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German Federal Agencies See Record Sick Leave Surpassing National Average
Employees in Germany’s most important federal agencies are sick more often than the national average. According to data…
German Business Sentiment Improves as Companies Show Optimism
The sentiment among German companies has recently shown a slight improvement. The Ifo business climate index rose to…
German Foreign Minister Shocked By Hungary’s Blockade Of EU Aid For Ukraine
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) expressed surprise at Hungary’s recent blockade of EU aid to Ukraine. Speaking before consultations…
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais Urges Europe to Build Nuclear Forces Under German Leadership
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais urges that Europe adopt nuclear weapons, with Germany taking the lead. “Europe must become…
German Judiciary Report Reveals Severe Overload in Northern and Western Courts
Across Germany, the criminal justice system is suffering a steep nationwide backlog, with the northern and western regions…
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…
Airbus Builds German Factory to Produce Up to 100 SATCOM Bw 4 Satellites
Airbus is positioning itself for Germany’s largest ever space undertaking, the Bundeswehr’s SATCOMBw 4 constellation, which could cost up…
German Majority Says Raising Children Has Become Unaffordable
A majority of Germans now regard children as becoming increasingly unaffordable for financial reasons. In a recent Insa…
German Lotto Draw 21 February 2026 Six of 49 Numbers Revealed
During the Saturday night drawing of the German Lotto’s “6 out of 49”, the winning numbers were 2, 8, 9, 29,…
German Government Declines Deep Dive into Digital Dependencies in Federal Administration
The German federal government has decided not to conduct a comprehensive assessment of digital dependencies within the federal…
German Ministry Urges Deutsche Bahn to Quickly Fix 130 Unserviceable Escalators
After the failure of roughly 130 escalators at several German railway stations, the Federal Ministry of Transport is…
German Government Lacks Insight Into Short‑Term Labor Migrants Exit Routes Revealed By Investigation
Neither the federal government nor any other state agency has a clear picture of whether short‑term work migrants…
Monika Schnitzer Blames German Government for Missing Reform Will
Monika Schnitzer, the country’s top economics expert, argues that the federal government lacks the willingness to implement reforms.…
German Auto Industry Hopes Merz Initiative Will Open Chinese Market
German automakers expect Chancellor Friedrich Merz to push for market liberalisation in his upcoming trip to China. “The German…
Retail Rents in City Centers Rise 6% Across 16 Major German Cities
The study from the Institute of German Economics (IW), still unpublished but reported in the Saturday edition of…
German Environment Minister Rejects Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Move, Warns of Ongoing Risks
The Federal Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider of the SPD, has taken a hard line against proposals for small…
German Economy Ministry Reaffirms Gas Security Amid US‑Iran Tensions
The Federal Ministry of Economics maintains that Germany’s gas supply remains secure, even amid tensions between the United…
German Industry Groups Unswayed by Supreme Court Ruling on US Tariffs VDMA Praises Decision
The German Association of Machine Tools and Plant Engineering (VDMA) welcomed the Supreme Court’s ruling on U.S. trade…
German Foreign Office Welcomes Venezuela Amnesty Law While Urging Further Action
The German Foreign Office has welcomed the Venezuelan Parliament’s recently adopted amnesty law in principle, but it stresses…
Powerwolf Tops German Album Charts While Nena Jumps to Top Ten
Powerwolf leads the official German album charts with “Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle)”, the GfK announced on Friday. Following…
Söder, Rhein and Hagel Demand Revamp of German State Finance Formula
The premier of Bavaria, the premier of Hesse, and the CDU’s leading candidate in Baden‑Württemberg have called for…
Politicians Slam Cyber Risks at Autobahn German Highway Company
After a confidential report from the Federal Court of Auditors highlighted IT shortcomings at the state‑owned Autobahn GmbH,…
German Ministry Rebuffs Security Concerns Over Peter Thiel Backed Stark Defence Drone Contract
The German Defence Ministry says it sees no reason to refuse Stark Defence a contract for the delivery…
German Hospitality Revenue Declines 2.1% in Real Terms in 2025—Still Up 1.4% Nominally
The German statistical office (Destatis) released preliminary figures on Thursday showing that the hospitality sector in Germany generated…
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…
North German States Rally Behind Hamburg Olympic and Paralympic Bid
The governments of Bremen, Lower Saxony and Schleswig‑Holstein have endorsed Hamburg’s bid to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games.…
