Employers Underpaying Social Security Contributions
Recent audits by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) have revealed discrepancies in social security contributions made by…
Cologne Bans “Playground” Term
The city of Cologne is set to redefine its public playgrounds, replacing the traditional term “Spielplatz” (playground) with…
Germany Boosts Funding for Heat Adaptation
Federal Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Verena Hubertz (SPD), is urging municipalities to more actively adapt to…
Cities Criticize Lack of Funding Guarantee
Following the federal cabinet’s decision to implement the special infrastructure fund, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities…
Dax Plummets Trade War Worries
The German stock market experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, with the DAX index closing at 23,673 points…
Klingbeil Presents 100 Billion Euro Plan for State Investments
Starting in 2026, German federal states will be required to provide the federal government with annual reports detailing…
Heat Action Needed in Cities Says Minister
Federal Minister for Construction Verena Hubertz (SPD) is calling for intensified efforts to combat the effects of high…
Doctors Urge Mandatory Heat Protection Plans
Facing a period of intense heat, the Federal Medical Association is urging political leaders to develop legally binding…
SPD Criticizes Merz’s CSD Remarks
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has publicly distanced himself from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent…
Construction Workers Demand Climate Short-Time Work Pay
The head of Germany’s IG BAU trade union, Robert Feiger, has raised concerns about the health risks faced…
Ex-Minister to Lead Red Cross Shockwaves Emerge
The German Red Cross (DRK) has announced that former German Federal Minister of Health, Hermann Gröhe, will be…
Mask Scandal Reopens Who Really Knew
The German Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) is transferring responsibility for reviewing the procurement of face masks during…
Heatwave Crisis Greens Demand Work Stoppages
Across Germany, concerns are mounting regarding the impact of the ongoing heatwave on worker health and safety. The…
Aid Cuts Threaten Vital Global Missions
Despite significant budget cuts impacting Germany’s development cooperation, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development aims to…
Stocks Plunge Inflation Surprise Shocks Markets
The German stock market opened the trading week with a decline. At the close of Xetra trading, the…
Scooter Chaos Ends German Cities Rejoice
A draft proposal for amendments to regulations governing electric micro-vehicles is set to grant municipalities the authority to…
German Imports Plunge Shockwaves Through Economy
German import prices decreased by 1.1 percent in May 2025 compared to the same month the previous year,…
Tech Giants Rejoice Canada Delays Digital Tax
Canada has temporarily halted its tax on digital services provided by major U.S. technology companies, a move intended…
Berlin Courts Facing Staff Collapse AI May Be Only Hope
Berlin’s judicial system is facing a significant staffing challenge, projected to lose approximately six percent of its workforce…
HEATWAVE WARNING Germany’s Cities Face Urgent Action
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has urged municipalities to implement heat and climate-friendly renovations and adaptations. Speaking to…
Steel Giant Faces Job Crisis
Labor union IG Metall is advocating for an extension of job protection measures at Thyssenkrupp AG, as a…
Left Party Demands Seat at Constitutional Court Table
A prominent German political party, Die Linke, is formally requesting a greater voice in the selection process for…
SPD Faces Shock Demands Threatening Vital Benefits
Leading figures from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are urging their coalition partners,…
Baerbock Demands UN Overhaul Global Order at Risk
Charting a New Course for the United Nations at 80 As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary,…
Nuclear Fiasco: SPD and Opposition Slam Spahn’s Bombshell Proposal
In a recent statement, Jens Spahn, the leader of the CDU parliamentary group, has sparked controversy by proposing…
Ursula von der Leyen’s Silence Speaks Volumes in Hungary’s Fight for Freedom
EU Regional Council President Expresses Support for Budapest Pride The President of the European Committee of the Regions,…
Germany’s €5.31 Billion Climate Fund Delay: A Blow to EU’s Green Ambitions?
Germany to Miss EU Deadline for National Climate Plan Submission The German government is likely to miss the…
A Legal and Political Minefield?
