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German Wholesale Prices Jump Significantly in March
According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), wholesale prices in Germany rose by 4.1 percent in March 2026…
Ukrainian President Selenskyj Visits German Government Consultations Today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and several Ukrainian ministers are expected to attend government consultations in Berlin today, according…
German Insolvencies Spike January Shows Record Corporate Distress
In January 2026, German local courts recorded a total of 1,919 corporate insolvency applications. According to the Federal…
TK Chef Baas Demands Major Overhaul of German Healthcare System
Jens Baas, the CEO of the Techniker Krankenkasse, is advocating for comprehensive reforms within Germany’s healthcare system. Speaking…
German Minister Vows To Crack Down On Oil Giant Price Gouging With AntiTrust Laws
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD announced that in the current economic crisis, he plans to…
German Stock Market Sees Slight Dip Telekom Under Pressure
The DAX saw slight losses at the start of the week. At the close of trading on Xetra,…
German Government Calls Hungarian Election Result Historically Significant
The German government responded with a sense of relief to the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Hungary.…
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…
German Domestic Tourism Surges Reaching 27 Million Overnights in February 2026
In February 2026, Germany’s accommodation providers recorded 27.7 million overnight stays from both domestic and international visitors. According…
Greens Demand Stricter Scrutiny on Foreign Ownership of Critical German Infrastructure
The Green Party advocates for a significantly stricter regulatory review of acquisitions of companies deemed critical to national…
German Businesses Slash Cleaning Services Amid Energy Crisis Cutbacks
The ongoing energy and economic crisis is evidently affecting various sectors. According to an internal survey conducted by…
Merz and Black-Red Government Unpopular Records Low in Latest German Poll
According to a poll conducted by the opinion research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” the German voters’…
German Rail Weed Control Costs Soar From Millions to Tens of Millions
The expenses incurred by Deutsche Bahn for controlling weeds in the trackbed have risen sharply in recent years.…
Zara Larsson Tops German Charts Again After Lush Life Success
Zara Larsson has once again reached the top of the official German singles chart with her song “Lush…
German Government Skeptical Of Russia’s Announced Ukraine Ceasefire
The German government responded to Russia’s announced 32-hour ceasefire with caution. At the German news agency dts on…
Iran Conflict Expected to Sustain Impact on German Fuel Prices
The head of the “Fuels and Energy Industry Association” Christian Küchen, anticipates that the impact of the Iran…
German Housing Prices Rise 3 Percent in February 2026
The prices for constructing new conventional residential buildings in Germany rose by 3.3 percent in February 2026 compared…
German Inflation Hits 27 Percent March Mark Reaching Higher Level Since Early Last Year
Germany’s inflation rate, measured by the change in the consumer price index (CPI) compared to the previous year,…
German Homes Remain Out of Reach Despite Price Drops For First-Time Buyers
Despite slightly lower prices, purchasing a home remains largely unaffordable for many first-time buyers in Germany. This is…
German Armed Forces Remain Dependent on Weapons Imports Study Finds
According to a model calculation by Strategy&, reported by Der Spiegel, the German armed forces are expected to…
German Government Easing Cost to Switch To Heat Pumps and District Heating
Homeowners who plan to disconnect their gas connections to switch to heat pumps or district heating could previously…
Left Wing Leader Rejects German Role in Strait of Hormuz Security Patrol
Sören Pellmann, the leader of the left-wing parliamentary group, opposed any German participation in securing the Strait of…
German Insolvencies Surge Signaling Deepest Recession Fears
The number of insolvencies for both sole proprietorships and corporations in Germany saw a surprisingly sharp increase in…
German Manufacturing Output Drops Moderately in February
Germany’s real industrial production in February 2026 fell by 0.3 percent compared to January, after adjusting for seasonality…
German Exports Rise February Shows Strong Trade Performance
German exports in February 2026, when adjusted for calendar and seasonal variations, rose by 3.6 percent compared to…
