Brorhilker: Cum‑Ex Schemes Still Run Unpunished in Germany
Despite high‑profile tax scandals such as Cum‑Ex and Cum‑Cum, criminals from Germany’s financial sector still frequently escape punishment.…
EU Commission Green‑Lights DB Cargo Rehabilitation
The EU Commission has approved a restructuring assessment for DB Cargo. This was reported by “Welt am Sonntag” on…
Opposition Accuses North‑East SPD of Structural Self‑Service and Nepotism in Schwerin
The opposition in the Schwerin state parliament has raised allegations of nepotism over the employment of relatives of…
Gabriel Felbermayr Urges New US Europe Customs Deal
Economist and trade‑policy expert Gabriel Felbermayr argues the EU should negotiate a fresh customs agreement with the United States.…
German Inflation Drops to 1.9 Percent in February
Germany’s yearly rise in consumer prices slowed once more in February 2026. The federal statistical office reported an…
Bundeskanzler Merz to Discuss ‘Einiges’ with Trump in Washington
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss…
German Unemployment Rises 81,000 in February from Previous Year Despite January Decline
The number of unemployed people rose in February compared with the same month last year, but fell from…
Germany real wages climb 1.9% in 2025 while nominal wages soar 4.2% year‑on‑year
In 2025 nominal wages in Germany were 4.2 % higher than in 2024, while consumer prices rose 2.2 % over…
Borge Brende Resigns as World Economic Forum Leader Amid Epstein Scandal
Former Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende announced on Thursday that he is stepping down as president and CEO of…
Opposition Accuses German Government Of Costing Children With New Asylum Reform
Before the Bundestag votes on the implementation of the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) reform, opposition parties have…
Medium‑Sized Firms Slam Bärbel Bas Tariff Loyalty Law as Goal‑Misaligned
The new “tariff fidelity law” introduced by federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) misses the mark for the…
Thuringia Interior Minister Calls for Ban on Selected AfD State Branches Following Cologne Court Decision
The Cologne administrative court has made an urgent ruling that the Office for the Protection of the Constitution…
AfD Unmoved as Court Denies Extremist Labeling of Party
The administrative court of Cologne has ruled that the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV)…
Green Party Nears CDU in Baden-Württemberg Ahead of March 8 State Election
In a recent Infratest survey of voters in Baden‑Württemberg ahead of the March 8 state election, the Greens narrowed…
Court Hangs Off Preliminary Extremist Ruling on AfD Until Main Trial Concludes
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz) is not allowed to designate the…
Germany’s Digital Minister Launches Nationwide Citizen App Plan
Bundesdigitalminister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) revealed plans for a nationwide citizen app at a Handelsblatt event in Berlin. The app…
Expert Criticizes New German Wage Loyalty Law as Undesirable
Business economist Martin Werding criticised the new federal Tariff Loyalty Act as ineffective. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post”…
Pedestrian League Demands Harsh Penalties for Biking on Sidewalks
The walking‑pedestrians’ association Fuss e.V. is calling for stricter penalties for cyclists who ride on sidewalks. Board member…
Merz Sees Good Cooperation With China After Successful Visit
Chief Minister Friedrich Merz (CDU) concluded his visit to China on a positive note.“With deep impressions of this…
Germany’s Vegetable Harvest Hits Record 4.5 Million Tonnes in 2025
In 2025, German farms harvested 4.5 million tonnes of vegetables-an increase of 8.1 % over 2024 and 13.2 % above the…
Germany Gauges AfD Minister President Threat as Hessian Leader Warns of Consequences
Hessian Prime Minister Boris Rhein (CDU) warned that should the Alternative for Germany (AfD) come to power in any…
SoVD Slams Private Pension Reform, Urges Strengthening of State Pension
Germany’s Social Association (SoVD) criticized the private pension reform bill that the ruling black‑red coalition tabled in the…
Germany Launches Comprehensive Crackdown on Organized Crime Finance and Drug Networks
The German federal government has announced a comprehensive overhaul of its strategy to fight organized crime, financial crime,…
German Fuel Prices Reach Highest Level Since 2024
Fuel prices in Germany have recently surged to their highest levels since 2024. A new ADAC assessment shows…
Dobrindt Rejects Criticism Over Racial Bias Study in Federal Agencies
Bundesminister Alexander Dobrindt (CDU) dismissed criticism that the publication of a study on racism in federal agencies had been…
AI Use on German Smartphones Rises as Daily Habit
Artificial intelligence on smartphones is becoming increasingly everyday for many users in Germany. A survey by the IT…
