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Coalition Reaches Hospital Reform Deal
A significant overhaul of Germany’s ambitious hospital reform plan is reportedly nearing approval, signaling a retreat from the…
October 7, 2025
Draft Wehr Service Sparks Political Row
The German Green Party is escalating tensions within the ruling coalition over delays in the implementation of the…
October 7, 2025
West Germans Get Bigger Volunteer Pay
A significant disparity in compensation for Bundesfreiwilligendienst (BFD) participants – a German federal volunteer service program – has…
October 7, 2025
Free Water Demand Grows
a legal right to free tap water in all restaurants.. Party leader Jan van Aken argues that providing…
October 7, 2025
Tech Boost Lifts US Stocks
US equity markets presented a mixed performance on Monday, ultimately driven by strength in the technology sector. The…
October 6, 2025
Train Evacuated After Pepper Spray Incident
An unscheduled stop occurred on a high-speed ICE train traveling from Basel to Hamburg on Monday evening, prompting…
October 6, 2025
Stoltenberg Still Favored For Security Conference Helm
Sources close to the Munich Security Conference (MSC) continue to anticipate that former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg…
October 6, 2025
Immunology Pioneers Win Nobel Prize
Stockholm – This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell…
October 6, 2025
EU Steel Tariffs May Soar
The European Commission is reportedly considering imposing a 50% tariff on steel imports exceeding specific quotas, according to…
October 6, 2025
French PM Resigns After Brief Tenure
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has tendered his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, effective immediately. The Élysée Palace…
October 6, 2025
Hope Flickers in Gaza Conflict
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed cautious optimism regarding the trajectory of the conflict in Gaza during…
October 6, 2025
AfD Members Face Job Scrutiny
The debate surrounding potential repercussions for members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) employed in the public sector…
October 6, 2025
Gladbach Freiburg Draw Zero Zero
Borussia Mönchengladbach and SC Freiburg played to a goalless draw at Borussia-Park on matchday six of the Bundesliga.…
October 5, 2025
Israel Minister Slams Thunberg Claims
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has strongly refuted reports detailing allegedly poor conditions experienced by climate activist Greta…
October 5, 2025
Stuttgart Downs Heidenheim in Baden Derby
The VfB Stuttgart secured a 1-0 victory over 1. FC Heidenheim in a Baden-Württemberg derby on the sixth…
October 5, 2025
Small Business Leaders Blast Government Neglect
Leading representatives of Germany’s Mittelstand, the nation’s vital small and medium-sized businesses, are voicing strong criticism regarding the…
October 5, 2025
Trump Deploys National Guard to Chicago
Federal authorities have authorized the deployment of 300 National Guard personnel to Chicago, Illinois. White House spokesperson Abigail…
October 5, 2025
Karlsruhe Dresden Draw Goal Fest
A thrilling matchday eight encounter in the German 2. Bundesliga saw Dynamo Dresden and Karlsruher SC battle to…
October 4, 2025
Darmstadt Holds Lead in Bundesliga
The second division of German football witnessed a compelling matchday as several teams battled for position in the…
October 4, 2025
Bundeswehr Drone Missions Spark Legal Concerns
The Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig, has cautioned against extensive deployments of the Bundeswehr (Germany’s armed forces)…
October 4, 2025
Germany Champions Local Steel
German government officials are advocating for prioritizing domestically produced and European steel in public procurement projects. Lars Klingbeil,…
October 4, 2025
Trump Urges Israel to Halt Bombing
Following the release of a statement from Hamas, former US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding the…
October 3, 2025
Auto Industry Future Shaped by VDA Input
A position paper outlining the future of the German automotive industry, co-authored by the German Association of the…
October 3, 2025
Söder Accepts TV Debate With AfD
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria, has indicated a willingness to engage in a televised debate with a…
October 3, 2025
Klöckner Pilawa Debut as Couple
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner and television presenter Jörg Pilawa have publicly appeared as a couple for the first…
October 3, 2025
Ramelow Urges National Symbol Vote
A senior figure in the German parliament has renewed calls for a national vote on the nation’s fundamental…
October 3, 2025
Dax Steady on Unity Day
The German DAX index opened marginally higher on Monday, marking the Day of German Unity. Shortly after 9:30…
October 3, 2025
East West Pay Gap Narrows
As celebrations marking German Unity approach, labor unions are urging the governing coalition to intensify its efforts on…
October 3, 2025
Merkel Condemns AfD as Disrespectful
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has delivered a sharp assessment of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, describing…
October 2, 2025
Germany Still Divided After 35 Years
Thirty-five years since German reunification, substantial regional reservations persist between eastern and western Germany, according to a recent…
October 2, 2025
Protests Surge Near German Foreign Ministry
Several hundred people gathered in Berlin on Thursday, staging a demonstration directly in front of the Federal Foreign…
October 2, 2025
East Germany Needs More Support
The German government’s commissioner for eastern affairs, Elisabeth Kaiser, has emphasized the need for intensified efforts to support…
October 2, 2025
Manchester Synagogue Attack Claims Multiple Lives
Reports confirm that three people have died in an attack targeting a Manchester synagogue on Thursday. Police have…
October 2, 2025
EU Weighs Israel Sanctions Debate Fades