Truck Traffic Declines On German Highways Last Month
The usage of tolled heavy-duty trucks with at least four axles on federal motorways decreased by 0.3 percent…
German Self-Employed Report Increased Investment Plans for This Year
According to a recent survey from the Ifo Institute, 21 percent of self-employed individuals in Germany plan to…
German Fuel Prices Expected To Remain High Despite Market Dip
Despite recent easing on the oil markets, economic advisor Gabriel Felbermayr expects gasoline prices in Germany to remain…
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…
RWI Estimates Higher Fuel Tax Revenue BMF Disputes Contradictory German Tax Forecast
According to an analysis conducted by the RWI’s “Environment and Resources” department, the German federal government collected approximately…
German Gas Storage Levels Secure Supply Through Normal Market Activity
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU), stated that the supply of natural gas is secure even…
German Industry Warns Lingering Economic Troubles Despite Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire in the Iran conflict, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued warnings…
German Stock Market Rallies Oil and Gas See Price Drops
The DAX gained significantly on Wednesday, closing at 24,081 points on the Xetra exchange. This represents a 5.1…
German Deputy Chairman Warns of Imminent Killing Wave in Iran
Bundestag Deputy President Omid Nouripour (The Greens) reacted to the announced ceasefire in Iran with a sober assessment.…
German Local Government Day Slams Proposed Funding as woefully inadequate
The German County Council strongly criticized the proposed financial injection from Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) for the…
One in Five German Businesses Feel Negative Impact From Climate Change
Over one in five companies in Germany, or 21 percent, are already being affected by the negative consequences…
German Leaders Gather for Crisis Summit Amid Energy Price Fears
The German Federal Minister of Finance, Lars Klingbeil (SPD), has invited leaders from the German economy and labor…
German Manufacturing Orders Boosted by 09 Percent in February
The real order intake in the German manufacturing sector rose by 0.9 percent in February 2026 compared to…
German Public Transport Passengers Stall at 2023 Levels
According to preliminary results released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Wednesday, the number of passengers transported…
German Services Boom Sales Jump Driven by Tech and Transport
According to preliminary figures released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Wednesday, the service sector in Germany…
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…
German MP Slams Trump’s Threat To Bomb Iranian Bridges As Unthinkable Strategy
The chairman of the defense committee in the German Bundestag, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), expressed skepticism regarding Trump’s threats…
German Car Registrations Jump Significantly in March
In March 2026, a total of 294,161 new passenger cars were registered in Germany. According to the Federal…
German Economy Faces Steep Cuts Amid Iran Crisis Inflation Expected Near Five Percent
According to economist Isabella Weber, Germany faces profound economic difficulties due to the crisis involving Iran. Speaking to…
German Siblings Average Gap of Three Years At Birth
In 2024, the average age gap between the birth of a mother’s first and second child in Germany…
German Municipal Finances Record Historic Deficit Outpacing Revenue Growth
In 2025, the total public budget saw expenses increase by 6.0 percent and revenues rise by 5.2 percent…
German Auto Industry Mood Dims As Business Climate Cools
The business climate within Germany’s automotive sector appeared somewhat dampened during March. According to the Munich-based Ifo Institute,…
German Police Face Shortfall of Hundreds of Explosive Detection Dogs
According to reports from the “Rheinische Post”, the federal police force is facing significant issues with its explosive…
GKV Chief Predicts Decline in Number of German Health Insurance Providers
Oliver Blatt, the chairman of the GKV-Spitzenverband (the central association for statutory health insurance providers), anticipates a continued…
German Startups Surge Reflecting Strong Growth Trend
Entrepreneurial activity in Germany showed an upturn last year, according to a preliminary analysis from the KfW development…
German Industry Fears Collapse of Key EU US Data Agreement
German economic associations have warned of severe consequences for businesses if the US government undermines the data agreement…
