New Heating Law Points to Arrive by End of February
The key points of the long‑promised heating law are set to be presented soon. SPD parliamentary group leader…
Former Environment Minister Jürgen Trittin Urges Green Party to Focus on Core Strengths Amid Leadership Shakeup
Former federal environment minister Jürgen Trittin, a member of Alliance 90/The Greens, urged his party to exercise patience and…
Germany Loses Billions as Minijobs Escape Social Security
Because minijobs are exempt from social‑insurance contributions, the German social security system loses billions of euros each year.…
DAX Opens Steadily As Precious Metals Hold Attention
The DAX opened cautiously on Friday morning. At about 9:30 am the index was calculated at roughly 24,475 points,…
Baerbock Rejects Boycott of 2026 World Cup, Warns Canada and Mexico Will Be Hit
The President of the United Nations General Assembly and former German foreign minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) rejected a boycott…
U.S. Stock Markets Crash as Bitcoin Plummets in Panic Selloff
The U.S. markets closed sharply lower on Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average finished at 48,909 points, down…
German Citizens’ Sense of Unfairness Hits Highest Level Since 2008 With 62 Percent Saying It Is Worse Than July 2025
– In a recent survey, 62 % of German citizens said they currently feel that fairness is lacking in…
Merz Heads to Washington Again to Meet Trump on March 3 in the White House
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is scheduled to visit U.S. President Donald Trump again in Washington in early March. According…
AI Set to Shift and Shrink Jobs in Industrial Nations Says Oxford Economist Carl Benedikt Frey
According to economist Carl Benedikt Frey, artificial intelligence will likely cause job losses in industrialized countries. In an interview…
Military Expert Carlo Masala Confident Before Talk Show Appearances
Carlo Masala, a military expert who frequently appears on talk shows, says he doesn’t feel nervous before his appearances.…
Germany Competition Authority Targets Amazon Price Guidelines
The Federal Cartel Office has announced that Amazon will no longer be allowed to set price limits for…
German Wage Gap Shrinks as Income Equality Improves
Germany’s wage inequality has narrowed over the past year. According to the “Lohnmonitor” published by the Nuremberg Institute…
EU Commission OKs 3 Billion Euro German Aid to Boost Clean Tech Production
The European Commission has approved a German aid scheme worth €3 billion to boost manufacturing capacity for clean technologies.…
Marriages Plunge to Lowest Level Since 1950 as Couples Decline to Say I Do
Only a handful of couples have said “I do” in Germany this year, a record low that the…
German Manufacturing Orders Jump 7.8% in December, Strongest Monthly Gain Since Data Began
The real order intake in Germany’s manufacturing sector rose by 7.8 percent in December 2025 compared with November 2025,…
Green MP Urges Faster Building Energy Law Reform Amid Opposition Demand for Planning Certainty
Kassem Taher Saleh, the green spokesman for the Bundestag floor, is pressing the federal government to present the bullet points…
Amnesty Urges Merz to Demand Universal Rights During His Middle East Golf Tour
Amnesty International has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to insist that the Gulf states respect universal law as he prepares…
Merz Skips Ukraine Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Trip
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, will not make a personal stop at the Ukraine‑Russia peace talks that will take…
Bundestag MPs Slam Budapest Court Verdict on Alleged Far-Left Activist Maja T
Several members of Bundestag factions have issued sharp criticism of the process and verdict of the Budapest City…
Deutsche Bahn Announces Early Resignation of Supervisory Board Chair Werner Gatzer
Werner Gatzer, the current chair of Deutsche Bahn’s supervisory board, has announced that he will not serve the full term…
Leipzig Police Raid AfD Lawmaker Jörg Dornau’s Homes and Vehicles
The Leipzig Public Prosecutor’s Office ordered searches on the private and business premises of Saxon AfD state‑legislator Jörg Dornau…
German Doctors Push Primary Care Reform Amid Long Specialist Waits
Facing long wait times for specialist appointments, Nicola Buhlinger‑Göpfarth, federal chair of the Association of General Practitioners, has called…
Ticket Inspector Dies After Attack by Fare‑Evader on Rhineland‑Palatinate Regional Express
A 36‑year‑old train guard was killed by injuries sustained after an attack that occurred during a ticket check…
Hardt Warns Russia Is Using Ukraine Talks To Buy Time While Attacking Kyiv Energy Infrastructure
Foreign ministers of the governing coalition warned that the next round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi among…
Berlin Unites in Anger Over Moscow’s Revanchism Accusation Against Germany
