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German Stock Market Starts Strong Focus Remains on Strait of Hormuz
The DAX index opened the trading week on Monday morning with a positive start. By 9:30 a.m., the…
German Public Service Majority Works In Education And Security Spheres
As of June 30, 2024, Germany had a total of 1.96 million civil servants, judges, and soldiers. While…
German Parties Slam Trump Over Planned US Troops Withdrawal
Major German political factions have sharply criticized US President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding the withdrawal of US soldiers…
German Politician Calls for Russian Arms Talks Amid US Missile Concerns
SPD foreign policy spokesman Rolf Mützenich has urged for a more robust debate concerning new diplomatic disarmament initiatives,…
US Tariffs Threaten German Economy Ifo Warns of Potential Recession
Slowing economic growth in Germany is being warned of the Munich-based Ifo Institute, particularly if the European Union…
German Green Leader Warning Over US Troop Withdrawal Critiques Trump’s Influence
Franziska Brantner, the leader of the Green Party, warned that Germany cannot rely on U.S. President Donald Trump…
German Critics Back Democrats Amid Trump’s Troubled US Foreign Policy
In an op-ed published in the “Rheinische Post” (Saturday edition), former foreign policy advisor to German Chancellor Angela…
EU Questions German Climate Target Effectiveness By 2045
The European Commission has questioned the effectiveness of Germany’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2045. According to…
German Government Alarms Over US AI Myth Boosting Cyber Attack Risks
The German government expresses concern that a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) model originating from the United States could…
German Gasoline Prices Drop Significantly Yet Fall Short of Predicted Lows
Fuel prices at German gas stations saw a noticeable decrease on May 1st, though the reduction was not…
Climate Expert Warns German Government Against Risky Oil Gas Heating Investments
The chief economist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) recently warned the federal government about…
German Agriculture Minister Plans Expanding State Food Reserves for Emergencies
Federal Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), announced plans to expand the state’s emergency food reserve. According to…
Aviation Groups Seek Nato Fuel Line Access from German Government
The German aviation industry is pressing the federal government to grant access to the NATO-built kerosene pipeline system…
Economist Truger Slams German Government’s Budget as Deep Cutuster Budget
Economist Achim Truger described the federal government’s budget as a “true austerity budget”. Speaking to the economic magazine…
German Inflation Hits 29 Percent Plunges Amid Global Price Surge
The annual increase in consumer prices in Germany accelerated again in April, maintaining an upward trend against the…
German Companies Boost Price Hikes Planned As Inflation Fears Swell
More businesses in Germany are planning to significantly raise their prices. According to the Institute for Forecasting (Ifo),…
German Court Reaffirms Ban on Neo-Nazi Group Article Community
The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has upheld the ban against the far-right organization “Die Artgemeinschaft – Germanische…
German Foreign Minister Calls for Patience Amid Iran Negotiations and Near East Crisis
At his visit to Rabat, Morocco, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) focused on the need for patience and…
German Stock Index Dax Turns Positive Ahead of ECB Rate Decision
The DAX index managed to turn positive on Thursday after a weak start, closing at 24,030 points, which…
German Cities Critique Federal Government Strategy on Heating Law Demanding Clarity and Support
The German Association of Cities (Der Deutsche Städtetag) has sharply criticized the federal government’s handling of the heating…
German GDP Rises First Quarter Driven by Strong Consumption Spending
According to the Federal Statistical Office, Germany’s gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 0.3 percent in the first…
German Import Prices Jump 2 Percent in March Year Over Year
According to the Federal Statistical Office, import prices in Germany rose by 2.3 percent in March compared to…
German Retail Sales Drop 2 Percent in March Marking Weak Demand
Preliminary data from the Federal Statistical Office, released on Thursday, indicates that the turnover in Deutschlands retail sector…
Merz Pledges Boost for German Maritime Economy
While discussing the necessity of strengthening Germany’s maritime economy, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) asserted on Wednesday at the…
US Colonel to Battalion Deputy Director Integrating US Army Into German Command Structure
