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Germany Weighs State Guarantees for Argentine LNG Imports
The German federal government is looking at ways to support LNG imports from Argentina through state guarantees. According…
Germany Eases Venezuela Travel Warning to Targeted Regions
The German Foreign Office has significantly relaxed the travel warning it imposed on Venezuela shortly after the U.S.…
Germany Prepares to Force Conscripts for Lithuanian Brigade
The chairman of the Defense Committee in the German Bundestag, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), said that the Bundeswehr would…
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Ukrainian Men to Leave Germany for Military Duty
The Minister President of Saxony‑Anhalt, Sven Schulze of the CDU, has called for Ukrainian men to be conscripted into…
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.…
US Senator Marco Rubio Applauds Germany, Boosts NATO Partnership
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Germany for its efforts to strengthen NATO after a meeting with…
Germany Defence Minister Pistorius Says Ukrainian Front is Stuck
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the SPD, says the Ukrainian front line is “stuck”. Speaking on…
Germany Keeps Climate Course Firm in the Face of US Rollback
The U.S. government, on Thursday, struck down a central foundation for climate‑protection measures in the United States, prompting…
Spahn Calls for Sharp Increase in Retirement Age as Germany Faces Aging Workforce
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, says the retirement age is expected to rise sharply. “If you reach…
DIW Demands Productivity Drive Wage Negotiations Amid Germany Public Sector Pay Storm
Amid ongoing collective bargaining disputes-including at Deutsche Bahn and within the public sector-the German Institute for Economic Research…
Germany Set to Face Netherlands Serbia and Greece in Nations League
Germany’s national football team will meet the Netherlands, Serbia, and Greece in the next Nations League. The group draw,…
Nearly 50,000 Firearms Stolen or Reported Missing in Germany Last Year
Last year, hunters and sport‑shooters across Germany reported almost 50,000 firearms and firearm components as either stolen or…
Germany Approves AI Implementation Law Fortifying EU AI Oversight
On Wednesday, the German federal cabinet adopted an implementation act to enforce the European Union’s AI Regulation. The…
Germany Health Minister Pairs No-Referral Fees With Primary Care Overhaul
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to introduce a primary‑care system to improve the coordination of patient…
Germany Fulfills EU Air Quality Limits but Falls Short of WHO Guidelines 2025
In 2025, Germany again complied with all European air‑quality thresholds, according to a provisional assessment of data from…
Germany Sees Decade-Long Low In Alcohol-Related Hospital Admissions
In 2024, only 283,500 patients were treated in German hospitals for a diagnosis that involved alcohol as the…
Israel’s IAI Promises Arrow 3 Will Shield Germany from Russian Missiles
Israeli defence company IAI has pledged to shield Germany from Russian rockets with its Arrow 3 missile‑defence system. “They’ll…
AfD Politician Lucassen Calls on Germany to Lead Europe’s Military
Rüdiger Lucassen, the AfD spokesperson for defense policy in the Bundestag, has called for Germany to assume a stronger…
Germany Drives Forward Energy Transition
Germany’s transition to renewable energy is making measurable headway according to the latest Energy Transition Monitor published by…
Every Second Asylum Case at Germany BAMF Exceeds EU Deadline with Record 12.2 Month Average
In 2025 the average duration of asylum procedures at Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) rose…
Germany Raspberry Harvest Rises 23 Percent to 45700 Tonnes in 2025
In 2025, Germany harvested about 45,700 tonnes of shrub berries on roughly 9,000 hectares of cultivation land. While…
Study Finds Less Than One-In-Ten Acts of Violence Reported in Germany
Most violent incidents in Germany go unreported. That finding is the core result of the “LeSuBiA” Dark‑Field Study…
Germany Seeks EU‑Wide Genehmigungsfiktion to Speed Environmental Approvals
The German federal government intends to introduce an “approval fiction” at the EU level, a key topic on…
Schneider Fuels Building Updates and Climate Trades as Germany Heads for 2045 Net‑Zero
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Carsten Schneider (SPD), announced a tightening of climate‑change measures aimed at achieving…
Greens Demand German Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Possible Victims in Germany
The Greens have called on the federal government to launch its own investigations into the case of the…
SPD Warns US Politicians Of Discrediting Germany at Munich Security Conference
The SPD parliamentary group has taken a stand against what it sees as provocations by the US government…
Germany Extends Industrial Electricity Rate Support Beyond 2028 and Broadens Eligible Businesses
Germany’s federal government intends to prolong the validity of the industrial electricity price beyond 2028 and to widen…
Linde Aims to Slash Hundreds of Jobs in Germany
Apparently, the Linde Group plans to cut several hundred jobs in its plants division, affecting sites in Höllriegelskreuth…
Germany Lags Behind EU In Adult Training As Only Nine Point Four Percent Enroll in 2024
A survey by Munich’s Ifo Institute found that in 2024 only 9.4 % of German residents aged 25 to…
Klingbeil Urges Germany to Overhaul Its Economy to Drive Growth and Sustainability
The federal finance minister demanded fundamental reforms in Germany, declaring that “we need structural reforms”. He spoke to…
ADAC Blames Harsh Winter for Billions of Damage to Germany Roads