German Greens Demand Youth Forum on Social Media Regulation Amid Chancellor’s Child Ban Proposal
After German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) voiced a call to ban social‑media platforms for children, the deputy chair of…
German Defence Chair Urges Rapid Drone Purchase Amid Investor Controversy
The chair of the Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), urged the rapid procurement of combat drones for…
German Development Minister urges action from Trump Peace Council before inaugural meeting
The German federal government made an urgent appeal to Donald Trump’s new “Peace Council” before its first meeting,…
German Mid‑Size Union Pushes Tax Reform to Ease Middle and Upper Income Burden Ahead of CDU Party Conference
The Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) has submitted a motion for the CDU party congress that begins this Friday…
German Minister Unveils Crisis Tool to Secure Gas Supply
Germany’s federal economy minister, Katharina Reiche of the CDU, announced plans to secure gas supplies in case of…
German Lotto Wednesday 18 February 2026 Draw Numbers Released
In the Wednesday evening draw of the German Lotto and Toto, the winning numbers were 10, 15, 19,…
BSI declares German railway cyberattack unusually massive scale
Claudia Plattner, the director of Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), characterises the current cyberattack on Deutsche Bahn as…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Nigeria’s President Tinubu Wednesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) talked on Wednesday with President Bola Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius…
German Fuel Prices Flat Mid‑February as Week‑over‑Week Stagnates
Fuel prices in Germany have remained largely unchanged compared with the previous week. According to the latest ADAC…
German Government Keeps Its Head in the Sand Over Potential VAT Increase Debate
The federal government is in the debate that several economists have launched about a potential VAT increase. When…
German Railways Blames Cyberattack for IT Outage After DDoS Strike
According to Deutsche Bahn, the recent disruptions of its information‑ and booking systems stem from a cyber‑attack. The company…
German GPs Slam e-Patient Record as Practically Unusable
Markus Beier, the national chairman of the German General Practitioners Association, offered a stark assessment of the electronic…
German Red Cross Urges Boosted Funding for Youth Volunteering as Low Stipends Block Participation
The German Red Cross (DRK) warns that the current plans by the federal government to overhaul the voluntary…
German Trade Association Endorses EU Probe Into Shein and Urges Decisive Action
Alexander von Preen, president of the German Retail Association (HDE), praised the European Commission’s proceedings against the fast‑fashion…
Rosatom Ends Siemens Energy Deal Excludes German Power Giant from Paks II Construction
Siemens Energy, the German energy group, is no longer acting as a technology supplier for the construction of Hungary’s…
German Government Launches Billions‑Dollar Resilience Fund to Shield Critical Infrastructure
The German federal government plans to create a resilience fund for critical infrastructure, according to an internal draft…
Ergo Plans to Cut 1,000 Jobs by 2030 Reducing German Workforce by 200 Annually
Ergo plans to reduce about 200 jobs per year in Germany through 2030. The insurer reached this agreement…
German Economic Outlook Slips Slightly in Feb 2026 ZEW Survey
The ZEW economic expectations survey for Germany showed a slight decline in February 2026. The index fell to…
German Language Rules Home Life as Majority Speak Exclusively Native Tongue
In Germany households predominantly speak German. According to the Federal Statistical Office’s micro‑census results for 2024, about 77 %…
Trittin and Künast back Merkel for German presidency while Greens imagine her leading the country
Members of Germany’s Green party have begun to picture former chancellor Angela Merkel as a possible Bundespräsidentin (president). “A…
Most German Ministers Rated Worse Than Predecessors Nearly a Year After Election
Nearly a year after Germany’s federal election, most voters judge the current ministers less favorably than their predecessors.…
German Parties Clash Over Higher Taxes For High Earners
In the debate over a tax reform, SPD politicians are also calling for a heavier burden on high…
DIW President Anticipates 21% VAT Hike As German Coalition Squeeze Finances
According to Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), German citizens should brace themselves…
German Chancellery Chief Calls for More BND Power to Target Russia
Thorsten Frei, head of the German chancellery, called for expanded authority for the Federal Intelligence Service (BND). Speaking on…
DIW warns Linnemann tax push could drain 9 billion euros from German state coffers
The relief on income tax that CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann proposed would cause a state revenue shortfall…
