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FDP Proposes Reduced Breaks and Mandatory Summer School for Students Struggling With German
Christian Dürr, the leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), urged that children with inadequate German language skills attend…
4.8 Million German Jobs Hit by Minimum Wage Rise with 12 Percent Remaining Below Pay Floor
A 2025 earnings survey by Germany’s federal statistical office (Destatis) shows that the January 1, 2026 minimum‑wage rise to €13.90…
German Teens Delay First Sex More Than Five Years Ago
German teenagers are having sex at a noticeably later age than they did five years ago.According to the…
German Court Upholds Convictions of Four Members of Extremist Martial Arts Group Knockout 51
The Federal Court of Justice largely upheld the convictions of four defendants for their membership in the far‑right…
German Green Leader Calls Mercosur Vote a Mistake
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens’ parliamentary group, strongly criticized how many Greens in the European Parliament voted on…
German Exporters Celebrate Trump’s Easing of Greenland Tariffs
The German export sector welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to ease tensions over the Greenland dispute. “It’s…
Electric Car Ownership Skewed to Wealthy 1.3% of Low Income German Households Own EVs
In 2023, only 1.3 % of German households with a monthly net household income below €2,600 owned at least…
German Health Insurance Calls Employers To Take Responsibility For LongTerm Sick Leave
Jens Baas, the CEO of Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), has called on employers in Germany to take greater responsibility…
German Cabinet Approves Digital Police Clearance Law
The German federal cabinet has approved a draft law to digitize police clearance certificates. Under the new regulation,…
AfD Eyes Own German Radio Station
The AfD is exploring the possibility of launching its own radio station in Germany. Party leaders are expected…
German Army Inspector Drives Deeper US Military Cooperation
He continues to stress that the German Army’s future hinges on tight military cooperation with the United States.…
German Gold Reserves in US Face Growing Calls for Pullout Amid Geopolitical Risk
Calls are mounting in Bundesbank circles and among politicians to remove the German gold reserves-worth about €164 billion-from New York.…
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder Calls for Relaxed Driver’s License Rules
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) called for greater openness to his proposals to relax the regulations for…
SPD Blames German States for Iran Deportation Ban Rejects Nationwide Stop Cites Lack of Federal Powers
Emmerich also called for increased protection options for politically persecuted individuals. “The federal government should be asked to…
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…
German Producer Prices Fall 2.5 Percent YoY in December 2025
The prices for investment goods were on average 1.9 percent higher in 2025 than in 2024. Household goods increased…
German Exports to the US Plunge as US Tariff Policy Weighs on Trade
The total exports and imports between the EU and the United States from 1998 to 2025 were listed in…
Greens Demand More Money to Modernize German Train Stations
The Green Party’s statements have added to the broader discussion on how federal resources can best be directed…
SPD leaves open permanent German military deployment in Greenland
In a separate development, Trump announced that, beginning 1 February, a tariff of 10 percent would be imposed on goods…
Immigrant‑Born Students Now 29 % of German Schoolchildren
The data reveal a steady rise over the past five years. In 2019, 26 percent of pupils and 9 percent…
German Interior Ministry Warns of Data‑Theft Threat From Chinese Connected Cars
The ministry’s warning is part of a broader effort to assess and mitigate potential cyber‑security threats from foreign‑made…
German CDU Pushes for Stricter Rules on Child Influencers in Social Media
If adopted, the proposal would mean that any family or individual wishing to showcase a child’s online presence…
German Economist Martin Werding Calls for Tough Tariffs on U.S. Over Trump’s Greenland Threat
He added that the customs debate is merely a secondary battlefield and that the EU, as the chief…
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…
Bätzing Steps Down as Chair of German Bishops Conference
In his letter, Bätzing gave no reason for his withdrawal. He stated only that after consultation and careful…
German Government Denies Rushed Return Claims from Greenland Reconnaissance
When asked about the wider role of the Bundeswehr in the Arctic region, the ministerial spokesperson spoke somewhat…
German Federal Government Launches New Electric Car Subsidy
The income ceiling for eligibility is set at €80,000 of taxable household annual income, rising by €5,000 for…
German Family Businesses Alarmed by Rising Social Contribution Costs
“We would like to start 2026 on an optimistic footing. Yet, the fact that an increase in wage‑based…
German Asylum Applications by Russians Fall to Record Low 3,640 in 2025
By the end of 2025, nearly 286,000 people with Russian citizenship were residing in Germany. About half hold…
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…
German Leader Urges Longer Workweeks as Greece Debates Six-Day Shift
Rhein also emphasised the need for a renewed respect for productivity. “We require a new respect for performance”…
German Politicians Urge Clear Signals From Al Sharaa Ahead Of Berlin Visit
In response to the anticipated visit, several organisations have called for a protest. A rally is scheduled for…
German Troops Return From Greenland Mission