Only 1 in 10 Asylum Seekers Beat Deportation Rulings in German Courts
In Germany, only one in ten asylum seekers who appeal a threatened deportation succeeds in administrative courts. A…
SPD Migration MPs Claim Exclusion From Program Debate as Party Workgroup Demands Transparent Seat Allocation
The SPD’s working group on migration and diversity has criticized the appointment of the party’s internal program committee.…
Germany Sees Drop in College-Ready Students 341,700 Qualify for 2025
In 2025, about 341,700 German students received university‑entrance qualification, either the general Abitur or the Fachhochschulreife. This figure…
German Firms Resurrect Job Cuts as More Companies Plan Workforce Reductions
German firms are increasingly planning to cut staff. The Munich‑based Ifo Institute’s Employment Barometer slipped to 93.1 points…
Klingbeil Adviser Mourns Economist Ulrike Malmendier’s Departure
Jens Südekum, adviser to Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD, expressed his regret that economist Ulrike Malmendier’s contract will…
US Markets Rise on Tuesday as Gold Slumps
The U.S. stock markets advanced on Tuesday. By the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
76 Percent of Ukrainians Want to Remain in Denmark After Four Years of Conflict
Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an increasing number of refugees are expressing a desire to remain…
Germany Strengthens Push Against Drug and Financial Crime by Easing Seizure of Dubious Assets
The federal government aims to simplify and strengthen the seizure and safeguarding of assets that are either criminally…
Metalworkers Union Criticizes New Federal Wage Loyalty Law as Impractical and Costly
The Employer Association Gesamtmetall sharply criticized the coalition’s agreement on the new federal wage‑faithfulness law. Oliver Zander, the association’s…
Heiner Wilmer Takes Helm as New Chief of German Bishops Conference
Heiner Wilmer, the Bishop of Hildesheim, has been elected the new chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference. The…
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Public Transport Strikes on Friday and Saturday
On Tuesday, the service‑sector union Verdi announced that it is calling for nationwide strikes in public transport on…
German Police Union Heats Up Criticism of Dobrindt’s Three-Month Asylum Work Plan
The German Police Union (DPolG) has sharply criticized Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s proposal to allow asylum seekers to begin…
Young Social Democrats Remain Unconvinced of CDU’s New Social State Reforms
The Jusos remain skeptical even after the Chancellor’s concessions on reforming the social state. Chairman Philipp Türmer told RTL…
Greens and Health Insurers Warn of Warken Hospital Reform Amid Massive Criticism
The planned adjustment of Germany’s hospital reform has drawn fierce criticism from both the Greens and the health…
AfD Representatives in North Rhine-Westphalia Employ Nearly Twice as Many Staff as Their Opponents
The AfD members in North Rhine‑Westphalia appear to employ far more staff than the members of any other…
AKK Deeply Upset By Public Debate Over Germany’s First Female President
Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung- a foundation closely tied to the CDU-has said she is “deeply upset” by…
German Business Sentiment Improves as Companies Show Optimism
The sentiment among German companies has recently shown a slight improvement. The Ifo business climate index rose to…
DAX Opens in the Red Amid Customs Concerns
30 a..m. German time-about 0.5 % below Friday’s closing level. The strongest performers were Commerzbank, Henkel and RWE, while SAP,…
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais Urges Europe to Build Nuclear Forces Under German Leadership
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais urges that Europe adopt nuclear weapons, with Germany taking the lead. “Europe must become…
Actress Karoline Schuch Voices Alarm Over East German Elections Amid Unease About Her Roots
Actress Karoline Schuch, who spent her childhood in the German Democratic Republic until she was 18, says she…
Freiburg Clinch 2-1 Victory Over Gladbach With Ginter Opening Scoreboard On First Sunday Of 23rd Bundesliga Day
During the first Sunday match of the 23rd Bundesliga round, SC Freiburg won 2-1 against Borussia Mönchengladbach.In the first…
Hubig Announces New Corporate Model With Strict Asset Binding
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) plans to introduce a new corporate form that enforces a strict binding of assets. The…
Darmstadt 98 Clinches Top Spot With 2-1 Win Over Düsseldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 secured a 2-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf on the 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Fraser Hornby opened…
German Ministry Urges Deutsche Bahn to Quickly Fix 130 Unserviceable Escalators
