German Nursing Training Attracts Record 64,300 New Apprentices in 2025
About 64,300 trainees signed a new nursing contract in 2025, a roughly 8 % increase-about 4,900 more-than the 59,400…
Taxpayers Association Fears Lazy Compromise as 49 Percent Top Rate Proposed
Reiner Holznagel, president of the German Taxpayers’ Federation, criticized a proposal by the Institute of German Economic Research (DIW)…
EU Guarantees Funding for Repair of Ukraine’s Druschba Pipeline
The EU has pledged its support for repairing the Druzhba pipeline in Ukraine. This announcement came after talks…
Woidke Criticizes SPD Over Worker Trust Loss saying “We Made Mistakes”
Brandenburg’s premier, Dietmar Woidke of the SPD, has criticized his own party sharply. He told the “Welt” on a…
Commerzbank Works Council Sharpens Criticism Against Orcel in Takeover Skirmish
The Commerzbank works council is raising the bar in its fight over a takeover with Unicredit chief Andrea…
Left Party Calls for Surplus Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Fund 9‑Euro Ticket and Energy Crisis Cash
The Left party (Die Linke) has filed an application with the Bundestag calling on the federal government to draft…
DAX Bounces into Green After Weak Start as ZEW Index Falls as Expected
The German market turned positive by lunchtime after a sluggish morning. Around 12:30 p.m. the DAX stood at 23 630…
German Economy Outlook Sours Sharply in ZEW Survey After Middle East War
The ZEW survey on German economic expectations for March 2026 showed a severe deterioration because of the Middle East war.…
SPD VICE SPEAKER SLAMS OIL INDUSTRY AT FUEL PRICE TASKFORCE
SPD deputy faction leader Armand Zorn criticized the representatives of the petroleum industry as “unacceptable and contradictory” during the…
AfD Demands Return of German Gold Reserves While SPD Accuses Panic‑Mongering
The AfD is demanding that the German government bring all German gold reserves overseas back to Germany. The…
Number of Maternity Clinics in Germany Halved Since Unification
Since German reunification, the number of hospitals that keep maternity wards has been cut in half. In 1991…
SPD Threatens to Delay EU Decisions Made With Far‑Right Factions
The SPD warns that it will try to delay and weaken EU Parliament decisions that were adopted together…
Bavaria PM Söder to tap EU funds for nuclear comeback
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and a member of the CSU, said that the state will also tap…
German Justice Minister Targets ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ Rule for Minors in Sexual Crimes
The German Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJV) is working at the European level to introduce a “Yes means…
Oil Industry Stands Firm Against Antitrust Crackdown, Alerts to Fuel Shortage
The oil‑fuel industry has opposed a tightening of antitrust law and warned of shortages in gasoline and diesel…
Greens Push Germany to Strengthen Public Protection Coordination
The Green Party wants to urge the federal government to strengthen coordination of civil protection across Germany. This…
Eurowings Pilots Union VC Greenlights Strike Plan to Secure Pension Reform
The pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC), representing Eurowings crew at the airline, voted overwhelmingly in a shareholders‑style poll…
German Government Warns Israel Against Ground Offensive in Lebanon
The German federal government warned Israel against launching a large‑scale ground operation in Lebanon. “We urge our Israeli…
Unicredit Pitches Takeover Offer for Commerzbank
Unicredit, the Italian banking group, has announced a voluntary public exchange offer for all of Commerzbank’s shares. The…
Stuttgart Seizes Vandevoort Slip to Clinch 1-0 Win Over Leipzig
Stuttgart capped the 26th matchday of the Bundesliga with a 1-0 win over RB Leipzig. From the opening…
Mainz Clinches 2-0 Victory Over Werder Bremen
Mainz 05 beat Werder Bremen 2-0 in the first Sunday fixture of the 26th Bundesliga round.The German side…
German Greens and Left Reject Participation in Hormuz Strait Security While Kiesewetter Highlights Government Split
Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU member of the Bundestag and foreign‑policy spokesperson, remained cautious about any German role in safeguarding…
Union Plans to Scrutinize Big Oil Over High Fuel Prices
During the recent war in Iran, gasoline and diesel prices at German service stations have surged. In response,…
Social Association Urges Drug Price Curb Amid Rising Med Costs
The social association SoVD has demanded political action to curb the rising prices of drugs. “It can’t continue…
Weselsky Calls for More Media Attention on GDL After 1.5 Years of Retirement
A year and a half after he stepped down, former GDL chief Claus Weselsky has expressed frustration with the…
Greens Alarm EU Over Billions in Climate Penalties If German Policy Stagnates
The new German climate assessment has triggered a call from the Green Party for a dramatic turnaround in…
