Economists Split Over Government’s VAT Hike Proposal
Economists are split over the government’s proposal to raise the value‑added tax. “That would be a sensible step…
Left Party Demands Stronger Repair Rights as Affordability Gaps Remain Wide
The federal cabinet introduced a right to repair on Wednesday, but the Left feels it is still insufficient.…
Germany’s Federal Cabinet Approves 2026 Climate Protection Plan
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved the 2026 Climate Protection Programme, which contains 67 measures intended to cut more…
Merz Urges Faster Bureaucracy Rollback as Chancellor Promises Rapid Reform
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he wants more speed in cutting bureaucracy. According to the “Rheinische Post”, he…
Russian Drone Hits Estonian Power Plant From Russian Airspace
An unmanned aerial vehicle coming from Russian airspace struck an Estonian power plant early Wednesday morning, the Estonian…
Henkel CEO Signals Price Hikes Amid Iran War
Carsten Knobel, the chief executive of Henkel, which manufactures detergents such as Persil and Pril in Düsseldorf, has indicated that…
Schröder Calls on SPD to Embrace a Bold New Agenda Program After Election Setbacks
After a streak of painful election defeats, former chancellor Gerhard Schröder urges the SPD to adopt a bold reform…
US Stock Markets Dip While Oil Prices Surge
U.S. equities slipped on Tuesday. At the close in New York, the Dow Jones Industrial Average settled at 46,124…
Social Democrats Lead Denmark Parliamentary Election Exit Poll Despite Steep Losses
According to the first exit poll, Denmark’s Social Democrats still lead in the parliamentary election, even though they…
Nagelsmann to Miss Leweling In Upcoming Nations Games Due to Injury
After the injuries to Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlovic, national‑team coach Julian Nagelsmann will also have to drop Jamie Leweling…
Ansgar Heveling to Become President of Germany’s Federal Court of Auditors
The CDU member of the Bundestag, Ansgar Heveling, is slated to become the new president of the Federal…
Juso Leaders Demand Office Split for Bas and Klingbeil Amid Growing Calls for Accountability
Following the remarks of Juso federal chair Philipp Türmer, state chairpersons are now demanding clear personnel and substantive…
German Startup Association Urges Looser Termination Rules for High Earner Employees as Cost of Errors Skyrocket
The chairwoman of the German Startup Association is urging a more flexible approach to employee protection for higher‑earning…
Hofreiter Urges Greater Personalization Among Greens After State Elections
After the state elections in Baden Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, the Chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag,…
US Stocks Surge as Oil Prices Drop
U.S. stock indexes posted strong gains on Monday. By the close in New York, the Dow Industrial Average settled…
DAX surges amid sharp plunge in oil and gas prices
At the start of the week the German market gained strongly. By the Xetra trading close the DAX…
Bundeswehr Union Predicts Significantly Higher Personnel Need
The chairman of the Bundeswehr Association, André Wüstner, expects the German armed forces to need far more personnel than…
Nagelsmann Adds Stiller And Führich To Germany Squad For Upcoming Matches
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has named Angelo Stiller and Chris Führich from VfB Stuttgart as replacements for the injured Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlovic…
250 Leading Women Release Ten‑Point Plan to Combat Male‑Directed Digital Violence
A coalition of 250 prominent women has presented a ten‑point plan to the German federal government to protect…
CDU Leads Ahead of SPD in Rhineland Palatinate Forecasts
In the Rhineland-Palatinate state election the CDU emerged as the strongest party, according to the 6 p.m. forecasts from…
Federal Police Slam Afghanistan Resettlement Program Over Security Shortcomings
The Federal Police have repeatedly documented shortcomings in the 2022‑initiated national resettlement program for especially vulnerable people from…
Caritas Demands Mandatory Climate‑Smart Heating in Rental Homes As Energy Prices Soar
Caritas is demanding a legal requirement that climate‑friendly heating systems be installed in rental properties, citing the “drastically”…
Union Blasts Criticism Over Prien’s Proposed Cuts to Democracy Initiative
Union leaders dismiss the criticism of the restrictions on projects slated for the federal “Democracy Living” program, announced…
Volkswagen CEO Blume Sticks to Germany, Demands Radical Productivity Gains Amid 50,000 Job Cuts
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has reaffirmed his commitment to the German site despite steep sales drops and a strategy…
German Consumer Protectors Achieve First Victory Over Airline Hand Luggage Fees
German consumer advocates have won a first victory in a lawsuit over high carry‑on fees. The Hamm Higher…