After the failure of roughly 130 escalators at several German railway stations, the Federal Ministry of Transport is…
German Government Lacks Insight Into Short‑Term Labor Migrants Exit Routes Revealed By Investigation
Neither the federal government nor any other state agency has a clear picture of whether short‑term work migrants…
Jens Spahn Praises Merz‑Led Gains Urges Optimism at Stuttgart CDU Party Conference
At the CDU federal convention in Stuttgart, deputy chair Jens Spahn praised what he called the government’s achievements under…
CDU Continues Party Congress in Stuttgart as Friedrich Merz Reconfirmed as Leader
The CDU is continuing its federal convention in Stuttgart on Saturday, following a day in which party leader…
Siemens Energy’s Grimm Urges Looser Dismissal Rules with Danish Model
Veronika Grimm, a professor of economics and member of the supervisory board at Siemens Energy, has called for loosening…
German Environment Minister Rejects Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Move, Warns of Ongoing Risks
The Federal Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider of the SPD, has taken a hard line against proposals for small…
US Stocks Rally After Customs Ruling Brings Relief
U.S. stock markets finished higher on Friday. At the close in New York the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
Linke Demands Schufa Be Abolished as Score Reform Sparks Criticism
Janis Ehling, the federal executive director of the Left party, sharply criticized attempts to reform the Schufa credit‑score…
Dax Moves Into Green Despite Investor Reluctance
At 12:30 German time the DAX settled at 25,110 points, 0.3 % higher than yesterday’s close after a fairly…
Bund Gives Green Light to Controversial Nuclear Fuel Rod Project Involving Russian Participation
The German federal government appears to be backing a controversial project that would involve the construction of a…
Hagel Warns AfD Policy Could Spark Mass Layoffs in Baden-Württemberg
Manuel Hagel, the CDU’s top candidate for the Baden-Württemberg state election, spent a significant amount of time engaging…
Municipalities Push for Bureaucracy Cuts as Finance Officials Demand Improved Grant Distribution
Germany’s municipal finance officers find room for improvement in how state grant programs are administered. A recent Ifo…
Eichwede Urges Strengthened Anti-Nepotism Rules in Bundestag
SPD Bundestag member Sonja Eichwede has called for stricter rules against nepotism in the federal parliament. She argues…
Greens Pitch Broad Social-State Reform Partnership to Merz
The chairpersons of the Greens’ parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge and Britta Haßelmann, are offering the federal government a…
Koch and Linnemann Urge Friedrich Merz for More Reforms Ahead of CDU Congress in Stuttgart
Before the CDU’s federal party conference, scheduled to begin this Friday in Stuttgart, several party members backed Chairman…
CDU Economic Council Urges Stricter Debt Brake
The economic council of the CDU is urging a stricter debt‑breake system. Economist Lars Feld, chair of the scientific…
Rhein Urges CDU to Prioritize Election Workers in Reform Debates
Hessian Minister-President Boris Rhein (CDU) urged his party to give more consideration to its own candidates during the current…
Alice Schwarzer Hopes Weidel’s Chancellorship Would Encourage Women
Schwarzer said that, if the AfD’s leader Alice Weidel were to become chancellor, it could have a positive…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Nigeria’s President Tinubu Wednesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) talked on Wednesday with President Bola Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius…
Kretschmann Urges Greens to Reject Cooperation with Left Party
Baden-Württemberg’s outgoing Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann warned his party against working with the Left.“I am firmly against a partnership” the…
Left Party Voices Concern Over Removing Study Years From Pension Credits
The Left sharply criticized Jens Spahn’s proposal to stop counting university years toward pension contributions. In a statement to…
DAX Starts Higher Amid Lingering Nervousness
The DAX began Wednesday morning on a positive note. Around 9:30 a.m. local time, the main index was…
Employers Demand Merz Rapidly Deliver Reform Package with Tax Cuts, Lower Social Spending and Bureaucracy Reduction
Employers are losing patience with the black‑red government and are urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to promptly deliver a…
BVB Clinches 2-0 Victory Over Atalanta in Champions League First Leg
Borussia Dortmund secured a 2-0 victory over Atalanta in the first leg of the Champions League playoffs on…
Eurojackpot Winners Draw Announced Tuesday 17 February 2026
The evening Eurojackpot draw held on Tuesday produced the winning numbers 8, 23, 39, 40, 44, with the two Euro numbers being…