In a cautious response, the Union has reacted to the SPD’s decision to prepare a procedure for a…
MIND-BLOWING WIN: Did Saturday’s Lotto Numbers Hold the Key to a Life-Changing Fortune?
Lotto and Lottery Results Announced, Warning Issued on the Dangers of Gaming Addiction The German Lottery and Toto…
Terror Plot Foiled, Suspect on the Run.
A German national, suspected of supporting the terrorist organization Islamic State, has been charged by the Federal Public…
SPD’s Plan B
German Government’s Energy Tax Cut Plan Remains on Track The German Social Democratic Party’s parliamentary faction is confident…
SPD to Unleash Pressure on Reiche at Party Congress
SPD Demands Summit to Revive Sector The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is set to increase pressure on Economy…
SPD Vows to Deliver Before Party Convention!
In a recent interview, Dirk Wiese, the Parliamentary Business Manager of the SPD-Fraktion in the German Bundestag, confirmed…
Leftist Rise: Is the End of Social Democracy Near?
In a prelude to the SPD’s party convention, the leader of the Left Party, Jan van Aken, expressed…
Will the Government Keep Its Promise to Citizens?
Pressure Mounts on Chancellor and Finance Minister to Implement Coaliton’s Pledge to Reduce Electricity Tax The German government’s…
MIGRATION CRISIS: German Cities Demand Tougher Stance on Refugees
German Municipal Leaders Urge Tougher Migration Policy Top officials from Germany’s municipal associations are calling on the government…
US Stocks Plunge as Trump’s Interest Rate Threat Looms
The US stock markets ended the day on a positive note, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing…
Union to Speed Up Securing Old Age
German Chancellor’s Coalition Eyes Further Pensions Reforms Germany’s ruling coalition, comprising the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the…
What’s at Stake for Europe and the World?
European Union Leaders Converge on Defense and Middle East at Brussels Summit European Union leaders concluded the first…
21,000 Seats Axed in Cost-Cutting Coup
German Railways, Deutsche Bahn, plans to significantly reduce its long-distance train fleet and seating capacity, according to a…
The Last Chance for Social Democracy?
A leading labor union official has called on the minimum wage commission to consider a proposal to increase…
SEVERE WEATHER WARNING ISSUED FOR FIVE FEDERAL STATES!
Severe Thunderstorms Warned in Multiple German States, Germany’s Weather Service Reports Germany’s national weather service has issued a…
A Financial Time Bomb for Germany?
German Chancellor’s Deputy Criticizes NATO’s Five-Percent Defense Spending Plan The Deputy Leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union, Michael…
Merz Warns of Economic Crisis in Brussels
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Highlights Economic Competitiveness at European Council Meeting In his first appearance at the European…
Divorce Rate in Germany Hits 30-Year Low, But Don’t Expect a Marriage Boom Just Yet
Germany’s Divorce Rate Remains Stable, Same-Sex Couples See Increase The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has reported that…
Jusos Launch a Last-Ditch Effort to Save Germany from Compulsory Military Service
Our Expectations for Military Service.” The proposal, which has been reported by the news portal T-Online, explicitly rejects…
SPD Politicians Push for AfD’s Demise
German politicians from the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) have called for a serious examination of the…
Expert Warns of ‘Ruinous Price Competition’ in German Social Insurance System
A new report suggests that the loan promised by the German Federal Minister of Finance, Lars Klingbeil, may…
Minister’s Shocking Betrayal of the Environment?
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has rejected claims made by the country’s Minister of Economics, Katherina Reiche, who…
CDU’s Criticism of Energy Tax Decision is a Smokescreen for their own Failure
German coalition government’s energy tax plans draw criticism and defense. The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has rejected…
Hate Online: German Police Unleash Massive Crackdown on Cyber Bigotry
German authorities, in a coordinated effort, carried out over 180 police measures nationwide on Wednesday, targeting criminal hate…
‘Climate-Friendly or Goodbye’ – SPD Demands Action
German Steel Production at a Crossroads, as Government Urged to Intervene The German steel industry is facing a…
SPD Demands a Law for More Female MPs in the German Bundestag
German Social Democratic Party’s General Secretary Calls for Electoral Reform to Boost Women’s Representation in the German Parliament…
Will Parliament Get a Say?