The German military has concluded its reconnaissance mission in Greenland, with personnel currently returning to Germany via a…
German Forces End Greenland Mission
A reconnaissance team of the German Bundeswehr has reportedly been abruptly withdrawn from Greenland, raising questions about Berlin’s…
Inheritance Tax Debate Sparks German Party Clash
The Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) parliamentary group leader, Matthias Miersch, has sharply criticized the conservative Union’s response to…
Trump Threat Sparks German Business Plea
The escalating trade tensions with the United States, triggered by President Trump’s threat of tariffs following a dispute…
Versengold Tops German Album Charts
Shifting Tastes and the Rise of Regional Identity in German Music Charts A surprising shift in the landscape…
BYD Buses Raise Security Concerns for German Rail
The procurement of electric buses from the Chinese manufacturer BYD by Deutsche Bahn (DB) is facing intense scrutiny…
Heir Tax Dispute Splits German Coalition
The debate surrounding inheritance tax in Germany has ignited a sharp political clash, with SPD parliamentary leadership directly…
German Food Shows Fewer Pesticide Residues
A recent analysis by the German Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) reveals a noteworthy…
German Troops Delayed Greenland Reconnaissance
A scheduled reconnaissance mission to Greenland involving thirteen German Bundeswehr personnel has been delayed, raising questions about coordination…
German Voters Back Green Industrial Shift
A significant majority of Germans express support for the industrial transformation required to achieve climate neutrality, even when…
Tax Plan Threatens German Jobs
The proposed inheritance tax reform by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is facing fierce criticism from within the…
US Investors Fuel German Stock Surge
A surge in demand for German corporate securities is being observed on the OTC Markets platform, signaling a…
Winter Storm Swamps German Hospitals
The severe winter weather, exacerbated by the recent storm “Elli” has placed considerable strain on hospitals across Germany,…
German Stocks Surge Market Diversification Beckons
The German stock market experienced a robust start to the week, with the DAX index closing at 25,405…
German Minister Defies US Counterpart
Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken issued a rare Saturday evening statement directly refuting claims made by her US…
Early Frost Boosts German Harvest Hopes
German farming associations are projecting surprisingly positive outcomes from the current cold snap and heavy snowfall gripping the…
German Factory Output Gains Unexpectedly
German Industrial Output Shows Uneven Recovery Amid Lingering Concerns Preliminary data released by Destatis, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office,…
German Exports Decline Imports Rise
Germany’s trade surplus is shrinking, raising concerns about the resilience of Europe’s largest economy amidst a shifting geopolitical…
German Minister Travels to US
Strengthening Alliances: German Foreign Minister Heads to US Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape Berlin – German Foreign Minister Johann…
German Rail Halts Trains Near Hannover
A major disruption to rail travel is gripping the Hannover region, effectively crippling one of Germany’s key transport…
German Service Sector Sales Dip
Service Sector Slowdown Raises Concerns About German Economic Momentum Preliminary data released by Destatis, Germany’s Federal Statistical Office,…
Merz Faces Pressure to Boost German Economy
Pressure is mounting within the conservative CDU/CSU parliamentary group for leader Friedrich Merz to accelerate concrete measures aimed…
German Finance Chief Demands Social Policy Shift
The escalating financial crisis gripping local municipalities in Germany has prompted Hamburg’s Finance Senator, Andreas Dressel (SPD), to…
Left Party Slams German Military Draft Proposals
The German opposition party, Die Linke, has launched a sharp critique of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ plans to…
German Trust in US Dwindles
Eroding Trust: German Public Opinion Signals Deepening Skepticism Towards US Partnership A newly released survey reveals a significant…
Major German Firms Face Rising Insolvency Risks
The German industrial landscape is bracing for a significant surge in corporate insolvencies, according to new data from…
Snowstorm Threatens German Rail Travel
Germany’s national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn (DB), has preemptively announced widespread disruptions to its long-distance rail services beginning…
Cyberattack Jolts German Power Grid
Following the recent cyberattack on Berlin’s power grid, the chairman of the Bundestag’s Parliamentary Oversight Committee (PKGr), responsible…
Lang Joins German Parliament Committee for Citizen Petitions
Ricarda Lang, former co-leader of the Green Party, has been appointed to the Bundestag’s Petitions Committee, a move…
Cybersecurity Gaps Threaten German Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure Security in Germany Faces Systemic Gaps, Warns Security Chief Germany’s security apparatus is grappling with significant…
German Car Market Sees Slight Upturn
The German automotive market demonstrated a slight recovery in 2025, according to data released this week by the…
Home Gyms Surge in German Homes
Domestic Fitness Boom Reflects Shifting Priorities and Growing Economic Disparities New data released by the Federal Statistical Office…
Tax Cuts Urged Boost German Growth
A growing rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition as calls mount for an accelerated reduction in corporate…
German Parties Demand Iran Deportation Freeze
