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Catastrophic Failure Claims Three Lives in German Construction Site Tragedy
Three Construction Workers Die in Neckartal Bridge Accident in Germany’s Baden-Württemberg A devastating construction site accident on the…
May 21, 2025
Foreigners Pay a Premium to Rent in Germany
Foreigners Pay Higher Rent in Germany, Statistics Reveal According to the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the average…
May 21, 2025
Germany’s Order Drought Shows Signs of Easing, But Recovery Remains Uncertain
German Firms Report Slight Decrease in Order Backlog, But Uncertainty Remains A recent survey by the Ifo Institute…
May 21, 2025
Minister and Opposition Clash on Simplifying Construction Rules
New Era in German Building Policy on the Horizon, Minister Says Berlin, Germany – Germany’s new Building Minister,…
May 21, 2025
Sanctioning Russia’s Oil Empire to End Ukraine’s War
European Union Leaders Urge Tougher Sanctions on Russia Amid Ukraine Crisis A top German politician has called for…
May 21, 2025
Union’s Shocking U-Turn on Committee Chairs
German CDU/CSU Faction Leader Backs AFD for Committee Roles The parliamentary business manager of the CDU/CSU faction in…
May 21, 2025
Klingbeil’s Accounting Tricks Fundamentally Undermine Climate Protection
Bundesfinanzminister Under Fire for Unconventional Budgeting in Climate and Investment Funds German government’s efforts to combat climate change…
May 21, 2025
Berlin’s Thirsty Industries Face 16% Tariff Hike as Scarcity Looms
Economists Recommend Harmonized Water Tariffs to Mitigate the Issue Berlin, Germany – As the Spree River struggles with…
May 20, 2025
Turnover Tax Cut May Not Reverse the Tide for Small Restaurants
Small Businesses Face Uncertain Future A planned reduction of the food sales tax to 7% has come too…
May 20, 2025
BREAKING: Market’s Secret Bet on Ukraine and US-EU Trade Deal Revealed!
European Markets End the Day with a Green Hue, Investors Hope for a Resolution in Ukraine and US-EU…
May 20, 2025
Yearly Targets at Risk!
German Railways Submits First Quarter Report on S3 Sanitation Program to Transport Minister German Railways (Deutsche Bahn) has…
May 20, 2025
BREAKING: German Minister Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Rush to Ban AfD
German Minister Warns Against Rushed AfD Ban Proceedings In the debate over a potential AfD ban, Olaf Lies,…
May 20, 2025
Ex-Chief Demands Radical Overhaul of Party’s Core Program
Former SPD Parliamentary Group Leader Calls for Clear Programmatic Consequences in Wake of Election Defeat In the aftermath…
May 20, 2025
Foreign Violent Offenders to be Automatically Deported
Germany’s Rising Knife Crime Spurs Call for Expulsion of Foreign Offenders As knife crime continues to rise in…
May 20, 2025
Cannabis Legalization: A Game-Changer in Crime Numbers, But the Black Market Thrives
Cannabis Legalization Linked to Significant Decline in German State’s Drug-Related Prosecutions The number of proceedings related to drug-related…
May 20, 2025
Berlin Doubles Down on Global Health in a Post-US Era
Germany to Strengthen Support for the World Health Organization In a move to bolster the global health response,…
May 19, 2025
Dax Plummets Amidst US Rating Concerns
On Monday, the Dax remained in the red after a slightly negative start to the trading day until…
May 19, 2025
German Government Cheers Romania’s Stable Election Outcome
The German government has welcomed the outcome of the presidential election in Romania as a sign of stability.…
May 19, 2025
Katherina Reiche seeks to intervene in laws of other ministries for economic growth
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) has announced her intention to intervene in legislation proposed by other ministries. In an…
May 19, 2025
Rhein: “Four States Paying Billions While 13 Receive Money – Need for Financial Equalization Reform
Hessischer Ministerpräsident Boris Rhein fordert Reform des Länderfinanzausgleichs In Vorfeld der bevorstehenden Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz im Juni hat der hessische…
May 19, 2025
SPD Warns of Risks of Tightened Border Controls in Germany
In light of the heightened border controls and refusals at Germany’s borders, the SPD-Fraktion’s Interior expert, Lars Castellucci,…
May 19, 2025
Center-right AD Alliance Leads in Portuguese Election, But Falls Short of Majority
In Portugal, the center-right alliance Aliança Democrática (AD) led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is leading in the…
May 18, 2025
Poland Election: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki in Runoff for Presidency
In a closely contested race, the Polish presidential election will be decided in a runoff. Preliminary projections indicate…
May 18, 2025
1. FC Cologne Promotes to Bundesliga; SV Elversberg Hopes for Playoffs
