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Platzeck Russia Talks Spark German Political Debate
Recent trips by former SPD chairman Matthias Platzeck to Russia have drawn unexpected support from across the German…
German Mood Dims Decade of Decline
A recent survey indicates a significant portion of German citizens perceive their current living conditions as less favorable…
KKR Boosts German Investment Plans
KKR Co-Founder Signals Increased Investment in Germany Henry Kravis, one of the founding partners of global investment firm…
German Lifespans Bounce Back
Germany’s statistical office, Destatis, released data Tuesday indicating a rise in life expectancy at birth for 2024. For…
Construction Fuels German Economic Stability
The German construction industry is being highlighted as a key factor in maintaining economic stability, according to Federal…
German Firms Eye Summit With Hope
German companies are anticipating significant government support and streamlined processes following a high-profile meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
German Economy Sees Mixed Signals After Government Shift
The newly formed German government has laid important groundwork in security policy, according to Ifo Institute President Clemens…
China’s Exports Threaten German Industry
German industry is voicing increasing concern over the surging export volumes from China, raising questions about the long-term…
German Giants Unveil Massive Investment Plan
A significant investment initiative, “Made for Germany” is gaining momentum, spearheaded by leading German business figures who hope…
German Lotto Jackpot Soars
The German Lottery and Totoblock held its weekly “6 aus 49” draw on Saturday evening, revealing the winning…
Judge Selection Sparks German Debate
A senior figure within the German parliament has cautioned against transferring the authority to select judges for the…
Public Opinion Slams German Government Performance
A recent survey conducted by Verian for the German news magazine “Der Spiegel” reveals a mixed public assessment…
German Car Exports Surge
Germany’s automotive exports saw continued growth in the first five months of 2025, according to data released by…
Karlsruhe’s Power Missed by German Conservatives
Former Federal Constitutional Court Judge Peter Huber has voiced concerns regarding a perceived lack of appreciation for the…
Budget Battle Looms for German Finance Minister
Negotiations surrounding the 2026 federal budget are encountering friction as two ministries are requesting significantly more funds than…
German Deaths Dip Below Last Year’s Level
Preliminary data released by the Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) on Wednesday indicate a significant decrease in mortality rates…
Left Party Seeks More East German Judges on Top Court
A renewed call for greater representation of judges from eastern Germany has been voiced within the state parliament…
German Economic Outlook Brightens
The Center for European Economic Research (ZEW) reported a continued recovery in German economic sentiment for July 2025,…
Krechel Wins Prestigious German Literary Award
German author Ursula Krechel has been awarded the prestigious Georg Büchner Prize for 2024, the Deutsche Akademie für…
Dutch Bombs Linked to German Loopholes
Investigations by Dutch broadcaster RTL Nieuws and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ) have revealed a concerning link between…
German Rail Faces Persistent Delays
Concerns are mounting over the German rail network’s ability to meet punctuality targets, with Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister for Economy,…
Oetker Buys German Baking Specialist Kathi
The Oetker Group has announced an agreement to acquire Kathi, a manufacturer specializing in baking mixes and flour…
New Economist Joins German Ministry
The German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is undergoing a significant restructuring of its leadership, with…
German Firms Exit X
A recent survey by the Bitkom, the German IT industry association, reveals a significant shift in the engagement…
China Gas Network Access Sparks German Concern
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs has initiated a detailed investment review process, reportedly to safeguard against…
Phones in Class Possible for German Students
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Education Minister, Dorothee Feller, has signaled a shift in policy regarding mobile phone use in secondary…
US Tariffs Threaten German Engineering
The German engineering sector is voicing serious concerns about the potential impact of proposed US tariffs on its…
German Minister to Confront Hungary Over Detained Woman
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has announced renewed talks with the Hungarian…
German Airlines Cut Fuel Consumption
German airlines have continued to demonstrate a reduction in their average kerosene consumption, according to data released Friday…
German Court Blocks Mandatory Ticket Data
A ruling by the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt am Main has determined that Deutsche Bahn Fernverkehr AG…
Merkel Ally Lobbies for German Investment Plan
The Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, addressed the Bundesrat on Friday, urging its support for the…
German Insolvency Applications Rise
Preliminary data released by the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates a discernible shift in the nation’s insolvency…
German Tourist Stays Decline
Accommodation establishments in Germany recorded 47.5 million overnight stays in May 2025, encompassing both domestic and international guests.…
German Parliament Launches COVID-19 Inquiry
The Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament, has established an investigative committee, known as an Enquete-Kommission, to comprehensively evaluate the…
