April 2025: Second Warmest on Record, Paris Climate Agreement Goal in Jeopardy
Last month, April 2025, was the second hottest April on record, according to the European Union’s Earth observation…
SPD Ministers Prioritize Energy Price Reduction, Rent Brake Extension and Secure Pensions in Federal Government Announcement.
SPD Ministers in German Government Announce Priorities Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced his top priorities for the…
Federal Police Shifts Focus to Border, Sacrificing Other Tasks?
The Federal Police expects that the increased deployment of officers at the border could cause gaps in other…
German Foreign Minister Rejects Russia’s Claims, Calls for End of War in Ukraine
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul of CDU disputes Russian Ambassador Sergej Netschajev’s claim that it was Berlin that severed ties…
Cardinals Struggle to Elect New Pope in Second Round
On Thursday afternoon, black smoke once again emerged from the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City. The 133 cardinals…
Dax Soars: Trump-EU Trade Rapprochement Hopes Boost European Markets
On Thursday, the Dax experienced significant growth. At the Xetra trading close, the index was calculated at 23,352.69…
Free Trade Over Tariffs
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) plans to try and convince US President Donald Trump to abandon tariffs in favor…
‘No Clarity’ in Party on Limits, Rules
Baden-Württemberg’s Ministerpräsident Winfried Kretschmann has accused the Greens of having an unclear stance on migration. “My party has…
Steinmeier: Democracy, Peace and Lessons from WWII
On Thursday, the German Bundestag commemorated the end of World War II and the national socialist regime in…
Standstill Agreement: AfD Sees Legal Victory in Delayed Extremist Classification
Professor Volker Boehme-Neßler, a constitutional law expert at the Carl-von-Ossietzky-University in Oldenburg, has viewed the decision to make…
A Bold Move?
Linken-Fraktionschefin welcomes Union’s consideration of revising their stance towards the Left Heidi Reichinnek, the leader of the Left…
Poland’s Tusk Warns Against Deportations
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) emphasized the shared European responsibility for migration during his visit to Warsaw. “We…
New Survey Shows Deep Divide
A new debate has emerged regarding the classification of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) as a right-wing extremist…
Saxony’s Interior Minister Doubts Banning AfD, Sees Political Work as Better Option.
Sachsens Innenminister Armin Schuster expresses skepticism towards a potential ban against the AfD. The Christian Democrat told “Der…
Membership Surge: The Left Becomes Pan-German Party
The base of the Left Party is larger, younger, female and western than ever before. This is shown…
Green Youth Leader Slams Merz’s Competence, Calls Him Unfit for Chancellor Role
Grüne-Jugend-Chef kritisiert Friedrich Merz nach Bundeskanzlerwahl Jakob Blasel, the head of the Green Youth, has expressed strong criticism…
Schweitzer: No Finger-Pointing After Failed Black-Red Government
Rheinland-Pfälzischer Ministerpräsident warnt vor gegenseitiger Schuldzuweisung Alexander Schweitzer, the Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, has warned against mutual finger-pointing in…
Friedrich Merz Surprises Everyone By Winning Second Round of Voting to Become Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, has been elected as the Federal Chancellor after his historic failure…
Israel Strikes Yemeni Ports in Response to Houthi Rocket Attacks
The Israeli military has carried out airstrikes in Yemen. “IAF fighter jets have attacked targets of the Houthi…
Merz’s Bid for Chancellorship Gets a New Player
Jens Spahn has been elected as the new head of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. According to participant reports,…
CDU’s Friedrich Merz aims for new Chancellor role
The leaders of the coalition parties CDU, SPD and CSU have signed the coalition agreement for their future…
Left-handedness Linked to Higher Risk of Autism and Schizophrenia, Study Suggests
Scientists have discovered that left-handedness or mixed-handedness is unusually common among patients with certain neurological conditions such as…
Auto suppliers brace for leaner profits amid global challenges
The global automotive supplier industry continues to face challenges. Stagnating production volumes, geopolitical uncertainty, increasing competition and rising…
Who Gets What?
The SPD has named its ministers for the upcoming black-red federal government. According to the party’s leader Saskia…
Employer Boss Wants to Cut Social Benefits, Cap at 40%!