Dortmund Thrills With Dramatic 3-2 Upset Over Hamburg, Overturning 0-2 Deficit
In a dramatic Saturday night encounter of the 27th round of the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund overturned a 0‑2…
Bayern Throttle Union to 4‑0 Victory on 27th Matchday
The 27th Bundesliga round saw FC Bayern Munich confirm their dominance with a comfortable 4-0 win over 1. FC Union Berlin. Bayern…
Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte Pitches New Reactor Tech for Germany
Jacob DeWitte, the CEO of the U.S. nuclear company Oklo, says he wants to introduce his company’s innovative…
Coalition Taskforce Expands Focus to Contain Soaring Food Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
A task force formed by the Union (CDU/CSU) and the SPD to tackle high fuel prices will now…
Bundesbank Defends Digital Euro Amid Criticism Points to 2026 Decision
The Bundesbank defended the digital euro against critics and indicated that a political decision will likely be made…
Streeck Defends E Cigarette Ingredient Ban to Protect Public Health
The federal government’s drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck of the CDU, defended the proposed ban on ingredients used in e‑cigarette…
German Service Producer Prices Jump 2.2 Percent in 2025
The producer prices for services in Germany rose on average by 2.2 % in 2025 compared with 2024, according…
German Transport Ministry to Review EU Court Ruling on Route Pricing Cap
The German Ministry of Transport plans to review the European Court of Justice ruling on the rail‑usage price…
German Justice Ministry Drafts Law to Curb Digital Violence
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig of the SPD plans to introduce three new sections into the German Criminal Code to curb…
Eurojackpot Friday Numbers Unveiled for 20 March 2026
In the Friday Eurojackpot draw, the winning numbers were selected in the evening. The numbers are 2, 17,…
German Interior Ministry Staff Question Legitimacy of Border Asylum Refusals Amid 1,300 Page Evidence
More than 1,300 pages of internal records from Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior disclose that the government’s…
Bundeswehr Procurement Chief Says Germany’s Push to Cut US Defense Ties Is Too Fast
Annette Lehnigk‑Emden, the chief procurement officer of the German armed forces, says the country has moved too quickly in…
CDA Leader Denounces CDU for Poisoning Social Reform Debate
Dennis Radtke, the chairman of the Christian Democratic Employees’ Union (CDA), slammed the CDU for tainting discussions about…
Iran Warns of Attacks on Tourist Destinations Targeting US and Israeli Officials Even While on Holiday
Iran announced that it will target U.S. and Israeli officials and military commanders, even if they are on…
Corrupt Prosecutor In Hannover Gets Long Prison Sentence
In the corruption case brought against a prosecutor before the District Court of Hannover, the defendant was sentenced…
Berlin Simplifies Export of Military Goods to Gulf States and Ukraine
The German federal government has streamlined the export of certain armaments to Gulf states and Ukraine. On Friday,…
Germany’s Competition Commission Welcomes Stronger Cartel Office to Curb Long‑Term Market Abuse
The Monopolkommission welcomes the planned reinforcement of the Federal Cartel Office’s powers to tackle long‑standing competition distortions. Competition…
Merz Challenges EU AI Rules, Promises Uncompromising Review
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) announced that he intends to scrutinise the European Union’s AI regulation in its entirety.…
SC Freiburg Reaches Europa League Quarterfinals and Mainz Advances to Conference League Quarterfinals
SC Freiburg qualified for the Europa League quarter‑finals after a dramatic 5‑1 home victory over KRC Genk. The win came…
Schneider Urges Germany Accelerate Renewables and Strengthen Tenant Protections
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) called for accelerated growth of renewable energies and stronger tenant protections in the upcoming…
Katerina Poladjan Wins Leipzig Book Fair Prize for Fiction with ‘Goldstrand’
Katerina Poladjan was awarded the Leipzig Book Fair prize in the fiction category for her book “Goldstrand”. The…
Merz and Macron Show Solidarity at Brussels EU Summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and French President Emmanuel Macron once again displayed unity at the EU summit in Brussels,…
Orban Sticks to 90‑Billion‑Euro Credit for Kyiv Before Oil Deal Resolved
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signalled no willingness to compromise on the planned €90 billion loan for Ukraine just before…
Germany Urges Stronger Pandemic Preparedness After COVID Review
Franziska Hoppermann, chair of the Bundestag’s Enquete Commission on the COVID‑19 pandemic, says Germany is not adequately prepared for…
Former CDU Secretary‑General Calls for Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Over Alleged Infrastructure Fund Abuse
