AfD Gains Ground CDU Loses Support
Recent polling data reveals shifts in voter sentiment and growing concerns about the nation’s economic outlook. Conducted by…
Dax Rises Analysts Bullish
The DAX index maintained a positive trajectory on Tuesday, building on an encouraging start to the trading day…
Hessen Rejects EU Market Watchdog Shift
The state government of Hesse is voicing opposition to European Union proposals that would transfer oversight of the…
Left Party Balks at Special Parliament Session
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has voiced opposition to a proposal by the Green party’s…
Dax Rises Ahead of Key Data
The German stock market opened Tuesday morning with a positive trend. By 9:30 am local time, the benchmark…
Mask Scandal Legal Bills Soar
The Federal Ministry of Health has incurred approximately €90 million in legal fees since 2020 related to proceedings…
Union Questions Support for Top Court Nominee
The nomination process for Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as a judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has been thrown into…
Green Leader Opens Office Amidst Party Renewal
The national co-chair of the Green Party, Felix Banaszak, is establishing a constituency office in Brandenburg an der…
Thierse Urges Calm in Germany’s Court Dispute
Former Bundestag President Wolfgang Thierse, a longstanding member of the Central Committee of German Catholics, has urged both…
Germany Presses US Trade Pressure
Franziska Brantner, leader of the Green Party, has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
Stocks Pause Amid Tariff Concerns
US markets displayed a cautious performance on Monday, exhibiting a degree of resilience following recent trade-related announcements. The…
Reform Drive Demands Swift Government Overhaul
A prominent initiative advocating for a more effective state has presented a comprehensive reform agenda to Federal President…
Germany Tightens Medical Cannabis Access
The German Federal Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Minister Nina Warken (CDU), is proposing significant revisions…
Debate Rises Over Public Sector Hiring Rules
The recent decision by the Rhineland-Palatinate Interior Minister, Michael Ebling, to restrict the access of Alternative for Germany…
Amthor Voices Concerns Over Court Nominee
Concerns raised by the center-right Union faction regarding the candidacy of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf for a position on the…
China Gas Network Access Sparks German Concern
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has initiated a detailed investment review process, reportedly to safeguard against…
Economist Urges Tough Stance Against Trump
The ongoing dispute between the European Union and the United States is intensifying, with discussions centering on potential…
Tax Simplicity Now Demanded
The German Tax Union (DSTG) is advocating for significant simplifications in the process of filing individual tax returns.…
Care Reform Faces Collapse
Concerns are emerging regarding the potential failure of planned reforms to Germany’s care system, with the Federal Government’s…
Chelsea Crushes PSG Wins Club World Cup
Chelsea secured a decisive victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Championship final, triumphing with a 3-0…
Merz Backs Spahn Amid Leadership Questions
Following a failed election for a judge on the German Federal Constitutional Court, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has…
Merkel Success Questioned Amid Union Rift
The recent failure to secure the election of three constitutional court judges in the Bundestag is fueling concerns…
Germany Seeks Economic Independence From US
The proposed tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump have drawn sharp criticism, prompting renewed calls for Europe…
Hospitals Bolster Security Amid Rising Violence
Healthcare facilities across Germany are increasingly implementing enhanced security measures to safeguard their staff from rising incidents of…
Trump Threatens EU Parliament Demands Action
Pressure is mounting on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen from within the European Parliament to adopt…
Teen Social Media Ban Faces Debate
Concerns regarding the impact of social media on young people are prompting renewed calls for stricter regulations and…
US Tariffs Threaten German Engineering
The German engineering sector is voicing serious concerns about the potential impact of proposed US tariffs on its…
Trump May Reverse EU Tariffs
Economists are anticipating that US President Donald Trump’s threat of a 30% tariff on EU goods, set to…
Spahn Faces Internal CDU Criticism
Following the failed constitutional judge election on Friday, internal criticism has emerged regarding the actions of Jens Spahn,…
Chancellor’s Power Crumbling
The process of selecting new judges for the Federal Constitutional Court has exposed internal divisions within the German…
Trump’s Trade War Threat Shakes Markets
US stock markets experienced a downturn on Friday, concluding the trading day with losses across major indices. The…
Power Grab Threatens Democracy
The process for electing judges to Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has been marred by unexpected setbacks, prompting criticism…
Port Workers Strike Averted Historic Deal Reached
A swift resolution has been reached in wage negotiations for approximately 11,000 employees at German seaports, marking the…
Merkel Confirms Confidence in Spahn
Berlin – A dispute surrounding the selection of new judges for Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has seen Chancellor…
