Germany’s cereal crop area set to rise by 3.2% in 2025 despite weather challenges
According to recent estimates by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) in Germany, the agricultural sector is planning to…
Order backlog in German manufacturing hits record high in March
Germany’s adjusted order backlog in the processing industry rose by 1.1 percent season- and calendar-adjusted in March 2025…
Only 13% Women in Bundeswehr Despite Efforts
Former German Parliament Defense Spokesperson, Eva Högl (SPD), laments the lack of women in the Bundeswehr and their…
Applebaum Hails Merz for Potential European Defense Leadership
Anne Applebaum, a renowned American historian, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2004 and the German Book Trade Peace Prize…
Even Cashiers Support Plans for Patient Control
The Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV) supports the government’s plans to regulate patient referrals. “It makes sense to prevent everyone…
A Chance for Peace in Ukraine?
In a planned Monday morning phone call between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the…
116 117 Hotline to become central referral platform for specialist appointments
The Kassenärztliche Bundesvereinigung (KBV) aims to expand the Arzthotline 116 117 into a central platform for booking specialist…
Hesse’s Minister President Doubts Ban Proceeding Against AfD Will Succeed
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein expresses skepticism towards potential AfD ban proceedings. In an interview with “Ippen-Media”, Rhein…
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Spreading to Bones
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, his office announced…
Citytag President Urges Direct Funding for Municipalities
Leipzig’s Oberbürgermeister Burkhard Jung, the President of the German Cities Association, has called on the 16 federal states…
German Greens Slam Israel’s Gaza Strategy Amid Humanitarian Concerns
The criticism of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip is growing in Germany. Israel has the right to…
German Chancellor Merz Invites Canadian PM Carney for Strategic Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Germany. During a meeting in Rome…
Green Party demands investigation into Merkel’s Russia policy
In light of new findings regarding Angela Merkel’s Russia policy, opposition politicians are calling for an investigation committee…
2 Dead, 19 Injured
A Mexican navy ship collided with the Brooklyn Bridge in New York on Saturday, resulting in the deaths…
Germany’s Labor Minister Calls for More Full-Time Jobs for Mothers to Tackle Women’s Poverty
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) urges the economy to improve working conditions in order to increase female employment. “Employers…
Gladbach Striker to Miss National Team Due to Knee Injury
Borussia Mönchengladbach’s striker Tim Kleindienst will be out of action for several months due to a knee operation.…
Armin Laschet set to lead Foreign Affairs Committee in Germany
The highest decision-making body of the German Parliament, the Bundestag, has determined which political parties will lead the…
Dax Holds Strong, Bayer Surges Amid Glyphosate Lawsuit Developments
The Dax remained in the green on Friday after an already positive start to the trading day until…
1/3 of Germans can’t remember their own mobile number
According to a recent survey conducted by the German IT industry association Bitkom, 64% of Germans can recall…
One-Quarter of German Companies Struggle with Empty Spaces
According to a recent Ifo Konjunkturumfrage, over a quarter of German companies, 26.3%, believe their office spaces are…
A Victory for Tightened Border Controls?
The number of unauthorized entries into Germany has significantly decreased, according to internal figures of the federal police,…
Private Landlords Fear Rent Cap Will Overwhelm Small Landowners
The German Real Estate Owner Association, Haus & Grund, has expressed concerns that private small landlords are being…
Rheinmetall Leads Gains, Merck Suffers Losses
On Thursday, the Dax experienced an increase. At the Xetra closing, the index was calculated at 23,695.59 points,…
BGH: Expert Opinions Needed to Investigate Errors at Emergency Control Centers
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has recently ruled in a case of liability of rescue centers, granting…
Dax Recovers Midday as Oil Prices Plummet
The Dax experienced a weak start on Thursday but managed to reduce its losses by midday. At around…
Study Shows Prices Soar, Investments Fall Short
A recent study conducted by the Ifo Institute, a renowned research institution, has revealed that the additional billions…
Putin Scraps Plan to Meet Zelensky in Istanbul Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to Istanbul to hold direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Chance 1 in 140 Million
On Wednesday night, the German Lotto and Toto Block drew the numbers for “6 aus 49.” The winning…
Agricultural Product Prices on the Rise in March Despite Seasonal Fluctuations
In March 2025, the producer prices of agricultural products were 1.5 percent higher compared to the same month…
SPD Rejects Proposal to Abolish Religious Holiday
SPD Rejects Proposal to Remove a Church Holiday in Light of Economic Situation Armand Zorn, the deputy chair…
A Return to Power for the Former President?