Billion Euro Spent on Nonfunctional German Military Radio System
Despite being technically unusable, approximately two billion euros have already been spent on the German Armed Forces’ stalled…
IEA Recommendations Mesmerize German Economy Ministry
The recommendations from the International Energy Agency (IEA) regarding the need to reduce oil price pressure are reportedly…
German Lotto Numbers Drawn Saturday Four April Twenty Twenty Six
During Saturday’s drawing of “6 out of 49” the German Lotto and Toto Block revealed the winning numbers…
German Employers Fear Economic Downturn Looms Large
The majority of German companies anticipate a further downturn in the economy. According to a survey conducted by…
AfD Leads German Politics Again According To New Survey
Research conducted by Insa indicates that the AfD has once again become the strongest political force in Germany.…
German Security Warns of Iran’s Illegal Export Plans Building Power
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned about efforts by Iran to rebuild…
German Cyber Threats Surge BKA Warns of Rising International Attacks
Holger Münch, the President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), has raised alarms regarding the increasing threat…
German Industry Hiring Slows Down Job Listings Drop Two Years Running
The number of jobs advertised in Germany’s industrial sector has fallen significantly for the second consecutive year. According…
German Minister Proposes Federal Corporation for Affordable Housing
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) plans to tackle the severe housing market issues by establishing a “Federal Company…
German Minister Backs Tax Funding Over Insurance for Welfare Health Costs
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has argued that in the future, the healthcare costs for recipients of…
German Holiday Homes Prices Surge 10% in Elite Coastal and Alpine Locations
Holiday apartments in Germany’s top vacation destinations are rising in price, especially in the most exclusive coastal and…
Former German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Calls Deepfake Porn The Worst Modern Hate
Former Green Party leader Ricarda Lang has herself experienced digital sexualised violence. She told “Der Spiegel” that she’s seen at…
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…
German Government Outsources Central Digital Citizen App Development to SAP and Telekom
The German federal government plans to have a central administrative app developed by SAP and Deutsche Telekom, according…
German Red Cross Outraged by Government Cuts to Humanitarian Aid
The German Red Cross (DRK) sharply criticises the federal government’s cuts to humanitarian aid. “I am truly astonished;…
German CDU MP Demands Fixed Fuel Price Cap as Gas Prices Soar
Facing rising fuel prices, drastic measures are already being considered to protect consumers. Saxon CDU parliamentarian Florian Oest…
Johannes Oerding Takes German Album Charts Top Spot While Raye Climbs to Third Place
Johannes Oerding’s new album, “”Hotel”” has risen to the top spot on Germany’s official album charts, announced by GfK…
Klingbeil Proposes New Model to Replace German Married Couple Tax Split
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has proposed a new system to replace the traditional “marital split” (“Ehegattensplitting”). In…
KfW Warns Iran War Sinks German Mittelstand Spirits
The conflict in Iran is weighing heavily on German SMEs. In March the business climate index for small…
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner Visits Estonia and Lithuania in Early April
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) will be in Estonia and Lithuania from 8 to 10 April. Her talks will focus on the bilateral…
German Health Spending Rises to €538.2 Billion in 2024
German health spending reached €538.2 billion in 2024, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced on Thursday. That equals €6,444…
German Chemical Industry Sees Sharp Drop in Business Confidence in March
The business climate in Germany’s chemical industry has deteriorated sharply in March. The Ifo Institute’s industry indicator slipped…
German IT Leaders Question Feasibility of AI Gigafactories Due to Funding Challenges
Leading figures in Germany’s IT sector say that the establishment of an AI gigafactory in the country is…
Red Cross Criticizes Deficiencies In German Civil Protection
The German Red Cross (DRK) reports serious gaps in the country’s civilian protection system. Despite rising security threats…
German States Urge VAT Reform to Ease High Food Prices