Reports of massive misuse of funds from the federal special infrastructure account have led former CDU general secretary…
Iranian Strategist Claims US Navy Can’t Secure Hormuz Strait from Tankship Attacks
Former U.S. Air Force general and Iran‑strategy expert S. Clinton Hinote says it is almost impossible for the U.S.…
Fed Holds Rates Steady While Adopting Cautious Posture
The Federal Reserve kept its policy rate unchanged, as expected, and said it will remain in a range…
Merk Urges Faster EU Reforms Ahead of Brussels Summit
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he intends to push for a much faster pace of reforms both in…
Berlin Stalls on Stability Assessment After Killing of Iran Security Chief in Israeli Strike
After the Israeli air strike that killed Iran’s senior security chief Ali Larijani, the German federal government has chosen…
EU Reels in Red Tape: New Cross‑Border Company Law Aims to Turbo‑Boost Startups
The European Commission unveiled its proposal for a standardized, single regulatory framework for businesses across the EU on…
Kuban Defends Merz’s Iran Stance Against Trump Criticisms
Tilman Kuban, the Union’s (CDU/CSU) spokesperson for European politics, said there is no reason for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to alter his…
Home Office Couples See 14% Birthrate Boost, Study Finds
In households that include at least one day of home‑office work per week, the average birth rate is…
Greens Slam Misuse of 500 Billion Euro Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate
The Green parliamentary group has issued a sharp criticism of how the €500 billion special fund’s investment money has…
Economist Grimm Warns Against State Fuel Discounts, Argues Price Cuts Backfire
Veronika Grimm, a respected economist, has cautioned against state‑backed measures to lower fuel prices. She advised the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
SPD Demands Clear International‑Law Assessment on Attacks on Iran and Venezuela
Foreign policy representatives of the SPD parliamentary group have called on the government to present a legal assessment…
Arsenal Secure Champions League Quarterfinal Spot With 2-0 Win Over Leverkusen
Arsenal’s 2-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen guarantees them a place in the Champions League quarter‑finals. Mikel Arteta’s side dominated the…
Germany Says Iran Regime Change Unlikely Just Three Weeks After Israel‑Hamas War
The German federal government says a regime change in Iran is unlikely within roughly three weeks of the…
Cabinet Delays New Building Modernisation Law to Post Easter
The cabinet’s decision on the draft of the so‑called “Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz” (GMG), which had previously been known as the…
Union and AfD Remain Even After Both Gain One Point in New YouGov Survey
In the YouGov survey released on Tuesday, both the CDU/CSU and the AfD now stand at 26 %, each…
Germany Opposes Market Interventions to Cut Energy Prices
The German federal government is wary of market interventions to lower energy prices ahead of the upcoming European…
Survey: Majority Want Oil Embargo Against Russia Held While 36 % Germans Support Trade Restart
Thirty‑six percent of Germans say they would like to allow the export of Russian oil again overall, while…
Union Gains AfD Edge While Greens Fall Behind SPD After Baden-Württemberg Election
In the week following the Baden‑Württemberg state election, Forsa’s weekly survey for RTL and ntv shows a noticeable…
Ministry Rejects Covering Health Insurance Costs for Basic Income Recipients
In talks to curb spending in statutory health insurance, the Labour Ministry led by Bärbel Bas has apparently dismissed…
Verdi Warns Unicredit Over Commerzbank Merge Employees Face Massive Cuts
Verdi warns that a takeover of Commerzbank by the Italian banking giant Unicredit could have severe repercussions for…
Ifo Reveals 95% of 2025 New Government Debt Misused, Not for Infrastructure Projects
According to calculations by the Ifo Institute, the German government used 95 % of the new debt issued in…
Two People Fatally Shot in Raunheim Bistro Night
In the south‑German district of Groß‑Gerau, near Raunheim, two people were shot dead inside a bistro during the…
Jens Spahn Warns EU of New Refugee Crisis Amid Iran War and Calls for Stricter Migration Policy
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, warned on Monday on the ntv programme “Blome & Pfeffer” that the war in…
DAX steadies by midday as oil prices keep markets moving
30 p..m. local time-up 0.2 % from the previous Friday’s close.Commerzbank led the gains, buoyed by Unicredit’s takeover bid;…
Preußen Münster Parts Ways With Coach Alexander Ende
SC Preußen Münster announced on Monday that it had relieved Coach Alexander Ende and Assistant Coach Zlatko Muhovic of their duties.…
Israel Launches Targeted Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon Kills Hezbollah Fighters
