Sean Prescott
1900 posts
Germany’s Unemployment Fund Faces a Multi-Billion Euro Crisis
In a move to counter expected rising unemployment, the German federal government plans to provide a loan of…
May 30, 2025
Tariffs and Structural Woes Take a Toll
Chemical Industry’s Business Climate Deteriorates in May, Ifo Index Shows The business climate in Germany’s chemical industry has…
May 30, 2025
Brandenburg’s Woidke Sets the Tone for Coalition Cooperation
BERLIN, GERMANY – In a move that highlights the complexities of coalition politics, Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke has…
May 30, 2025
Germany Must Confront Israel’s Violators of International Law
In a recent development, the Green Party’s chair, Franziska Brantner, has called for concrete actions from the German…
May 29, 2025
Will the Customs Conflict Finally Subside?
In the ongoing trade dispute between the United States and the European Union, the German Industry and Trade…
May 29, 2025
Boom or Bust?
German Economic Minister Katherina Reiche Welcomes Coalition’s ‘Sofortprogramm’ German Economic Minister Katherina Reiche, a member of the Christian…
May 29, 2025
IG Metall Demands Action
German metalworkers’ union leader calls for swift implementation of government plans The head of the German metalworkers’ union,…
May 29, 2025
Tariffs Tumble: US Court’s Bombshell Ruling Brings Trump’s Global Trade War to a Screeching Halt
A US court has largely deemed the global tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump to be unlawful. The…
May 29, 2025
A Fee Fiasco Unfolds in Germany’s Healthcare System?
Germany’s physicians have expressed concerns over the government’s plan to redistribute fees from cities to rural areas to…
May 29, 2025
‘We Need to Make It Easier for Families to Buy a Home Again’!
German Federal Minister of Construction Verena Hubertz, a member of the Social Democratic Party, aims to simplify the…
May 29, 2025
German Parties to Cash in on Big State Subsidy Boost!
Germany’s Political Parties to Receive Increased State Funding in 2025 According to a report by the German newspaper…
May 29, 2025
Google and Co. in the Crosshairs
Germany’s government, led by the black-red coalition, is considering a bold move to tax digital internet giants like…
May 29, 2025
Did You Win the Life-Changing Prize?
Lotto Numbers Drawn in Wednesday’s German Lottery Draw In the latest draw of the German lottery, the winning…
May 28, 2025
Lagarde Rumors Send Shockwaves Through Markets
The German Dax index fell on Wednesday, closing at 24,038 points, a decline of 0.8 percent from the…
May 28, 2025
Frederiksen: I’ll Take a Stand for Greenland Against Trump
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Defends Greenland Against US President Donald Trump’s Claims In a recent interview, Denmark’s…
May 28, 2025
Transparency in Slaughterhouses Delayed Again
A six-month extension has been granted for the implementation of a livestock labeling system in Germany, giving federal…
May 28, 2025
What’s at Stake for Ukraine’s Future?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a High-Level Meeting in Berlin In a significant…
May 28, 2025
Can a Ukraine Withdrawal Bring Peace to the East?
Berlin, Germany – In a prelude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Berlin on Wednesday, Sahra Wagenknecht,…
May 28, 2025
Energy Prices Crash 11.2%
Germany’s Import Prices Drop in April, Energy Sector Drives the Change The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported…
May 28, 2025
Germany’s Workforce Hits a Plateau, Unemployment on the Rise
Germany’s Labor Market Remains Stable in April, with Slight Increase in Employment According to the German Federal Statistical…
May 28, 2025
Billions at Stake in High-Stakes Semiconductor Showdown
The newly formed federal government has reaffirmed its plan to invest two billion euros in the development of…
May 28, 2025
10,000 and Counting: Skilled Worker Visa Hits One-Year Milestone
According to a recent analysis by the German Centre for Integration and Migration Research, the first year of…
May 28, 2025
Syrians Flee Germany’s Shores in Record Numbers, Bamf Reveals Shocking 464 Return Trips in 2025
Germany Continues to Facilitate Voluntary Repatriation of Asylum Seekers to Syria and Third Countries Despite the ongoing ban…
May 28, 2025
‘Decisions, Not Debates’ – CSU Demands Action
A key meeting of the coalition committee is set to take place on Wednesday, with CSU’s Landesgruppenchef Alexander…
May 28, 2025
Pension Apocalypse: 48% or Nothing!
German Labor Federation Leader Urges Long-Term Stabilization of Pension Level The head of the German Labor Federation, Yasmin…
May 28, 2025
A Glimmer of Hope in the Trade War?
Financial Markets Soar as US-China Trade Tensions Ease US stock markets surged on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones…
May 27, 2025
COACHING SHOCK: Wagner Takes the Reins at FC Augsburg!