In the debate over a VAT reform, the federal states are pressing the shadow coalition for tax relief…
German Fuel Prices Rise Again Ahead of New Station Rule Diesel Hits 2.316 Euro per Liter
Fuel prices in Germany rose again just before the new station regulation came into force. According to an…
Record German Municipal Deficit Hits 31.9 Billion Euros in 2025
In 2025, core and extra‑household finances of German municipalities and municipal associations posted a financing deficit of €31.9 billion,…
German Physicians Brace for Nationwide Protests as Ambulance Care Cost Cuts Loom
The chair of the German Doctors’ Association (KBV), Andreas Gassen, warned that physicians are likely to protest the…
German Employment Declines Again in February 2026 with 45.5 Million Workers
In February 2026, about 45.5 million people living in Germany were employed. According to provisional estimates from the Federal Statistical…
German Households Pay 12.23 Cents per kWh Natural Gas Prices Spike in Second Half 2025
In the second half of 2025 private households in Germany paid an average of 12.23 cents per kilowatt‑hour for…
German Politicians Condemn Israel’s Decision to Reintroduce Death Penalty
German politicians sharply condemned the Israeli Knesset’s decision to reintroduce the death penalty, noting that it would be…
German Import Prices Drop 2.3% in Feb 2026 Before Iran War
In February 2026, German import prices were 2.3 % lower than the same month a year earlier, while they rose…
Three-quarters of German early retirees would work longer if conditions were improved
Three out of every four early retirees in Germany would be willing to extend their working lives if…
German Advisor Distances Himself from MERZ Amid Syrian Debate
Winfried Kluth, the chairman of Germany’s Advisory Council for Integration and Migration, has voiced strong doubts about Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
German Debt Ratio Climbs to 63.5 Percent as National Debt Surges to 2.84 Trillion Euro in 2025
German public debt rose by €144 billion in 2025, reaching €2.84 trillion, according to the Bundesbank. The increase breaks down…
German Unemployment Surges Past 3 Million as March Numbers Rise 54,000 From Last Year
In March 2026, Germany’s total number of unemployed people rose by 54 000 compared with the same month a year…
German Hospitals Warn Against Forced Loss Of Syrian Doctors as Merz Pushes Return Of Syrians
The German Hospital Association (DKG) has warned against the federal chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) plans to force a…
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 Judges’ Association Alarms Over Major Staff Shortages Hindering Fight Against Digital Violence Against Women
The German Judges Association has warned of serious shortcomings in the country’s prosecutor offices when it comes to…
Merkz Names Frank Haun As FCAS Mediator In Bid To Save German French Fighter Jet Program
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has tasked German defence manager Frank Haun with a final attempt to rescue the faltering German‑French…
Ukrainian Arrested on Suspicion of Spying for Russia Leads to German Custodial Proceedings
The federal prosecutor’s office has secured an arrest warrant for a Ukrainian national on suspicion of spying for…
German Couples Save 25 Billion Euros Annually With Ehegattensplitting
The Institute of German Economy (IW) estimates that the tax savings couples receive from the Ehegattensplitting – and…
More Than Half of German Women Report Feeling Disrespected by Men
More than every second woman in Germany reports that she does not always feel respected when interacting with…
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…
German Economic Institutes Slash GDP Growth Forecast to 0.6 Percent for 2024
Leading German economic research institutes now predict a markedly weaker growth for the domestic economy than previously thought.…
German Foreign Office Calls Out Israel’s Death Penalty Expansion Plans
The German Foreign Office still hopes that the joint appeal against Israel’s plans to expand the death penalty…
German Chancellor Welcomes Syrian President Al‑Sharaa to the Chancellery
Syrian President Ahmed al‑Scharaa was received by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) on Monday. In the Chancellery a one‑to‑one…
German Wine Production Falls to 7.55 Million Hectoliters in 2025
In 2025 German wineries produced 7.55 million hectolitres of wine and must, a decline of 200 900 hl (2.6 %) compared with…
German Companies Move Toward Price Hikes as More Firms Plan to Raise Prices
More German companies are now planning higher prices than ever. In March, the Ifo price‑expectation indicator rose to…