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SPD Warns of Disinformation Ahead of East German Elections
Sebastian Fiedler, the SPD parliamentary spokesperson for domestic affairs, predicts an increase in disinformation ahead of state elections…
German Economy Slows Down Amid Middle East Instability
According to the Federal Government’s assessment, the economic momentum across Germany noticeably slowed during the first quarter, a…
Middle East Truce Remains Fragile US Troops Staying Put
The ceasefire agreement in the Near East, established between the United States and Iran, remains unstable. Donald Trump…
Nouripour Calls for Central German Role in Middle East Peace Efforts
Deputy President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour (The Greens) emphasized that Germany must take a proactive and central…
Dax Soars Amid Middle East Tensions Easing
The German stock index, the Dax, maintained a strong upward trend on Wednesday afternoon, following an already exuberant…
Greens Demand More Action From Defense Minister Pistorius Amid Middle East Tensions
Following the announcement by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) aiming to provide immediate clarity regarding the approval requirements…
DAX Surges To New Heights After Middle East Truce
The DAX opened on Wednesday with a significant jump, following the ceasefire in the Iran conflict. The leading…
Merz Welcomes Middle East Ceasefire Deal Between US and Iran
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed the two-week ceasefire reached between the US and Iran overnight. On Wednesday, the…
East German Leaders Demand Immediate Pause on Gasoline CO2 Tax Cut Fuel Prices
Three regional prime ministers from Eastern Germany-Mario Voigt (Thuringia), Sven Schulze (Saxony-Anhalt), and Michael Kretschmer (Saxony)-all affiliated with…
Lufthansa Warns Over Fuel Shortages Amid Middle East Tensions
The Lufthansa Group is concerned that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could lead to shortages in…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Signals Commitment to Secure Middle East Sea Routes
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said Germany will help secure maritime trade routes in the Middle East. “Like the United…
Eurozone Inflation Soars to 2.5% in March Amid Middle East Tensions
In March 2026, annual inflation in the euro‑area rose sharply to 2.5 per cent-a jump from 1.9 per cent in February-according to Eurostat,…
East Commissioner Confirms Safety at PCK Refineries in Schwedt and Signals Secure Planning for New Investments
Elisabeth Kaiser, the federal government’s Eastern Commissioner, reassured that the situation at the PCK refinery in Schwedt is…
German Security Conference Leader Urges Merz to Lead Europe’s New Near East Initiative Ahead of Iran Conflict
Wolfgang Ischinger, chair of the Munich Security Conference, urged Germany and the rest of Europe to launch a…
German Inflation Rises to 2.7% in March Amid Middle East Conflict
The overall rise in consumer prices in Germany accelerated again in March, largely driven by tensions in the…
Inflation Soars March as Middle East Conflict Fuels Cost of Living
In March, Germany’s annual inflation rate appears to have risen sharply from the 1.9 % recorded in February, likely…
DAX Drops into Losses Amid Ongoing Middle East Tension
30 a..m. This was roughly 0.3 percent below Friday’s closing figure. The strongest performers at the top of the index were…
Red Cross Warns of Weakening International Law Amid Middle East Violations
Mirjana Spoljaric, the president of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), has described a pervasive “lawlessness in…
SPD Rejects Trump’s Critique of Merz Over Middle East Policy
The SPD rejected criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Germany’s stance on the…
DAX Rises on Hope for Middle East Peace Gains at Market Open
30 a..m. German time-roughly 1.9 % above the previous day’s close. The biggest gains came from Siemens Energy, Infineon, and Siemens,…
DAX Stumbles Tuesday Amid Middle East Uncertainty
The DAX stayed in the negative zone into the afternoon on Tuesday after a tentative start. By about…
Iran Denies Trump Claims of Negotiations with Washington on Ending Middle East War
Iran has refuted President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran and Washington are currently engaged in talks aimed at…
IHK Warns German Economy Heavily Hit by Rising Energy Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
Helena Melnikov, the chief executive of the German Federation of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), warned that the war…
Coalition Taskforce Expands Focus to Contain Soaring Food Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
A task force formed by the Union (CDU/CSU) and the SPD to tackle high fuel prices will now…
