DAX Rockets to Bright Gains After Trump’s Announcement
30 pm-2..6 % above the previous closing level. At the top of the index were Brenntag, Adidas, and SAP, while…
Stuttgart Routs Augsburg 5-2 with Early Undav Goal
At the conclusion of the 27th round of the Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart secured a 5‑2 victory over FC…
Greens Capture Munich Mayoral Seat as Reiter Concedes Defeat
In the Munich mayoral by‑election, the Green Party candidate Dominik Krause defeated incumbent mayor Dieter Reiter of the SPD.Shortly after…
CDU Tops Rhineland‑Palatinate Election as Linnemann Cheers Authentic Triumph
The first polling forecasts have shown the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to emerge as the strongest force in…
Union Party Criticizes New Riester Pension Reform
The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reports that members of the Union (CDU/CSU) are strongly critical of the draft bill on the…
DIHK Demands Deep Reforms By Summer Amid Record Low Corporate Spirits
Facing a bleak economic outlook, the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) is urging the federal government…
Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum, Threatens Power Plant Attacks
President Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Iran via a short‑message post on the platform Truth Social. He warned…
Rhineland‑Palatinate State Election Kicks Off
The state election in Rhineland‑Palatinate has begun. Nearly three million voters are set to choose a new 101‑member…
Vice Premier Calls Deepfake Rules Lax While Praising Collien Fernandes
Colin Fernandes, a German activist who has exposed the use of deep‑fake technology that targets women, received public praise…
German Police Seek Over 500 Extremists With Outstanding Arrest Warrants
In Germany, more than 500 far‑right extremists are being sought with outstanding arrest warrants. This information came from…
German Banks Cut GDP Forecast To 1 Percent As Inflation Rises 2.6 Percent
Private banks in Germany forecast a GDP growth of 1.0 % for the current year-a decline of 0.4 percentage points…
German Seniors Face Growing Income Gap Reaching €4,066 by 2025
The income gap between people over 65 and the overall population in Germany is widening. According to the…
Digital Minister Warns of Dramatic Job Losses as AI Rewrites Industrial Workforce
Germany’s Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger of the CDU, urged the country to ready itself for a sharp decline…
Collective Bargaining Coverage Stalls at 49 Percent in Germany 2025
In 2025, 49 % of all employees in Germany were employed by firms that operate under collective bargaining agreements,…
Trump Signals US Withdrawal From Iran War After Three Weeks
Three weeks after a conflict began between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on…
DAX Gives Back Gains As Volatility Continues
On Friday, the DAX opened with a friendly bump but largely lost the gains it had made before…
German Government Keeps All Options Open Over Hormuz Strait Security
The federal government remains open to all options regarding a possible German participation in security measures in the…
Producer Prices Down 3.3 % YoY in Feb 2026 as Energy Costs Decline Reported by Destatis
In February 2026, producer prices for commercial goods were 3.3 percent lower than in February 2025, and prices fell 0.5 percent compared…
Euro Remains Top Export Currency for German Goods to Non‑EU Countries in 2025
In 2025 the euro was the most common currency for German exports outside the EU, covering 54.7 % of…
Alexander Scheer Reveals He Has Severe ADHD and Shares Details of Past Drug Use
Actor Alexander Scheer revealed details about his medical diagnosis and past drug use in an interview with the…
German Teacher Union Calls Messaging App Ban for Kids Unlikely
The president of the German Teachers’ Association, Stefan Düll, has criticised proposals to ban messenger services such as WhatsApp…
Germany Releases Over 6,125 Prisoners Early Last Year
In 2023, at least 6,125 inmates in Germany were released earlier than the originally scheduled end of their…
German Tax Revenue Rises in February 2026
Germany’s tax revenues rose in February 2026. The federal finance ministry, in its monthly report released on Friday morning,…
EU Council demands halt to attacks on energy and water infrastructure in Middle East
The European Council, in the conclusions of its meeting released Thursday evening, called for a moratorium on attacks…
Freiburg and Mainz Face Off in Europa League Quarterfinals
In the Europa League quarter‑finals, SC Freiburg faced KRC Genk and FSV Mainz 05 took on Sigma Olomouc. “Freiburg vs. Genk” Freiburg won…
German Federal Government Announces Campaign to Warn About Social Media Perils
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) announced that the federal government will launch a nationwide awareness campaign highlighting the dangers and…
Michel Friedman Pays Tribute to Philosophical Guru Jürgen Habermas
Publicist Michel Friedman recently honored the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas as a formative influence in his life. “People like…
NRW Youth’s Democracy Confidence Plummets Fast
In North Rhine‑Westphalia, satisfaction with democracy is falling rapidly, especially among young people-a finding from the third “democracy…
Schleswig-Holstein Minister Günther Calls for Bold Taboo-Free Reforms Without Fear of Elections
Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) is demanding that the federal government pursue reforms without taboos and without fearing…
DAX slides under 23,000 as market remains in red
The DAX remained well into the red zone on Thursday, even after an already weak start. By around…
Kallas Urges EU Leaders Show Political Courage to Unlock €90 Billion Ukraine Loan
At the EU summit in Brussels, foreign‑policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the heads of state and government to display…
German Army Rejects US AI Models Focuses on European Options
General Major Jürgen Setzer, deputy inspector of the Cyber and Information Space and chief security officer of the…
GdP Prepares 4,500 Police for Urgent Castor Transport From Jülich To Ahaus
Police workers from the German police union in North Rhine‑Westphalia (GdP NRW) are making it clear that the…
Klingbeil Looks to Impose Super‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Tackle Crisis Profits
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a “super‑profit tax” on the crisis…
Germany Faces Crisis As One Third of Hospitals Threatened with Insolvency Health Bodies Urge Extended Financial Support
The German Hospital Association (DKG) and the German County Council have warned that another wave of hospital closures…
AfD Forces Rhineland‑Palatinate MPs to Open Local Pubs or Face Fines
According to a media report, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Rhineland‑Palatinate has instructed its representatives to establish…
SPD Secretary Calls for Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Firms to Reduce Fuel Costs
During the debate over how to effectively lower fuel prices, SPD general secretary Tim Klüssendorf reinforced calls for…
Grit Tüngler Named New Head of Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has named Grit Tüngler as the new head of the Federal Office for Civil…
Germany Boosts Bundeswehr Sub‑Sea Hunt With Fresh Budget Allocation
The German Federal Ministry of Defence is allocating significant budget to improve its anti‑submarine warfare capabilities. Because the…
Gysi Calls Left Party Racism Allegations Absurd, Declares No More to Say
German left‑wing Bundestag member Gregor Gysi has rejected accusations of racism issued by the Federal Association of Migrant Left…
German Cabinet Tightens E‑Scooter Liability Rules to Ease Victim Claims
The federal cabinet approved a draft law that will tighten liability for accidents involving electric scooters. The Justice…
Weimer Defends Leipzig National Library Expansion Plan Amid Criticism
Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer has defended his approach to the planned expansion of the German National Library in Leipzig against criticism.…
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…