German Transport Minister Open to Photos on Digital Passenger Ticket for Enhanced Security
German transport minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) said he is open to adding a photo of the ticket holder to…
German Data Protection Advocate Specht‑Riemenschneider Opposes Blanket Ban on Social Media for Teens
The German Federal Data Protection Commissioner, Louisa Specht‑Riemenschneider, has spoken out against a blanket ban on social‑media use for…
German Government Hails Munich Security Conference as Central Hub of Transatlantic Debate
The German government concluded positively after the Munich Security Conference. Vice Minister of State Sebastian Hille told the dts…
German Teachers Union Warns Against Blanket Social Media Ban for Under‑14s
In the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youths under 14, the German Teachers’ Association cautioned…
German Government Pursues Solution to Keep Schwedt Refinery Running Securely and Prevent Fuel Shortages
The German federal government is still working on a solution that will keep the Schwedt refinery operating smoothly…
German Housing Market Climate Slightly Improves at Start of Year
The mood in Germany’s residential construction sector has edged up at the beginning of the year. In January,…
Dobrindt Extends German Border Checks Six More Months, Intensifies Security Across All Borders
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) will continue the checks at all German land borders. According to “Bild”,…
German Pension Commission Sets Stage to Raise Retirement Age to 70
The government‑appointed Old‑Age‑Security Commission (ASK), tasked with reforming the statutory pension system, plans to discuss extending the retirement…
German Medical Society Calls for Expanded Women’s Health Research
The German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM) is urging the federal government to put more emphasis on women’s…
German Transport Minister Calls for EU Rules to Speed Cross-Border Military Deployments
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is urging the rapid harmonisation of key legal frameworks across Europe that…
German Commissioner Felix Klein Supports Jewish Participation in New National Service
Felix Klein, the governmental commissioner for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, emphatically supports the participation of Jews…
Nearly 980 Knife Crimes and 2200 Sexual Offenses Hit German Train Stations and Trains in 2025
Train stations once again dominated the 2025 crime picture. According to fresh Bundespolizei figures reported by “Bild am…
German Foreign Minister Claims State Murder of Nawalny After Poison Test
After police presented evidence of poisoning on the body of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU)…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Demands International Action Over Navalny Poisoning Claims
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) responded sharply to the evidence presented by several European states that Russian opposition politician…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Hails Strong US Europe Unity After Rubio Speech
After the highly anticipated speech by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, German Interior…
Harvard Scholar Daniel Ziblatt Urges German Parties to Keep Strict Firewall Against AfD
Daniel Ziblatt, a democracy scholar from Harvard, warns Germany’s CDU and CSU that lowering the party’s hard line…
Verdi Secures 5.8 Percent Pay Raise for Public Sector Employees Across German States
The services union Verdi and the employers of the German Länder have reached a collective‑agreement for public‑sector employees…
German Justice Minister Declares No Authority Over Epstein Files Amid International Investigation
Looking at the international investigations that have followed the release of the documents on the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
German Citizen Benefit Spending Jumps to 57.1 Billion Euros in 2024
In 2024, total payments from the federal government, states and municipalities toward the Bürgergeld rose to €57.1 billion, according…
Environment Minister Calls German Car Makers to Source More Steel From Germany
Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider, a member of the SPD, urged German automakers to source more raw materials within the country.…
German Embassy in Iran Stops Issuing Visas
The German Embassy in Iran has temporarily stopped accepting visa applications, the German Foreign Office said to the…
German Cities Association Warns of Collapse of Integration Courses After Government Cuts
The German city association has sharply criticized the federal government’s planned cuts to integration courses. “Restricting access to…
German Auditor General Criticizes Military Procurement Office Structures in Sharp Review
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has issued a sharp rebuke of the structures…
German Audit Office Criticizes Planned Electric Car Funding as Aimless Strategy
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has criticized the federal government for a lack…
