Karin Prien to Become Male Minister as She Adds Men to Ministry Name
Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has said that men should be incorporated into the name of her ministry. “I have…
EU officials slam imprecise Iran airstrikes warn of humanitarian fallout
Officials of the EU Commission have warned about the humanitarian fallout from the warlike tactics employed by Israel…
Dobrindt Announces EU Agreement to Build Return Hubs Outside Europe
Five EU interior ministers met on Thursday at the EU Interior Ministers’ Council in Brussels and reached a…
Bundesbank President Rejects Gas Price Cap Despite Mixed Past Experience
The President of the German Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, rejected direct interventions such as an oil‑price brake and pointed to…
DGB Slams Pay‑Free Sick Leave Plan as Schnapsidee
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) reacted angrily to a proposal by employer‑lead Rainer Dulger, who has called…
German Pensions Set to Rise 4.24% Effective July 1 2026
Germany’s pensions will rise by 4.24 % effective 1 July 2026, announced Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) on Thursday. The sharp increase is…
German Interior Minister Announces Upcoming Syrian President Visit to Berlin
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said that he expects Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shoaib to visit Berlin in the near future, adding…
CDU Economic Council Calls for New Federalism Commission as Municipal Finances Crumble
The CDU Economic Council has called for a new federalism commission amid severe financial problems faced by local…
Ex Monopoly Commission Chief Urges Vigilance as Gas Prices Rise
Former head of the Monopol Commission, Achim Wambach, urged both the federal government and the Federal Cartel Office to…
German Services Sector Rises 2.1% Real and 3.9% Nominal Revenue in 2025
In 2025, Germany’s services sector generated a real sales increase of 2.1 % and a nominal rise of 3.9 %…
CDU in Saxony‑Anhalt Sticks to No‑Deal with Left After Reform Collaboration
The CDU in Saxony‑Anhalt has worked out a parliamentary reform package in cooperation with The Left, yet it…
German Employers Push Back Salary for First Day of Illness Amid Rising Sick Leave Crisis
In light of rising absenteeism in Germany, employers’ association president Rainer Dulger argues that workers should not receive wages…
Left Party Demands Safe Legal Escape Routes From Iran to Germany
The Left party in the Bundestag is demanding a halt to deportations to Iran and the creation of…
German Leader Urges Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants After Fuel Price Surge
Due to the sharply rising gasoline prices that have begun with the onset of the Iran war, Bremen’s…
New Economic Adviser Considers Fuel Price Caps to Stem Inflation Risk from Iran War
Gabriel Felbermayr, Austria’s new economics secretary, says that he is not ruling out upper limits for gasoline prices at…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid European Challenges
Before departing for an informal Baltic Sea Council meeting in Warsaw, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) reaffirmed Germany’s commitment…
Schwesig Urges Rapid Refilling of Gas Storage Amid Iran War Price Surge
Faced with rising energy prices triggered by the war in Iran, Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania’s Minister‑President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) has urged…
Merk Says US Respects Germany After White House Visit
After his visit to the White House, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) appeared pleased. “The United States respect Germany”…
US Fund Managers Dump Europe Amid Iran War and Energy Shock
Ulrike Rondorf, head of investment strategy at Lampe Asset Management, attributes the sharp sell‑off in European equity markets…
Eurojackpot Tuesday Draw: March 3 2026 Winners Revealed
The Eurojackpot drawing was held on Tuesday evening, and the winning numbers announced were 1, 9, 14, 35,…
Middle East Tensions Send DAX to Crash
The DAX slid steeply on Tuesday as worries over the Middle East intensified. At Xetra’s close the index finished…
AfD Leader Chrupalla Shakes Off Frohnmaier Comments on Middle East Conflict
Tino Chrupalla, the AfD party and parliamentary group leader, criticised fellow party member Markus Frohnmaier for omissions about the Middle‑East…
Major IT Outage Stuns NRW Municipalities as Regio IT Crashes
A major disruption at the community IT provider Regio IT on Tuesday caused widespread software problems across several…
Gas Prices Surge 25% as Middle East Conflict Escalates
The ongoing escalation in the Middle East has pushed gas prices higher still, with a roughly 25 % jump…
Former SPD MP Sönke Rix Named New President of German Federal Agency for Civic Education
