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Taylor Swift Reclaims German Single Chart Top Spot After Carnival Songs Slide Raye Hits Number Four
After an expected steep drop in the popularity of the carnival songs, Taylor Swift has reclaimed the top…
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…
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…
Hamburg Berlin High‑Speed Line Slows After Corridor Overhaul
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed trains on the Hamburg‑to‑Berlin corridor are now traveling slower than they did before the recent months‑long…
German Aerospace Alliance Warns of Escalating Chinese Aircraft Competition After Airbus Order
In response to the Airbus order coming from China, the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI) strongly warned about…
Germany Shifts 20 Criminals to Kabul via Charter Flight After New Taliban Deal
German security authorities began expelling offenders to Afghanistan by charter flight on Thursday, marking the first use of…
Merz Sees Good Cooperation With China After Successful Visit
Chief Minister Friedrich Merz (CDU) concluded his visit to China on a positive note.“With deep impressions of this…
Berlin Power Grid Fire Attack Still Unresolved Authorities Search for New Suspects After Two Months
Two months after the severe arson attack on Berlin’s power grid, officials still lack a clear lead. A…
76 Percent of Ukrainians Want to Remain in Denmark After Four Years of Conflict
Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, an increasing number of refugees are expressing a desire to remain…
DAX Returns to Yesterday’s Level After Disappointing Quarterly Report
The DAX moved back toward last‑day levels by mid‑afternoon after a weaker start to the session. At roughly…
EU USA Customs Deal Faces Collapse After Trump Ruling
The BGA, Germany’s federation for international trade, says that the customs agreement between the European Union and the…
Dozens Killed in Mexican Unrest After Cartel Boss Murder
After the death of cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho” dozens of people were killed amid severe…
Critics Urge Moderate BND Reform After Chancellor’s Office Announces Comprehensive Plan
When the chancellor’s office revealed its plans for a sweeping overhaul of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), SPD…
Mexican Riot Spirals Out After CJNG Boss El Mencho Killed in Jalisco Raid
In Mexico, the killing of a powerful drug boss sparked widespread violence. Mexican security forces eliminated the cartel…
SPD Demands Halt of EU‑US Customs Deal After Trump’s Tariff Rollout
The parliamentary manager of the SPD Bundestag faction, Dirk Wiese, has called for a suspension of the ratification process…
Schleswig-Holstein Premier Günther to Push Sugar Tax Through Federal Council After Party Conference Setback
After his unsuccessful bid for a sugar‑tax proposal at the CDU party conference, Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister‑President Daniel Günther is looking…
Berlin Mayor Rebukes Pro‑Palestine Activists Accusing Them of “Israel‑Hate” After Berlinale Critique
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner (CDU), sharply criticized anti‑Israel activists after they made remarks critical of Israel at the…
EU Demands Clarity from US on Upcoming Tariff Moves After Supreme Court Ruling
After the customs ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court, the EU Commission demanded clarification from the U.S. government…
Steffen Bilger Declares CDU and CSU More United Than Ever After Stuttgart Congress
Following the CDU party conference in Stuttgart, Steffen Bilger – the parliamentary manager of the Union faction in…
SPD Fast‑Track Social Media Ban for Under‑14s in Bundestag After CDU’s Decision
Following the CDU party conference’s decision to prohibit social‑media use for children under 14, the SPD is pushing…
Two Thirds of Germans Say They Would Vote the Same Party a Year After the 2025 Bundestag Election
A year after the German federal election, most citizens would still choose the same party as they did…
Heating Bills 43% Above Pre‑Crisis, Energy Costs Up 21% After Four Years of Ukraine Conflict
Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, households still spend roughly 21 % more on energy than they…
US Stocks Rally After Customs Ruling Brings Relief
U.S. stock markets finished higher on Friday. At the close in New York the Dow Jones Industrial Average…
BSI Confirms No Lasting Impact After Deutsche Bahn Cyberattack
According to the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), the cyberattack on Deutsche Bahn has no further impacts. BSI…
King Charles Takes Stand Behind Justice After Andrew’s Arrest
The British monarch, King Charles III, has turned the matter over to the legal system following the arrest of his…
Frei Warns Against Foreign Policy Naïveté After Munich Security Conference
