Oil Giants Raise Profits as Fuel Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict
The petroleum sector is making substantially higher profits amid the sharp rise in gasoline and diesel prices at…
Former Atomic Safety Chief Calls New Endlager Plans Inadequate for Rising Nuclear Threat
Former head of Germany’s Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Disposal (BASE), Wolfram König, has called the…
Fuel Subsidy Would Mainly Alleviate Burden of High Earners, RWTH Study Reveals
A short study from the Chair of Energy System Economics at RWTH Aachen-presented by the researchers on Saturday-shows…
Karin Prien Champions EU Pay Transparency Directive Calls for Less Bureaucracy
Minister Karin Prien of the CDU defended the controversial European Union directive on wage transparency. She told the Funke‑Media…
UNFPA Director Highlights Germany Critical Gap in Womens Healthcare
Nigina Muntean, the head of the innovation department at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), argues that Germany has…
Iran Limits Attacks on Neighbors and Promises No Further Rockets Unless Attacked by Them
The Iranian president, Massud Peseschkian, announced that Iran will curb its attacks on neighboring states. During a Saturday address…
Bundestag Bees Survive Harsh Winter With No Major Losses
The bees that have become known across Germany have clearly survived the harsh winter with minimal losses. German…
Klingbeil Keeps VAT Raise on the Table as Deficit Grows
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD made clear that he would not disclose whether the black‑red coalition…
US Stocks Slide as Iran War Tight Labor Market and AI Concerns Weigh on Markets
U.S. markets slipped again on Friday amid concerns over the fallout from the Iran war. The Dow ended…
Taxpayers Association Demands Evacuees Pay Heavily for Gulf Flights and Calls for Fair Cost Share
The Taxpayers’ Association urges that evacuation flights from the Gulf region be financed in a “fair” manner. President…
One-Third of Bahn Staff Weighing Resignation as Aggression Drives Potential Staff Exodus
An increasing level of aggression on trains and in buses is threatening a mass exodus of staff from…
Trump Demands Unconditional Surrender From Iran Rejects Any Deal
President Donald Trump ruled out a negotiated settlement to the Iran conflict. He stated that there would be…
Left Party Demands End to Profit Logic in German Healthcare Amid Hospital Reform Criticized for Worsening Staff Shortage
The amendments to Germany’s hospital reform adopted by the Bundestag on Friday are expected by the Left to…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Warns of Iran’s State Collapse Amid US Military Actions
Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, a member of the Greens, criticised the ongoing U.S. military deployment in Iran.…
DAX Tumbles Midday After Bright Start, Sentiment Remains Tense
The DAX slipped into negative territory on Friday after an initially positive start to the trading day. By…
Bundestag Approves Bold Reforms to Germany’s Hospital System
Germany’s federal parliament has advanced amendments to the hospital reform. On Friday the Bundestag, with the support of…
DAX Climbs as Investors Track Oil Market
The DAX opened higher in Friday’s trading session. At about 09:30 German time the index was calculated at…
CDU and Greens Tied in Baden-Württemberg Ahead of State Election Poll
Three days before the state election in Baden Württemberg, the ZDF “Politbarometer” poll shows the CDU and the Greens…
Bundeswehr warns soldiers against public attacks amid tense security climate
The Bundeswehr’s security department has issued a warning to soldiers about potential attacks in public settings. According to…
Bundestag Approves Tightening of Citizen Benefit Reform
The Bundestag has moved forward with the planned tightening of the citizen’s basic income. In a roll‑call vote…
DAX Climbs into Gains Amid Middle Eastern Turmoil
On Thursday, the DAX moved into the green zone by midday after a weak start to the trading…
DAX Drops Early as Market Volatility Rises
The German stock index DAX opened Thursday morning in the red. At about 9:30 a.m. local time the benchmark…
US Trade Expert Says Iran War Is Not a Threat to Global Economy
Adam Posen, a U.S. trade expert and president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, DC,…
German Green Leader Dzienus Calls Citizen Income Reform a Vote of Misery Against the People
Greens member Timon Dzienus has slammed the planned re‑design of Bürgergeld into a new form of basic security as…
German Statutory Health Insurers Post €3.5 Billion Surplus in 2025 Despite Rising Expenditures
Despite notably higher expenditures, statutory health insurance funds concluded 2025 with a surplus of €3.5 billion, according to figures…
Dobrindt Confirms No Extra Threats As Middle East War Continues Germany Security Unchanged
Bundesminister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) says that the outbreak of war in the Middle East has…
German Broadcasters ARD and ZDF Plan to Close Three Channels in New Bundling Initiative
ARD and ZDF have announced a new joint arrangement that will see the closure of three channels –…
DAX Builds Gains as Investor Confidence Surges
