Lisbon Cable Car Tragedy Germany Expresses Condolences
Germany’s Foreign Office has expressed its condolences following a cable car accident in Lisbon, Portugal, which has resulted…
German Lottery Results Drawn Tonight
The German Lotto and Toto Block conducted its weekly “6 aus 49” draw on Wednesday evening, revealing the…
Aid Cuts Threaten Education For Six Million Children
A new analysis released Wednesday by UNICEF warns that approximately 6 million children risk losing access to education…
Greens Criticize CSU Over Election Date Debate Refusal
A debate over potential electoral reform in Germany is escalating, with Vice President of the Bundestag, Omid Nouripour…
German Minister Vows Bureaucracy Cuts This Autumn
Germany is preparing a focused initiative to reduce bureaucratic processes, with Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger announcing concrete measures…
CDU Warns Social Welfare Debate Risks Empty Rhetoric
A leading voice within the CDU is urging both the CDU/CSU and the SPD to adopt a more…
Germany Considers Mandatory Service For All Citizens
Germany is revisiting the possibility of a mandatory service year for young adults, a proposal gaining traction from…
Merz Urges Closer Switzerland-EU Ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the European Union and Switzerland Speaking…
German regulator warns of market setbacks
Germany’s financial regulator, BaFin, has cautioned about potential market corrections amidst high valuations and ongoing global uncertainty BaFin…
Reading Skills Stall In Germany Twenty Percent Struggle
A recent study indicates that functional illiteracy rates in Germany remain stable at 20 percent, representing approximately 106…
German Dax Struggles Below 24000
30 AM local time, the index stood at approximately 23,850 points, representing a 0 Around 9:30 AM local…
Students Face Longer Commutes Than Workers
New data released Tuesday by Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on preliminary results from the 2024 Microcensus,…
CSU Rejects Greens’ Plan for Unified Election Dates
A proposal to standardize election dates across Germany is generating considerable debate, with the Vice President of the…
CDU Questions Proposal to Combine German Elections
Germany’s conservative bloc, the CDU/CSU, has expressed reservations regarding a proposal by Bundestag Vice President Omid Nouripour (Green…
Klingbeil Launches Panel To Boost German Investment
Germany is establishing a new advisory council dedicated to overseeing and accelerating the deployment of funds from its…
Conservatives Reject Criminalizing Street Harassment
Germany’s conservative bloc, the CDU/CSU, has rejected a proposal from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to criminalize verbal…
German Minister States Responsibility for Poland Invasion Never Expires
Berlin hosted a commemoration event at the temporary “Memorial Site for Poland 1939-1945” where German Culture Minister Wolfram…
EU Commissioner Urges Major Asylum System Overhaul
European Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, is advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of Europe’s asylum…
Civil Service Cuts Plan Faces Union Backlash
The German Civil Service Federation has strongly reacted to a proposal from CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann to…
Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support for Poland’s Border Security
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has affirmed the European Union’s full solidarity with Poland as a…
Jobless Benefits Frozen Next Year
Germany’s Federal Ministry of Labour has recalculated the standard rates for basic citizen’s income, revealing no increase for…
German Tourism Faces Steep Decline
A leading German hotelier and tourism official has expressed concerns regarding the future of domestic tourism in Germany,…
Wüst Secures Another Term as North Rhine-Westphalia CDU Leader
North Rhine-Westphalia’s leading Christian Democratic Union (CDU) reaffirmed Hendrik Wüst as its chairman at a party congress held…
Steinbrück Calls for Major Welfare Overhaul
Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück has advocated for comprehensive reforms to the nation’s social welfare system, signaling…
US Denies Abbas Visa For UN Summit
The United States has reportedly denied a visa to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas for the upcoming United…
Merz and Macron Reject US Tech Regulation Threats
Following recent statements from the United States regarding potential tariffs and export restrictions linked to EU regulations of…
Huntrix’s Golden Still Tops German Charts
Germany’s official charts see continued success for “Golden” by the virtual girl group Huntrix, maintaining its number one…
Germany Confident Franco-German Ties Will Endure French Vote
Berlin – The German government does not anticipate significant disruption to the upcoming Franco-German ministerial meeting in Toulon…
Mainz Faces Fiorentina in Conference League Clash
Mainz 05 will face Italian Serie A side AC Fiorentina in the group stage of the UEFA Europa…
Union Demands Rethink of Germany’s 2045 Climate Goal
Germany’s powerful chemical industry union, IGBCE, is urging a re-evaluation of the nation’s 2045 climate neutrality target and…
German Minister Urges Boosted Baltic Security
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has emphasized the importance of enhanced security measures in the Baltic Sea region…
German DAX Gains as France Focuses Investors
German equities began the trading day positively on Thursday. By 9:30 AM local time, the DAX was calculated…
Union Leader Demands Tougher Rules For Basic Income
Ahead of a closed-door meeting between the parliamentary group leaders of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social…
Germany Needs Innovation Boost Says Top Economist
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Ifo, has cautioned that the country is not fostering innovation at a…