Arminia and Paderborn Draw in Thrilling Ostwestfalen Showdown 2-2
Arminia Bielefeld and SC Paderborn played out a 2‑2 draw on the 26th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, with the…
Bundeswehr Divided on Hormuz Mission with Ernst Urging International Marine Deployment
Germany’s coalition experts remain split over whether the Bundeswehr should join an international naval operation in the Strait…
Mercedes Grab Twin Poles in China with Antonelli Leading Russell
In the qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix Mercedes secured both poles. Antonelli claimed the front‑row spot with…
Harald Christ Forecasts Full 10 Percent Investment Quota Met for 500 Billion Special Fund
The chairman of the Investment and Innovation Council of the German Finance Ministry, Harald Christ, believes that the federal…
Germany Boosts Maglev Train Project After Transrapid Failure
After the 2008 failure of the Transrapid, Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is looking to give Germany’s maglev…
Trump Announces Heavy US Air Strike on Iran’s Qeshm Island in Gulf
Donald Trump announced a major U.S. air strike on the Iranian island of Charg in the Persian Gulf.…
Sven Schulze Demands Softening of EU Emission Trading System
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President Sven Schulze, a member of the CDU, has called for a softening of the European climate…
Biontech investors Strüngmann plan to back Sahin Türeci’s new biopharma startup.
The Strüngmann brothers, founders of BionTech, intend to invest in the new company that departing executives Ugur Sahin and…
DAX Holds at Yesterday’s Level by Noon Amid Market Tension
The DAX moved back toward yesterday’s level after a weak morning. By 12:30 p.m. German time it was trading…
Germany Hopes for Stable Dutch Government After Election Turmoil
The German federal government hopes for a stable executive in the Netherlands. “Naturally we are keen on stable…
CDU NARROWLY LEADS IN RINELAND-PALATINE BEFORE STATE ELECTION ACCORDING TO POLITBAROMETER POLL
A new ZDF political barometer released a week before the Rhineland‑Palatinate state election finds the CDU just ahead…
RWI Economist Warns of Skyrocketing Inflation If Iran War Extends Past Four Weeks
Torsten Schmidt, chief economist at the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, warned that if the war with…
Oil Prices Alarm German Builders as Energy Costs Could Reverse Construction Recovery
The rise in energy prices could once again drive up construction costs in Germany. Matthias Frederichs, chief executive of…
Reiche Warns Of Economic Fallout If Iran War Prolongs
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) warned that the ongoing war in Iran could have significant economic repercussions.…
Former President Gauck Urges German Media to Spotlight Democracy’s Strengths, Not Just Flaws
Former German President Joachim Gauck addressed a gathering of quality‑media professionals at the Madsack‑Media Group, which includes the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
Dax Lags as Oil Prices Steer Market Focus
The German DAX slipped to 23,590 points by the close of Xetra trading on Thursday, down 0.2 % from…
Former SPD MP Robin Mesarosch Blasts Party Over Closed‑Minded Mantra After Election Crash
After the SPD’s disappointing result in the Baden‑Württemberger state election, former parliamentarian Robin Mesarosch is openly castigating his own…
Germany Expands Criminal Repatriations to Afghanistan and Syria
German authorities have increasingly started deporting repeat offenders to Afghanistan and Syria, a trend documented by the federal…
President Steinmeier Urges Firewalls to Shield Democracy from Extremist Threats
Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier said that “firewalls” are essential to protect democracy from its enemies. Speaking to the weekly…
Burda Chief Marc Al Hames Pushes for New Digital Tax
Marc Al‑Hames, the newly appointed chair of Hubert Burda Media’s board of directors, has called for a digital services tax. He…
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Economy Minister Wolfgang Blank Seriously Injured in Autobahn 20 Crash
In a serious traffic accident on the A20 motorway, Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern’s Minister of Economics, Wolfgang Blank, was badly injured, the…
German Customs Launches Over 800 Investigations into Construction Sector
The customs authorities announced on Thursday that they have opened more than 800 investigations following a nationwide focus…
Public Per‑Student Spending Rises to 10,500 Euros in 2024 for Public Schools
Public budgets spent an average of €10,500 per pupil at state‑run schools in 2024. According to provisional data…
German Police Union warns of Iranian terror cells amid rising European security threat from new exodus wave
In light of the escalating tensions in the Middle East, the head of the German federal police union,…
Lufthansa Pilots Strike Commences Majority of Flights Planned