The Israeli army has begun a limited and focused ground offensive against targets in southern Lebanon.On Monday it…
DB Fernverkehr Cuts Crew Hours by 30 Minutes Amid Rising Delays
DB Fernverkehr, the long‑distance branch of Deutsche Bahn, cut the scheduled working hours of its travelling staff by…
CDU Wins Frankfurt Lead After Hessen Municipal Vote, Greens Face City Power Loss
After the local elections in Hesse, the Greens risk losing their dominant standing in Frankfurt am Main, the state’s…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Signals No Direct Iran War Role But Open to Expanding EU Red Sea Shipping Mission
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has reaffirmed that Germany will not become an active participant in the…
Union Berlin Seals Late 1-0 Victory Over Freiburg, Woo‑yeong Jeong Scores Stunner
Union Berlin claimed a 1-0 victory over Freiburg on matchday 26 of the Bundesliga, with the only goal coming…
Kevin Kühnert Criticizes His Tenure as SPD Secretary General
Kevin Kühnert, the former general secretary of the SPD, said that before stepping down he often found himself…
75 Percent of Germans Blast Government for Failing to Curb Fuel Price Surge
The German federal government faces heavy criticism from citizens for its approach to tackling high petrol prices.According to…
Queer Agency Invites Chancellor Merz to CSD on Government Bus
Sophie Koch, Germany’s federal commissioner for the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity, said she hopes to see Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
German Shipping Sceptical Over Gulf Military Protection Plan
The German shipping association (VDR) took note of the government’s statements about a possible military deployment to protect…
Krösche Denies Rumors of Leaving Eintracht Frankfurt
Markus Krösche, Eintracht Frankfurt’s sports director, dismissed speculation that he would leave the club. “I have a contract –…
SPD Approves CDU Coalition in Brandenburg With Clear Majority
The planned coalition between the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg has cleared its final hurdle. At a state…
Dittrich Urges Older Generations to Extend Working Lives Ahead of Pension Reform
Jörg Dittrich, president of the Central Association of the German Crafts Union, has called for the older generation…
Greenland’s Foreign Minister Resigns as Coalition Cracks in Government Crisis
Greenland’s government is facing a crisis. The broad coalition that governed after last week’s election is fracturing almost…
TUI CEO Predicts Gulf Tourism Bounces Back After Iran War Ends
The tourism sector in the Gulf region is expected to recover once the Iran conflict ends, said Sebastian Ebel,…
German Finance Ministry Refutes Claim That Higher Fuel Prices Raise State Revenue
The German federal finance ministry, led by Lars Klingbeil (SPD), rejects claims that the state stands to gain…
Himmler Retains ZDF Intendant Role Through 2032
Norbert Himmler will continue as director‑general of ZDF until 2032. At the Television Council meeting on Friday he…
Körzell Warns Corporate‑Driven Social Overhaul Harms Workers as DGB Accuses Union of Ignoring Wealth and Inheritance Tax Debate
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) accuses the Union of refusing to engage in debate over the potential…
Homeless Teens Soar to New Record Amid Housing Crisis
Last year the number of homeless minors rose sharply. According to answers from the Ministry of Housing to…
Hofreiter Calls For Intergovernmental Ukraine Fund Excluding Hungary
Anton Hofreiter, chair of the European Committee in the German Bundestag and member of the Greens, said on German…
DAX rises slightly as investors pinpoint bright outlook
The DAX moved into the green sector by mid‑afternoon after a sluggish opening. At about 12:30 p.m., the index…
Markus Soder Urges Permanent Electricity Tax Cut for All
Markus Söder, the head of the CSU, says he wants the promised electricity‑tax cut to be applied to everyone.…
Jusos Urge SPD to Return to Roots After Devastating Baden-Württemberg Election Loss
Juso leader Philipp Türmer said the Social Democrats lack credibility after a devastating defeat in Baden‑Württemberg. “We have to…
German Union and SPD Clash Over “Surplus Profit” Tax as Fuel Prices Soar
Union and SPD representatives are at odds over how to capture excess profits in the petroleum sector in…
German Development Minister Calls on Europe to Deescalate Middle East Conflict
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD stresses that Europeans have a duty to push for de‑escalation in the…
Germany Sticks to Nuclear Exit Despite EU Atomic Energy Plans
The German federal government maintains its firm stance on phasing out nuclear power, even in the wake of…
Germany Businesses Dive Into AI as Nearly All Companies Embrace Automated Innovation
Nearly every company in Germany is now dealing with artificial intelligence (AI). A survey released by the IT‑industry…