Augsburg Set to Appoint New Coach as Wagner Takes the Helm Reports suggest that Sandro Wagner, the former…
May 27, 2025
Annalena Baerbock to Push for Harsher Russia Sanctions
Washington D.C., United States – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to arrive in the United States,…
May 27, 2025
Is the US the Key to a Sustained Bull Run?
The German stock market index, Dax, reached a new record high on Tuesday, closing at 24,226 points at…
May 27, 2025
Germany’s Tech Giants Unite to Build the AI Gigafactory of the Future?
Technology Giants in Germany Consider Joint AI Gigafactory Venture Several major German technology companies are reportedly planning to…
May 27, 2025
Women’s X-Factor: Hidden Chromosome Awakens in Old Age, Unlocking Secrets to Age-Related Diseases
Researchers at the Technical University of Munich have made a groundbreaking discovery that could explain gender differences in…
May 27, 2025
‘My Voice is Irreplaceable’
Voice Actor Rufus Beck, known for his work on the Harry Potter audiobooks, sees artificial intelligence as a…
May 27, 2025
Record-High 287 Drunk Driving Accidents in Germany
According to preliminary results, a record number of alcohol-related accidents occurred on Christi Himmelfahrt, also known as Father’s…
May 27, 2025
The Rise of a New Sanctuary of Freedom
German Research Minister Dorothee Bär Sees Wissenschaftsfreiheit in the US Under Threat, Eyes Germany as a Safe Haven…
May 27, 2025
A Matter of Life and Death!
In the aftermath of a shooting at Hamburg’s main train station, which left 18 people injured, the Green…
May 27, 2025
A Waste of Money?
A new ministry in Germany has sparked criticism from the Federation of Taxpayers, with the organization’s president, Reiner…
May 27, 2025
Digitalization to Cut Costs in German Government?
Digitalization of the German Federal Administration May Lead to Job Cuts, Says Bitkom President The president of the…
May 27, 2025
Four-Day Workweek on Hold, but the Fight for a Better Work-Life Balance is Far from Over
German Trade Union IG Metall to Focus on Other Demands, No Immediate Support for Four-Day Workweek In a…
May 27, 2025
EU Leaders Clash Over Convention’s Future
European Parliament’s Right-Wing Faction Joins Calls for Debate on Human Rights Convention’s Interpretation The European Convention on Human…
May 26, 2025
Minister Demands Radical Overhaul of Agricultural Policy
EU Agriculture Policy Reform Urged by German Minister In a call for fundamental changes, Alois Rainer, the German…
May 26, 2025
Chaos Unleashed Behind Closed Doors
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the Christian Democratic Union, has shared his impressions of a private…
May 26, 2025
Can Merz Save the Day?
Thyssenkrupp’s Plight Sparks Concerns of a Catastrophic Consequences for the Steel Industry The German steel conglomerate Thyssenkrupp is…
May 26, 2025
Market Expert Warns of Next Storm
European Markets Maintain Positive Trend, Analyst Warns of Volatility Ahead The German Dax index continued its upward trajectory…
May 26, 2025
Not in the Same League
A prominent German politician has expressed his concerns over the tendency to equate US President Donald Trump with…
May 26, 2025
Wadephul’s Mission to Unite the Continent Against Global Turmoil
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Emphasizes European Unity and Actionability Ahead of Spain and Portugal Visits German Foreign…
May 26, 2025
Police vs. Green Politics: Shocking Insult from Green Youth Chief!
German Politician Criticizes Green Youth Leader’s Police Remarks In a strongly worded statement, Omid Nouripour, Vice President of…
May 25, 2025
‘All Cops Are Bastards’ Row Rocks Berlin!
German Green Party’s Parliamentary Spokesperson Marcel Emmerich has distanced himself from the spokesperson of the Green Youth, Jette…
May 25, 2025
MONACO MASSACRE: Lando Norris Shocks F1 World with Historic Win!
In the eighth round of the Formula One season, Lando Norris of McLaren secured a victory in the…
May 25, 2025
The Shocking Truth of Life-Life-Balance
German Union Leader Urges Citizens to Prioritize National Productivity In a recent interview, Carsten Linnemann, the General Secretary…
May 25, 2025
Europe’s Housing Crisis Needs a ‘Fast Lane’ to Affordable Living
German Real Estate Association Calls for Priority in Affordable Housing Projects The head of the German Association of…
May 25, 2025
Germany Won’t Fire Back in US Tariff War, But Will Fight for Europe’s Interests
Germany’s Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, has urged the US to engage in serious negotiations to resolve the ongoing…
May 25, 2025
Hamburg’s Main Station Stabbing
German police have revealed that the investigation into the recent stabbing attack at Hamburg’s main train station, which…
May 24, 2025
Trump’s Economic Interests Trump Peace Talks
A US Withdrawal from Ukraine Talks Feared, Expert Says A leading military and security expert, Carlo Masala, has…
May 24, 2025
You Can Still Keep Your Copper Connection
German Fiber Optic Network Expansion Progresses, with No Immediate Disconnection of DSL Lines for Existing Customers The head…
May 24, 2025
The Unintended Consequences of Trump’s War on Knowledge
Economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz has sounded the alarm over the economic consequences of the US government’s…
May 24, 2025
Union Leader’s Blunt Warning on Migrant Crisis
Germany’s New Government to Intensify Migration Policy, Aim for Zero Illegal Migrants The newly formed German government will…
May 24, 2025
Courts Give Green Light for AI Training on Public Profiles
A German court has rejected a bid by a consumer protection group to block Meta, the parent company…
May 23, 2025
Will He Bridge the Gap or Fuel the Fire?