Germany’s foreign ministry has been criticised across party lines in Berlin for accusing the Russian state of “revanchism”.Green…
German Majority Supports Ending The Eight Hour Workday Rule
According to a recent survey by Forsa for RTL and ntv, most Germans are open to changing how daily…
SPD Rejects Merz’s Pension Paradigm Shift, Backs Statutory Pension as Solid Foundation
The SPD rejects Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) proposal to shift the pension system toward much greater private provision.…
IAB Records Record Total Working Hours Amid Merz’s Low‑Worktime Claim
Bernd Fitzenberger, director of the Institute for Employment Research (IAB), rebuts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s claim that Germans…
Merz Welcomes 140 Carnivalists at the Chancellery Encourages Joyful Spirit
On Tuesday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed around 140 carnival revelers from all German states in the Chancellery. “Man,…
NATO Launches Concrete Plans for Arctic Sentry Mission to Protect Greenland Region
The plans for a NATO mission aimed at improving protection of the Arctic region around Greenland are becoming…
BSI Sets AI Agent Safety Standards Amid OpenClaw Hype
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is actively developing clear security criteria and “best practices” for…
SoVD Urges Halt to Social Spending as Germany’s Poverty Risk Grows
The rising rate of people at risk of poverty has led the Social Association Germany (SoVD) to caution…
EU Commission Investigates Chinese Wind Turbine Company Over Alleged Foreign Subsidies
The European Commission has launched investigations against the Chinese wind‑power company Goldwind.The inquiry focuses on the allegation that…
German Fuel Prices Surge in January After December
Fuel prices in Germany rose sharply in January compared with December. According to an ADAC report released on…
CDU Revises Part‑Time Application Ahead of Federal Party Congress to Probe Misaligned Incentives
After the debate about a “lifestyle” type of part‑time work, the union is now set on testing whether…
Russia Escalates Drone and Rocket Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
A day before the scheduled peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian government reported another intensive series of…
Green Party Accuses Merz of Weakening Pension And Endangering Women
Andreas Audretsch, the deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of wanting to weaken Germany’s…
BDEW Calls for Strategic Gas Reserve to Secure Germany’s Energy Future
In the debate over future gas supply security, the German Association of Energy Utilities (BDEW) supports the creation…
German Researcher Warns of False Expectations in Planned Mass Deportations to Syria and Afghanistan
Dresden‑based migration researcher Hans Vorländer expresses strong skepticism about Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s (CSU) plans to deport large numbers…
Schwerdtner Warns Social-State Reform Will Increase Bureaucracy
The Left party leader Ines Schwerdtner cautions that the planned welfare‑state reform could increase bureaucracy for citizens. Speaking to…
German Chemical Industry Mood Improves Slightly in January
The sentiment of the German chemical industry saw a modest improvement in January. The Ifo Chemical Industry Index…
CDU Candidate Gordon Schnieder Opposes Söder’s Extra Work Plan and Dental Coverage Cuts in Rhineland‑Palatinate
Gordon Schnieder, the CDU’s leading candidate in Rhineland‑Palatinate, criticised proposals from CSU chairman Markus Söder to add an extra…
Germany’s Seniors Embrace Digital Health Solutions as Major Opportunity
Most seniors in Germany view digital health services as a major opportunity. A survey by IT industry association…
German Beer Sales Drop 6% to Record Low of 7.8 Billion Liters in 2025
In 2025 sales of beer by German breweries and storage facilities fell by 6.0 percent, or 497.1 million liters, to…
Dortmund Seals 3-2 Bundesliga Victory Over Heidenheim With Early Anton Header
On matchday 20 of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund secured a 3‑2 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim. The visitors…
Stuttgart Takes 1-0 Win with Late Goal Against Freiburg
Stuttgart clinched a 1-0 victory over Freiburg in the first Sunday fixture of the 20th Bundesliga round, thanks…
DB Long Distance Trains Punctuality Falls to 52 1 Percent in January
In January, only 52.1 % of all long‑distance trains operated by Deutsche Bahn (DB) reached their destination on time, according…
Social Association Germany Calls CDU Economic Council’s Worker Agenda Unfair and Disturbing
The Social Association Germany (SoVD) has rejected a paper from the CDU’s Economic Council, titled “Agenda for Workers”…
Bayern Stall in Hamburg, Miss 20th Matchday Victory
At the Bundesliga’s 20th round, FC Bayern Munich failed to secure a win, drawing 2-2 with Hamburger SV on…
Germany’s 31 January 2026 Lotto Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