The DAX accelerated its recovery from the market open until noon. By 12:30 p.m. it stood at 24,180…
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Fuel and Energy Relief Amid Middle East Crisis
Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Prime Minister Sven Schulze (CDU) has called for consultations on relief measures for households and businesses as gasoline…
Wagenknecht Calls for 7% Energy VAT and CO2 Tax Cut to Ease Fuel Costs
Faced with rapidly rising prices for petrol and gas, BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht has urged the German federal…
German Foreign Office Welcomes New Iranian Ambassador
The German Foreign Office announced on Tuesday that it had summoned the Iranian ambassador for a formal meeting.…
Euro Zone Inflation Climbs to 1.9 Percent in February 2026
The European Union’s statistical office, Eurostat, announced that the annual inflation rate for the eurozone rose to 1.9 percent…
IAEA Confirms New Damage to Iran’s Natanz Underground Uranium Facility After Israeli US Attacks
New damage has reportedly been inflicted on the underground uranium‑enrichment facility in Natanz amid the attacks by Israel…
Women Still Rarely Serve as Primary Earners in German Couple Households
In Germany it is still rare for women to bring in more income to a shared household than…
Prosor Says No Plan Exists for Iran After Potential Regime Change
Israel’s ambassador, Ron Prosor, says there is no ready plan for the period after a potential overthrow of the…
Germany Hopes Trump Delivers Clear Stance on Trade, Ukraine, and NATO Commitments
Before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was received by President Donald Trump at the White House, the German government is hoping for a clear…
Iran War Drives Rising Food Prices According to Münchner Economist
Monika Schnitzer, the economist from Munich, warns that the conflict with Iran is likely to raise prices across…
Pilots Back Off Strike Plans as Global Political Tensions Rise, Cockpit Union Cites International Concerns
During this week the Cockpit pilot union (VC) has chosen not to carry out any work‑stop actions. “Given…
Macron to Strengthen France Nuclear Deterrent Amid Rising Global Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants to strengthen his country’s nuclear deterrent. Speaking on Monday in Île…
Iran War Forces Germans to Seek Evacuation Greens Urge Govt Action
The Greens urged the German government to provide more active exit assistance for the thousands of German citizens…
Middle East War Powers German Chancellor Merz US Trip
The war that erupted over the weekend in the Middle East will take a central place on Chancellor…
EU and Switzerland Sign Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
The EU and Switzerland have launched a comprehensive package of agreements aimed at deepening and broadening their bilateral…
U.S. Military Jets Crash in Kuwait Amid Ongoing Tensions
Several US fighter jets appear to have crashed in Kuwait. According to the Kuwaiti defense ministry on Monday,…
German Home‑Office Share Steady at 24.3 Percent of Workers in February
In February, 24.3 % of all workers in Germany reported working at least partly from home, according to the…
German Survey Shows Growing Distance from US as Trust Declines
German confidence in the United States has fallen sharply.A survey by the Allensbach Institute for Demography for the…
Local Government Bodies Demand Immediate Financial Relief Ahead of Berlin Premier Conference
Before the forthcoming Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz (MPK) in Berlin on Thursday, the leading municipal associations at federal and state level…
Stuttgart Dominates Wolfsburg 4-0 in One‑Sided Bundesliga Battle
At the start of the 24th round of the Bundesliga, VfB Stuttgart thumped VfL Wolfsburg by a convincing…
Three US Soldiers Killed in Operation Against Iran
During the U.S. military operation against Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday that three American soldiers had been…
German Government Names New Trade Economist to Join Expert Council Following Ulrike Malmendier Exit
The German federal government is expected to name a successor for economist Ulrike Malmendier on Wednesday. According to the…
Israel Expands Attacks on Tehran as Roaring Lion Operation Enters New Phase
According to Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz, his forces have entered a new phase in the attacks on…
German Foreign Ministry Issues Middle East Travel Warning After Israel and US Airstrikes
After the airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets and the ensuing military…
Germany’s 6/49 Lotto 28Feb 2026 Draw Unveils Winning Numbers
1, 6, 19, 33, 44, 45, with a super number of 8.. The Game 77 result was 4112786,…
Thousands Rally in Berlin to Support Israel and US Air Strikes on Iran
Several thousand people gathered in Berlin’s government quarter on Saturday to celebrate the airstrikes launched by Israel and…
Hardt Praises Attack on Iran While Shipping Industry Warns of Rising Risks
The foreign‑policy spokesperson of the Union faction, Jürgen Hardt (CDU), viewed a possible end to the Mullah regime…
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…