German Government Urges Patience As Energy Prices Soar After Middle East Conflict
The federal government is urging patience amid the sharp rise in energy prices following the war in the…
EU Council demands halt to attacks on energy and water infrastructure in Middle East
The European Council, in the conclusions of its meeting released Thursday evening, called for a moratorium on attacks…
ECB Extends Rate Pause at 2 Percent Amid Middle East Tensions
The European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to extend its rate pause once again, keeping the key policy…
German Fuel Prices Stay Steady at All‑Time Highs After Middle East Tensions
In the third week after the outbreak of war in the Middle East, gasoline and diesel prices at…
Merz Discusses Middle East Conflict With Azerbaijan President
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday. In the conversation, the two…
German Economy Outlook Sours Sharply in ZEW Survey After Middle East War
The ZEW survey on German economic expectations for March 2026 showed a severe deterioration because of the Middle East war.…
East Commissioner Backs National Library And Condemns Leipzig Expansion Halt
Elisabeth Kaiser, the East German Minister of the Federal Government, sharply criticized the decision by Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer…
Ifo Cuts Growth Forecast Amid Middle East Conflict
The Ifo Institute in Munich has lowered its growth forecast because of the war in the Middle East.…
German Development Minister Calls on Europe to Deescalate Middle East Conflict
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD stresses that Europeans have a duty to push for de‑escalation in the…
German Public Majority Demands State Relief as Energy Prices Skyrocket Amid Middle East Tensions
Amid rising energy costs caused by tensions in the Middle East, a clear majority of Germans support state‑led…
German Frigate Nordrhein-Westfalen Set to Continue Med Unifil Mission Despite Middle East War Readiness Stays High
The German frigate Nordrhein-Westfalen continues its deployment in the Mediterranean as part of the UN Mission Unifil, regardless of the war…
German Crude Oil Imports Drop One-Third Over Two Decades Amid Middle East War Shakes Global Supply
The war in the Middle East is affecting the global supply of crude oil. According to Germany’s Federal…
East German Firms More Unhappy With German Economic Policy Than West German Companies
Companies in East Germany are less satisfied with the federal government’s economic policy than those in the West,…
Söder Urges Bundeswehr Machines to Evacuate Germans from Middle East
On Thursday, Bavarian Prime Minister and CSU leader Markus Söder told World TV that Germany’s current measures to bring its…
German Evacuation Flight Lands in Frankfurt – First Mission from Middle East
The first government evacuation flight from the Middle‑East crisis area landed in Frankfurt. A Lufthansa aircraft, which departed…
German Districts Stand Ready as Middle East Tensions Surge – Preparing for a Potential Iranian Refugee Wave
Faced with the escalation of the Middle East conflict, questions have arisen about whether German states and municipalities…
Dobrindt Confirms No Extra Threats As Middle East War Continues Germany Security Unchanged
Bundesminister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) says that the outbreak of war in the Middle East has…
Germans in Middle East Outnumber Previous Estimates
According to a report in the “Rheinische Post” this Thursday, a German analysis of the current situation in…
Nouripour Pushes Stronger Protection for German Soldiers in the Middle East
Vice President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Green Party, said he supports stronger protection for…
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Fuel and Energy Relief Amid Middle East Crisis
Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Prime Minister Sven Schulze (CDU) has called for consultations on relief measures for households and businesses as gasoline…
US Stocks Plunge on Middle East Tension, Rally Back Strong
On Tuesday, U.S. stock markets fell again amid the escalating tensions in the Middle East, recording sharp early…
Middle East Tensions Send DAX to Crash
The DAX slid steeply on Tuesday as worries over the Middle East intensified. At Xetra’s close the index finished…
AfD Leader Chrupalla Shakes Off Frohnmaier Comments on Middle East Conflict
Tino Chrupalla, the AfD party and parliamentary group leader, criticised fellow party member Markus Frohnmaier for omissions about the Middle‑East…
Gas Prices Surge 25% as Middle East Conflict Escalates
The ongoing escalation in the Middle East has pushed gas prices higher still, with a roughly 25 % jump…