In the final match of the season, the 1. FC Köln secured their second direct promotion spot to…
May 18, 2025
New Memorial Sites Concept Needed to Combat Rising Anti-Semitism
Felix Klein, the German government’s representative for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, is calling for a…
May 18, 2025
Finance Minister Calls for Fiscal Responsibility
Nordrhein-Westfalen Rejects Funding for Increased Commuter Allowance Nordrhein-Westfalen’s Finance Minister, Marcus Optendrenk (CDU), has stated that the state…
May 18, 2025
Austria Considering Joining ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine Peace Mission
The Austrian government is considering participating in a potential “Coalition of the Willing” to monitor or secure peace…
May 18, 2025
Grünen leader demands more women in defense leadership roles
Grünen-Chefin Franziska Brantner criticizes the black-red coalition for exclusively appointing men to leadership positions in defense policy. “What…
May 18, 2025
Study Reveals Surprising Ranking
According to a calculation by the Institute of the German Economy (IW), Germans work fewer hours compared to…
May 18, 2025
Jackpot Alert: Saturday Lotto Draw Lands Six Numbers and Super Number 9
On Saturday evening, the numbers for the “6 aus 49” lottery draw were drawn by the Deutscher Lotto-…
May 17, 2025
Germany Criticizes Israel for Gaza Offensive, Warns of Hostage Danger
The German government has expressed strong criticism of Israel following the start of a new ground offensive in…
May 17, 2025
Culture Minister Weimer Seeks Private Investments to Boost German Film Industry
Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer (independent) aims to stimulate the German film industry. “We are currently facing significant economic problems…
May 17, 2025
Karin Prien: More Women Needed in German Cabinet
Karin Prien, the Vice-Chairwoman of the CDU and newly appointed Federal Minister of Family, has described it as…
May 17, 2025
Political Scientist Labels Permanent Gaza Occupation ‘Crazy’ and Warns of Security Risks
Carlo Masala, a political scientist, criticizes the current actions of the Israeli government in the Gaza Strip and…
May 17, 2025
Another Suspect in Connection
The Arnsberg State Prosecutor’s Office has arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder in Menden that…
May 17, 2025
Education Minister Pushes for Uniform Gender Rules in Schools
Federal Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) calls for uniform rules on gender-neutral language in schools across the country.…
May 17, 2025
Polish Minister’s Bold Proposal
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski expresses little hope that the current negotiations between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul…
May 17, 2025
Jewish Minister Wants to Make Jewish Life in Germany Visible
Bildungs- und Familienministerin Karin Prien will ihr jüdisches Erbe in ihre Arbeit einbringen. Sie ist die erste Frau…
May 17, 2025
Left Party MP’s Baseball Cap Expulsion Stirs Controversy
After being ejected from the plenary chamber on Thursday, Left Party Bundestag representative Marcel Bauer expressed surprise at…
May 16, 2025
Ukraine and Russia Exchange 1,000 Prisoners in Historic Meeting
Ukraine and Russia Reach Deal on 1,000 Prisoner Exchange in Istanbul Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange…
May 16, 2025
Metal Band Dominates German Album Charts
The British metal band Sleep Token has reached the top of the official German album charts once again,…
May 16, 2025
Saskia Esken to Lead Key Parliamentary Committee Despite Missed Cabinet Spot
Saskia Esken, the outgoing chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is set to become the chairwoman of…
May 16, 2025
Germany’s Employment Continues to Drop in First Quarter of 2025
In the first quarter of 2025, approximately 45.8 million people were employed in Germany, according to provisional calculations…
May 16, 2025
T-Systems Pulls Out, Critics Blame Education Minister
The central digital school platform in North Rhine-Westphalia is facing failure. Telekom subsidiary T-Systems has terminated contracts for…
May 16, 2025
Haseloff: AfD Ban Process Not an Option, Warns of Potential Government Inclusion
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident, Reiner Haseloff, has strongly opposed the initiation of a ban against the AfD party. In an…
May 16, 2025
Never Aspired to be Chancellor, Offers Wise Advice on Political Communication
Franz Müntefering, former SPD chairman, reveals his lack of interest in becoming the German Chancellor. In an interview…
May 15, 2025
Dürr Aspires to Revamp FDP, Aiming for Teamwork and EU Integration
During their upcoming party congress on Friday and Saturday, the FDP intends to distance themselves from the Lindner…
May 15, 2025
Rheinmetall: Ready to Benefit from Germany’s Defense Budget Increase.
