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…
SPD MP Adis Ahmetovic Calls for End to Iran War Urges Israel and US to Cease Hostilities
Adis Ahmetovic, the foreign‑policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group, urged Israel and the United States to halt the…
Record Surge in Politician Slander Cases Sparks Reform Push
The number of complaints about insults directed at politicians has risen again, reaching a new all‑time record. In…
Pistorius Rejects Compensation for Towns Planning to Repurpose Former Military Grounds
Communities that have already spent money on planning the reuse of former military sites will not receive compensation…
Welfare Now Covers One in Three Nursing Home Residents According to DAK Study
More and more residents in nursing homes are unable to cover their individual contributions and must rely on…
Deutsche Städtetag Demands Higher Thresholds in Kritis Top Law to Boost Critical Infrastructure Safety
The German city council is urging the federal government to make a comprehensive reform of the Kritis rooftop…
German Teachers Push Iran War Back Into Classroom Debate
The German Teachers’ Union says the Iran‑war should be addressed in schools.Stefan Düll, president of the union, told the…
Leverkusen Secures Narrow 1‑0 Win Over HSV in Bundesliga Comeback Match
Bayer Leverkusen secured a 1‑0 win over Hamburger SV in the second half of the 17th Bundesliga fixture.…
EU Nears Agreement to Ban Meat‑Alternative Names for Veggie Products
The long‑debated EU ban on using food‑meat names for plant‑based products may actually be on its way. According…
U.S. Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship off Sri Lanka Coast
On the week’s eve, an American submarine struck an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, sinking it…
Germans in Middle East Outnumber Previous Estimates
According to a report in the “Rheinische Post” this Thursday, a German analysis of the current situation in…
German State Premiers Push For Tougher Penalties on School Dropouts
A proposal submitted to the conference of state leaders (MPK) in Berlin this Thursday calls for stricter enforcement…
German Justice Minister Criticizes US-Israel Strike on Iran as Unlawful
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) said that the United States’ and Israel’s attack on Iran cannot be defended…
German Education Minister Pushes Age‑Appropriate Iran War Lessons in Schools
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) called for a factual and age‑appropriate approach to the Iran war when it is taught…
DIHK Warns of Rising Economic Risks as Iran War Worsens and German Gas Stores Run Low
DiHK President Peter Adrian has expressed concern about the economic risks posed by the Iran conflict, particularly the…
F‑126 Frigate Project Cost Soars Taxpayers Brace for Rising Expenditures
The controversial frigate project F‑126 is becoming ever more costly for taxpayers. In a Wednesday session, the Bundestag’s…
US Stocks Plunge on Middle East Tension, Rally Back Strong
On Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fell again amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, recording sharp early…
SPD Spokesman Adis Ahmetovic Criticizes Foreign Minister Wadephul on Crisis Communication
SPD foreign‑policy spokesperson Adis Ahmetovic criticized the crisis communication of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. “The initial statement that…
AfD Bundestag Fraktion Expels Jan Wenzel Schmidt From Ranks
The AfD parliamentary group announced the removal of its member Jan Wenzel Schmidt from the caucus on Tuesday during…
FC Magdeburg Faces Two Partial Spectator Bans Over Dynamo Dresden Incident
1. FC Magdeburg has been handed disciplinary sanctions for the incidents that occurred during the match against Dynamo Dresden. The…
Greens Urge German Cartel Office to Intensify Gas Station Price Investigation
The Greens have asked Germany’s Federal Cartel Office to scrutinise the current fuel‑price spikes at German service stations…
Linnemann Warns of Double Inflation as Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Crisis
Carsten Linnemann, the secretary‑general of the CDU, warned that the Iran crisis could lead to a doubling of…
Germany’s Part‑Time Employment Rate Hits New Record in 2025
In 2025 the share of part‑time workers in Germany reached a new high, rising by 0.4 percentage points…
German Gas Prices Could Spike to €2.60 As Trade Expert Warns of International Pressure
Considering the international situation, trade expert Gerrit Heinemann from the University of the Lower Rhine warns that gasoline prices…
TUI Launches Evacuation Operations Today As Middle East Tensions Escalate
Faced with escalating tensions in the Middle East, Tui CEO Sebastian Ebel announced retrieval operations for German tourists stranded…
Trump Claims U.S. Armaments Enable Endless War Against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned his supporters that a protracted war with Iran could be launched, asserting that…
German Telecom Association Warns Of Deutsche Telekom’s Growing Market Dominance During Fiber Rollout
VATM, the German telecommunications association, has warned that Deutsche Telekom’s growing dominance in the fibre‑optic market could undermine competition…
BSW Launches Web App Encouraging Military Service Refusal
With a new online tool, the BSW is encouraging young men to refuse military service. The service went…
US Markets Hold Steady After Iran Attack
The U.S. stock markets were relatively flat on Monday. By the close of New York trading, the Dow…
Green Party Leader Puts Charter Amendment Referendum on Track as Party Decides Reform in June