Former SPD member of the Bundestag Sönke Rix is expected to be named by the federal cabinet as the…
EU Weaken Buy-European Rules In New Draft
The European Commission is scaling back one of its most significant industrial‑policy initiatives, according to a new draft…
Juso Leader Calls for EU Digital Defiance Against US Hegemony with Open Source Alternatives
Juso chief Philipp Türmer appealed for a tougher stance from Europe in response to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington.…
Warken Announces Sweeping Health Care Reforms, Seeks To End Rising Insurance Costs
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) announced sweeping reforms to Germany’s healthcare system, pledging an end to the steady rise of…
Auto Insurance Costs Surge as Drivers Age – What You Need to Know
As drivers age, their car‑insurance premiums rise sharply. In fact, an 85‑year‑old motorist can pay up to 172 %…
USA Confirms Friendly Fire Downed Three F‑15E Strike Eagles Over Kuwait
The U.S. Department of Defense confirmed that three of its F‑15E Strike Eagle fighters crashed over Kuwait. The…
RWE CEO Proposes Two‑Year Strategic Gas Reserve, Challenges Current Fill‑Level Rules
Markus Krebber, chief executive of RWE, has called for the creation of a strategic gas reserve to be rolled…
Dax Starts Weak as Investors React to Middle East Conflict
The DAX opened the trading day on Monday with sharp losses. By 9:30 a.m. the benchmark was priced at…
German Retail Sales Dip 0.9% in January 2026
Retail sales in Germany fell 0.9 % in real terms after calendar‑ and seasonally adjusting, from December to January 2026.…
Germany Social Media Use Hits 59 Percent Among Ages 16 to 74 in 2025
The use of social media in Germany has risen sharply over the past five years across all age…
Hezbollah Launches Rocket Attack on Israel in Retaliation for Iran Leader’s Death
In response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, the Lebanese Hezbollah militia fired rockets at Israel…
Axel Börsch‑Supan Urges Civil Servants to Join Germany’s Statutory Pension Fund
Economist and pension specialist Axel Börsch‑Supan argues that Germany’s civil servants should be integrated into the statutory pension…
Economists Warn of Big Economic Fallout for Europe If Iran War Spreads
Economists warn of significant economic fallout for Europe if the conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States…
RB Leipzig Triumphs Over Hamburger SV 2‑1 in 24th Bundesliga Round
RB Leipzig secured a 2-1 win over Hamburger SV at the end of matchday 24 in the Bundesliga. The…
EU Leaders Condemn Iran Missile Attacks as Unwarranted and Disproportionate
The heads of state and government of France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemned Iran’s missile attacks on…
DGB Blames Employers for Massive Attacks on Germany’s Social Safety Net
Yasmin Fahimi, the chair of the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB), accused employers of retreating into what…
KSC Deepens Magdeburg Crisis With 3-1 Victory Over 1FC Magdeburg
During the final matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, Karlsruher SC secured a 3-1 victory over 1. FC Magdeburg.In the 20th minute,…
Multiple Dead in Protest at US Consulate in Karachi
During protests at the U.S. consulate in Karachi, the Pakistani port city, several people were killed. Pakistani media…
Economist Hüther Blasts Merz Over Slashing CO2 Pricing, Calls Carbon Market Essential
Economist Michael Hüther sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for questioning CO₂ pricing.Hüther told the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung” (Monday…
Reiche Says State Subsidies for Heat Pumps Will Continue Beyond 2029
Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) made it clear that state funding for heat pumps will not be abandoned…
Fürth and Schalke Draw 1-1 in 2. Bundesliga Showdown
On the 24th matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, Greuther Fürth and Schalke 04 finished their encounter with a 1-1 draw.…
Bayern Deliver Thrilling 3 2 Victory Over Dortmund In Home Turf
Bayern Munich defeated first‑division rivals Borussia Dortmund 3‑2 on Saturday night. Dortmund had the early advantage, taking a…
Werder Bremen Ends 13-Game Unbeaten Streak with 2-0 Victory Over Heidenheim
Werder Bremen ended their 13‑game winless run when they beat 1. FC Heidenheim 2-0 on matchday 24 of the Bundesliga. Jovan…
Germany Tightens Travel Advisories for Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
The German federal government has tightened its travel and safety advisories for the Middle East.A travel warning now…
New Survey Signals Tight Race In Baden‑Württemberg Election Outlook Narrowing
Another poll suggests that the election outcome in Baden-Württemberg may be slightly tighter than previously expected. According to…
Miersch Makes Tenant Protection Must‑Have for Heating Law Reform