Rheinmetall, a leading arms manufacturer, is well-positioned to benefit from the planned increase in Germany’s defense budget, according…
May 15, 2025
Health Minister Sees Ignorance as Strength to Drive Reforms in Healthcare Sector
Nina Warken, the new Health Minister of Germany, sees her lack of prior knowledge in the field as…
May 15, 2025
Commission Seeks Mandatory Advertising Registry Compliance
The European Commission preliminarily believes that Tiktok is in violation of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The company…
May 15, 2025
Left Party Chief Calls AfD “Fascists” – Receives Rebuke from Bundestag Vice President
Linken-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner delivered her first Bundestag speech on Thursday, but received a rebuke from Bundestag vice-president Andrea…
May 15, 2025
Healthcare Costs in Nursing Homes Surge Nearly Double in Decade, Outpacing Overall Spending Growth
Over the past decade, healthcare expenses in nursing facilities have nearly doubled. According to the Federal Statistical Office,…
May 15, 2025
Food and Tobacco Prices Skyrocket, But Fuel and Data Processing Costs Plummet
According to the Federal Statistical Office, the wholesale prices have risen at a slower pace in April, increasing…
May 15, 2025
German County Council Slams Bas’ Plan to Make Civil Servants Contribute to Pensions
The German County Association has rejected the proposal by Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) that civil…
May 14, 2025
250 Billion Euros for European Startups by 2027
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is planning a new financial platform for the tech industry. By the end…
May 14, 2025
Baden-Württemberg Offers Massive Aid Package to Save Mannheim’s University Hospital from Financial Ruin.
The Baden-Württemberg state government has once again approved a support package for the Mannheim University Hospital. A spokesperson…
May 14, 2025
Germany’s Taurus Silence to Avoid Debates on Weapon Deliveries to Ukraine
According to political scientist Carlo Masala from the University of the German Armed Forces in Munich, the newly…
May 14, 2025
Parliament to Resume Earlier in September, Union and SPD Plan Extra Session Week
According to reports by the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday), the Union and SPD are considering ending the summer break…
May 14, 2025
Steinmeier Pushes for Gaza Aid Despite War Criminal Allegations
During his visit to Jerusalem, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow aid…
May 14, 2025
Teachers and Professors Shouldn’t Be Civil Servants, Says Economist Veronika Grimm
In the ongoing debate about the pension system, economist Veronika Grimm has proposed that teachers and professors should…
May 14, 2025
Sanctions vs. Russia: Green Party Politician Sees Long-Term Impact
Grünen-Politiker Omid Nouripour believes that sanctions against Russia will eventually take effect. “It’s always the case that sanctions…
May 12, 2025
Bas to Lead SPD, Klüssendorf to Take Over as General Secretary
Bärbel Bas, the current Labor Minister, is expected to succeed Saskia Esken as the head of the SPD.…
May 12, 2025
Midyatlý Rejects SPD Chairwoman Role, Prefers Deputy Position
Serpil Midyatlý, the State and Party Group Chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Schleswig-Holstein, has expressed…
May 12, 2025
Eintracht Frankfurt and FC St. Pauli share thrilling 2-2 draw in Bundesliga action
In a thrilling match on the 33rd day of the German Bundesliga, Eintracht Frankfurt and FC St. Pauli…
May 11, 2025
Caritas Applauds Pension Debate, Blames Coalition Rift for Delayed Action.
Caritas President Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa Supports Debate on Future of Pensions Caritas President Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa has voiced…
May 11, 2025
Verdi calls for immediate action to prevent care collapse
On the occasion of the International Day of Caregivers, the service union Verdi has called on the newly…
May 11, 2025
Green Demands Answers on Border Regime from Dobrindt
The Green Party is demanding answers from Federal Minister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) on the new…
May 11, 2025
Minister hints at possible 15 euro minimum wage increase
Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) explicitly does not rule out a statutory increase in the minimum wage.…
May 11, 2025
Societal Costs Exceed 60 Billion Euros Per Year
A new study conducted by the ME/CFS Research Foundation in collaboration with Risklayer and researchers from Germany and…
May 10, 2025
Neuer’s Heroics Lead Bayern Munich to 2-0 Victory Over Gladbach
In the 33rd matchday of the 1. Bundesliga, FC Bayern Munich secured a 2-0 victory against Borussia Mönchengladbach…
May 10, 2025
Ines Schwerdtner’s Vision for Class-Based Representation
Linken-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner aims to make her party a class-oriented organization and fight for the interests of workers.…
May 10, 2025
Elversberg and Paderborn Hang On to Promotion Hopes as Düsseldorf Wins Big, While Schalke Plans Ahead
Fortuna Düsseldorf secured a 2-0 victory against FC Schalke 04 on the second-to-last day of the 2. Bundesliga…
May 10, 2025
Merz ends public debate on weapon deliveries to Ukraine
