Germany Faces Huge Wave of Baby Boomer Retirements
A significant demographic shift is underway in the German labor market, according to data released Wednesday by the…
Minimum Wage Not Linked To Job Losses Claims Government
Recent governmental analysis indicates Germany’s national minimum wage has not demonstrably impacted overall employment levels since its introduction…
Europe Fears New Wars Poll Reveals
Fears of wider conflict remain elevated in Germany more than three years after the start of the war…
German Minister Confirms Afghan Intake Policy Unchanged
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has indicated that the recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court is…
US Navy Opens Fire On Venezuelan Vessel
The United States military engaged with a vessel originating from Venezuela, a development confirmed Tuesday by both President…
CDU MPs Demand Inheritance Tax Overhaul
Within Germany’s governing coalition, calls for reform of the inheritance tax are gaining momentum, igniting a debate over…
Southern German States Oppose EU Electric Car Mandate
Economic ministers from the German states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria have voiced strong reservations regarding proposed European Union…
Values Union Rift Deepens
Internal tensions are escalating within the German political party Werteunion, with prominent deputy federal chairpersons publicly criticizing the…
Greens Urge Ruling Parties To Resolve Welfare Reform Dispute
The co-leader of the Green Party, Franziska Brantner, has urged the German federal government to resolve internal disputes…
North Rhine-Westphalia Still Missing Five Percent of Property Tax Returns
North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) continues to grapple with outstanding issues relating to the property tax reform, with significant numbers…
Minister Trusts Chancellor Will Prioritize Coalition Success
Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has expressed confidence in the commitment of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the current…
Ukraine War Arms Risk German Security
Germany’s police union is raising concerns about potential security implications arising from the conflict in Ukraine and is…
Charity Asks Seniors To Help With Reform
The president of the German Caritas, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, has urged consideration of contributions from older generations in the…
German Military Chief Warns Russia Still Poses Threat
Germany’s military leadership has assessed the security situation with regard to Russia as remaining unchanged as preparations for…
Leipzig Signs Danish Striker Harder
RB Leipzig has secured the signing of Danish forward Conrad Harder The 20-year-old joins the Bundesliga club from…
Afghan Refugees Land in Hannover After Pakistan Flight
A chartered flight carrying 47 vulnerable Afghan nationals landed in Hanover, Germany, on Monday afternoon The group is…
Hincapie Joins Arsenal On Loan From Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have announced that defender Piero Hincapie will join Premier League club Arsenal with immediate effect The…
Seniors Demand Education Overhaul and Pandemic Review
Hubert Hüppe, the newly elected chairman of the CDU’s Senioren-Union (Senior Citizens’ Union), is advocating for significant reforms…
DAX Surges Past 24000 Points
The German DAX index experienced gains at the start of the week, closing at 24,037 points, a 06…
Köln crushes Freiburg in Bundesliga opener
1 FC Köln delivers dominant performance, securing 4-1 victory over SC Freiburg in home opener Cologne’s 1 FC…
Dortmund Faces Frankfurt in Cup Clash
The second round of the DFB-Pokal, Germany’s premier domestic cup competition, has produced a compelling draw, setting the…
German Industry Calls For Major Welfare Reform
Germany’s leading employers’ association, Gesamtmetall, has cautioned that the country’s ongoing economic downturn will likely persist without substantial…
East West Wage Gap Widens After Reunification
New data released by the Federal Statistical Office indicates a widening wage gap between eastern and western Germany,…
Bayern Hold Off Augsburg Fightback
FC Bayern Munich secured a narrow 3-2 victory away to FC Augsburg in the second matchday of the…
Merz Attacks Social Welfare System Sparks SPD Outrage
German Social Democrats (SPD) have expressed concern regarding recent statements made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). Johannes Fechner,…
Hannover Wins Again Secures Top Spot
Hannover 96 maintained its perfect start to the 2. Bundesliga season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Holstein…
Woltemade Joins Newcastle From Stuttgart
Newcastle United has secured the immediate transfer of German international forward Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart, both clubs…
CDA Warns Against AfD Framing of Local Election Issues
The chairman of the Christian Democratic Employees’ Association (CDA), Dennis Radtke, has cautioned against a misplaced focus in…
German MP Says Female Presidential Candidate Not Guaranteed
Carsten Linnemann, Secretary General of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has indicated that the party has not yet…
Kretschmer Seeks to Limit Sick Pay to Boost Growth
The Premier of the German state of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, is advocating for a significant shift in national…
German Industry Warns Energy Grid Costs Could Soar
Germany’s leading business association has warned of potentially escalating costs associated with the country’s energy transition, known as…
Linnemann Rules Out Left Party Alliance
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has firmly rejected any prospect of normalizing…
Elversberg Upsets Hertha Nürnberg Paderborn Draw