Discussions surrounding potential European Union sanctions against Israel were reportedly minimal during a recent summit of European heads…
October 2, 2025
Tech Boost Drives DAX Higher
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, continued its upward trajectory Thursday following a positive start to the…
October 2, 2025
Retirement Income Strained for Many
According to recent data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), a significant portion of retirees in Germany…
October 2, 2025
East Germans Need Renewed Pride Schulze Says
A leading figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for increased self-assurance among citizens of eastern…
October 2, 2025
Germany Considers National Service Year
A leading figure within the German Green Party has voiced concerns regarding the suspension of mandatory military service…
October 2, 2025
Germany Struggles With Rising Antisemitism
A growing concern has been voiced regarding the lack of visible solidarity with victims of antisemitism within Germany.…
October 2, 2025
Stocks Edge Lower After US Shutdown Threat
European markets opened with a subdued performance Wednesday, as the German DAX index began trading slightly down. Around…
October 2, 2025
Oktoberfest Shuttered Over Bomb Threat
00 PM on Wednesday following a bomb threat.. City Mayor Dieter Reiter announced the closure, stating the threat…
October 1, 2025
Long Covid Biomarker Discovery Offers Hope
A research team at the Medical University of Vienna has identified a potential biomarker for Long Covid, offering…
October 1, 2025
Eurozone Inflation Creeps Up
Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, reported a slight increase in the annual inflation rate for…
October 1, 2025
Roadblock Missed Flight Insurance Denied
A recent ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has clarified the scope of coverage…
October 1, 2025
Germany Debates Ambitious Reform Plans
The recently approved modernization agenda by the German federal government is eliciting a range of responses and sparking…
October 1, 2025
Macron Defends France’s Economic Strength
President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed concerns regarding France’s financial stability, asserting that the nation remains a solid and…
October 1, 2025
Drone Activity Hits Submarine Yard
A Thyssenkrupp shipyard in Kiel, which constructs submarines, was overflown by drones last week. A spokesperson for TKMS,…
October 1, 2025
US Government Shuts Down
The United States government entered a period of shutdown earlier today after Congress failed to reach an agreement…
October 1, 2025
Climate Goals Face Political Shift
Leading figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are calling for a reassessment…
September 30, 2025
German Inflation Rises Again
Germany’s annual rate of consumer price inflation continued its upward trend in September 2025, according to data released…
September 30, 2025
AfD Gains Lead Merkel Approval Dips
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for RTL and n-tv reveals shifting political dynamics within Germany. The Alternative…
September 30, 2025
Bee Protection Goals Fall Short
A recent international study, published in the journal “Science” and involving researchers from the University of Freiburg, suggests…
September 30, 2025
Inflation Jumps Sharply
Early data released Tuesday from German states indicate a marked increase in the country’s inflation rate. While the…
September 30, 2025
Job Recovery Slows in Germany
Germany’s unemployment figures reveal a complex picture for September 2025. While the number of registered unemployed individuals decreased…
September 30, 2025
Jobs Steady August 2025
Employment figures released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicate a slight contraction in the German labor market…
September 30, 2025
Retail Sales Edge Down Slightly
Preliminary data released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals nuanced shifts in retail sales during August…
September 30, 2025
Retirement Income Tax Threat Looms
Concerns are mounting regarding the planned “Aktivrente” (active retirement) scheme, set to take effect on January 1, 2026,…
September 30, 2025
Experts Urge Earlier Holocaust Education
A broad coalition of education specialists and experts on antisemitism is calling for a significant shift in how…
September 30, 2025
Germans Oppose Shooting Down Russian Jets
A recent survey reveals a significant majority of German citizens oppose the immediate interception and destruction of Russian…
September 30, 2025
Expert: Alcohol Bigger Problem Than Cannabis
A leading addiction expert tasked by the German government to evaluate the country’s new cannabis law has stated…
September 29, 2025
Employer Group Seeks End to Care Level 1
Concerns over the sustainability of Germany’s care insurance system are prompting discussions about potential reforms, according to Steffen…
September 29, 2025
German Industry Faces Job Losses
The German industrial sector is facing a “very serious situation” according to Michael Vassiliadis, leader of the IG…
September 29, 2025
Moldova Elects Pro-EU Government
Moldova’s ruling pro-European party, Action and Solidarity (PAS), has secured a clear victory in parliamentary elections, successfully defending…
September 29, 2025
Germany Calls for Action on Food Waste
Germany is confronting a significant food waste problem, with approximately 11 million tons discarded annually. This has prompted…
September 29, 2025
Stuttgart Rallies Past Cologne
The 1. FC Köln suffered a 2-1 defeat at home to VfB Stuttgart on matchday five of the…
September 28, 2025
Drone Defense Sparks Political Clash
Concerns are escalating regarding the German government’s response to the increasing threat posed by unauthorized drone activity. Konstantin…
September 28, 2025
Steel Industry Rescue Demands Intensify
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is calling for increased governmental support for Germany’s struggling steel industry, citing significant…
September 28, 2025
Drone Defense Risks Loom
The proposed expansion of drone defense capabilities in Germany is prompting a cautionary perspective from the Police Union…