The Greens will decide in June in a final vote on a proposed charter reform. The party leadership…
German Security Service Warns Of Russian Influence Attempts Ahead Of State Elections
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned that Russian influence operations are likely…
DAX Plummets Amid Iran Tensions While Markets Show Resilience
The Dax opened this week with a substantial retreat, closing at 24,638 points – a fall of 2.6 %…
Coalition Seals Deal on Citizen Basic Income Reform Ahead of Bundestag Vote
Union and SPD have reportedly settled the remaining disagreements over the Bürgergeld reform. According to reports in “Stern”…
Merz Calls Selensky Ahead of US Trip Aligns Stances Before Trump Meeting
Before heading to the United States, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President…
Beyer Warns Merz Washington Visit Will Shift Focus After Iran Attack
Peter Beyer, a CDU foreign‑policy spokesperson, says the recent Iranian attack will change the agenda of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit…
RWE Rejects Mini Reactor Investment Saying SMRs Not Economically Viable
Markus Krebber, head of RWE, says that investing in small modular reactors (SMRs) is not economically feasible at…
Bamf Reports Few Asylum Seeker Returns to EU Countries 2025 Germany’s Request Mostly Ignored
In 2025, EU member states complied only to a very limited extent with Germany’s request to return asylum…
Expert Council Criticises Decision to Cut Ulrike Malmendier’s Tenure
The Expert Council for the Assessment of Economic Development has criticised the federal government’s decision not to extend…
German Minister Urges Rapid Free‑Trade Agreements with Malaysia and Indonesia to Counter Trump Tariffs
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is pressing for free‑trade agreements with Malaysia and Indonesia as a way…
Ali Khamenei Death Rumors Debunked by Iran
According to unverified reports from Israel, Iran’s political and religious leader Ali Khamenei-who has been in power since 1989-has…
Merz Calls Allies Over Iran Airstrike Escalation
After the recent escalation in the Middle East, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) coordinated with allies and partners. On…
Union Leads AfD for First Time in Six Months Insa Sunday Trend 26 Percent Gains One Point
According to the weekly “Sunday Trend” data that the polling institute Insa compiles for Bild am Sonntag, the…
EU-Iran Delegation Demands U.S. and Israel Clarify Their War Objectives
The chair of the Iran delegation in the European Parliament, Hannah Neumann of the Greens, urged Israel and the…
Germany Tightens Security for Jewish Sites Amid Escalating Iran Tensions
After Israel’s attack on Iran and the subsequent Iranian retaliation, German security authorities have heightened protection for Israeli…
German Car Dealerships Fear Revenue Loss in 2026 Despite New EV Subsidy 42 Percent Expect Decline While 20 Percent Hope for Improvement
Despite the electric‑vehicle subsidy that began at the turn of the year, German car dealers remain largely pessimistic…
Iran Fires Rockets and Drones at Israel in Retaliation Against U.S. and Israel Strike
After a military strike carried out by Israel and the United States, Iran launched rockets and drones toward…
Trump Urges Iranians to Seize Power After Military Strikes End
U.S. President Donald Trump described the ongoing military strikes against Iran as part of a plan to topple…
Israel Launches Preemptive Strike on Iran Amid Tehran Explosions
Israel says it has launched a preventative military strike against Iran. According to Iranian state media, explosions were…
German Church Calls Out GEAS Reform Plans Demands Refugee Dignity
Before the vote on reforming the Common European Asylum System (GEAS), the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) strongly…
Milk Farmers Urge Minister Rainer to Act Against Milk Price Collapse
Milk farmers urge Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) to oppose the falling price of milk and to push…
Christoph Ploß Criticises Verdi Strikes on Bundesliga Game Days
German transport policy maker Christoph Ploß (CDU) sharply criticized Verdi’s warning strikes on public transport scheduled for Bundesliga matchdays.“Leaving…
German Travel Sector Faces Sharp Drop in US Bookings as ICE Aggression and New Entry Rules Loom
The German tourism industry reports a sharp drop in demand for trips to the United States following reports…
EU pledges for U.S. energy imports outstrip current import volumes
Last year the European Union imported energy raw materials worth 58.8 billion euros from the United States-about 66.4 billion US dollars at the…
Fortuna Düsseldorf and Dynamo Dresden Claim Home Victories in 2. Bundesliga
Fortuna Düsseldorf opened the 24th round of the 2. Bundesliga with a 2-1 victory over VfL Bochum, while Dynamo Dresden…
Eurojackpot Friday 27 February 2026 Winning Numbers 7 17 19 28 47 Euro 2 7
The winning numbers from the Friday Eurojackpot draw were announced in the evening. The main numbers are 7,…
EU Authority Approves Moderna’s Dual Flu‑COVID Shot mCombriax for Adults 50+
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) recommended next Friday that Moderna’s new combination vaccine, mCombriax, be approved for adults…
Ex-Federal Constitutional Judge Huber Says Thuringia Could Ban AfD
Peter M. Huber, a former judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, says that banning the AfD in Thuringia could be…
Bundestag Approves Divisive Geas Reform Stirring National Debate
The federal parliament approved the controversial Geas reform, receiving the necessary majorities on Friday. The package introduces new…