German Government Negotiates Future of Schwedt Refinery
The German federal government is negotiating with the U.S. Treasury Department for an extension of the production license…
German Rail Privacy Advocates Slam Nationwide Bodycam Plan Demand Passenger Rights Protection
Privacy advocates have criticized Deutsche Bahn’s plans to equip all railway staff with body‑cams and urged that the personality…
BDI Urges German Government to Act Strategically on Critical Resources
The German Association of the Industrial Sector (BDI) has voiced concerns that the federal government’s raw‑material policy is…
Felix Klein Quits German Anti‑Semitism Office This Summer for New Role
Felix Klein, the federal government’s anti‑Semitism Commissioner, will leave his post this summer to focus on a new endeavour.…
VW Falls Short on 2025 Factory Cost Targets in All German Plants
Volkswagen fell short of its internal factory‑cost targets in all German production plants in 2025. According to the…
Bad Bunny Soars to #1 in German Album & Single Charts After Grammy Wins and Super Bowl Showstopper
After winning three awards at this year’s Grammy Awards and delivering a memorable Super Bowl performance, US singer‑rapper Bad Bunny…
German Chancellor Merz Meets US Secretary of State Rubio at Munich Security Conference
On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security…
German Defense Minister Pistorius Presents First Quantum Drone to Ukraine’s President Selenskyj
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented a Quantum Systems drone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Sel Sikryak on Friday, just before the…
German Agricultural Producer Prices Fall 8.3 % in December 2025 After 5.7 % Drop in November and 1.7 % in October
The Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) announced that producer prices for agricultural products in December 2025 were 8.3 percent lower than…
German Environmental Group Files Enforcement Petition to Safeguard Groundwater
The German Environment Aid (Deutsche Umwelthilfe, DUH) has filed an enforcement action against the federal government to compel…
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…
Karin Prien Keeps Her Options Open as German Presidential Race Heats Up
Rumours about who will run for Germany’s presidency keep returning to the name Karin Prien. The deputy chairwoman of…
German Government Closes Schloss Meseberg Guest House
The federal government announced that it will discontinue using Schloss Meseberg as a guest house. After 20 years of…
German Federal Government Pays Up To €3,500 Per Participant For Integration Course
The total cost the German federal government bears for one person who enrolls in a general integration course…
German Social Association Calls for Gender Parity in All Parliaments
The German Social Association (Sozialverband Deutschland) is calling for an equal number of women and men in all…
German Bundestag Speaker Klöckner Visits Gaza’s Yellow Zone Amid Green Party Backlash
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) flew into the Israel‑controlled portion of the Gaza Strip on Thursday. While there she…
German Marshall Fund Takes Aim at Macron Over Russia Push
The president of the trans‑Atlantic think‑tank German Marshall Fund (GMF), Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, delivered sharp criticism of French…
German Sugary Drinks Production Holds Steady at 7.7 Billion Liters in 2024
In 2024 Germany manufactured 7.7 billion liters of sugary cola, sodas and other sweetened beverages, which equates to about…
Merkel Rules Out Running for German Presidency
Former chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed the rumours that she might run for the presidency next year. “That’s absurd”…
German CDU Demands Halt to Naturalisation Amid Language Certificate Fraud Allegations
Following several suspected fraud cases involving language certificates, CDU politicians are calling for a halt to naturalisation proceedings…
German Minister Calls For Parity Review Ahead Of Electoral Reform
During the coalition debate on the next electoral‑law overhaul, Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has called for a…
German Driving Schools Protest Over Scary New License Reform by Minister Patrick Schnieder
After Traffic Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) presented new reform points for the driver‑licence system on Wednesday afternoon, the…
German Judge Association Raises Alarm Over Record High Unresolved Criminal Cases
The German Judges Association (DRB) has sounded an alarm over the growing backlog of criminal cases. According to…
Sigmar Gabriel Calls for EU Defense Loans and Direct German Support for France and Poland
Sigmar Gabriel, chairman of the Atlantic Bridge and former German Deputy Chancellor, says that new collective EU borrowing for…
German CDU Faction Calls for State Intervention as Gas Storage Levels Drop
In light of the very low fill levels in German gas storage, the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction is calling…