Linnemann Urges Politicians to Plan Their Own Retirement, Lead by Example
The CDU’s secretariat chief, Carsten Linnemann, urged colleagues to lead by example as Germany prepares its next wave…
Rosatom Ends Siemens Energy Deal Excludes German Power Giant from Paks II Construction
Siemens Energy, the German energy group, is no longer acting as a technology supplier for the construction of Hungary’s…
DAX Climbs Tuesday as Bayer and Vonovia Surge
The DAX finished the day up, closing at 24,998 points-an increase of 0.8 % versus the previous day’s close.…
CDU Leaders Demand Age Limit on Social Media Use
Ahead of this weekend’s CDU federal party convention in Stuttgart, politicians from both the federal level and several…
Ifo President Fuest Warns SPD’s Planned Tax Cuts for Middle and Lower Income Will Cost Over 30 Billion Euros Annually
Clemens Fuest, the president of the Ifo Institute, dismissed SPD Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s proposal to cut taxes for middle‑and‑lower‑income…
Ergo Plans to Cut 1,000 Jobs by 2030 Reducing German Workforce by 200 Annually
Ergo plans to reduce about 200 jobs per year in Germany through 2030. The insurer reached this agreement…
Iran Launches Rocket Exercises Towards Strait Of Hormuz
Iran has reportedly launched intense shooting exercises aimed at the Strait of Hormuz. According to several Iranian state‑media…
Germany Weighs State Guarantees for Argentine LNG Imports
The German federal government is looking at ways to support LNG imports from Argentina through state guarantees. According…
Greens Accuse Reiche of Inaction Over Germany’s Low Gas Supply As Winter Threatens
The Greens have accused Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) of inaction over Germany’s low gas‑storage levels. “The…
German Language Rules Home Life as Majority Speak Exclusively Native Tongue
In Germany households predominantly speak German. According to the Federal Statistical Office’s micro‑census results for 2024, about 77 %…
German Parties Clash Over Higher Taxes For High Earners
In the debate over a tax reform, SPD politicians are also calling for a heavier burden on high…
Germany Eases Venezuela Travel Warning to Targeted Regions
The German Foreign Office has significantly relaxed the travel warning it imposed on Venezuela shortly after the U.S.…
DAX Declines as AI Continues to Capture Attention
The Dax slipped at the close of the Xetra session, ending at 24,801 points – a decline of…
Lazard CEO Urges Europe to Stretch Its Wings Away from US Control
Peter Orszag, the head of U.S. investment bank Lazard, urged European leaders to pursue greater independence from Washington.…
DAX Remains Flat to Previous Day’s Level as Investors Search for Direction
By mid‑morning on Monday, the German stock index had largely returned to its previous trading day’s level. At…
Union Proposes Limiting Train Track Access Amid Safety Debate
In the debate over increased safety on trains, the Union is now proposing access restrictions at stations. “Other…
Justice Ministry Plans Reforms to Make Lawyer Registry More Attractive
The Federal Ministry of Justice presented a draft law aimed at making the professional field of notaries more…
German Housing Market Climate Slightly Improves at Start of Year
The mood in Germany’s residential construction sector has edged up at the beginning of the year. In January,…
Survey Finds Younger People Prefer Starting Their Own Businesses Over Working For Others
According to a special analysis of the KfW Start‑up Monitor for “Der Spiegel”, younger people are more inclined toward…
SPD Ties Income Tax Reform to Conditions Amid Rising Union Conflict
The debate over income‑tax relief is now turning into a new clash between the Union party and the…
Ifo CEO Says Income Tax Relief Only Realistic With Spending Cuts, Fuest Criticizes Linnemann’s Plan
The president of the Munich Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, thinks that the Federal Government’s proposal to ease the…
CDU Secretary General Urges Steep Income Tax Cuts
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary, has pressed the party for clear cuts to the income tax. Speaking…
CDU Employee Wing Urges Party to Shift Course at Federal Congress
Dennis Radtke, the chief of the CDU’s employee wing (CDA), urged his party to change course ahead of…
Hannover 96 Clinches 3-2 Victory Over Hertha BSC as FCK Secures Win Against Fürth
Hannover 96 secured a 3‑2 victory over Hertha BSC on the 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Boris…
CDU Party at Stuttgart Shuts Down Alcohol as Merz Orders Ban to Keep Sessions Focused
The CDU is limiting alcohol consumption at its federal party congress, scheduled for next weekend in Stuttgart, following…
Court Lets Bundestag Deny Staff Personalized ID Badges
Employees of members of the German Bundestag are not entitled to a personalized parliamentary badge. A ruling from…