September 28, 2025
Spahn Defends Israel No Sanctions
Calls for sanctions against Israel have been definitively rejected by Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian…
September 28, 2025
Merkel Successor Sparks Combustion Engine Debate
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has strongly condemned a recent proposal by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reconsider…
September 27, 2025
Mothers Demand Easier Path to Politics
Efforts are underway in the German Bundestag to enhance conditions for women’s participation in political life, particularly concerning…
September 27, 2025
East Germans Fear Economic Decline
A recent survey reveals a palpable sense of economic pessimism among supporters of several political parties in eastern…
September 27, 2025
Estonia Seeks Seizure of Russian Assets
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has advocated for the confiscation of assets frozen within the European Union belonging…
September 27, 2025
Early Retirement Plan Sparks Outrage
The President of the German Caritasverband, Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa, has voiced strong criticism regarding the German government’s proposed…
September 27, 2025
Serbia Accuses Germany of Protest Funding
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has leveled serious accusations against Germany, reiterating claims previously made in Serbian media regarding…
September 27, 2025
Military Deployed To Guard Against Drones
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, is advocating for enhanced drone defense measures, proposing the potential deployment…
September 27, 2025
Greens Push for Electric Vehicle Boost
Concerns are mounting within Germany regarding the future of its automotive industry, prompting calls for increased governmental support…
September 26, 2025
Renters Face Rising Evictions
Concerns are growing over a rise in “self-use” eviction notices – where landlords claim they or family members…
September 26, 2025
Nina Chuba Tops Album Charts
The German album charts have seen a significant shift this week, with Nina Chuba claiming the coveted number…
September 26, 2025
Senate Approves National Budget
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the 2025 federal budget on Friday, a decision that brings an end…
September 26, 2025
Senate Approves Federal Budget
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the 2025 federal budget on Friday, enacting legislation that takes effect retroactively…
September 26, 2025
EU to Counter Chinese Imports
The European Union is poised to implement a series of protective measures in response to escalating trade tensions…
September 25, 2025
Germany Admits Past Naivete
Germany has become overly reliant on the goodwill of the United States and other nations, according to Wolfgang…
September 25, 2025
SAP Faces EU Antitrust Probe
The European Commission has formally launched an investigation into SAP, a major software company, to assess potential distortions…
September 25, 2025
Bosch Cuts 13000 Jobs
Bosch, the technology and engineering giant, announced on Thursday plans to eliminate an additional 13,000 positions globally. The…
September 25, 2025
Space War Threat Looms
Concerns are growing over the potential for conflict extending into space, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.…
September 25, 2025
Sugar Tax Sparks Union Rift
A proposal by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Schleswig-Holstein to introduce a tax on beverages with high…
September 25, 2025
Lower Energy Bills Boost Households 2026
German businesses and households are likely to see a decrease in electricity prices next year, stemming from anticipated…
September 25, 2025
Economists Urge Caution on Growth Forecast
Leading German economic research institutes are cautioning policymakers against misinterpreting a newly released growth forecast for the upcoming…
September 25, 2025
German Economy Sees Slight Growth Boost
Leading German economic research institutes have modestly revised upwards their forecast for economic growth this year. The updated…
September 25, 2025
German Exports See Optimism Rise
Sentiment is improving within Germany’s export sector, according to the latest data from the Ifo Institute. September saw…
September 25, 2025
Potato Harvest Set for Silver Jubilee
Germany anticipates a potentially record-breaking potato harvest in 2025, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture reported this week. Preliminary…
September 24, 2025
Germany Beckons Investors Safe Haven
Tennet Deutschland, a leading electricity transmission network operator, has welcomed the investment of three new partners, signaling confidence…
September 24, 2025
Potato Harvest Set for Record High
Preliminary data from the German Federal Ministry of Agriculture indicates the potential for a potato harvest in 2025…
September 24, 2025
Paracetamol Safe Ministry Confirms
The Federal Ministry of Health in Germany has reaffirmed the safety of paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, in…
September 24, 2025
Dax Opens Lower
The German stock market benchmark, the DAX, commenced trading on Wednesday with losses. Around 9:30 am local time,…
September 24, 2025
Home Prices Rise Again
According to data released Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office, residential property prices in Germany rose by an…
September 24, 2025
Starlink Could Reach Millions in Germany
A recent study suggests the potential reach of Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service in Germany is significantly…
September 24, 2025
Merkel Ally Urges EU Unity After Trump Speech
Following a speech by US President Donald Trump before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, German…
September 23, 2025
Citizenship Revocations Surge
A growing number of individuals are losing their German citizenship due to intentionally false information provided during the…
September 23, 2025






































































