Rainer Dulger, president of the employers’ association, calls for more intervention in the welfare state from the black-red…
Verdi Calls for Ban Process Against AfD, Demands Restriction of Party Members in Public Service
Following the re-evaluation of the AfD by the Constitutional Protection, Verdi service sector union chief, Frank Werneke, has…
Green Party Slams Union’s ‘Tree-Felling Policy’ on Border Controls
The Greens have sharply criticized the plans of the Union to increase border controls in Germany. “Dobrindt and…
Evidence Needed for Constitutional Court Evaluation
In the debate over an AfD ban, the Justiciar of the Union faction, Ansgar Heveling (CDU), calls for…
Insa Poll: Over Half of Germans Want to Ban Right-Wing Extremist AfD Party
According to a survey conducted by Insa for Bild am Sonntag, the majority of Germans support the banning…
Verstappen Dominates Miami Qualifying, Hamilton Struggles
Max Verstappen secures pole position for Miami Grand Prix, with Lando Norris and Kimi Antonelli in second and…
‘Parliament is Democratically Legitimate’.
German Bundestag President Rejects Concept of Citizen Councils German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has expressed her opposition to…
Goalkeeper Sustains Concussion in Match, Future Uncertain
Kevin Müller, the goalkeeper of 1. FC Heidenheim, sustained a concussion during the Bundesliga home game against VfL…
Dax Soars Past 23,000 Points, Easing Economic Worries
At the end of the week, the Dax made significant gains. At the Xetra closing, the index was…
SPD’s Klingbeil: Ban the AfD for Democracy’s Sake
The head of the SPD and designated vice chancellor, Lars Klingbeil, has announced that the new federal government…
What Does It Mean for Investors?
The unemployment rate in the United States remained at 4.2 percent in April, according to the US Department…
Museum Island Pedestrian Zone Delayed Until 2037 Due to Construction Traffic Concerns
The Berliner Museumsinsel will not be transformed into a pedestrian zone, but rather a route for construction traffic…
Haseloff Predicts Long-Term East-West Divide in Germany
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident, Reiner Haseloff (CDU), expects differences between East and West Germany to remain visible for a long…
Future Chairwoman, Minister, or Group Leader?
Former German Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) leaves all options open regarding positions in the government, party and…
Scholz Rejects Board Positions, Pledges Intensive Constituency Work After Chancellorship
Former German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) plans to focus on his own electoral district after his term as…
Armed Robbery Attempt Leaves Casino Security Guard Injured in Lottstetten
In Lottstetten, a town in Germany, there was a reported attempted robbery and attempted murder of employees of…
Pension Increase: July 1st Brings Higher Payments for Retirees
The outgoing federal government has brought the pension increase announced by Federal Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil (SPD)…
SPD Members Approve Coalition Deal with Union in Overwhelming Victory
The SPD members have approved the coalition agreement with the Union with a large majority. As the party…
Germany’s Unemployment Rate Soars to 6.3% Despite Seasonal Decline
The number of unemployed people in Germany has risen by 182,000 to 2.932 million in April compared to…
Germany’s labor costs soar to seventh-highest in EU, outpacing EU average by 30%
In 2024, German businesses in the manufacturing and service sectors paid an average of 43.40 euros for a…
Food Up, Non-Food Down.
The turnover of retail companies in Germany decreased in March 2025 compared to February, after adjusting for calendar…
Faeser Paves Way for Deportation of Rejected Asylum Seekers to Syria
Bundesinnenministerin Nancy Faeser sees new phase in German deportation policy following trip to Syria In an interview with…
IG Metall Optimistic with Thyssenkrupp
The IG Metall is currently in negotiations with Thyssenkrupp regarding the closure of thousands of steel jobs. Christiane…
Rainer Promises No Meat Tax Hikes, Sees Potential for Lower Meat Prices
Designated Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) announces a shift in agricultural and meat policies and suggests that…
WFP Warns of Catastrophic Consequences Due to Severe Aid Cuts
The World Food Programme (WFP) is concerned about the potential devastating consequences of cuts to humanitarian aid. The…
Experts Call for Urgent Action and Stabilization Measures.