German Court Blocks Mandatory Ticket Data
A ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has determined that Deutsche Bahn Fernverkehr AG…
Merkel Ally Lobbies for German Investment Plan
The Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, addressed the Bundesrat on Friday, urging its support for the…
Stocks Fall Amid Canada Tariff Concerns
Trading commenced on Friday with a weaker performance for the German DAX index. By 9:30 AM, the benchmark…
Wholesale Prices Edge Up
Wholesale prices in Germany increased in June 2025, marking a continued upward trend compared to the previous year.…
Conscientious Objection Applications Surge
The number of applications for conscientious objection is experiencing a significant increase, coinciding with current discussions surrounding a…
Insurance Industry Seeks Construction Halt in Flood Zones
As the anniversary of the devastating Ahr Valley flood approaches, Germany’s insurance industry association, the Gesamtverband der Deutschen…
Stocks Mixed Amid Trump Tariffs
US equity markets presented a mixed performance on Thursday, closing with varied outcomes for key indices. The Dow…
Germany Delays Afghan Visa Processing
The processing of visa applications for approximately 2,400 Afghan refugees currently stranded in Pakistan is facing continued delays,…
Military Pay Hike Sparks Social Concern
Concerns are emerging regarding plans for a revised and more appealing military service model in Germany, with social…
Germany Debates Taliban Talks
Concerns are escalating within Germany over ongoing discussions between the German government and the Taliban regime regarding the…
Mask Disputes Could Cost Germany Billions
The German Health Ministry has acknowledged that current financial reserves may be insufficient to fully cover potential liabilities…
Greens Push for North Sea Drilling Ban
The German Green Party has introduced a motion in the Bundestag aiming to halt planned natural gas exploration…
Greens Push for Public Covid Inquiry Hearings
The parliamentary inquiry committee tasked with examining Germany’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is set to commence its…
German Rail Extends Renovation to 2036
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company, has announced an extension to the timeline for the comprehensive renovation of…
Germany May Probe Mask Procurement Scandal
Calls for a thorough investigation into the procurement of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic are growing, with…
Horner Out Red Bull
Red Bull Racing has announced the departure of Team Principal Christian Horner, effective immediately. The team conveyed the…
Verdi Calls Newspaper Strike
Journalists across Germany are preparing for multiple days of walkouts as union Verdi escalates its dispute with the…
Germany Creates New Foreign Policy Unit
The German Finance Ministry is undergoing a significant restructuring under the leadership of Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD),…
German Auto Industry Seeks SME Focus on Energy Pricing
German automotive industry leaders are urging policymakers to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not overlooked…
Germany Condemns Chinese Laser Attack
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed strong concern regarding a recent incident involving a Bundeswehr (German Armed…
Germany Sees Few Returns Under Dublin Rule
Germany’s efforts to transfer migrants to other European Union member states under the Dublin Regulation have yielded limited…
Stocks Waver Trump Boosts Copper
US equity markets displayed cautious trading on Tuesday, concluding with mixed performance. The Dow Jones Industrial Average settled…
Stocks Rise Amid Tariff Concerns
The DAX index saw a positive performance on Tuesday, closing at 24,206 points – a 0.6 percent increase…
NRW to Designate 5000 Hectares of Wilderness
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) is set to designate approximately 5,000 hectares of wilderness areas by mid-2026, a move intended…
Dax Extends Gains Amid Trade Tensions
The DAX index demonstrated a positive trajectory on Tuesday, building upon a cautiously optimistic start to the trading…
Green Steel Project Faces Cost Concerns
Thyssenkrupp Steel acknowledges the possibility of cost increases associated with the construction of its “green steel” production facility…
Greens Demand End To Polish Border Checks
Two months after Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) instituted stricter border controls, including the rejection of asylum seekers,…
Business Calls for Faster Reforms
As parliamentary discussions on the upcoming budget commence, leading representatives from German industry are urging the government to…
Military Recruitment Surges in German Schools
The German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are significantly increasing their presence in schools across the country, according to…
Nursing Funds Face Collapse
The DAK health insurance company is raising serious concerns about the financial stability of Germany’s long-term care insurance…
Linke Gains Match Green Popularity
A recent opinion poll indicates a significant shift in German voter preferences, with the Left Party (Die Linke)…
Germany Denies Ukrainian Woman Entry
A Ukrainian national was initially denied entry at the German-Austrian border following directives issued by Federal Interior Minister…
Zieler Joins FC Cologne
German international goalkeeper Ron-Robert Zieler has completed a move to 1. FC Köln, signing a two-year contract with…