The ongoing protests gripping Iran and challenging the existing regime are intensifying calls from left-leaning and Green parties…
CSU Demands Overhaul of German State Finances
The Christian Social Union (CSU), the dominant party in Bavaria’s parliamentary group within the Bundestag, is escalating its…
German Air Traffic Soars Back
Germany’s air traffic has rebounded significantly in 2025, signaling a recovery from the pandemic-induced downturn, according to data…
German Alcohol Prices Among Europe’s Lowest
Germany’s Alcohol Pricing Policy Faces Scrutiny Amid Consumption Data Data released this week by the Federal Statistical Office…
Tax Cuts May Boost German Business
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, currently under the leadership of CDU’s Katherina Reiche, is reportedly exploring…
Appointment Waits Plague German Patients
A significant portion of German citizens insured under the statutory healthcare system are experiencing unacceptable delays in accessing…
US Strike Divides German Lawmakers
The German Union faction, a coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU), finds…
German Rail Punctuality Hits Record Low
German Rail Network Plummets to Record Low Punctuality, Sparking Political Scrutiny Germany’s national railway company, Deutsche Bahn (DB),…
AI Boost Urged for German Industry Energy
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) Economic Council is issuing a forceful call for accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence…
Tech Stocks Lift German Market
Market Optimism Coexists with Underlying Economic Concerns in Germany German equities demonstrated a cautiously optimistic start to the…
Milan Lands German Striker Füllkrug
AC Milan has announced the loan acquisition of German international Niclas Füllkrug from West Ham United, a move…
German Workforce Steady in 2025
Germany’s Labor Market Shows Signs of Stagnation, Demographics and Economic Shifts Take Hold Germany’s labor market, once a…
Cities Push for Overhaul of German Care Insurance
Municipalities Demand Sweeping Social Reforms to Avert Financial Crisis German municipalities are issuing a stark warning about the…
China’s Taiwan Drills Spark German Concern
The German Foreign Ministry has voiced serious concerns regarding China’s recently announced and expansive military exercises encircling Taiwan,…
Right-Wing Surge Tests German Democracy
A leading voice in Germany’s fight against extremism has issued a stark warning regarding the escalating threat of…
German Banks Consolidate Below 1000
A wave of consolidation is reshaping the German regional banking landscape, pushing the total number of independent cooperative…
German Lawmaker Urges Stronger Ukraine Aid
A leading German parliamentarian is urging continued, robust support for Ukraine, arguing that unwavering Western resolve is the…
German Employers Fear EU Pay Mandate
German employers are issuing a stark warning to the European Commission, voicing concerns that a proposed directive on…
German Doctors Propose Visit Fees
Germany’s physician associations are proposing a radical shift in healthcare financing and patient access, aiming to curtail the…
German Troops in Ukraine Require NATO Approval
A simmering debate is erupting within German political circles regarding the potential deployment of German troops to secure…
Bureaucracy Bites Into German Time
navigating bureaucratic processes remains a significant and frustrating time sink.. The findings, reported by “Welt am Sonntag” reveal…
Respect Plea Echoes in German Parliament
A growing concern over the decline of parliamentary decorum is taking center stage in Germany, with the head…
German Rail Hits 75 Percent On-Time Rate
“A Temporary Respite? Deutsche Bahn Reports Unexpected Punctuality Amidst Ongoing Challenges” The German national railway, Deutsche Bahn, experienced…
Man Shot Dead at German University Hospital
A man died Friday afternoon following a police intervention at the University Clinic in Gießen, sparking immediate questions…
Weber Backs German Troops for Ukraine Peacekeeping
The European People’s Party (EPP) leader Manfred Weber has ignited a fresh debate within the European Union, advocating…
German Wine Facing Crisis Farmers Plea
The German wine sector is facing its most severe crisis in decades, prompting a direct plea from the…
Rebellion Brews Over German Welfare Reform
A growing internal rebellion within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is escalating, fueled by concerns over the government’s…
German Imports Plunge Sparking Economic Shift
Germany’s import prices declined by 1.9% in November 2025 compared to the previous year, marking the most substantial…
German Exports Face Tough Road Ahead
Germany’s export sector faces a bleak outlook extending into 2026, according to a recently released study supported by…
German Sparking Wine Sales Fizzle
Sales of sparkling wine in Germany have plummeted over the past decade, raising questions about evolving consumer habits…
German Tax Revenue Declines
Germany’s tax revenues experienced a first-time decline in months during November, according to a report released this week…
Ukraine Peace Deal Unlikely Says German Politician
A senior figure within Germany’s largest center-right opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has cast significant doubt on…
German Car Exports To US Plummet
A significant downturn in German exports to the United States has become starkly apparent following the implementation of…
Business Outlook Darkens for German Firms
A survey released Monday by the Ifo Institute reveals a pervasive sense of caution and pessimism among German…
Trump Challenges Europe Sparks German Response
The head of the Schwarz Group, encompassing retail giants Lidl and Kaufland, has unexpectedly voiced support for the…