Greens Urge German Leader To Intensify Pressure On Russia
Following recent Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine, members of the Green party have called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Human Trafficking Cases Surge in Germany
German authorities report a record high in investigations concluded regarding human trafficking and exploitation in 2024. The Federal…
Left Condemns Minister’s Crime Data Proposal
North Rhine-Westphalia’s (NRW) plans to record the dual nationality of both suspects and victims in official crime statistics…
German Investigators Rule Out Russian Link To Christmas Market Attack
The Saxony-Anhalt State Criminal Police Office (LKA) has concluded that there is no evidence to suggest the perpetrator…
Germans Back Reforms Amid Future Concerns
A comprehensive survey reveals widespread public dissatisfaction with Germany’s preparedness for the future, with a strong demand for…
Coalition Faces Pressure to Show It Can Act Now
Germany’s leading social association, SoVD, has urged the governing coalition parties to demonstrate effective leadership during their current…
Minnesota School Shooting Two Children Killed Dozens Injured
A shooting at a Catholic school event in Minnesota left at least two children, aged eight and ten,…
German Stocks Fall Banks Lag Behind
German equity markets experienced a moderate decline on Wednesday, with the DAX closing at 24,046 points, a decrease…
German DAX slips on Fed policy concerns
Mid-day trading on Wednesday saw the DAX maintain a marginally negative trajectory following a cautious opening. Around 12:30…
German Jobs Outlook Improves Again
Germany’s labor market is showing signs of stabilization and potential modest growth, according to the latest data released…
German Markets Fall Oil Prices Plummet
German equity markets experienced a moderate downturn on Tuesday, with the DAX closing at 24,153 points, representing a…
Lawyers Reject Far-Right’s Mass Deportation Plan
Constitutional scholars are raising concerns regarding recent proposals for the deportation of individuals with dual nationality convicted of…
Greens Slam Minister Over Palantir Data Deal
A political debate is unfolding in Germany regarding the potential use of data analytics software developed by the…
Klöckner Silent on Habeck Criticism
Germany’s parliamentary landscape is experiencing a series of shifts as lawmakers relinquish their seats. Recent attention has focused…
Merz Defends Curbing Arms to Israel After Gaza Strikes
Following recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza that resulted in the deaths of several journalists, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has…
Merz Seeks Closer Canada Ties for Defense Boost
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to strengthen cooperation with Canada, particularly focusing on transatlantic relations. Following a meeting…
Youth Leader Rejects Call for Automatic Military Service
The leader of the Jusos, the youth wing of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Philipp Türmer, has rejected…
Healthcare Apprentices Earn Top Pay
Apprentice earnings in Germany vary significantly depending on the chosen profession, with those in health and care roles…
Lindner Pushes Fully Funded Private Pensions
Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has advocated for a significant restructuring of private pension provisions in light…
Health Fund Warns of Rising Premiums
Germany’s statutory health insurance system faces potential contribution increases if reforms aren’t implemented, according to Oliver Blatt, head…
Child Welfare Group Opposes Social Media Age Limit
Child welfare organizations in Germany are voicing concerns regarding a proposed age restriction for social media platforms, put…
Mobile Brothels See Slight Rise in Germany’s Lower Saxony
The number of mobile brothels operating on roads within the German state of Lower Saxony has seen a…
SPD Insists New Military Service Remains Voluntary
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is maintaining its position that the planned new national service within the Bundeswehr…
Röttgen Slams Pistorius Over Conscription Debate
A senior figure from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has sharply criticized Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ approach to…
German Minister Warns Transport Shift Faces Hurdles
Germany’s transition to more sustainable transportation faces significant hurdles, according to Tarek Al-Wazir, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee…
Commerzbank Nears Deal on Job Cuts
Commerzbank is reportedly nearing an agreement with employee representatives regarding the implementation of its strategic restructuring plan. Management…
US Citizen Charged With Spying For China
German prosecutors have filed charges against a U.S. citizen suspected of acting as an agent for Chinese intelligence…
German Court Upholds Conviction In Valeriia Murder Case
Germany’s Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) has dismissed the appeal of a man convicted of the murder of…
German VP Visits Kyiv Amidst Ongoing Conflict
German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has undertaken a day-long visit to Ukraine, arriving Monday for discussions focused on…
Germany Moves To Ban Child-Targeted Vape Flavors
Germany’s federal drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, is advocating for stricter regulations regarding the sale of vaping products and…
Germany’s Opposition Demands Changes to Draft Military Service Plan
Germany’s leading opposition party has signaled potential amendments to proposed legislation concerning national service, just prior to a…
Coalition Faces Key Weeks Ahead
Following the summer recess, Germany’s governing coalition – comprised of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian…