During Saturday’s live broadcast of the German Lotto and Toto Block’s “6 aus 49” draw, the evening numbers were declared…
Schalke Sinks in Bochum, 0-2 Loss Undermines Bundesliga Ambitions
On the 20th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, league leaders Schalke 04 were defeated 0-2 by VfL Bochum. The loss threatens…
CSU Demands SPD Concessions on Federal Wage Loyalty Act
Alexander Hoffmann, the head of the CSU state groups, has called on the social democrats to make concessions…
Friday Eurojackpot Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 8 13 15 17 37 and Euro Numbers 3 7 on 30 January 2026
8, 13, 15, 17, 37, with the two Euro numbers being 3 and 7.. These figures are unverified. The odds of hitting the…
Van Aken Advocates Peaceful Defense: Berlin to Maintain Military Readiness While Rejecting Additional Arms Spending
Jan van Aken, chair of the Left Party, has called for a Bundesrepublik that is capable of a military…
CDU Blasts Green Party Petition to Constitutional Court as Sabotage
The Union slammed the Greens’ Bundestag faction for filing a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, calling it…
DAX Remains Bullish Into Noon As Adidas Drives Gains
The DAX remained in positive territory on Friday after a robust start to the session. By about 12:30 p.m.…
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Municipal Transport Strikes Monday
Verdi, the service‑sector union, announced on Friday that it is calling for a nationwide strike on Monday among…
Young Union Sets Deadline for CDU to Reinstate Conscription
The Junge Union has set a deadline for the CDU to re‑introduce conscription. In a proposal submitted for…
German Education Ministry Tightens Hurdles for Local Democracy Initiatives
The German Federal Ministry of Education, led by Minister Karin Prien (CDU), has tightened the conditions for municipal democracy…
Bundestag Passes Critical Infrastructure Resilience Law Boosting National Preparedness
The German federal parliament approved the Kritis “roof” law to bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure. The government’s…
CDU Aims to Block EU’s Annual Inspection for Older Cars
The CDU wants to block the European Union’s proposal for a mandatory annual TÜV inspection of older cars.…
Dax Weak Opening Drives SAP Shares Down
The DAX opened weak early in German trading on Thursday morning. At about 9:30 a.m., the index was…
Germany’s Population Declines by 100,000 to 83.5 Million by End 2025
By the end of 2025, Germany’s population was about 83.5 million. According to the first estimate from the Federal…
Germany’s Left Criticizes Planless Use of Special Fund Amid Downgraded Growth Forecast
Facing a gloomier growth forecast for the German economy, Die Linke sharply criticized the black‑red economic policy and…
Manfred Weber Urges EU to Create Strong European President Position
an EU President.. “We have to stop commenting on every tweet from Washington and finally lead in a…
German Government Unveils Six‑Point Plan To Combat Economic Downturn
The German federal government plans to tackle the current economic crisis with reforms across six distinct areas, according…
Yardeni Forecasts S&P 500 to Hit 10,000 by 2029 Despite Tariffs and Geopolitical Uncertainty Investors Urged to Hold US Shares
Despite tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties, investors should not be tempted to book early losses on U.S. equity markets,…
Young Union Stands Against Loosening Germany’s Debt Brake Rules
A motion submitted by the Junge Union for the upcoming party conference – as reported by “Der Spiegel”…
Greens Slam CDU’s Economic Policy Just Before 2026 Annual Report Debut by Minister Katherina Reiche
Shortly before minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is set to present the 2026 annual economic report, the Greens deliver a…
SoVD Welcomes Social State Reform Proposals as Fundamentally Supportable
The Social Association Germany (SoVD) regards the reform proposals of the social-state commission as fundamentally worthy of support.…
Hoffenheim Outscores Bremen St Pauli Nab Late Draw Against Leipzig
Werder Bremen lost the Bundesliga sixth matchday’s make‑up game to TSG Hoffenheim 0-2, while FC St. Pauli and RB Leipzig drew 1-1…
Eurojackpot Tuesday Draw Reveals Winning Numbers 13 18 19 29 32 with Euro 8 9
The Eurojackpot draw took place on Tuesday evening. The numbers selected were 13, 18, 19, 29, 32, with…
County Council Promises Relief for Integration and Youth Services While Calling for Lower Municipal Social Duties
Achim Brötel, president of the German district assembly (Landkreistag) and district administrator of the Neckar‑Odenwald district, publicly endorsed the…
Drug Raid at Bundeswehr University Hamburg Highlights Internal Probe
A mid‑January raid at the University of the Bundeswehr Hamburg was carried out following internal investigations by the…
German and Austrian Central Bank Presidents Warn US Fed Independence Loss Sparks Global Risk