Germany plans to integrate the United States Army deeply into its core military leadership structure. According to reporting,…
Schwan Slams SPD Leadership And German Politics In Fiery Critique
Gesine Schwan, the chairwoman of the SPD’s Basic Values Commission, sharply criticized the party’s leadership and German politics…
Gas prices continue to climb across German fueling stations
Gas station prices across Germany are increasing again. Despite a slight easing observed in fuel costs over recent…
German Minister Defies Sugar Tax Vote Against Sweetened Drinks Cost
Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), stated to the “Rheinische Post” that his criticism regarding the increasing…
German Hospitals Warn Of Supply Shortages In Medical Supplies
Concerns are growing regarding potential shortages of medical consumables in German hospitals over the coming months. According to…
German Rail Unveils Special Family Packages for Summer Getaways
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is preparing for a predicted surge in customer numbers during the upcoming holiday season. Michael…
German Cabinet Approves Major Digital Powers Boost for Federal Police
The federal cabinet has approved expanded digital investigative powers for the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the…
Boris Ruge Appointed New German Ambassador to Ukraine
The German government plans to appoint Boris Ruge as the country’s new ambassador to Kyiv. According to reports…
German Stocks Rise Anticipating Federal Reserve Decision
The German DAX index began trading positively on Wednesday morning. The main index was calculated around 9:30 a.m.…
German Labor Costs Surge 29 Percent Above EU Average in 2025
In 2025, average wages across the manufacturing and service sectors in Germany reached €45.00 per hour. According to…
German Inflation Predicted to Climb to 4.6 Percent by Year End
The Institute of German Economy (IW Köln), an employer-aligned think tank, predicts a significant rise in inflation across…
German Foreign Ministry Watches Italian Lawsuit Threatening Nazi Victims’ Assets
A potential loophole for Greek descendants of Nazi victims to seize control of German assets has emerged following…
German AI Strategy Promises Unleashed Innovation for Germany and Europe
The expert commission “Competition and Artificial Intelligence” established by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs, has concluded its…
German Jobs Market Worsens Businesses Slash Employment According to Latest Report
The German job market worsened significantly in April, with businesses increasingly implementing staff reductions. This conclusion comes from…
German Government Plans Sugar Tax on Sweetened Drinks Starting 2028
Source reports indicate that the German government is planning to introduce a levy on sugary beverages starting in…
Social Background Determines German Education Chances Study Reveals
A new educational monitoring report reveals that in Germany, educational opportunities are heavily determined by both a person’s…
German Government Deportation Flight Launched Carrying Afghan Criminals
Following reports from “Der Spiegel”, the federal government has, for the second time since the “Spiegel” published the…
Care Services Skyrocket Share of German Healthcare Spending
Healthcare expenditure for nursing services is rising significantly faster than total healthcare spending. According to data released by…
German Birth Rate Hits Post-War Low of 654 Thousand Babies in 2025
According to preliminary figures released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) on Tuesday, Germany recorded approximately 654,300 births…
German Intelligence Fears Escalating Attacks by Pro-Iranian Terror Group
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) warns of a potential escalation from the pro-Iranian…
German Doctors Association Denies Partial Disability Leave Plan
Andreas Gassen, the head of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV), strongly rejects the partial illness…
Kipping Slams German Relief Package as Social Disparity Disaster
Katja Kipping, the former chairwoman of the Linke party, has criticized the Federal Government’s planned “relief package” arguing…
Google Coalition Trying To Block German Government’s Sovereign Cloud Deal
According to reports citing sources involved in the process, a consortium aligned with the internet giant Google appears…
German Minister Praises “Coalition of Phase-Out Drivers” Ahead of Global Emissions Conference
Before the international conference in Colombia dedicated to phasing out fossil fuels, Environment State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth (SPD)…
Luxembourg German Border Identity Checks Declared Illegal by Court
The Administrative Court in Koblenz has declared an identity check conducted on a traveler at the Luxembourg-German border…
German Government Says Data Leak Stopped After Phishing Attack