German Banks See Rising Crypto Interest
German savings banks, Sparkassen, are responding to growing customer demand by planning to integrate cryptocurrency trading and custody…
German DAX Firms Issue Detailed Forecasts
Despite the challenging economic climate and uncertainties stemming from US trade policies announced by former President Donald Trump,…
German Rail Extends Renovation to 2036
Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company, has announced an extension to the timeline for the comprehensive renovation of…
Aid to German Towns Stalled
Concerns are emerging regarding the pace of aid disbursement following the devastating floods that impacted North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW)…
German Inflation Remains at 2.0 Percent
The Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) has confirmed the inflation rate for June 2025 at 2.0 percent, a figure…
German Homebuilding Costs Rise
Construction costs for newly built conventional residential buildings in Germany rose by 3.2 percent in May 2025 compared…
German Antirust Fines Top 26 Million
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) levied fines totaling approximately €26 million against six companies and one individual…
German Auto Industry Seeks SME Focus on Energy Pricing
German automotive industry leaders are urging policymakers to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not overlooked…
German Winegrowers Fear Slope Vineyard Decline
German wine producers are expressing increasing concern over the viability of cultivating vineyards in steep-slope regions following the…
German Taxpayers Fear Interest Costs To Double
Concerns are mounting ahead of a parliamentary debate in the Bundestag regarding the 2025 federal budget and financial…
German Insolvencies Ease Slightly
A slight decrease in corporate and partnership insolvencies was recorded in Germany during June, according to data released…
Norway’s Fund Eyes German Grid Investment
Sources indicate that Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, Norges Bank Investment Management, is considering a substantial investment in Germany’s…
German Exports Decline
German exports decreased by 1.4 percent in May 2025 compared to April, after seasonal and calendar adjustments, while…
Military Recruitment Surges in German Schools
The German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) are significantly increasing their presence in schools across the country, according to…
German Unions Demand Savings Proposals from Minister
Significant savings measures are anticipated in the coming years, despite newly available options for government borrowing, according to…
German Police Union Seeks Border Protocol
Concerns have been raised by the German Police Union (GdP) regarding the commencement of Polish border controls on…
German Output Rises in May
German industrial production experienced a notable rebound in May 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Statistical…
US Tariffs Hit German States Unevenly
A new study by the Ifo Institute has revealed a disparate economic impact of US trade policy across…
Poland Tightens Border Controls Sparks German Business Worry
The Polish government’s decision to reinstate border controls at the Germany border, effective Monday, has sparked concern within…
Record Number of German Retirees Working
New figures released by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) reveal that over 1.4 million pensioners in Germany…
German Lottery Numbers Drawn
The German Lottery and Totoblock held its weekly “6 aus 49” draw on Saturday evening, revealing the winning…
Former German Minister Dies
The state of Hesse is mourning the passing of former Minister Christean Wagner, who died on Saturday at…
Helferich Expelled From German Party
A parliamentary delegate of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Matthias Helferich, has reportedly been expelled from the…
German Minister Defends Dialogue Amid Criticism
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has addressed recent internal criticism, acknowledging a misstep while defending his approach to international…
Warren Tops German Charts
Alex Warren continues his reign atop the German singles chart, securing a fifth consecutive week at number one…
Heat Disrupts German Rail Punctuality
German rail operator Deutsche Bahn is facing significant disruptions to its long-distance train services amid a surge in…
German Service Sector Sales Flat in April
Preliminary data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates that service sector revenue (excluding financial and insurance services)…
German Firms Favor Eastern Europe Over US
A recent survey of German business leaders indicates that the US’s trade threats are not deterring investment from…
China Trade Conflict Threatens German Industry
German businesses are increasingly facing threats due to the trade dispute between China and the United States, particularly…
German Lotto Numbers Drawn Wednesday
13, 17, 39, 40, 44, 45, with the Superzahl being 6.. In addition to the main draw, the…
Business Group Criticizes German Pension Plan
CDU Economic Council Critiques Union’s Proposed “Active Pension” Plan The CDU Economic Council has issued a sharp critique…
German Industry Fears Trade War With US
As the deadline for the tariff truce approaches on July 9th, concerns are mounting regarding a potential escalation…
German Giants Face Historic Revenue Collapse
Germany’s largest corporations experienced a contraction in overall revenue during 2024, with aggregate turnover shrinking by 2.4% to…
Power Struggle Shakes German Court
Negotiations have culminated in an apparent agreement between the Union and SPD factions regarding potential candidates for three…