On Thursday morning, the two‑day strike announced by the union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) began at Lufthansa. Flights operated…
German Lotto 6 out of 49 Draw Wednesday 11 March 2026 Announces Winning Numbers
On the Wednesday night broadcast of the German lottery’s “6 out of 49” the winning numbers were drawn.…
DAX Falls Sharply While Oil and Gas Prices Surge
On Wednesday the Dax fell sharply, trading at 23,640 points at Xetra’s close-down 1.4 % from the previous day’s…
CSU Breaks With Merz Over New Small Nuclear Reactors in Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has sparked disagreement within the party by rejecting a comeback of nuclear power in Germany.…
Germany Releases Part of National Oil Reserves Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
Amid rising oil and gasoline prices, German media outlets reported on Wednesday that the government appears to be…
Von der Leyen Targets Lower Energy Bills for EU Citizens
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced new efforts to ease the burden on households and firms…
Weimer Defends Book Prize Cancellations, Accuses Institutions of Bias Over “Deutschland vertecke” Claims
After the German Bookstore Prize was cancelled, Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer defended his decision. He told the Funke Media Group that…
German Judges Union Warns Violence Protection Law Could Fail as Paper Tiger
The German Judges Association warned that the planned law to protect women from violence could turn out to…
German Farmers Union Demands Suspension of Carbon Pricing Amid Rising Energy Costs From Iran Conflict
Because energy costs are rising as a result of the war in Iran, Joachim Rukwied, president of the German…
Neobrokers Push ETF Providers Into Standing Commissions After Provisions Free Era
The ETF account, which had long been a fee‑free area, is now being challenged by neobrokers that appear…
Eurojackpot Tuesday Draw 10 March 2026 Reveals Winning Numbers 2 3 17 18 28 Euro Numbers 4 10
During the Tuesday Eurojackpot draw, the winning numbers were announced in the evening.The numbers drawn were 2, 3,…
VC Calls for Strikes at Lufthansa on Thursday and Friday
German union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) announced on Tuesday that it is calling for strikes against Lufthansa. The planned…
Greens Reject Part‑Time Minister Presidency Plan, Turn Down Union’s Villa Reitzenstein Rotation Proposal
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens, rejected the Union’s proposals for a rotating leadership arrangement at Villa Reitzenstein. “There…
German Health Insurance Strikes Deficit as Expenditures Outpace Income in 2025
The expenditures of statutory health insurers in 2025 rose far more than their contributions. According to preliminary statements,…
German Chancellor Merz Warns Israel Against Further West Bank Annexations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, voiced strong concern over Israel’s new annexation plans in the…
Ursula von der Leyen Calls Germany’s Move Away From Nuclear a Strategic Mistake
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has called the recent shift away from nuclear power in…
14 Civil Society Groups Form New Social State Alliance in Germany
In Berlin on Tuesday, 14 civil‑society organisations announced the formation of a new Social State Alliance, aiming to…
DAX Climbs as Investors Await Peaceful End to Conflict
The DAX opened the trading day on Tuesday morning noticeably higher. At around 9:30 a.m. the index was…
German Seaports Cargo 3.8% Surge in 2025 Braces for Robust Growth
German seaports handled a total of 284.4 million tonnes of cargo in 2025, up 3.8 % from the 273.9 million tonnes…
Trump Says Iran War Nearly Over
President Donald Trump suggested that the war in the Middle East could soon end. “I think the war…
Union Proposes Law to End Parliamentary Nepotism in MPs’ Offices
Concrete proposals from the Union aim to curb nepotism in Members of the Bundestag’s offices. Hendrik Hoppenstedt, the…
Banaszak Dismisses Spahn’s Proposal to Split Baden-Württemberg Prime Minister’s Term as Nonsense
Felix Banaszak, co‑chair of Germany’s Green Party, dismissed Jens Spahn’s proposal to split the term of the Minister‑President of…
German Greens Reject Power‑Sharing Plan with CDU in Baden-Württemberg
The Greens have rejected the Union’s proposal that their leading candidate, Cem Özdemir, and the CDU’s top candidate, Manuel Hagel,…
Industrial Order Intake Falls 11.1 Percent in Manufacturing for January 2026
In January 2026 the real volume of new orders received by the manufacturing sector fell 11.1 % when adjusted for…
Banaszak Hears Winds of Momentum for Federal Greens After Ödemir Baden Württemberg Victory
After the Green Party’s success in the Baden-Württemberg state election, party leader Felix Banaszak sees fresh momentum for the…
Strack‑Zimmermann Challenges FDP Leader Dürr Amid Baden‑Württemberg Fallout