In an exclusive interview with Watson, the designated SPD Secretary-General, Tim Klüssendorf, emphasized the importance of sharpening the…
May 23, 2025
Trump’s Suicidal Blow to American Research and Economy?
German politician Karl Lauterbach, chair of the Research Committee in the German Bundestag, has strongly condemned the US…
May 23, 2025
Fines of up to 5,000 Euros for Rogue Members!
A German far-right party’s parliamentary group has announced a plan to strengthen the punishment of its own members’…
May 23, 2025
FIFA Frenzy: Telekom Secures TV Rights for All Games at 2026 World Cup in Record-Breaking Deal!
Telekom Secures Broadcasting Rights for 2026 World Cup in the US, Mexico and Canada The German telecommunications company,…
May 23, 2025
14.4% Fewer Homes Built in 2024
Germany’s Housing Construction Slows in 2024 According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), Germany’s housing construction industry experienced…
May 23, 2025
BREAKING: Union Sets Sights on Rushing Constitutional Judge Election in Bundestag
German Union Seeks to Expedite Constitutional Court Judge Election in Parliament The German Union has expressed its intention…
May 23, 2025
IW Demands Radical Cuts to Avoid Contribution Hikes
IW Calls for Performance Cuts in Germany’s Statutory Health Insurance to Avoid Premium Hikes in 2026 The German…
May 23, 2025
East Germany’s New Commissioner Seeks Swift AfD Ban and CDU Separation
German Far-Right Party’s Ban a Possibility, Says New Eastern Envoy of German Government Elisabeth Kaiser, the new Eastern…
May 22, 2025
EU Law vs. Asylum: Justice Minister Demands Compliance, But Can Germany’s Asylum Policy Survive the Test?
German Asylum Policy Must Comply with European Law, Says Justice Minister Germany’s Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, emphasized the…
May 22, 2025
Will the EU Follow Suit?
US Readiness for Trade Conflict Resolution Welcomed by German Finance Minister German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has expressed…
May 22, 2025
Health Insurance Funds on the Brink of Bankruptcy
German Healthcare Insurers Face Financial Strains, Many Increase Premiums The financial situation of 45 out of 58 regional…
May 22, 2025
The Unthinkable Happens in Front of a Jewish Museum.
Washington Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Including a German National In a tragic incident, two people, including a German…
May 22, 2025
Eichel Gives Klingbeil a Vote of Confidence for the Chancellery
Ex-Finanz Minister Hans Eichel Praises Successor Lars Klingbeil’s Chances of Becoming Chancellor In a recent interview with the…
May 22, 2025
EU’s Top Official Unleashes Scathing Attack on Trump, Calls Him a Fascist
European Parliament President Slams US President Trump as Fascist, Unreliable Partner The President of the European Parliament’s Committee,…
May 22, 2025
Germany’s Defense in Jeopardy?
German Federal Parliament Elects New Defense Inspectorate Chief The German Federal Parliament has elected Henning Otte, a former…
May 21, 2025
Unrelenting Storms to Batter the Nation!
Germany’s Meteorological Service Warns of Unsettled Weather, Cooling Temperatures Nationwide A significant weather event is expected to affect…
May 21, 2025
Diplomatic Row Erupts
Israel’s Military Opens Fire on Diplomatic Delegation in West Bank In a tense incident, the Israeli military opened…
May 21, 2025
Is the Bear Market Coming?
German Stock Market Index Edges Up, Investors Await Further Signals The German DAX index closed 0.4% higher on…
May 21, 2025
Eco-War: EU’s Weak Import Controls Under Fire as Greenpeace Demands Tougher Action on Toxic Products
EU Commission’s Plan to Introduce a Levy on Non-EU Direct Deliveries Sparks Greenpeace’s Call for Stricter Import Controls…
May 21, 2025
German Police Must Rethink Role in Crisis
German Police Union Chief Warns of Changes in Police Role Amid Ukraine War BERLIN, Germany – The head…
May 21, 2025
Justice Served?
