Germany Risks Isolating Itself Over Ukraine Security Claims
A prominent political analyst has cautioned against Germany pursuing a unique path regarding security commitments to Ukraine, particularly…
German Dax Steady Amid US Jobs Data Concerns
30 AM local time, the index was calculated at approximately 23,625 points, representing a slight increase of 0…
Porsche CEO Vows Swift Return to Dax Index
Oliver Blume, CEO of Porsche AG, has defended the company’s current trajectory following its recent removal from Germany’s…
Top Economist Urges Radical German Reforms
A leading German economic advisor is urging fundamental structural reforms to bolster the nation’s future economic viability, criticizing…
Klingbeil Urges Flexibility on Welfare Reform
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has urged a pragmatic approach to ongoing discussions surrounding reforms to the nation’s…
Lisbon Cable Car Crash Claims Fifteen Lives
A tragic incident in Lisbon on Wednesday evening resulted in the deaths of at least fifteen people and…
Alphabet Stock Surges Amid Antitrust Ruling
US equity markets presented a mixed performance on Wednesday At the close of trading in New York, the…
Consumer Group Fears Weakened Supply Chain Law
Consumer protection groups have voiced criticism regarding a planned reform of Germany’s supply chain due diligence law, approved…
EU Advances Trade Deals With Mercosur and Mexico
The European Commission has submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of both the EU-Mercosur…
German Farms Report Strong Harvest Despite Weather
Germany’s agricultural sector has reported a largely positive harvest for 2025, despite challenging weather conditions throughout the growing…
Green Claims Face Tough New Rules
The German federal government has approved a draft law introducing stricter regulations for environmental claims in advertising The…
EU Court Backs US Data Transfer Deal
The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed a legal challenge brought by a French citizen…
German Auto Industry Confidence Surges Again
Sentiment within Germany’s automotive industry experienced a notable improvement for the second consecutive month in August, according to…
Wealthy to Fund Tax Cuts Says SPD Leader
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Matthias Miersch, has signaled a potential shift in…
Lefts Predict German Debt Brake Reform Will Fail
Heidi Reichinnek, leader of the Left Party’s parliamentary group, anticipates the coalition government’s proposed reform of the debt…
Teen Drivers Plea Lower Age for Supervised Practice
Germany’s victim support organization for traffic accident victims, Verkehrsunfall-Opferhilfe Deutschland (VOD), is advocating for a lowering of the…
Dobrindt Defends Afghan Admission Policy After Court Ruling
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has affirmed the government’s position following a recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher…
German Minister to Press India on Russia and China Ties
this is a violation of international law Speaking from Bangalore Tuesday prior to travelling to the capital, Wadephul…
German Unions Slam Planned Welfare Freeze
Germany’s leading trade union confederation, the DGB, has voiced strong criticism regarding the planned freeze on adjustments to…
Coalition Revival Hope Fades Survey Shows
A recent survey indicates a significant level of public skepticism regarding the future cohesion and effectiveness of Germany’s…
Klöckner Warns Against Silencing Debate in Parliaments
Fostering Respectful Debate in the Plenary and Beyond Parliamentary administration officials announced Tuesday that Klöckner will deliver a…
Habeck Return Unpopular With Majority of Germans
A recent survey indicates a divided public opinion regarding a potential return to public office for Robert Habeck…
Germany Population Rises Over 3 Million Since 1990
Germany’s population has increased by 38 million people, representing a 5% growth, since 1990, according to data released…
AfD Support Hits New High in Germany
Recent polling data indicates a growing potential for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) amongst the German electorate A…
Söder Demands Major Welfare Overhaul
The leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Söder, has advocated for a significant overhaul of Germany’s…
Söder Rules Out Tax Hikes
The leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Söder, has firmly positioned himself against tax increases, stating…
Employers Demand Social Security Spending Cuts
Germany’s leading employers’ association, Gesamtmetall, is urging the federal government to prevent further increases in social security contributions,…
SPD Backs Merz’s Call for Female Military Service
A prominent figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has voiced support for considering compulsory military service for…
German Courts Face Record Case Backlog
German prosecution services and criminal courts continue to face significant backlogs, according to recent data Public prosecutors’ offices…
Linnemann Rules Out Tax Hikes
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has urged an end to coalition discussions…
Gas Prices Plummet To Year’s Low
Consumers switching or entering new gas contracts are currently benefiting from significantly lower prices compared to the beginning…
Düsseldorf and Karlsruhe Draw Blank in Bundesliga Battle
Fortuna Düsseldorf and Karlsruher SC played to a scoreless draw in a tightly contested match on the fourth…
Saturday Lotto Numbers Revealed
The German Lottery Block conducted its weekly “6 aus 49” draw Saturday evening, revealing the winning numbers as…
German Intelligence Agency Plans Security Overhaul
Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), is undertaking a significant…
US Stocks Fall Nasdaq Leads Decline