SPD caucus chairman Matthias Miersch has made tenant protection the cornerstone of the black‑red coalition’s plan to reform Germany’s…
A Million Small Firearm Licenses Registered in Germany
The number of holders of a small firearms permit – the “Kleine Waffenschein” – is steadily increasing in…
German Auto Dealers Blast New E‑Car Bonus, Say Launch Uncertainty Sows Customer Doubt
The Association of German Car Dealers (VAD) has issued strong criticism of the new electric‑car subsidy scheme. The…
German Dax Stalls While Market Breadth Slumps
The German stock index, the DAX, failed to find a clear direction on Friday after a rather muted…
Champions League draw shocks Bayern faces Atalanta while Leverkusen meets Arsenal
In the Champions League round of 16, Bayern Munich faces Atalanta Bergamo, while Bayer Leverkusen will play Arsenal. The draw…
Germany Records Milder Drier Sunny Winter Past Long-Term Average
Germany’s winter 2025/2026 turned out to be milder, drier and sunnier than the long‑term average. The German Meteorological…
Transport Minister Declares Infrastructure Bill Won’t Diminish Environmental Protection
German Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) rejected claims from environmental groups that the proposed “Infrastructure Future Law” would…
Germany Boosts Cybersecurity Powers to Target Foreign Attackers
The German federal government aims to significantly broaden the authority of security agencies to counter cyberattacks, including threats…
German Bundestag MPs Get 4.2% Salary Boost Starting July 2026
Starting on July 1, 2026, the monthly allowances for the 630 members of the German Bundestag will rise considerably. According…
Angela Merkel Takes the Pulpit as Guest Preacher in Monastery Church
Former German chancellor Angela Merkel will take the pulpit at the Maria Laach Abbey church on March 4 for…
German County Council Hails New Heating Law Initiative
The German district council welcomed the key points of the new heating law as a step in the…
German Railways and GDL Reach Wage Accord Averting Strikes
DB and the GDL have reached a compromise in wage negotiations that avoids industrial action. Both parties will…
Ifo President Fuest Warns Expanding Rent Cap Will Fuel Germany’s Housing Shortage
According to Ifo President Clemens Fuest, a broadening of the rent‑cap would actually worsen Germany’s housing crisis. In a…
German Lawmaker Mützenich Urges EU to Take Lead in Ukraine Talks as US Efforts Stall
Given that U.S.‑led talks to end the Ukraine war have remained unsuccessful-now entering its fifth year-Members of the…
Anti Racism Commissioner Demands Action After Study Shows Deep Institutional Racial Bias
After the publication of the “Institutions and Racism” (InRA) study by the Research Institute for Social Cohesion, Federal…
Germany Sets New Hurdles for Solar Energy Expansion
The German Federal Ministry of Economics has unveiled a draft amendment to the Renewable Energy Act that introduces…
Dobrindt Turns Attention to AfD Main Trial After Court Stops Extremist Label
After the administrative court in Cologne paused its earlier decision to classify the AfD as a securely extremist…
DM Defends Online Pharmacy as Key to Affordable Healthcare Amid Legal Battle
In the wake of a lawsuit filed by the competition authority Wettbewerbszentrale, Christoph Werner, the CEO of DM, defended…
German President Election Set for January 30 2027
The next presidential election will take place in late January 2027. According to the Bundestag, President of the Bundestag…
Union Urges Moderation as Nationwide Public Transport Strikes Threaten German Economy
Just before the nationwide warning strikes in the public transport system, the Union issued a warning about the…
Tricia Tuttle Remains Berlinale Director for Now
Tricia Tuttle, an American, will continue as the artistic director of the Berlinale for the time being, according to…
Former German Security Chief Calls for Spy Agency to Monitor Children in Terrorism Fight
In his fight against terrorism, former chief of the Brandenburg state intelligence service, Jörg Müller, argues that the agency…
Consumer Advocates Fear Private Pension Reform Collapse
Before the new pension law was brought to the Bundestag this Thursday, consumer protection advocates warned that the…
Germany’s GDP Climbs 0.3% In Q4 Signaling Steady Growth
Germany’s gross domestic product rose in the fourth quarter of 2025, showing a 0.3 % increase over the previous…
German Budget Committee Approves €150M Kamikaze Drone Purchase for Bundeswehr
The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee gave the green light on Monday to six new 25‑million‑euro procurement packages earmarked…
DAX Climbs Ahead of Nvidia Earnings
On Wednesday, the DAX finished higher, closing at 25,176 points at the Xetra settlement time-a gain of 0.8 percent…
Bundwehr Urges More Instructors for New Military Service