Thorsten Frei, Germany’s Minister for the Federal Chancellery, warned at the Munich Security Conference that the country could…
German Railways Blames Cyberattack for IT Outage After DDoS Strike
According to Deutsche Bahn, the recent disruptions of its information‑ and booking systems stem from a cyber‑attack. The company…
Union Weighs Tougher Rules Against Nepotism After AfD Allegations
In light of the nepotism accusations against the AfD, the Union is now considering tightening the German Members…
Greens Lawmaker Calls for Joint Review of AfD Ban After Lower Saxony Designates Party as Extremist
Following the elevation of the AfD in Lower Saxony by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution…
Most German Ministers Rated Worse Than Predecessors Nearly a Year After Election
Nearly a year after Germany’s federal election, most voters judge the current ministers less favorably than their predecessors.…
Former RWI Chief Urges Major Minijob Reform After Criticizing Tax Freedom Incentives
The head of the RWI Leibniz Institute in Essen, Christoph Schmidt, calls for a fundamental reform of the mini‑job system.Schmidt…
Klingbeil Warns Against Naivety in German‑US Relations After Munich Security Conference
Following the Munich Security Conference, Vice‑Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (SPD) warned that the German‑American relationship remains under pressure. “Foreign…
Wolfgang Ischinger Calls for Increased Pressure on Russia After Munich Security Conference
The chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Wolfgang Ischinger, called for stronger pressure on Moscow at the conference’s…
Spahn Expresses Optimism After Rubio Speech Reaffirms Transatlantic Partnership
Jens Spahn, the chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, said he was optimistic that the transatlantic partnership could be…
German Foreign Minister Claims State Murder of Nawalny After Poison Test
After police presented evidence of poisoning on the body of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU)…
SPD Sticks to Caution After Rubio Speech at Munich Security Conference
After U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference, the SPD now sees only limited…
European Nations Confirm Alexei Navalny Poisoning After Two Years
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who died two years ago, appears to have been poisoned. According to “Der…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Hails Strong US Europe Unity After Rubio Speech
After the highly anticipated speech by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, German Interior…
FDP’s Hans‑Ulrich Rülke Blasts SWR After Triell Trial, Escalating Political Tension
Hans‑Ulrich Rülke, the leader of the FDP in Baden‑Württemberg and the party’s top candidate, has taken a hard…
German Cities Association Warns of Collapse of Integration Courses After Government Cuts
The German city association has sharply criticized the federal government’s planned cuts to integration courses. “Restricting access to…
DAX Climbs After US Inflation Data Ends Week on Higher Note
The DAX finished the week higher, closing at 24,915 points by the end of Xetra trading-a gain of…
Bad Bunny Soars to #1 in German Album & Single Charts After Grammy Wins and Super Bowl Showstopper
After winning three awards at this year’s Grammy Awards and delivering a memorable Super Bowl performance, US singer‑rapper Bad Bunny…
Cologne Bonn Airport Restarts Flights After Suspension
The operation at Cologne/Bonn Airport resumed. The police action has been concluded, the airport authority announced on Friday.…
German Agricultural Producer Prices Fall 8.3 % in December 2025 After 5.7 % Drop in November and 1.7 % in October
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced that producer prices for agricultural products in December 2025 were 8.3 percent lower than…
IOC Expels Ukrainian Skeletoner Vladylsav Heraskevych From Olympic Accreditations After Commemorative Helmet
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) revoked the accreditation of Ukrainian skeleton rider Vladylsav Heraskevych for the 2026 Winter…
Merz Calls for Rapid EU Reforms After Summit Urges Decisive Action
Bundesminister Friedrich Merz (CDU) is pressing for substantial decisions on European Union reforms to be made this year. After…
Calls for Action Surge After New Dark-Field Study Reveals Alarming Violence Rates
After the release of a new dark‑field study on violence, the call for decisive action has grown louder.…
JP Morgan Eyes 2026 as Global Megadeals Year After EA and Warner Bros Splash
JP Morgan’s Global Banking co‑head, Filippo Gori, told the “Handelsblatt” that a wave of large acquisitions is on its way…
GDL Urges Deutsche Bahn to Increase Security for Train Staff After Fatal Attack
After a conductor of the Deutsche Bahn was killed, the union of locomotive drivers (GDL) intensified its pressure on…
Western Mediterranean Flooding Causes Billions in Damage After Storm Surge Storms