SV Elversberg secured a notable victory Friday evening, defeating Hertha BSC 2-0 in a 2. Bundesliga fixture, while…
Behrens Rejects Reul’s Crime Data Reform Plan
The German state of Lower Saxony is maintaining its current practice regarding the recording of suspects’ nationalities in…
Dax Slides Volume Remains Thin
European stock markets experienced a mixed close Friday, with the DAX index finishing the session at 23,902 points,…
Moscow Recruiting Desperate Spies Germany Warns
German security agencies are launching a joint public awareness campaign to counter what they describe as hybrid warfare…
Military Extremism Concerns Rise Within German Army
The German Ministry of Defence has reported increased vigilance regarding extremist tendencies within the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces).…
Stuttgart Faces Roma In Europa League Challenge
VfB Stuttgart will face a challenging Europa League group stage, following Friday’s draw in Monaco. The Swabian club…
Germany Considers Funding Major Rainforest Protection Initiative
The German government is currently evaluating participation in a novel financial instrument designed to safeguard tropical forests. Dubbed…
EU Leader Warns Trump Using Military Power For Trade
Manfred Weber, head of the European People’s Party (EPP), has characterized a recent EU trade deal with the…
German Retail Sales Dip 15 Percent in July
German retail turnover experienced a decline in July 2025, according to data released Friday by the Federal Statistical…
Left Party to Focus on Industrial Policy
Germany’s Left Party intends to strengthen its industrial policy proposals in response to the country’s ongoing recession, establishing…
Greens and Left Demand Talks on Constitutional Court Judge Selection
The selection process for judges at Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is facing increased scrutiny and calls for swift…
Germany to Resume Taking in Afghan Nationals Monday
Germany is poised to resume its program for accepting Afghan nationals next week, with the arrival of an…
Kyiv Strikes Kill Again EU Building Hit
Kyiv and other locations across Ukraine were subjected to a large-scale barrage of attacks on Thursday, involving drones,…
Berben Slams Political Left’s Approach
Veteran German actress Iris Berben has delivered a pointed critique of the contemporary political left, arguing that it…
CSU Proposes Mandatory Savings Accounts for Citizens
A prominent political figure in Bavaria has proposed a significant shift in social welfare thinking, advocating for increased…
Union Leader Rules Out Welfare Cuts
The head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, maintains that the German social welfare system…
German Army Chief Calls For Mandatory Military Service
The Chairman of the German Armed Forces Association (BundeswehrVerband), André Wüstner, has asserted the necessity of a conscription…
Fuel Prices Rise Again Both Gasoline and Diesel Affected
Fuel prices across Germany have experienced a slight upward trend in the past week, reversing a recent period…
Wirecard Shareholder’s Lawsuit Against Regulator Fails
A lawsuit brought by a Wirecard shareholder against Germany’s financial regulatory authority, BaFin, has been dismissed by the…
AfD Challenges Bavarian Fines for Lawmakers
A parliamentary group in the Bavarian State Parliament has filed a constitutional complaint challenging the recent implementation of…
Government Boosts Cybersecurity Measures
The German federal cabinet has approved key points for enhancing national cybersecurity, as announced Wednesday by the Federal…
Germany Establishes National Security Council
The German federal government has cleared the path for the establishment of a National Security Council. Chancellor Friedrich…
Weber Pushes For Stronger EU Single Market
Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s Party, advocated for a reinforced European single market during a speech…
Ukraine Can Strike Russian Targets Kallas Confirms
The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has voiced support for allowing…
Debt Brake Panel Begins Work September 11
A commission tasked with modernizing Germany’s debt brake rule is scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting on September…
Young Socialists Back Habeck’s Criticism of Parliament Speaker
The chairman of the Young Socialists within the SPD, Philipp Türmer, has voiced agreement with recent criticism leveled…
Youth Psychiatrists Back Social Media Age Limits
Germany’s leading association for child and adolescent psychiatry, psychomatics and psychotherapy (DGKJP) has expressed support for proposed age…
German Arms Exports Hit Record High
Germany authorized arms exports totaling €12.83 billion in 2024, marking a record high according to a report detailed…
Opposition Fears Animal Welfare Officer Independence
The planned appointment of Silvia Breher, Parliamentary State Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (CDU),…
German MPs Demand Mandatory National Service
Members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group have signaled their intention…
SPD Spots Shift in Union on Tax Hike Debate
A potential shift in Germany’s tax debate is emerging following a proposal from a leading CDU politician to…
Industry Funds Push For Healthcare Overhaul
Germany’s statutory health insurance system is facing increasing financial strain, with providers urging structural reforms to address mounting…
German Exports Face Growing Headwinds
Recent data indicates a cooling in sentiment within Germany’s export-oriented industries. A survey released Tuesday by the Munich-based…
Germany Canada Forge Critical Minerals Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to receive Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday for discussions centered…
Youth Wing Rejects Minister’s Compulsory Service Plan