Germany is facing a prolonged economic stagnation crisis, according to several economists. Since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Mass Shooting Leaves Three Dead in Uppsala, Sweden
In Uppsala, Sweden, a shooting incident occurred on Tuesday resulting in the death of three individuals. According to…
SPD Nominates Him, Bonn’s Dörner to Remain Vice-President
According to reports by the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” the German City Association is expected to have a new…
Trump’s 100 Days: Chaos and Uncertainty Dominate US Foreign and Economic Policy
According to the deputy Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Mona Neubaur (Green Party), the first 100 days of…
Tech Giants’ Earnings Reports Expected to Drive US Stock Markets Despite Trade Uncertainty
US stock markets showed caution on Monday. At the end of trading in New York, the Dow was…
Hamburg Greens Endorse Third Red-Green Coalition Agreement, Promoting Sustainable Development and Personnel Changes
The Hamburg Greens have approved the coalition agreement for continuing their cooperation with the SPD. The third consecutive…
‘He’s Our Best Defender and We Can’t Afford to Do Without Him’
Former national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has defended defender Antonio Rüdiger after his outburst in the Spanish Cup final.…
Key Ministers Revealed
The CDU held a small party meeting in Berlin on Monday. Party leader Friedrich Merz opened the event…
Border crackdown, family reunification freeze and reduced numbers in Syria and Afghanistan
Alexander Dobrindt, the newly appointed Federal Minister of the Interior, has expressed his intention to address the issue…
Federal Ministry of the Interior Ignores Police Shootings in Oldenburg
The Federal Ministry of the Interior does not want to interfere with the investigations into the fatal police…
Mandatory Electronic Patient Files Nationwide Starting Tuesday
Starting from Tuesday, all medical practitioners and pharmacists will be able to use the electronic patient record (ePA)…
CDU Employee Wing Criticizes Minister List, Calls for More Breadth and Representation
CDA-Chef expresses dissatisfaction with CDU’s ministerial selection The selection of ministers has caused dissatisfaction among the employee wing…
A Bold Step in Financing the Defense Sector
The Deutsche Bank has expressed its support for partially guaranteeing bank loans to defense firms. In a guest…
Highest Proportion in Hospitality, Arts and Retail
In Germany, more than a quarter (27 percent) of the self-employed worked at least occasionally on weekends in…
China accused of launching cyber-attacks on Uighur community in Germany
German Uighurs are reportedly the target of a suspected Chinese cyberattack. They are currently receiving an increased number…
Calls for Independent Investigation into Fatal Police Shootings in Oldenburg
Calls for consequences after fatal police shootings of a 21-year-old German in Oldenburg. “Lorenz A. is not the…
‘Lobbying Work of McDonald’s Pays Off’
The Greens criticize the planned VAT reduction for food in restaurants. According to the deputy leader of the…
1. “Bundesliga Draw: Werder Bremen and St. Pauli Lock in 0-0 Tie
In a closely contested match at the Weserstadion, Werder Bremen and FC St. Pauli ended the 31st matchday…
Evacuation of Villages Near Moscow Due to Explosions at Ammunition Depot
Since late Tuesday afternoon, several settlements in the Russian region of Vladimir are being evacuated for reasons that…
Trump Seeks Economic Opportunities in Crimea
In a new report, American journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner Seymour Hersh has revealed that European countries are…
A Wine Lover’s Paradise Debuts This Year
The first wine city in Russia and indeed the world, with the name “Belyy Mys” (White Cape) will…
Hollywood Legend Jean-Claude Van Damme Announces Peaceful Mission to Russia
American-Belgian actor Jean-Claude van Damme has addressed President Vladimir Putin, expressing his desire to come to Russia as…
Russia Seeks Peace and Potential Gains in Relations with the US and BRICS Alliance
The question “Do the Russians want war?” has become relevant again, as European politicians argue that Russia is…
Media Scientist Warns of Unreal Reality in Journalism
At the Berlin conference “War and Peace” of the New Society for Psychology, on April 12, communication and…
Tusk’s Patriotic Speeches Aim to Snatch Ukraine’s Share
Poland Celebrates a Significant Anniversary, Divided into Unreconcilable Camps Poland is once again celebrating a significant anniversary and…