Multiple consecutive storm depressions have swept through the western Mediterranean, causing widespread flooding and billions‑worth of damage. In…
Railway Security Summit Planned After Tragedy Killing Train Conductor
After a killing of a train conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate, the railway operator is convening a crisis meeting. According…
Bundeswehr Soldier Shares Details After Fatal Attack on Train Conductor in Rhineland‑Palatinate
After a bashing incident on a train attendant in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Bundeswehr soldier who provided first aid finally…
German Government Stands Firm on Gender‑Inclusive Language After BSH Employee Ruling
After the court’s gender‑ruling involving a staff member of the Federal Agency for Maritime Affairs and Hydrography (BSH),…
Dobrindt Demands Harsh Punishment After Train Guard Killed, Calls for More Staff
Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) called for a harsh sentence against the suspected perpetrator in the killing of a train…
German Coalition Aims for Rapid Reform of Association Suit Law After NABU Wins Berlin Road Salt Case
The successful lawsuit by the German Federation for the Environment (NABU) against the private use of road salt…
USA and Russia Restart Four-Year-Old High-Level Military Dialogue After Abu Dhabi Talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to revive the high‑level military dialogue that had been suspended for…
DAX Slips Into Red on Thursday After Modest Start Investors Stay on Sidelines
By Thursday’s midday trading the DAX had slipped into the red, trading just below the level it had…
AfD Loses Battle For Otto Wels Hall In Bundestag After Court Ruling
On Thursday, the Federal Constitutional Court dismissed the AfD faction’s request in the organ‑dispute case concerning the allocation…
Green Party Demands Repatriation of Maja T from Hungary After 8-Year Prison Sentence
Helge Limburg, the political spokesperson for the Greens’ Bundestag faction, has demanded that the non‑binary individual known as…
Police Union Demands Rapid Police Deployment After Landstuhl Train Tragedy
Following a fatal incident on a regional train in Landstuhl, Jochen Kopelke – the national chairman of the German…
Police Union Calls for Stronger Security Measures on Trains After Fatal Incident
The Police Union (GdP) has expressed condolences to the family of the killed train guard and called for…
Minister Promises More Train Safety After Tragic Incident
Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of a train attendant…
SPD Demands Overhaul of German Rail Security After Tragic Conductor Death
Sebastian Fiedler, the SPD’s parliamentary spokesperson on internal affairs, says that the Deutsche Bahn must overhaul its structures after a…
Dobrindt Pushes Harder Criminal Protection for Train Crew After Fatal Attack
Following the fatal attack on a train guard, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is calling for a tightening of…
Ukraine Energy Grid in Crisis After Russian Nighttime Air Strikes Expert Warns
Ukrainian energy expert Oleksandr Kharchenko described the state of the country’s energy infrastructure after the latest Russian air…
Deutsche Bahn Declares Nationwide Moment of Silence After Deadly Conductor Attack in Rheinland‑Pfalz
After a train attendant was violently killed in Rhineland‑Palatein, Deutsche Bahn announced a nationwide moment of silence for Wednesday…
Ticket Inspector Dies After Attack by Fare‑Evader on Rhineland‑Palatinate Regional Express
A 36‑year‑old train guard was killed by injuries sustained after an attack that occurred during a ticket check…
Two Arrests After Sabotage Attempts on German Navy Ships in Hamburg Port
Following sabotage attempts on German Navy vessels in the port of Hamburg, security authorities arrested two suspects, the…
German Fuel Prices Surge in January After December
Fuel prices in Germany rose sharply in January compared with December. According to an ADAC report released on…
Rafah Crossing Reopens for People After Nearly Year Long Closure
The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has partially resumed operations after nearly a year of…
Politicians Demand Consequences After Fatal Hamburg Subway Attack
After a deadly incident at a Hamburg U‑station, politicians called for clear consequences. On Thursday evening an 18‑year‑old…
Merz Visits German Handball Locker Room to Congratulate Players After Euro Final Loss
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) personally congratulated the German handball team after their loss in the European Championship final. The…
Iran Calls EU Troops Terrorist Groups After EU Designates Revolutionary Guards as Terror Organization
After the EU decided to classify the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, Iran declared the…
WWF Urges Broad Climate Action After Leipzig Court Ruling
The WWF welcomed the decision of the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig against the coalition government’s climate protection…