Businesses Seek More Support for Struggling Apprentices
According to a new study by the Competency Center for Skilled Workforce (Kofa), a significant majority of German…
DAX Surges Above 24000
The German stock market opened the week with gains, as the DAX index closed at 24,073 points, marking…
Germany Demands Border Control Review
Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of recent Polish border controls, prompting calls for a reassessment of…
Germany Considers Compensation for Former Home Residents
The German government’s Federal Commissioner for the Prevention of Abuse, Kerstin Claus, is advocating for a state-funded basic…
Berlin Police May Delay Raids Due to Evidence Storage Overflow
Berlin’s police force, one of Germany’s largest with approximately 28,000 officers, is facing discussions regarding potential postponements of…
Vogt Returns to Bochum
VfL Bochum has announced the signing of experienced defender Kevin Vogt, marking a return to his former club.…
German Output Rises in May
German industrial production experienced a notable rebound in May 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Statistical…
AfD Distances Itself From Sellner
Sources indicate a discussion regarding the right-wing activist Martin Sellner took place within the AfD’s federal executive committee…
Germany Confident in EU-US Customs Talks
The German government expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing customs negotiations between the European Union and the United States,…
Poland Tightens Border Controls Sparks German Business Worry
The Polish government’s decision to reinstate border controls at the Germany border, effective Monday, has sparked concern within…
Texas Flood Death Toll Climbs Above 60
The confirmed death toll from the devastating floods that swept through Central Texas has risen to at least…
Driver’s License Fees Too High
The cost of obtaining a driver’s license is becoming a significant barrier for many, prompting calls for reform…
Record Number of German Retirees Working
New figures released by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) reveal that over 1.4 million pensioners in Germany…
Poland Blocks Afghan Asylum Seeker
A recent incident at the German-Polish border near Guben, Brandenburg, has highlighted tensions surrounding border management and the…
Reichinnek Condemns Potential AfD BSW Alliance
A senior figure within the German Left party has voiced concerns regarding potential collaborative efforts between the Alternative…
Germany Ticket Tie to Inflation Insufficient Says Minister
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Transport Minister Oliver Krischer (Greens) has expressed reservations regarding proposals from Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU)…
Rome Gas Station Explosion Injures Several
An explosion at a gas station on Via dei Gordiani in Rome’s Prenestino district on Friday morning resulted…
Green and Left Parties Seek Investigation Committees
Green and Left Party Members Urge Cooperation on Parliamentary Inquiries Politicians from the Green and Left parties are…
German Firms Favor Eastern Europe Over US
A recent survey of German business leaders indicates that the US’s trade threats are not deterring investment from…
Infrastructure Fund Costs Billions Annually
The infrastructure special fund, established by the governing coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social…
SPD Still Pursues Broad Electricity Tax Cut
Following a meeting of the Coalition Committee, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group maintains its expectation of…
Prostitutes’ Registration Number Climbs in Germany
Germany recorded approximately 32,300 registered sex workers at the end of 2024, according to data released by authorities.…
Germany Seeks Taliban Cooperation on Deportations
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is planning direct discussions with Syria and Afghanistan regarding the repatriation of…
Michael Most Common Name Among Bürgergeld Recipients
According to a response from the Federal Ministry of Labour to a query posed by the Alternative for…
Hospital Birthing Rooms to Get Air Conditioning
Health Concerns Prompt Call for Climate-Resilient Maternity Wards Amid growing concerns about the health risks posed by heat…
Steinmeier welcomes conscription debate
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has voiced support for renewed discussions regarding the reintroduction of mandatory military service. In…
EU Commission Faces Confidence Vote
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is facing a motion of no confidence in…
Bahn Accuses Customers of Abusing Family Reservations
Deutsche Bahn Revises Stance on Family Reservations Amidst Renewed Criticism The German railway company, Deutsche Bahn, is adjusting…
German Lotto Numbers Drawn Wednesday
13, 17, 39, 40, 44, 45, with the Superzahl being 6.. In addition to the main draw, the…
Municipalities Seek Climate Adaptation Aid
André Berghegger, Chief Executive Officer of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, has emphasized the crucial need…
Dax rises despite US job market worries BMW shares sought after
The DAX index closed with a gain of 0.5 percent on Wednesday, reaching 23,790 points at the Xetra…
Germany Poland to Coordinate Border Controls
Following Poland’s announcement of border controls at its frontier with Germany, commencing Monday, the German federal government has…
Homelessness Groups Seek Heat Relief Fund
The head of the Federal Association for Homeless Assistance (BAG W), Sabine Bösing, has issued a stark warning…