According to sources within the government, a potential data leak following a phishing attack targeting members of the…
Russian Ministry Calls In German Ambassador Over Aid to Chechen ‘Terror Group’
The German ambassador in Moscow, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, was called in by Russia on Monday. The Russian Foreign…
German Export Expectations Bounce Back Showing Improvement in Trade Sentiment
The German export economy has shown a slight improvement in sentiment. The Ifo exporter expectations rose in April…
Merz Condemns Attack After Washington Dinner Spawns German Political Debate
The shooting that occurred at a correspondent’s dinner in Washington has sparked considerable debate within German political circles.…
Lindholz Demands Ban On Signal For German Politicians Moves To European Messenger Wire
Following a suspected cyberattack by Russian hackers on the communication of high-ranking politicians, Bundestag Vice President Andrea Lindholz…
German Defense Makers Double Due to War and Increased Spending
The number of German companies in the armaments sector has more than doubled since the Russian invasion of…
German Politics Needs Savings Ambition Before 2027 Budget Proposal
Before the draft figures for the 2027 federal budget are presented, Mathias Middelberg, a Vice Chairman of the…
German Minister Dobrindt Targets Serious Crime and Terror with Big Data Analysis
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) announced that in the fight against terrorists and serious criminals, the government will…
German Finance Minister Proposes Tougher Measures Against Tax Evasion
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced plans to implement sweeping new measures aimed at combating tax fraud.…
German Environment Minister Considers Budget Crisis Amid Energy Emergency
During a televised appearance, Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) stated that, given the current energy crisis, he…
German Health Minister Questions Number of Health Insurers Amid Reform Debate
Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warken (CDU), has initiated a debate over the structure of German healthcare during…
German Government Accuses Russia of Signal Phishing Attack Targeting Ministers
The German government suspects that Russia is behind the phishing campaign targeting the messaging service Signal. Several high-profile…
Bosch CEO Defends German Work Ethic Says Rewards Motivate Employees
Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung defended the German workforce against accusations that people are not working enough. Speaking to…
German Naval Units Move to Mediterranean Signaling Shift for Arabian Sea Deployment
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced the transfer of German navy units to the Mediterranean Sea in preparation for…
German Economy Minister Aims to Bolster Oil Infrastructure After Energy Crisis
Energy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) announced that, in response to the energy crisis, the government must secure new…
German Defense Minister Optimistic About New Military Service Questionnaire Returns
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) expressed a degree of optimism regarding the initial return rate of questionnaires from…
German Cabinet Approves Heating Law Reform By Mid-May
The cabinet plans to delay its decision on the overhaul of the Building Energy Act (GEG), commonly known…
German Employment Experts Push for Wage Security and Shorter Unemployment Benefits
In a recent article for the “Handelsblatt”, Bernd Fitzenberger, Director of the Institute for Labour Market and Vocational…
Marteria Top German Album Charts King
According to GfK, the official German album charts saw Marteria taking the top spot on Friday. The rapper…
German Government Silent on Signal Hack Clicks for Clarity
The federal government remains secretive regarding the Signal hack and the extent to which the Chancellor might be…
German MP Slams FIFA Price Gouging Says Stadium Gates Shut to Fans
Aydan Özoguz, the chairwoman of the parliamentary Sport Committee for the SPD, has sharply criticized FIFA’s ticketing policy…
GERMAN MARK INDEX DROPS MIDDAY SENTIMENT RISES BEFORE WEEKEND
The German index, the Dax, fell into negative territory on Friday afternoon after a reserved start to trading.…
German Doctors Fear Cuts Threatening Cornerstone of Primary Care System
Following criticism from local general practitioners, Andreas Gassen, the Chairman of the Federal Association of Statutory Health Insurance…
German Parliament Passes Gas Discount And 1000 Euro Bonus
The Bundestag has passed measures involving a reduction in fuel taxes, often referred to as a “tank discount”…
German Business Sentiment Hits Six Year Low Low Point
Business sentiment among companies in Germany has deteriorated further recently. According to the Ifo Institute, the business climate…