US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady After Three Cuts Ends Tightening Cycle
The Federal Reserve announced a pause after three interest‑rate cuts, keeping the federal funds target range at 3.50 %-3.75 %…
Nord Sea Nations Commit to Build World’s Largest Clean Energy Hub After Hamburg Summit
The heads of state and government of several North Sea‑bordering countries reached a consensus at the third North…
Auto Giants Save €4.2 Billion in Fines After EU Lowers CO2 Limits
The automotive sector has saved up to €4.2 billion in penalties thanks to the EU Commission’s relaxation of CO2…
New Paratrooper Regiment Commander Urges Fresh Start After Serious Misconduct Revelation
After severe misconduct was uncovered in the parachute regiment 26 in Zweibrücken, the new commander has urged his…
VW CEO Blume Challenges US Investment Plans, Calls for Europe to Take Bold Stance After Trump’s Davos Speech
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume urged Europe to adopt a confident stance after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos.…
German Government Grants 65 Arms Export Approvals to Israel in a Single Month, Sudden Surge After November Resumption
After the re‑authorization of arms exports to Israel at the end of November, the volume of shipments increased…
Denmark Expands Arctic Alliance With Germany After Recent Expedition
Danish Army Chief Michael Wiggers announced that, following an exploratory mission in the Arctic a few days earlier, Denmark…
Bundesbank Chief Nagel Confident in Bank’s Crisis Readiness After Berlin Power Outage
Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, believes his institution is well‑prepared for crises such as the recent power outage…
Green Party Pushes for New Trade Deals After Mercosur Standoff
Following the controversy over the Green Party’s vote on the Mercosur agreement in the European Parliament, the party…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
Trump Officially Launches Board of Peace After Signing Charter in Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the charter of the new “Board of Peace” together with representatives of its member…
Eintracht Frankfurt Bow Out of Champions League After Baku Blunder vs Qarabag
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Champions League hopes ended in Baku after a 3‑2 defeat to Qarabag that came on a…
Greens Push European NATO‑Like Alliance After Trump Threatens Greenland
Brantner compared Europe’s miscalculations in dealing with President Trump to Germany’s failed Russian policy. “The hope that Trump…
German Hospitality Sales Rise 2.5 % in November 2025 After October Surge But Drop 1.2 % Compared to November 2024
In catering, revenue increased in November 2025 by 3.9 percent in real terms and 4.3 percent nominally against October 2025, according to…
More Retirees Keep Working After Retirement
An industry‑level comparison reveals an additional paradox. While the public sector attracts a disproportionately high number of older…
Industrial Orders In Nov 2025 Rise 1.8% After Weather and Calendar Adjustment
The roll‑over period represents the number of months a firm would need to produce at its current sales…
Germany Urges World Cup Boycott After US Targets EU Over Greenland Conflict
SP D politician Roloff echoed this view, warning that employing tariffs as a lever for territorial claims lies outside…
German Auto Industry Demands Better Charging and Lower Energy for EVs After New Incentive
Banaszak criticised that the subsidy is neither specifically linked to European manufacturers nor explained why plug‑in hybrids should…
Yazidi Council Demands Action After 3 Years of German Genocide Recognition
The federal declaration of genocide was enacted on 19 January 2023, marking a historic step for Germany’s engagement with a…
Youth Green Leader Faces Fury After Söder Remark
The use of deeply offensive language by a leading figure within the German Green Youth has ignited a…
Cities Demand Power Reserve After Berlin Outage
The recent, deliberate disruption of power supply in Berlin, leaving tens of thousands affected, has triggered a surge…
Germany Bolsters Infrastructure Security After Power Grid Attack
The recent cyberattack targeting Berlin’s power grid has triggered a wave of political recriminations and calls for a…
Bar Owner Arrested After Crans-Montana Fire
The arrest of the Crans-Montana bar owner on charges of flight risk has intensified the scrutiny surrounding the…
Germany Demands EU Sanctions After ICE Shooting
The shooting death of a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer…
Berlin Probe Links After Arson Attack
The recent coordinated attacks on Berlin’s power grid have prompted a stark warning from Green Party parliamentary group…
Germany Considers Security Boost After Berlin Attack
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has issued a stark warning regarding a resurgence of left-wing extremism following a…