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, a member of the FDP presidium, has distanced herself from party chair Christian Dürr after the party’s disappointing…
Green Leader Calls Baden‑Wurttemberg Election Blueprint for Nationwide Party Success
Omid Nouripour, the Green deputy chair of the Bundestag, sees the recent electoral success of his colleague Cem Özdemir…
Iran Names Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba New Supreme Leader After Father’s Death
Mojtaba Khamenei appears to have been named the new supreme leader of Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…
Hagel Assigns Coalition‑Building Mandate to Greens after Baden‑Württemberg Election
After the Baden‑Württemberg state election, CDU chairman Manuel Hagel said that coalition negotiations will start with the Greens.…
Bundesliga Highlights: St. Pauli and Frankfurt Draw 0-0 After Action‑Packed Match
In the first Sunday match of the Bundesliga’s 25th round, FC St. Pauli and Eintracht Frankfurt finished level at 0‑0. The…
German Lotto 6 of 49 Saturday March 7 2026 Big Winners Celebrate
In the Saturday broadcast of Germany’s “6 aus 49” lotto, the numbers drawn in the evening were 5,…
Darmstadt 98 Defeats Kiel 2–0 to Leap Into Second Place in the 2. Bundesliga
SV Darmstadt 98 returned impressively on Saturday, beating KSV Holstein Kiel 2-0 at home and moving into second…
Union Clinches Lead Ahead of AfD in Baden-Württemberg Election Polls, SPD Slumps
Just before the state election in Baden-Württemberg on Sunday, the Union is still ahead of the AfD in…
Bundestag Chair Defends US-Israel Military Action Against Iran, Denies Legal Concerns
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) defended the military operation launched by Israel and the United States against Iran, dismissing…
Bayern Clinch 4-1 Victory Over Gladbach to Seize Dominant Bundesliga Start
FC Bayern Munich opened the 25th matchday of the Bundesliga with an emphatic 4-1 win over Borussia Mönchengladbach. From the…
DAX Slides Further in Week After Nearly 7% Loss
The DAX finished the week on a lower note. At the end of Xetra trading on Friday afternoon,…
Municipal Companies Applaud Federal Council’s Decision on Critical Infrastructure Protection Law
The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) welcomed the Federal Council’s approval of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, the…
Clueso Secures Fourth Number One Album With Deja Vu Half on German Charts
Clueso now owns four consecutive number‑one albums, as confirmed by GfK. His double‑album opener “Deja Vu 1/2” sits atop the…
German Minister Questions Expansion of Law Punishing Politician Insults Following Lübcke Murder
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has voiced doubts about paragraph 188 of the German Criminal Code, the provision that…
NRW Security Agency Classifies AfD Youth as Suspected Extremist Group
The law‑enforcement agency of North Rhein‑Westphalia’s interior ministry has labeled the new Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) youth group “Generation Deutschland…
Schulze Backing Taskforce to Tackle Fuel Price Surge
Sachsen‑Anhalt’s governor, Sven Schulze (CDU), welcomed the launch of a newly created federal task force formed by the governing…
German Health Insurers Await Bundestag Vote on Hospital Reform With Hope for Savings
The statutory health insurers are hoping the Bundestag will give the hospital reform a green light on Friday,…
17 German Firms Join Greens to Oppose State Energy Net Package
The Greens, together with 17 German companies, have urged the federal government not to implement plans such as…
US Markets Slide Again as Blue Chips Lead Decline
U.S. stocks rebounded sharply on Thursday, but the biggest names-known as the “blue chips”-suffered the largest drops. The…
Trump Names Markwayne Mullin New Homeland Security Secretary, Replacing Kristi Noem
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will replace “Home Protection Minister” Kristi Noem with Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin.…
Söder Halts CO2 Tax as Fuel Prices Soar
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and head of the CSU, used the current spike in petrol and gasoline…
U.S. Removes Sanctions on Rosneft Germany, Expanding Energy Cooperation
The U.S. Treasury announced on Thursday that it will lift sanctions on the German subsidiary of the Russian…
German Government Spokesperson Plans Total Overhaul of Federal Press Office
After a multi‑month reform process, the Federal Press Office (BPA) announced on Thursday that it will restructure its…
Ricarda Lang Blasts Katherina Reiche Over Iran Energy Stance
Green Party politician Ricarda Lang sharply criticised Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) for her handling of the energy supply amid…
Germany’s Students Take to Streets Nationwide Protest Military Service Plans
In several German cities, thousands of students took to the streets on Thursday to protest the federal government’s…