German central bank chief Joachim Nagel and Austrian chief Martin Kocher both point out that the possible loss of the…
VW and Mercedes CEOs Celebrate India EU Trade Deal With Gradual Auto Tariff Cuts
The CEOs of Volkswagen and Mercedes, Oliver Blume and Ola Källenius, welcomed the trade agreement between India and the EU,…
VdK Welcomes Social State Reform Plans, Highlights Need for Digitalisation and On‑Site Access
The German social association VdK welcomes the commission’s proposals for a social‑state reform, calling the draft “important and…
Dobrindt Boosts Counter‑Terror Forces and Offers Million‑Euro Reward for Attacks on Berlin Power Grid
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) announced that measures aimed at counter‑extremist left‑wing activities would be strengthened, and…
EU and India Finalize Historic Trade Deal Strengthening Economic Ties
The European Union and India have concluded negotiations on a free‑trade agreement, the EU Commission announced on Tuesday.…
German Leader Calls Out Use of US Palantir Tech Urges Focus on National Sovereignty
Alexander Schweitzer, the Minister‑President of Rhineland‑Palatinate, has urged Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to refrain from deploying the…
Customs Seize More North American Cannabis as Europe Ramps Up US and Canada Illegal Strain Raids
In Europe the amount of illegal cannabis seized from the United States and Canada is rising. An internal…
Nord Sea Nations Commit to Build World’s Largest Clean Energy Hub After Hamburg Summit
The heads of state and government of several North Sea‑bordering countries reached a consensus at the third North…
Union and SPD Reject Boycott of US World Cup
The CDU and SPD have made clear that they do not intend to boycott the 2026 World Cup…
Fuest Blames Part‑Time Debate as a ‘Parallel Warplace’ While Calling for New Measures to Protect Work‑Life Balance
On Monday, Clemens Fuest, director of the Ifo Institute, spoke to the German broadcaster “Welt” about the debate over…
German Economy Ministry Targets Rapid Building Energy Law Reform
The Ministry of Economics says it is aiming to reform the Building Energy Act (GEG) “quickly” and remains…
Germany Launches Microcensus 2026 to Map Population Trends
The microcensus 2026 has begun. From January through December, one per cent of the German population living in…
Left Calls for Mini‑Job Abolition as CDU Targets 17 Million Part‑Time Workers
The CDU’s business wing continues to face opposition over its proposal to eliminate the fundamental right to part‑time…
German Pet Advocate Urges Carnival Dogs Sit Out Parades
During the carnival season, parliamentary animal‑welfare commissioner Silvia Breher (CDU) urged revelers to keep their pets out of festive parades…
ECB Defends Digital Euro Launch Piero Cipollone Stands Firm
ECB Director Piero Cipollone defended the planned launch of a digital euro, arguing that the controversy stems mainly from…
Verdi Urges Campus-Warning Strikes Across 60 Cities to Push for Higher Pay in Higher Education
The service union Verdi has called for a campus warning strike day on Wednesday as part of its…
CDU Economic Wing Opposes Part‑Time Rights Stirs Party Backlash
The CDU’s economic wing has proposed removing the fundamental right to part‑time work, a move that has drawn…
US Embassy Warns Klingbeil Over New Streaming Law Amid Coalition Dispute Over Foreign Services
In the governing coalition there is deep disagreement over how to handle foreign streaming platforms, especially those from…
Dynamo Dresden Wins 2-1 Derby Over Magdeburg in Intense Show
Dynamo Dresden secured a 2-1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg in the East German derby on Saturday night during the…
German Defence Minister Pistorius Fires Back at Trump Over Afghan Mission Claims
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that European NATO troops had carried out a…
US Markets Split as Intel Numbers Fail to Impress Investors
U.S. stock markets opened uneven on Friday. By the close in New York, the Dow was at 49,099 points,…
DAX Ends Week on High as SAP Shares Soar
The DAX finished the week higher, closing the Xetra session at 24,901 points – an increase of 0.2 %…
German Wealth Managers Slam Govt Pension Policy Demand More for Early Retirees
The CEOs of two leading German asset managers – Union Investment and Lupus Alpha – have openly criticised…
Radovan Seeks Strategic Alliances With Gulf Nations
German Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan (SPD) said she will forge “strategic alliances” with Gulf states. “It is about targeted…
German Teens Delay First Sex More Than Five Years Ago
German teenagers are having sex at a noticeably later age than they did five years ago.According to the…
Police Foil Terror Plot on Chancellor Merz’s Private Plane
Police reportedly thwarted an attempted attack on Prime Minister Friedrich Merz’s private aircraft during the night before Thursday. Three…