Leipzig’s Mayor Burkhard Jung has been elected as the President of the German Cities’ Association at the main…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
Dax Weakens, Eon Shines Amid Mixed Economic Data
On Wednesday, the Dax experienced a cautious start to the trading day, with the index weakening by midday.…
Jewish Council Urges Israel to Approve Aid Supplies for Gaza
The Central Council of Jews in Germany urges the Israeli government to take responsibility for the civilian population…
Philipp Amthor: No Fax Machines in Digital Ministry
Philipp Amthor, the Digital State Secretary of CDU, plans to end the use of fax machines in his…
Clickable Data Analysis Reveals Disparities
A comprehensive data analysis conducted by “Spiegel” reveals that statutory health insurance patients wait significantly longer for specialist…
Grünen-Fraktionschefin kritisiert schwankende Koalition
Grünen-Fraktionschefin Britta Haßelmann expresses dissatisfaction with the new coalition government and criticizes the past one and a half…
Bärbel Bas Sees Historic Challenge
Federal Employment Minister Bärbel Bas faces a significant challenge in her candidacy for the SPD party leadership. Bas…
China and US agree to gradually reduce tariffs in historic trade deal
China and the United States have agreed to gradually reduce their respective tariffs, according to a joint statement…
Call for welfare insurance scheme and publicly managed ‘citizen’s fund’
The German Green Party has criticized the proposals put forward by Federal Minister of Labour Bärbel Bas (SPD)…
DHL Sees Profit in US-China Trade War Tariffs
DHL Could Benefit from Trump’s Trade War and Tariffs, Says CEO The logistics giant DHL could potentially benefit…
Isaac Herzog: German-Israeli Relations Offer Hope for Middle East Peace
On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany, Israeli President Isaac Herzog…
FC Kaiserslautern Hangs On To Relegation Struggles, Fürth Keeps Worried Eyes On Survival
In the 33rd match of the 2nd Bundesliga, 1. FC Kaiserslautern secured an important 2:1 victory against SV…
Germany Tightens Border Control
According to a preliminary report by “Bild am Sonntag” 19 refugees seeking asylum were denied entry into Germany…
HSV Ascends Perfectly as Ulm Descends to 3rd League in 2nd Bundesliga Match
1 against SSV Ulm at the Volksparkstadion, securing their ascent. Ulm, on the other hand, must face the…
Condemning Hamas Attack and Urging Ceasefire
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) emphasized the importance of German-Israeli relations ahead of his departure to Israel…
No New Elections in Ukraine Amid War
Despite a “surprisingly high consensus” in the assessment of the Ukraine war, there are still apparent differences between…
Connecting Renewables and Hydrogen for a Resilient Europe
Saarland’s Minister-President Anke Rehlinger (SPD) has proposed the idea of a European Union for renewable energies and hydrogen.…
Germany Sees Spike in Domestic Violence Cases Amid New Government Push for Solutions
The number of victims of domestic violence in Germany has significantly increased in the past year. According to…
A Legacy of Resilience and Reconciliation
Margot Friedländer, a Holocaust survivor, has passed away. This was announced by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier on Friday…
Federal Budget for 2025 to Be Adopted by End of September
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is reportedly planning to have the federal budget for 2025 adopted by…
Merz Pushes for Stronger Capital Market Integration in Brussels on European Day.
On Friday, during the start of his official visit to Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met with…
26-Year-Old Injured in Gunfight During Police Operation in Billerbeck
During a police operation in Billerbeck on Thursday evening, a 26-year-old man was injured. The suspect had previously…
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…