TUI Launches Evacuation Operations Today As Middle East Tensions Escalate
Faced with escalating tensions in the Middle East, Tui CEO Sebastian Ebel announced retrieval operations for German tourists stranded…
German Government Faces Criticism Over Middle East Evacuation Plans by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
Following the German government’s announcement that it would allow its first holiday‑makers to leave the war zone in…
Klingbeil Tightens Market Watch Amid Middle East War Unrest
Due to turmoil in international financial and commodity markets sparked by the Middle‑East conflict, German Finance Minister Lars…
Gas Prices Surge 25 % After Middle East Tensions as EU Spot Hits 48 Euros per MWh
After the escalation in the Middle East, gas prices surged by roughly 25 % on Monday. At noon, European…
German Government Weighs Exit Assistance for Citizens in Middle East Conflict
The outbreak of war and the closure of large portions of airspace in the Middle East have prompted…
DAX Slips Slightly Amid Middle East Tensions Investors Stay Calm
30 p..m., which was roughly 1.9 % below the previous day’s close. The top performers were Deutsche Börse, Rheinmetall, and…
Middle East War Powers German Chancellor Merz US Trip
The war that erupted over the weekend in the Middle East will take a central place on Chancellor…
Dax Starts Weak as Investors React to Middle East Conflict
The DAX opened the trading day on Monday with sharp losses. By 9:30 a.m. the benchmark was priced at…
SPD Warns of Mass Exod of Iranians as Middle East Tensions Rise
The SPD’s Bundestag spokesperson for foreign policy, Adis Ahmetović, warned that the current escalation in the Middle East could…
German Foreign Minister Declares No Military Evacuation From UAE Possible Amid Middle East Tensions
Due to the tense situation in the Middle East, many Germans are stranded in the United Arab Emirates.Foreign…
Intelligence Oversight Chief Warns of Iran Retaliation as Middle East War Threatens European Security
In Germany, concern is growing that the war in the Middle East could spill over into Europe’s security…
German Foreign Ministry Issues Middle East Travel Warning After Israel and US Airstrikes
After the airstrikes carried out by Israel and the United States on Iranian targets and the ensuing military…
Germany Tightens Travel Advisories for Middle East Amid Rising Tensions
The German federal government has tightened its travel and safety advisories for the Middle East.A travel warning now…
Green Youth Spokeswoman Demands Greater Citizen Engagement from Her Party in East Germany
Ahead of the upcoming state elections in Saxony‑Anhalt and Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania, Henriette Held – the spokesperson for the…
Actress Karoline Schuch Voices Alarm Over East German Elections Amid Unease About Her Roots
Actress Karoline Schuch, who spent her childhood in the German Democratic Republic until she was 18, says she…
East Germans Dissatisfied with German Democracy at 49 Percent Double Western Levels
Nearly half of people in eastern Germany-49 percent-express dissatisfaction with how democracy functions in Germany. In the west the…
East German Official Calls Out Unequal Inheritances Between East and West
Elisabeth Kaiser, the federal government’s East‑German affairs spokesperson from the SPD, has highlighted a persistent gap in inheritance…
Bundeswehr Struggles to Recruit Volunteers for Lithuania Brigade on NATO East Front
According to confidential military statistics, the Bundeswehr has received far fewer volunteer applications than needed to form the…
Helsing Urges Pure European Defense of NATO East Flank Demanding Shift From US to European Weapon Systems
Co‑founder Grundbert Scherf of the Munich start‑up Helsing argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be protected largely with…
Helsing Calls for European Armaments to Protect NATO East Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be secured largely with European…
Helsing Urges NATO East Flank to Use European Weapons Instead of US Systems
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be furnished largely with…
Sven Schulze Demands Lifetime Stadium Bans for Rioters in East Germany
After the latest outbreaks of violence in eastern German football stadiums, Saxony‑Anhalt’s new Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) has…
Icy Alerts in East Germany Block Flights at BER as Freezing Rain Sparks Traffic Chaos
On Thursday morning, freezing rain turned into slick ice in eastern Germany, causing traffic chaos in several regions.…
Amnesty Urges Merz to Demand Universal Rights During His Middle East Golf Tour
Amnesty International has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to insist that the Gulf states respect universal law as he prepares…
LEG Withdraws From East Germany, Declares It’s Not Their Market