German Teenager’s Conviction for Murder and Bodily Harm Confirmed by Federal Court The Federal Court of Germany has…
May 21, 2025
EU Cracks Down on Radical Algorithms or Else Terror Wins?
European Lawmakers Urge Tougher Action Against Radicalizing Algorithms A German parliamentarian and expert in interior affairs, Sebastian Fiedler,…
May 21, 2025
Experts Warn of Economic Downturn in 2025
Economic Outlook Remains Gloomy for Germany, Experts Warn A recent report by the German Council of Economic Experts…
May 21, 2025
German Politician’s Last-Ditch Effort to Save the Democracy Channel
German Federal President Emphasizes the Importance of Phoenix in a Diverse Public Broadcasting Landscape In a statement supporting…
May 21, 2025
3.5% and Climbing!
UK Consumer Prices Accelerate in April, Inflation Rate Reaches 3.5% London, May 2025 – The UK’s Office for…
May 21, 2025
Experts Slam Plan to Gut Germany’s Heating Act, Claiming it’s a Step Backwards in Climate Protection
Experts Question Minister’s Plan to Reform Building Energy Act Germany’s Minister of Economics, Katharina Reiche, has faced criticism…
May 21, 2025
One in Nine Struggling to Breathe in Overcrowded Apartments
Germany’s Housing Crisis Deepens, One in Nine People Living in Overcrowded Conditions According to the European statistics agency…
May 21, 2025
Railway Revolution: Bavaria’s Plan to Transform the Brenner-Nordzulauf and Revolutionize European Train Travel!
Bayern’s Transportation Minister Backs Anwohnerfreundliche Approach to Brenner-Nordzulauf Development Bayern’s Transportation Minister, Christian Bernreiter of the Christian Social…
May 20, 2025
Germany’s Green Party Blames AfD, CDU and CSU for Social Polarization and Rising Hate Crimes
German Greens’ Parliamentary Business Manager Blames Far-Right and Mainstream Parties for Social Polarization In the wake of a…
May 20, 2025
Global Warming to Wreak Havoc on World’s Food Supply
Global Warming to Intensify Heat and Drought Periods in Major Crop Areas, Study Warns A new study by…
May 20, 2025
Economists Betrayed by Cowardly Reforms in New Government
Economists Criticize German Government’s Economic Plans, Expect Little Reform A recent survey of 179 German economists has revealed…
May 20, 2025
Komoot’s Demise Looms as New Owner’s True Intentions Revealed?
New Owner of Komoot Defends Acquisition Amid Criticism Luca Ferrari, the CEO of Italian tech company Bending Spoons,…
May 20, 2025
Germany’s Economic Rescue May Hinge on Trump’s Next Move
Economic Growth in Germany Expected to Turn the Corner, Says Expert A member of the German Council of…
May 20, 2025
Germany Needs a Leash on Moscow
European Leaders Must Take a Tougher Stance, Says Former German MP In the midst of peace talks in…
May 20, 2025
A War of Numbers and Narratives?
German Labor Union Head Criticizes Debate on Working Hours in Germany The head of the German Trade Union…
May 20, 2025
Union Gains, SPD’s Popularity Plummets in New Poll
German parties’ poll numbers shift ahead of potential election, survey finds According to a recent survey by the…
May 20, 2025
New Poll Reveals Shocking Shift in German Politics!
German parties’ popularity shifts in new poll, as CDU gains and SPD loses ground A recent survey by…
May 20, 2025
TRUMP’S U-TURN: What He Really Discussed with EU Leaders on Ukraine Crisis is a Game-Changer!
US and European Leaders Discuss Path to Peace in Ukraine After Putin Meeting Following a meeting with Russian…
May 19, 2025
The End of an Era at DWS?
DWS’ Klaus Kaldemorgen to Step Down as Co-Fund Manager of Concept Kaldemorgen Fund Klaus Kaldemorgen, the 71-year-old co-fund…
May 19, 2025
Amnesty International: The ‘Human Rights’ Front for Western Interests?
Russia Blacklists Amnesty International, Citing ‘Undesirable’ Activities Moscow has officially designated Amnesty International as an “undesirable organization” a…
May 19, 2025
Gas Storage Levy to Drop Slightly Starting July 2025
The Gas Storage Charge will be slightly reduced. Starting from July 1st, 2025, the charge will decrease to…
May 19, 2025
EU Economic Forecast Slightly Revised Downwards for 2025 and 2026
The European Commission has lowered its economic forecast for this year. In the current spring forecast, it is…
May 19, 2025
Majority of Germans Support Mandatory Climate Damage Insurance
A recent study by the Ifo Institute has revealed that there is a higher level of societal acceptance…
May 19, 2025