Groups Urge Germany To Protect At-Risk Afghans
Dozens of organizations are urging the German government to take immediate action to protect vulnerable Afghans who have…
Government Open Day Draws Huge Crowds
The German federal government’s recent “Open Day” initiative drew approximately 100,000 visitors to the Chancellery and various federal…
Two Die in Serious Crash in Baden-Württemberg
A serious traffic collision on the B328 federal highway near Pleidelsheim, Baden-Württemberg, has resulted in two fatalities. According…
Söder Questions German Troops in Ukraine
Markus Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has expressed reservations regarding the potential deployment of German…
Coalition Parties Clash Over Welfare Changes
Disagreement is emerging among Germany’s governing coalition partners regarding potential social reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU…
German MP Calls For Major Pension Overhaul
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for substantial reforms to the country’s pension…
German State to Tackle Loot Box Regulation
Germany’s Minister for Social Affairs from the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stefanie Drese, engaged with industry representatives at the…
Germany’s refugee distribution aids integration experts say
A recent assessment of the integration of refugees who arrived in Germany during the 2015 influx suggests a…
SPD Leader Demands Steel Industry Summit
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has called for a summit to bolster the…
Hannover Wins Again Beats Magdeburg 3-1
Hannover 96 secured a decisive 3-1 victory against 1. FC Magdeburg in the third matchday of the 2.…
New Train Boss Eyes Return of Family Seat Reservations
Following the departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, both the CDU/CSU and Green parties are outlining priorities…
Schweitzer Calls For Higher Taxes On The Super Rich
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer has called for a renewed discussion regarding taxation of high-net-worth individuals in Germany. In…
EU Sends Ukraine 10 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union has transferred 10.1 billion euros to Ukraine in the first half of this year, derived…
German Economy Shrinks More Than Expected
Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 0.3 percent in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the…
Foreign Workers Boost Cologne Job Numbers
The number of foreign nationals employed in Germany continues to rise, with approximately seven million foreign workers contributing…
German DAX Rebounds Slightly Amid Caution
Equities on the DAX index experienced a muted trading day Friday, shifting into positive territory by midday after…
German Stocks Fall Ahead of Jackson Hole Speech
European stock markets exhibited modest declines in early trading Friday, with the DAX opening with a loss of…
Church Vandalism Rising Across Germany
Germany is experiencing a growing incidence of vandalism targeting churches, according to statements released by the German Bishops’…
Employers Escalate Criticism Of Wage Law
German employer associations are intensifying their criticism of the proposed “Tariff Adherence Act” with Steffen Kampeter, Managing Director…
Raum Named Leipzig Captain
RB Leipzig’s David Raum has expressed his delight and humility following his appointment as the team’s new captain.…
Germans Want Simple Digital View of Retirement Income
A recent survey indicates significant public desire for increased digitization and simplification of Germany’s retirement and pension systems.…
Army Depot Breach Sparks Security Alert
A serious security incident occurred at a Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) munitions depot in Walsrode, Lower Saxony, according…
Germany Splits on Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
A developing disagreement within the German federal government centers on the potential deployment of carbon capture and storage…
Germany Divided On Gaza Child Evacuation Plan
Germany is currently facing a political debate regarding the potential reception of injured children from the Gaza Strip.…
Ottobock Eyes Billion-Euro IPO Soon
Ottobock, a leading prosthetic manufacturer, is reportedly preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) on the German stock…
German Towns See Record Business Tax Revenue
German municipalities achieved a record high in trade tax revenue in 2024, totaling approximately 75.3 billion euros, according…
BSW Demands Recount of Federal Election
The Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is formally requesting a recount of the recent federal election results before the…
German Hospitality Revenue Dips in First Half of 2025
Germany’s hospitality sector experienced a downturn in revenue during the first half of 2025, according to data released…
German Economy Reliant on Red Sea Trade Route
Approximately ten percent of all imports to Germany arrive by sea via the Red Sea – encompassing the…
Iranian Espionage Threatens Berlin Senator’s Election
Security expert Professor Peter Neumann, specializing in security studies at King’s College London, has cautioned about the potential…
German Party Seeks Spy Agency Powers After Data Breach
Berlin is facing increased calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures following a sophisticated espionage attempt targeting Justice Senator Felor…
Man Charged With Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack
Prosecutors in Naumburg have filed charges against a 50-year-old man accused of carrying out an attack at the…
Wadephul Demands Greater Safety For Aid Workers
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for unimpeded access for humanitarian workers to populations in need around…
German MP Urges Speaker To Resign
The co-leader of the Left Party parliamentary group, Heidi Reichinnek, has called for Bundestag President Julia Klöckner to…