The apartment group LEG plans to exit East Germany completely by the end of this year.“East Germany isn’t…
East Germany Ombudsman Criticizes Söder, Threatens to Rattle Federal Solidarity
The Federal government’s East Commissioner, Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD), has sharply criticized Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder (CSU) amid the ongoing dispute…
DWD Extends Severe Weather Alerts Across Germany Amid Black Ice Rain in East and Northeast
The German Weather Service (DWD) has widened its severe‑weather alert to cover large parts of Germany.A warning has…
East West Economic Gap Persists
A leading German economist is calling for a fundamental shift in Germany’s approach to bridging the economic gap…
East German Business Rejects AfD Ties
East German Business Associations Largely Reject Engagement with the AfD A survey conducted by the Handelsblatt reveals a…
East Germany Boosts Childcare Spending
A new study by the Institute for German Economy (IW) in Cologne has revealed significant disparities in public…
East West Divide Persists in Right-Wing Extremism
Researchers continue to observe a stark East-West divide within Germany regarding the prevalence of right-wing extremism in everyday…
East Germans Favor Business Ties with AfD
The burgeoning debate surrounding engagement between German business associations and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has exposed…
Trump’s Middle East Plan Sparks German Praise
Germany’s former Secretary General of the OSCE and previously the European External Action Service, Helga Schmid, has cautiously…
East West Wealth Gap Needs Addressing
A widening chasm in wealth distribution between eastern and western Germany is fueling a pervasive sense of disenfranchisement…
West TV Linked to Rise in East German Smoking
A groundbreaking study published this week has revealed a stark and unsettling connection between the introduction of West…
Former East German Minister Praises Military Integration
The seventieth anniversary of the Bundeswehr has prompted a stark reflection on a pivotal moment in German history…
East Germans Reject Outdated Term
A significant shift in identity and sentiment is emerging within eastern Germany, challenging the established political and symbolic…
Germany Voices Concern Over Middle East Ukraine
The escalating tensions in the Middle East and Eastern Europe are prompting renewed concerns within German political circles,…
Israel Hints at New Middle East Order
Israel’s Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, has issued a stark warning, asserting that Israel will not tolerate the…
Middle East Enters New Era Trump Declares
The recent ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been hailed by former US President Donald Trump as the…
Cautious Hope for Middle East Peace
A cautious optimism regarding renewed peace efforts in the Middle East is emerging from within German political circles,…
Trump Praised as Middle East Peace Broker
The US administration’s Gaza peace plan is drawing sharply divergent reactions within Germany’s political landscape, highlighting a growing…
Europe Missing Key Role in Middle East Deal
The recent agreement between Israel and Hamas, securing the release of hostages and a temporary ceasefire in the…
East West Pay Gap Narrows
As celebrations marking German Unity approach, labor unions are urging the governing coalition to intensify its efforts on…
East Germany Sees Job Growth Surge
A recent study by the Competence Center for Skilled Workers (Kofa) reveals a significant shift in the dynamics…
East West Income Gap Narrows
Recent data from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates a gradual narrowing of the income gap between eastern…
East Germany Needs More Support
The German government’s commissioner for eastern affairs, Elisabeth Kaiser, has emphasized the need for intensified efforts to support…
East Germany Gains Ground Economist Says
Following 35 years of German reunification, a leading Düsseldorf-based economist is highlighting the emerging strengths of eastern Germany…
IWH Urges Shift From East Germany Aid
A leading economist has cautioned against targeted federal government support specifically aimed at the eastern German economy, arguing…
East Germans Need Renewed Pride Schulze Says
A leading figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for increased self-assurance among citizens of eastern…
East West Economic Gap Persists
Thirty-five years after German reunification, the economic gap between eastern and western Germany remains stubbornly persistent, according to…
East Germans Embrace “Ossi” Identity
A recent report examining identity formation among young people in Germany has revealed persistent differences between those growing…