US equity markets experienced a decline on Friday. At the close of trading in New York, the Dow…
St Pauli Wins Heated Hamburg Derby
St. Pauli secured a 2-0 victory over Hamburger SV in Friday’s Bundesliga city derby, played before a sold-out…
Tax Returns Could Soon Be Automated
A citizen’s advocacy group is adding its voice to calls for a significantly streamlined tax declaration process for…
Germany France Agree New Economic Plan
Germany and France have reached an agreement on a joint economic agenda, revealed during a ministerial council meeting…
German Union Opposes Weakening Job Protections
Germany’s leading social welfare association, the SoVD, has voiced strong opposition to calls for a weakening of employment…
German DAX Slides Amid Lacklustre Trading
The German DAX index experienced a shift in momentum on Thursday, moving into negative territory by midday after…
Hubert Hüppe Leads Germany’s Senior Conservative Group
Hubert Hüppe has been elected as the new Federal Chairman of the “Senioren-Union” a prominent organization representing the…
Police Seek Fewer Fines For Minor Offenses
The newly elected state chairman of the German Police Union (Gewerkschaft der Polizei), Patrick Schlüter, has advocated for…
Afghan Acceptance Isn’t Visa Guarantee
A commitment to accept individuals under the Federal Programme for the Admission of Afghan Nationals does not automatically…
Nobel Laureate Warns Europe Against Trump’s Influence
Ahead of planned Franco-German government consultations, Nobel laureate in Economics Jean Tirole has urged Europe to pursue robust…
Coalition Leaders Seek to Reset Working Relationship
Leading figures from Germany’s CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups convened in Würzburg Thursday for a two-day closed-door meeting,…
BMW Boss Predicts Auto Industry Shakeup
BMW anticipates a significant reshaping of the global automotive industry, with CEO Oliver Zipse predicting a period of…
Wissing Lands New Post After Ministry Exit
Volker Wissing, former Federal Minister for Digital and Transport, has accepted a new position as chairman of a…
German Apprenticeships See Slight Decline
New data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates a slight decrease in newly registered vocational training…
German Leader Accuses Rival Of Macho Behavior
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has publicly critiqued Chancellor Friedrich Merz of…
Union Boss Slams Proposed Pension Levy
The head of Germany’s largest trade union confederation, DGB, Yasmin Fahimi, has sharply criticized proposals put forward by…
Commerzbank Chief Warns Against Unicredit Takeover
Commerzbank’s board member Michael Kotzbauer has cautioned about potential consequences stemming from a possible takeover by its major…
Renewable Energy Boost Needed Experts Warn
Experts are increasingly advocating for an accelerated approach to Germany’s energy transition, responding to a recent monitoring initiative…
US Stocks Climb Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
US stock markets posted gains on Wednesday. At the close of trading in New York, the Dow Jones…
Police Union Urges Improved Data Sharing
Germany’s police union, GdP, has urged improved inter-agency data sharing as the government prepares to approve the establishment…
German MP Calls for Mandatory Service Year for All Residents
The Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp, is advocating for a universal year of national…
Nagelsmann Names Germany Squad For World Cup Qualifiers
Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of the German national men’s team, today announced his squad for the upcoming World…
Breher Named Germany’s New Animal Welfare Chief
Silvia Breher, a member of the CDU party, has been appointed as the new Federal Government Commissioner for…
Soldiers Expected To Increase Train Travel
The German Ministry of Defence anticipates an increase in soldiers utilizing complimentary rail travel following the implementation of…
Greenland Dispute Flares Up Between Denmark and US
A diplomatic dispute has emerged between Denmark and the United States following reports of alleged covert operations conducted…
Greens Doubt Coalition Support For New Military Service
Members of Germany’s Green party are raising legal concerns regarding the government’s proposed new military service plan and…
Government Boosts Funding for Controversial Democracy Program
The German federal government intends to increase funding for the controversial “Democracy Alive” program, according to a report…
Dax Holds Steady as US Earnings Season Closes
Trading opened on Wednesday with the DAX showing minimal movement. At approximately 9:30 AM local time, Germany’s benchmark…
Stuttgart Wins Thrilling Cup Tie After Penalty Shootout
VfB Stuttgart advanced to the next round of the DFB-Pokal following a dramatic encounter with Eintracht Braunschweig, ultimately…
Klüssendorf Warns Against Welfare Cuts
Ahead of a joint strategy meeting of the governing coalition’s parliamentary group leaderships scheduled for Thursday and Friday…
Wagenknecht Rallies Supporters Against Military Service Reform
The Alliance for Germany (BSW) intends to leverage the planned reform of military service to galvanize its supporters…
Charity Urges Calm Over Welfare Reform Plans
One of Germany’s largest welfare organizations, Diakonie Deutschland, has voiced cautious support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent announcement…
Kovac Stays at Dortmund Through 2027
Borussia Dortmund has secured the long-term future of head coach Niko Kovac, announcing a contract extension through June…
German Engineers Slam New US Tariffs
German engineering firms are voicing concerns over newly imposed supplementary tariffs on imports into the United States. Despite…
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…