The Bundeswehr now needs more instructors for the new basic military service. In an internal directive, Inspector General…
Telekom Debuts First AI-Enabled Glasses at Global Mobile Forum
At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the world’s largest mobile‑communications trade show, the Deutsche Telekom plans to…
Schweitzer Warns Germany Against Overly Aggressive Trade Policy Toward China Ahead of Merz Trip
Shortly before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was set to travel to China, Rhineland‑Palatinate premier Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) warned against too…
DAX Kicks Off Trading Day with Gains as Report Season Builds to Peak
30 AM German time-an increase of roughly 0..2 % from yesterday’s closing level. Siemens Energy, MTU Aero Engines and Commerzbank led the…
Trump Urges Iran to Drop Nuclear Plans in First State‑of‑Union Speech
During his inaugural address of his second term, US President Donald Trump urged the Iranian regime to abandon its…
Economist Urges Merz to Call Out China’s Unfair Trade Practices in Talks With Xi
Economist Michael Hüther has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to make clear statements during his talks with…
Patient Advocates Slam Government’s Reversal on Expanding Organ Donation Registry
Patient‑rights advocates have criticised the federal government for deciding not to expand the ways people can register in…
German Business Travel Group Urges Decisive Action Against US Entry Restrictions
The German business‑trip association VDR has urged the federal government to take decisive action against the upcoming tightening…
Ukraine Urges EU Membership as Security Guarantee on Four Year Attack Anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha criticized the West’s handling of Russia and…
Holstein Kiel Names Tim Walter New Head Coach
Holstein Kiel has appointed 50‑year‑old Tim Walter as its new head coach, taking over from Marcel Rapp as announced on…
Over 2 Million Germans Still Offline in 2025 Says Destatis
In 2025, about three percent of people aged 16 to 74 in Germany had never used the Internet,…
German PM Wüst Aims to Align Asylum Benefits With EU Standards
The North Rhine‑Westphalian premier, Hendrik Wüst of the CDU, has said he wants to adjust the level of social…
German tourism minister demands FIFA security guarantees amid violence in Mexico before World Cup
In the wake of a massive surge of violence in the World‑Cup host nation Mexico, Christoph Ploß, the German…
German Export Sentiment Rises to Plus 2.6 as Ifo Confidence Surges
The mood in Germany’s export business has improved again.In February the Ifo export expectations index rose to +2.6…
Deutsche Telekom Set to Embed AI Assistants Into Phone Calls Offering Chatbots and Live Translation
Deutsche Telekom plans to embed artificial intelligence directly into its mobile network, aiming to make services such as…
Weimar Triangle Reaffirms Resolve for Durable Ukraine Peace on Fourth Anniversary of Russian Invasion
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland-Johann Wadephul, Jean‑Noël Barrot,…
Only 25 Percent Respond to Bundeswehr New Military Service Survey Gender Gap Widening
Since January 1, about one‑quarter of young men and women have answered the Bundeswehr’s new service questionnaire. However, the…
US Stock Markets Fall Over AI Fears See Gold Demand Surge
On Monday, U.S. shares dropped sharply. The Dow finished at 48,804 points, down 1.7 %; the Nasdaq‑100 closed at…
EU Politicians Call for Revoking Hungary’s EU Voting Rights Over Ukraine Policy Blockade
Because Hungary’s government has again adopted a blocking position on Ukraine policy, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, the German FDP member…
DIHK And City Chambers Criticise Bamf Restrictions on Integration Courses
The German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) and the German Cities and Municipalities Federation (Städtebund) criticized the…
Greens Narrow Gap With CDU Ahead Of Baden-Württemberg State Election
Two weeks before the Baden-Württemberg state election on March 8, a poll conducted by Insa shows the Greens are…
Germany Spends 60 Million Euros on Emergency Gas Reserve as Storage Levels Drop
Germany’s gas system has incurred a short‑term security buffer costing roughly €60 million, according to the business magazine “Capital”.…
German Federal Agencies See Record Sick Leave Surpassing National Average
Employees in Germany’s most important federal agencies are sick more often than the national average. According to data…
Juso Leader Rejects Under‑14 Social Media Ban
Philipp Türmer, the chair of The Left (Juso), rejected proposals to ban social‑media platforms for users under 14. In…
Berlin Homeless Shelter System Exposed as Highly Susceptible to Abuse – Business Model Under Scrutiny
Berlin’s system for housing homeless people is extremely vulnerable to abuse, according to the investigative reporting of the…