In a recent interview, SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf expressed reservations about the introduction of compulsory elements in…
CDU: SPD’s Health Insurance Grab for the Wealthy is a Recipe for Social Chaos
German Union’s Labor Chief Rejects Higher Health Insurance Contributions for High-Earners The head of the Christian Democratic Employees’…
Right-wing extremist magazine Compact profits from ban
In the wake of a recent court hearing, a study by the Institute for Democracy and Civil Society…
Expert Warns of Irreparable Damage to Global Order Under Trump
A prominent peace and conflict researcher has expressed concerns that the recent US military strikes against Iran may…
BREAKING: Germany’s 2025 Budget: A New Era of Record Investments and Fiscal Discipline?
Berlin, Germany – The German government has approved a budget plan for 2025, with a total of 503…
Federal Ministry of Health Hides Truth on Flawed Mask Procurement Report
A German government ministry has disputed the findings of a previously unpublicized report on the procurement of masks…
Mother’s Shocking Crime Exposed
Prosecutors in Fulda, Germany, have filed charges against a 35-year-old woman from the Bad Hersfeld/Heringen area, alleging that…
Market Mood Turns on a Dime
Financial Markets Remain Buoyant Amid Ongoing Global Tensions European stock markets continued their upward trend on Tuesday, with…
Airbus Demands a Revolution in European Defense
In a rare display of candor, the head of Airbus, a leading European defense contractor, has urged a…
BERLIN BATTERED: DEADLY STORM LEAVES DESTRUCTION IN ITS WAKE
Berlin Hit by Severe Storm, One Fatality Reported A severe storm that swept through Berlin on Monday has…
Osnabrück Shooting Leaves 2 Dead in Shocking Afternoon Attack
Osnabrück, Germany, Monday Afternoon Shooting Incident Leaves Two Fatal Victims In a shocking turn of events, a shooting…
Merkel’s Unapologetic Support for War Efforts
Berlin, Germany – In a speech at the “Tag der Industrie” in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized…
Merz’s Popularity Plummets as AfD and Left Party Surge
According to the latest “Trendbarometer” survey conducted by Forsa for RTL and ntv, the CDU/CSU has maintained its…
IVORY WAR: Botswana’s Ex-President Demands Germany to Legalize the Ivory Trade, Offers to Send 20,000 Elephants in a Shocking U-Turn!
Berlin, Germany – In a recent visit to the German capital, former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi made a…
Germany Pays Out Over 1.7 Million Pensions Abroad
As the global job market continues to evolve, an increasing number of individuals are choosing to receive their…
Unity in the Face of Russian Aggression
Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna emphasizes the significance of the NATO summit in The Hague, despite concessions made…
German Farmers Demand Radical Overhaul
German agricultural leader calls for sweeping bureaucracy cuts ahead of Berlin conference Ahead of the upcoming German Farmers’…
BOMBSHELL: US-Iran Confrontation Sets Off Global Firestorm, Experts Warn of Catastrophic Escalation
A leading German politician has expressed concerns over the potential escalation of the Middle East crisis following the…
US Denies Regime Change, But Warns of ‘Much Greater Power’ in Retaliation
Washington, D.C. – The US Defense Minister, Pete Hegseth, has denied that the recent airstrikes on Iranian nuclear…
High-Speed Hijack: Tunisian Thief Leads Cops on Wild Chase in Germany
A 39-year-old Tunisian man, suspected of multiple thefts in the region, led a dramatic police chase in the…
BOMBSHELL: Germany in Crisis as US-Iran Conflict Escalates!