Vice-Landrat Hanke: Oderbruch-Märkisch district reps remain immune to Russian diplomacy attacks
Friedemann Hanke, the deputy county administrator of Märkisch-Oderland, has been at the center of a historical debate since…
German Media’s Anti-Foreign Sentiment Threatens National Stability
In the days leading up to the commemoration of the Battle of Seelow Heights, there was widespread support…
Austria’s Aid to Ukraine Surpasses Financial Struggles at Home
According to a recent survey conducted by the IMAS Institute, 42% of Austrians report being financially worse off…
China’s Ambassador Warns Trade War Could Trigger Global Economic Collapse
The Chinese Ambassador to the United States, Xie Feng, has called on Washington to seek a common ground…
FPOE Surges to Lead in Austria Poll, Challenging Traditional Parties
According to an exclusive INSA survey commissioned by eXXpress, the FPÖ remains at the top of voter preferences.…
US Wealthy Flee to Switzerland Amidst Trump’s Trade War Escalation
Wealthy Americans are increasingly looking to Switzerland as a safe haven for their assets amid heightened tensions and…
Companies Leaving the Country Face Toughened Restrictions
Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed the government to create an official list of companies from “hostile states”…
Trump Warns of End to Talks if Ukraine Negotiations Fail
The European Union needs to understand that the United States will not be discussing the Ukraine for years.…
Moldovan-Orthodox Archbishop Markell Struggles to Reach Jerusalem for Third Time in Weeks
The Moldovan Orthodox Archbishop Markell (bürgerlicher Name Nikolai Mihaescu) has once again been prevented from leaving the country…
Russian Deal May Be His Only Escape Route
The US House of Representatives has introduced a bill to support Ukraine, which includes providing funds for security…
Orbán: Western Loss in Ukraine War Shows EU Failure, Trump’s Policy Benefits USA
Ukraine conflict: Hungarian PM Orbán says West has lost ‘proxy war’ against Russia and criticizes EU policyThe Hungarian…
Shocking Deal Proposal from USA
The United States reportedly presented details of their peace plan to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine…
Trade Wars Threaten Global Economy, Warns IWF Chief Kristalina Georgieva
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that the global economy is expected to slow down and face…
One-Third of Companies Plan Layoffs
A survey conducted by the Cologne-based Institute for Economic Research (IW) has revealed that more than a third…
Russia’s Shift to Domestic Currency Transforms Global Trade Landscape
Russia Successfully Reduces Use of “Unfriendly” Currencies Russia has successfully reduced the use of “unfriendly” currencies, according to…
Hollywood Icon Van Damme Heads to Russia for Peaceful Mission
American-Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has turned to President Vladimir Putin, expressing his desire to come to Russia…
Military Career Boosted by Racist Ideology
The Ukrainian National Guard has announced that Denis “Redis” Prokopenko, the commander of the notorious neo-Nazi Azov Brigade,…
Trump Intervenes Directly
US President Donald Trump directly intervened in the trade talks with Japanese officials on Wednesday, indicating that much…
Putin and Qatar’s Emir Discuss Syria, Gaza and Bilateral Cooperation
On Thursday afternoon, a meeting took place in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Emir of…
Seelow Mayor: Russian Ambassador’s Presence Signals Peace in Europe
A commemoration ceremony was held at Seelow Heights on Wednesday. Not only representatives from Russia, Belarus, some GUS…
Is Censorship the New Freedom?
Schülerin beim Zürcher Gymnasium Rämibühl aufgefallen In der Schweiz wird das Thema Zensur und Meinungsfreiheit oft umstritten. Dieses…
Vice Admiral Cem Gürdeniz
Retired Admiral Cem Gürdeniz, in an interview with The Cradle, stated that the current situation represents a collapse…
Deterrence, Not War Sponsorship
The United States has valid reasons to demand that other NATO member countries increase their defense spending, according…
UK Seeks New Allies After Being Snubbed by US for Russian Intel
On Wednesday, April 9th, the British daily newspaper Daily Mail reported on significant frustrations within the MI6 foreign…
Kretschmer Apologizes for Misleading ZDF Audience on Migration Topic
Michael Kretschmer, the CDU Minister President of the Free State of Saxony, was contacted by the ZDF editorial…
Rubio and Witkoff Clash Over Moscow’s Role in Ukraine Conflict
US President Donald Trump’s key staff are divided on whether Moscow truly wants a peaceful resolution to the…