Germany’s planned reforms to its military service model are facing internal criticism as the proposal nears a review…
Habeck Exit Criticized as Unstatesmanlike
Following recent critiques leveled by former Economics Minister Robert Habeck against Bundestag President Julia Klöckner and CSU leader…
Ukraine Peace Talks Unlikely Soon German Minister Says
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has tempered expectations regarding imminent peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia following a…
German Dax Slides Amid Quiet Trading
European markets experienced a cautious start to the week, with Germany’s DAX index closing at 24,273 points, a…
Opposition Threatens to Block New Military Service Law
Tensions are rising between Germany’s governing coalition parties – the CDU and SPD – over proposed legislation regarding…
Wirtz Eyes Liverpool Challenges
Florian Wirtz is currently adapting to the demands of his new club, Liverpool FC, following his transfer from…
Wadephul Pushes For Faster EU Expansion
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is prioritizing the acceleration of the European Union’s enlargement process. Speaking ahead of…
Construction Orders Fall Slightly in June
New data released Monday indicates a complex picture for Germany’s construction sector in June 2025. While overall new…
German Economic Advisor Criticizes Government Spending Plans
Germany’s leading economic advisor, Monika Schnitzer, has publicly critiqued the current coalition government’s budgetary and economic policies, voicing…
Rural Tradesmen Angry at Government Promises Unfulfilled
Germany’s skilled trades sector is reporting a lack of discernible improvement in economic sentiment despite pre-summer pledges from…
Economists Divided Over Proposed Tax Hikes
Leading economists are offering divergent perspectives on proposals from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to increase taxes. Clemens…
Fines for Non-Compliance Strain German Prisons
Germany’s prison system is facing increased strain due to the rising number of individuals serving sentences for non-payment…
Rehlinger Backs Higher Taxes For Wealthiest Saarländer
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has signaled openness to increased taxation for high earners…
St Pauli Snatch Draw Against Dortmund In Bundesliga Opener
The opening matchday of the new Bundesliga season saw FC St. Pauli and Borussia Dortmund draw in a…
Bavarian Minister Mourns Former Agriculture Leader
Bavaria’s Minister of Agriculture, Michaela Kaniber, has expressed deep regret following the death of former Agriculture Minister Reinhold…
SPD Leader Calls For AfD Ban Consideration
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has reiterated calls for consideration of a potential…
Elderly Pair Die in Krefeld Cemetery Car Crash
A tragic traffic incident in Krefeld, Germany, on Saturday morning resulted in the deaths of two elderly individuals.…
FlixBoss Rules Out Leading German Rail
Andre Schwämmlein, co-founder and CEO of mobility provider Flix, has stated he will not be pursuing the position…
Farmers Fear EU-US Trade Deal Impact
European farming organizations have voiced concerns regarding the potential ramifications of a recently proposed trade deal between the…
Klingbeil Accuses Union Over Tax Dispute
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has responded to criticism from opposition parties regarding his recent statements on potential…
Linnemann Vows Welfare System Overhaul
A significant overhaul of Germany’s basic income scheme, known as the “Bürgergeld” is under consideration, according to Carsten…
Münster Downs Nürnberg Elversberg Snatch Late Win
Preußen Münster secured their first victory of the 2. Bundesliga season, overcoming 1. FC Nürnberg with a 2-1…
Gaza Famine Confirmed Aid Groups Demand Ceasefire
Following the official confirmation of famine (IPC Phase 5) in the Gaza Strip’s administrative area by the Integrated…
German DAX Gains Commerzbank Lags Behind
European markets experienced a positive close to the week, with Germany’s DAX index finishing at 24,363 points –…
German Economy Faces Stagnation This Year
Following a sharper-than-initially-estimated contraction in the German economy during the second quarter, economic advisor Veronika Grimm has expressed…
Germany Upgrades Bridges For Tank Readiness
Germany is revising bridge construction standards to accommodate heavier military vehicles, a move prompted by evolving national security…
State Deficit Falls Sharply
Germany’s state-level financing deficit significantly decreased in the first half of 2025, reaching 28.9 billion euros. This represents…
German Housing Confidence Surges in July
Sentiment within the German housing sector showed marked improvement in July, according to data released Friday by the…
Police Union Calls For Facial Recognition At Football Games
Germany’s police union, GdP, is calling for increased security measures in football stadiums ahead of the Bundesliga season’s…
Nasdaq dips US markets mixed
US equity markets presented a mixed performance Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average closing at 44,938, a…
Schulze Joins CDU Criticism of Ukraine Peacekeeping Forces
Growing dissent within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is surfacing regarding discussions about the potential deployment of German…
Expert Says Report Could Fuel AfD Ban Bid
A legal expert has assessed the recent report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, regarding the Alternative…
Porsche Scales Back Battery Unit Workforce
Porsche is reportedly planning significant restructuring of its battery subsidiary, Cellforce Group, potentially leading to the dismissal of…
German DAX Slides Investors Eye Clues
European stocks exhibited cautious trading activity mid-Wednesday, with Germany’s DAX index experiencing a slight downturn. By approximately 12:30…