In the aftermath of the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities, the German Federal Government’s Security Council, led…
BREAKING: World on Brink of Chaos as US-Iran Conflict Escalates
A growing chorus of criticism has emerged within the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) following the US…
Justice Minister’s Shocking U-Turn on AfD’s Fate
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has expressed her support for the examination of a potential ban of the…
Youth Chief’s Scathing Verdict Ahead of Party Congress
A senior official of the SPD’s youth wing, Philipp Türmer, has painted a dire picture of the state…
Monster Fish Wreaks Havoc on Lake, 5 Bathers Left Biting the Dust
A large pike, measuring over two meters in length and weighing 90 kilograms, has been responsible for multiple…
Economists Warn of Global Crisis as Iran-Israel Tensions Reach Boiling Point
Economist and historian Adam Tooze warns of a possible oil price crisis in the event of a further…
BVB Stun Sundowns in Cincinnati!
Borussia Dortmund Secures a Thrilling 4-3 Win Over Mamelodi Sundowns in the Club World Cup Group Stage In…
A Wake-Up Call for Climate Protection
DB Cargo’s Chief Executive Warns of Fundamental Failures in Rail Freight Sigrid Nikutta, the CEO of DB Cargo…
Climate Emergency: Merkel’s Last Warning: ‘Europe’s Future at Stake’!
European Climate Goals and Carbon Emissions Trading Scheme to Remain in Place, Says Merkel German Chancellor Angela Merkel…
IRAN WAR: Israel’s Top Diplomat Exposes Shocking Truth Behind ‘Successful’ Military Operation
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has praised the country’s political and military support from Germany, stating that it…
Defending Israel, Condemning Russia
German Chancellor Angela Merkel Defends Israeli Attacks on Iran, Criticizes Russian Aggression in Ukraine In a recent interview,…
US Entry in Iran War Could Spark Global Catastrophe
In a warning to the international community, Sahra Wagenknecht, the chair of the Left Party in Germany, expressed…
Bremen’s Coach to Steal the Show in East Germany?
A deal is reportedly close to being reached between Werder Bremen and RB Leipzig over the transfer of…
A Breakthrough in the Global Fight Against the Disease
A Global Study Uncovers Genetic Risk Factors for Alzheimer’s Disease A comprehensive international study, involving the University of…
Will a New US Plant be the Price of Peace with Trump?
Audi Considers New US Plant Amid Trump’s Tariffs In response to the tariffs imposed by US President Donald…
Union’s Infrastructure Fury Grows
A growing criticism within the CDU/CSU faction is emerging in the wake of the recent decisions made by…
SPD’s Economic Wing Demands Radical Overhaul of German Red Tape
German bureaucratic red tape under scrutiny as coalition government faces pressure to reform The German government, comprising the…
Germany’s Secret War of Extradition?
German Parliamentarians Urge Halt to Deportations of Iranian Nationals Amid Escalating Conflict with Israel Despite the escalating conflict…
Erdogan and Merz in a Last-Ditch Effort to Stop the Middle East from Going Up in Flames
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a telephone conversation on Friday to discuss…
Göring-Eckardt to Enter the Belly of the Beast, Visiting Political Prisoner Maja T. in a Budapest Hellhole
German Politician to Visit Detained Non-Binary Person in Hungary, Amid Criticism of Human Rights Abuses German politician Katrin…
BREAKING: Oil Price Crash: Dax Soars as Global Markets Breathe a Sigh of Relief!
Financial Markets Edge Up as Tensions in the Middle East Ease The German Dax index maintained its positive…
Who Will Lead the Charge to Sustainability?
New Leadership Takes the Helm of the Green Economy Association In a move that is expected to bring…
Public Firms Struggle to Survive
Public Construction Industry Remains Under Pressure in May, Ifo Survey Reveals Despite a significant increase in the construction…
US Tariffs: German Automakers Pay Half a Billion Euros in April
A deal on US tariffs likely, says German auto industry head The head of the German Association of…
Industry Booms in April Despite Global Turmoil!
According to provisional results from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), Germany’s hospitality industry saw a real and seasonally…
A Chance for Peace or a Trap?
German politicians from the Left and AfD have called on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to seize the opportunity…
Will 15 Euros Become the New Poverty Line?
In a recent interview, the head of the CDU’s social wing, Dennis Radtke, expressed his support for a…