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz, representing the CDU, has pledged continued military support for Ukraine during his visit to Kyiv.…
May 10, 2025
Willful Coalition” Seeks Peace Talks with Russia
The Ukrainian government has announced its readiness to initiate a full and unconditional ceasefire. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij…
May 10, 2025
Four Leaders Team Up for Ukraine Trip
On Saturday, the heads of state and government from Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and France will jointly…
May 10, 2025
Radicalization Spiral: Islamophobia and Islamism Fuel Each Other in Germany
Susanne Pickel, a political scientist from Duisburg, Germany, warns of a “radicalization spiral” that is occurring in the…
May 10, 2025
Pregnant Women, Sick, Minors the Only Exceptions
According to reports from police unions, German border police have significantly intensified their policy of rejecting asylum seekers.…
May 10, 2025
Pistorius Targets Summer Break for Draft Military Service Law Submission
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) plans to have the law for the introduction of a new military service…
May 10, 2025
Köln Defies Odds, Snags Last-Minute Win Over Nürnberg in Dramatic Finish
On the 33rd day of the 2nd Bundesliga, 1. FC Nürnberg lost 1:2 against 1. FC Köln at…
May 9, 2025
Left-wing Leader Calls for Abolition of Capitalism, Blames It for Democracy’s Decline
Heidi Reichinnek, the leader of the Left Party faction, has reinforced demands from her party for the abolition…
May 9, 2025
Müller’s Unique Persona Shines Through Decades of Success
Former German national team coach Joachim Löw has praised the career of Thomas Müller, who recently played his…
May 9, 2025
Classic Pink Floyd Film Surges to Top of Album Charts
The English rock band Pink Floyd has reached the top of the official German album charts once again.…
May 9, 2025
New Transport Minister Urged to Stop Airlines Leaving Germany for Affordable Air Tickets
The federal states are urging the new Transport Minister, Patrick Schnieder (CDU), to stop the exodus of airlines…
May 9, 2025
More Leeway for Member States in Managing Populations
The European Parliament has approved the downgrading of the wolf’s protection status in the EU from “strictly protected”…
May 9, 2025
Low-Income Families Urged to Get Energy-Saving Appliances Reimbursed by New German Government
The Germany Social Association (SoVD) has called on the new federal government to cover the cost of energy-efficient…
May 9, 2025
Minority Party Seeks Initiative to Restrict Far-Right Movement
The Bundestag deputy from the SSW minority party, Stefan Seidler, is considering a new attempt at initiating a…
May 9, 2025
Focus on Identity Building and Social Change
Ines Schwerdtner, the Co-Chairwoman of the Left party, has clarified that her goal is not to participate in…
May 9, 2025
‘We Must Be Concerned’
The esteemed Berlin historian, Wolfgang Benz, expresses concern over the political developments in Germany. “We are standing at…
May 9, 2025
Right Decision” and Coalition Agreement Upheld.
Dirk Wiese, the new parliamentary executive director of the SPD faction in the Bundestag, has defended the reinforcement…
May 8, 2025
Vatican Announces Successor to Late Pope Francis
The Conclave in the Sistine Chapel has elected a new Pope. White smoke from the chimney of the…
May 8, 2025
New Chancellor’s Office Chief Supports Expensive Building Expansion
Thorsten Frei, the new head of the Federal Chancellery, plans to continue with the expansion of the building…
May 8, 2025
Call for Urgent Reform
The largest provider of emergency services in Germany is calling for a reform of the emergency care system…
May 8, 2025
Manufacturing Industry Sees Record Production Surge in March 2025
According to preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), real (price-adjusted) production in the manufacturing industry rose…
May 8, 2025
Pressure on AfD Members in State Service After Extremist Classification
Following the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a reliable right-wing extremist organization, political scientists and…
May 8, 2025
800 Officers in Major Crackdown
On Thursday, approximately 800 federal police officers and eight tax collectors from the Offenbach am Main tax office…
May 8, 2025
Greens Warn Against Naivety After Trump’s Munich Statements
At the Munich Security Conference in Washington, US-Vice President J.D. Vance showed a conciliatory attitude towards Europe. However,…
May 8, 2025
Russian Ambassador Warns of New Cold War and Criticizes Memory Culture of WWII
According to the Russian Ambassador to Germany, Sergey Netschajev, the Cold War is once again a reality. “We…
May 8, 2025
Uniper Urges Faster Approvals for Gas Power Plants Amidst Energy Crisis
Uniper CEO calls for faster approval processes for gas power plants Michael Lewis, CEO of the Düsseldorf-based power…
May 7, 2025
AfD Leadership Deeply Rooted in Xenophobia, Says BfV Report
The Federal Agency for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has attributed a “firmly entrenched xenophobic stance” to…
May 7, 2025
Majority in Germany calls for more remembrance of Nazi crimes
In Germany, half of the population believes that remembering Nazi crimes is still appropriate, according to a recent…
May 7, 2025