German Stock Market Starts Slowly Oil Traders Face Pressure
30 a..m., marking a slight gain of 0.1% from the previous day’s close. According to Jochen Stanzl, Chief…
German States Decline Planned One Thousand Euro Bonus For Public Employees
Prime Minister of Thuringia, Mario Voigt (CDU), announced on Monday to RTL and ntv that the €1,000 premium…
German Spending on Education Research and Science Jumps 5 Percent in 2024
In 2024, the total spending by public and private sectors on education, research, and science in Germany amounted…
German Family Doctors Warn Inflationary Cuts Could Collapse Primary Care System
Primary care physicians in Germany are sounding the alarm about the planned primary care system, warning that proposed…
German Public Divided Over Controversial Whale Rescue Plan Off Baltic Coast
According to a recent survey regarding the planned transport of the orca stranded in the Baltic Sea, the…
Major Leak Multiple Emails Scrutinized at German Economics Ministry
According to a government response to a parliamentary inquiry by the Greens, the scope of searches conducted on…
German Government Welcomes Extension of Ceasefire in Iran Conflict
The German government welcomed the extension of the ceasefire between the USA and Iran, calling it a vital…
German Company Financial Statements Contain Frequent Errors According to Bafin
According to Thorsten Pötzsch, the executive director responsible for balance sheet control, a significant number of accounts from…
German Parliament Passes Law To Speed Up Government Contracting
The German Bundestag has advanced legislation aimed at accelerating the awarding of public contracts. Following this initiative, the…
More German Companies Systematically Integrate Women’s Advancement
Many German companies have successfully integrated organizational support for women into their structures. According to a survey released…
German Market Dips On Ongoing Iran Conflict Uncertainty
The DAX began trading on Thursday with minor declines. Around 9:30 a.m., the leading index was calculated at…
German Trades Slash Revenue Despite €762 Billion Industry Output
The German craft sector generated a total revenue of 762 billion euros in 2024, according to the Federal…
German Farming Minister Rejects Sugar Tax Citing Lack of Proven Health Benefits
Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) has rejected the idea of a sugar tax, a measure supported by Federal…
German Health Insurers Expect Contribution Stability From Reform
Oliver Blatt, the head of the leading association of statutory health insurance funds, predicts that contributions are set…
German Minister Defends Nuclear Power Amid Chernobyl Anniversary
Contextualized by the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26th, Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD)…
Major German Union Threatens Protests Against Potential Pension Cuts Slams CDU Leader’s Remarks
The head of Germany’s largest union severely criticized Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his statements about the…
German University Association Cries Wolf Over Grades Inflation
Lambert T. Koch, president of the German University Council (DHV), has criticized what he calls “grade inflation” in…
German Auto Brands See Historic Slump in Chinese EV Market
German car manufacturers are confronting historic lows in the world’s largest electric vehicle market just ahead of the…
German Government Slashes Growth Forecast to Slim Annual Hike
The federal government has significantly revised downward its growth forecast for the current year. According to the spring…
German Government Acknowledges Media Plea Against AI Exploitation
The federal government responded cautiously to an appeal made by ARD, ZDF, and several media associations calling for…
German Market Index Drops While Investors Maintain Neutral Stance
The DAX moved into negative territory on Wednesday afternoon after a relatively positive start in the morning. Around…
Major Raids Uncover Tax Fraud and Theft in Pallet Trade Across Eight German States
Officers from the State Criminal Police Office of Saxony, in collaboration with the Leipzig Tax Investigation Department and…
German Voters Demand Stronger Social Safety Net According to Union Survey
According to a recent survey conducted by the German Trade Union Federation (DGB), a majority of Germans favor…
German Armed Forces Face Overhaul Rumors Swirl
The Bundeswehr is set to undergo a fundamental realignment. A concept presented on Wednesday by Defence Minister Boris…
German Municipalities Demand 32 Billion Euro Emergency Aid From Federal Government
More than 50 local officials from various German cities and districts have issued an urgent appeal to the…
Twenty Five Percent Of German Workers Expect Some Remote Work By 2025
In 2025, 25% of all employed people in Germany reported working from home at least occasionally. According to…