Scooter Chaos Ends German Cities Rejoice
A draft proposal for amendments to regulations governing electric micro-vehicles is set to grant municipalities the authority to…
Teenager Arrested Shocking Deaths Rock German Town
Following the discovery of a woman and a young child deceased in Dorsten, police have apprehended a teenage…
SHOCK Inflation Plunge German Economy Saved
The rate of annual consumer price increases in Germany has seen a slight moderation in June 2025, according…
AI Chaos Grips German Schools
A recent survey reveals a significant gap in guidance and regulation surrounding the use of Artificial Intelligence within…
German Imports Plunge Shockwaves Through Economy
German import prices decreased by 1.1 percent in May 2025 compared to the same month the previous year,…
German Retail Sales PLUMMET Shockwaves Hit Economy
German retail sales experienced a decline in May 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Federal Statistical…
German Business Outlook Brightens Suddenly
German businesses are experiencing a renewed ability to forecast their future operations, according to a survey released Monday…
German Politician Risks It All For Ukraine
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, embarked on a visit to Kyiv on Monday, marking his first official…
Energy Tax Fight Threatens German Coalition
A dispute has emerged within the German governing coalition regarding the timing of planned reductions in electricity taxes.…
German Minister Opens Door for Discussion
A German Minister Signals Willingness to Discuss Reduced Electricity Tax In a recent interview, Thorsten Frei, the German…
CDU’s Spahn Ignites Debate on German Nukes
German Union Party Leader Jens Spahn Receives Support from the AfD for Nuclear Participation in NATO In a…
German Parliament President Draws a Hard Line on Neutrality
German Parliament’s President Julia Klöckner Defends Decision to Abstain from Raising Rainbow Flags at the CSD Event in…
Green Party Leader Warns of ‘Real Threat’ to German Democracy
German Party Leader Warns of Delay in AfD Ban Proceedings Felix Banaszak, the leader of the German Green…
RUSSIA’S WAR ON GERMAN SOUL!
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Warns of Russia’s Threat to Germany’s Peace and Freedom In a stern warning,…
German Minister’s Secret Visit to Israel Revealed!
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt Arrives in Tel Aviv for High-Level Talks German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt landed…
German Court President Threatens to Upend Asylum Rejection Policy
The President of the Federal Administrative Court, Andreas Korbmacher, has criticized the more restrictive asylum policy of the…
German Court Chief Warns of Approval Chaos
German Administrative Court President Andreas Korbmacher Urges Swift Action on EU Emergency Regulation Successor The President of the…
AUSTRIA’S SECRET TO GERMAN COOPERATION EXPOSED!
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz Praises Cooperation with Austria on Border Control In a meeting with his Austrian counterpart,…
German Court Orders Profile Purge
A German court has ruled that Facebook must delete user accounts that are exclusively used for defamatory posts.…
66-Year-Old Man Arrested for Double Murder in Quiet German Town
German Police Arrest 66-Year-Old Man in Connection with Double Homicide A 66-year-old man has been taken into custody…
Green Party Leader Threatens to Upend German Economy
Germany’s Green Party Leader Urges Minimum Wage of 15 Euros Germany’s Green Party leader, Felix Banaszak, has called…
MIGRATION CRISIS: German Cities Demand Tougher Stance on Refugees
German Municipal Leaders Urge Tougher Migration Policy Top officials from Germany’s municipal associations are calling on the government…
Expert Warns of ‘Ruinous Price Competition’ in German Social Insurance System
A new report suggests that the loan promised by the German Federal Minister of Finance, Lars Klingbeil, may…
BREAKING: German Government in Secretive Move, Abolishes Arms Reports, Raises Fears of Unchecked Military Spending
In a move that has raised concerns about parliamentary oversight, the German government has decided to forgo the…
German Carmakers Explore Military Use of Self-Driving Tech
Automated Driving Technology Draws Interest from German Automakers and Defense Contractors German automotive manufacturers are reportedly exploring potential…
German Minister’s Shocking Backtrack on 2045 Neutrality Goal
Berlin, Germany – The German government’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2045 remains unchanged, despite a recent…
Hate Online: German Police Unleash Massive Crackdown on Cyber Bigotry
German authorities, in a coordinated effort, carried out over 180 police measures nationwide on Wednesday, targeting criminal hate…
SPD Demands a Law for More Female MPs in the German Bundestag
German Social Democratic Party’s General Secretary Calls for Electoral Reform to Boost Women’s Representation in the German Parliament…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: Greens Uncover €150 Billion Black Hole in German Government’s Financial Plan!
The German Greens have highlighted a significant gap of 150 billion euros in the federal budget, despite the…
Nitrate Nightmare: EU Red Tape Slashed for German Farmers, but at What Cost?
A German agriculture minister has presented a proposal to the federal cabinet to abolish the material flow balance…
Top German Fire Chief Demands High-Rüstung of Fire Departments in Face of War and Disaster Threats
Germany’s Top Firefighting Official Calls for Upgrades in the Face of a Changing World Germany’s top firefighting official,…
German Industry in Free Fall if US Imposes New Tariffs.
A new trade package from the US is likely to particularly affect the German industry, according to simulations…