According to the ADAC, the severe winter has damaged Germany’s roads more than in previous years, mainly because…
Sven Schulze Demands Lifetime Stadium Bans for Rioters in East Germany
After the latest outbreaks of violence in eastern German football stadiums, Saxony‑Anhalt’s new Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) has…
Mercedes CEO warns Germany of political rightward drift economic decline and AfD takeover threat
Mercedes chief Ola Källenius warned that Germany is heading toward an economic decline and, indirectly, towards a takeover…
Schnitzer Warns Germany of US Gas Extortion Risk
Monika Schnitzer, a Munich economist, warned that Germany could become vulnerable if it relies almost entirely on US‑sourced liquid…
Germany Interior Minister Rejects Boycott of World Cup Over Trump
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has rejected calls to boycott the FIFA World Cup as a protest against…
Federal Drug Commissioner Streeck Warns Of Deadly New Designer Opioid Cychlorphin In Germany
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, has issued a warning about a newly identified designer drug known…
Germany Lacks 1,500 Food Inspectors, Leading to Fewer Inspections
More than 1,500 food inspectors are missing in Germany. According to the German Association of Food Inspectors (BVLK),…
Germany Reports Steep Decline in First-Time Asylum Applications as 2026 Begins
At the beginning of 2026 Germany appears to be seeing another sharp decline in asylum first‑applications. According to…
Germany Loses Billions as Minijobs Escape Social Security
Because minijobs are exempt from social‑insurance contributions, the German social security system loses billions of euros each year.…
Otte Urges Germany to Prioritise Alliance Defence Over 17 Overseas Deployments
The German Bundestag’s Military Ombudsman, Henning Otte (CDU), is urging a far stronger prioritization of alliance and national defense.…
Black-Red Alliance Secures New Film Funding Deal for Germany
The German federal government has reached an agreement with the parliamentary groups of the Union and the SPD…
BYD Targets 50,000 Cars in Germany by 2026 as German Subsidiary Doubles 2024 Sales
German dealer of Chinese automaker BYD plans to at least double its 2026 sales in a second push.…
Sudden Gas Storage Drop Threatens System Overload in Southern Germany
Facing diminishing storage levels, the gas‑storage sector warns that Germany’s gas system-particularly in southern Germany-could become overloaded. Sebastian Heinermann,…
Germany Competition Authority Targets Amazon Price Guidelines
The Federal Cartel Office has announced that Amazon will no longer be allowed to set price limits for…
Germany and Australia Strengthen Security and Climate Cooperation
On Thursday, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) announced that Germany and Australia plan…
Icy Alerts in East Germany Block Flights at BER as Freezing Rain Sparks Traffic Chaos
On Thursday morning, freezing rain turned into slick ice in eastern Germany, causing traffic chaos in several regions.…
LEG Withdraws From East Germany, Declares It’s Not Their Market
The apartment group LEG plans to exit East Germany completely by the end of this year.“East Germany isn’t…
Merz Sets Germany on a Path to Boost Arms Supplies to Gulf States
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said before his Gulf‑region trip that Germany plans to deepen its partnership with…
Germany Blocks Thousands of Refugee Students from Integration Courses as Dobrindt Tightens the Rules
Thousands of refugees are currently unable to enroll in integration courses because the Federal Office for Migration and…
Germany Announces State Ceremony to Honor Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth on February 24
A state ceremony to honour the late former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth is scheduled for 24 February. The event was…
Berlin Unites in Anger Over Moscow’s Revanchism Accusation Against Germany
Germany’s foreign ministry has been criticised across party lines in Berlin for accusing the Russian state of “revanchism”.Green…
Germany Electric Car Share Grows Too Slow to Meet Climate Goals
Electric vehicle adoption is rising in Germany, but the growth remains too slow to achieve rapid climate neutrality…
Germany Launches €59m Program to Restore Small River Floodplains
The Federal Environment Ministry is launching a new €59 million program to restore the floodplains of smaller rivers. Environment…
Germany Leads EU With Oldest Workforce
Germany has the steepest age profile among workers in the European Union. According to the German Federal Statistical…
Germany Poverty Risk Rate Rises to 13.3 Million People Below Threshold
About 13.3 million people in Germany had an income below the poverty‑risk threshold in the most recent assessment, meaning…
Germany Majority Opposes World Cup Boycott 71 Percent Vote Against
Despite calls that have emerged for a boycott of the upcoming FIFA World Cup in the United States,…
Germany Lags Behind EU In Sexual Harassment Protection According to Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office Report
A legal assessment from Germany’s Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office shows that people in most European countries enjoy stronger protection…
Germany Loses 34-27 to Denmark in Handball Euro 2026 Final
Germany lost to Denmark 34‑27 in the 2026 Handball European Championship final. From the start the encounter was…
Social Association Germany Calls CDU Economic Council’s Worker Agenda Unfair and Disturbing
The Social Association Germany (SoVD) has rejected a paper from the CDU’s Economic Council, titled “Agenda for Workers”…
Germany Warns Bundeswehr Over Iran Threat Following Tehran Designation of EU Forces as Terror Group
After Tehran announced that the armies of the European Union would be regarded as a terrorist organization, Konstantin von Notz,…
Spahn Proposes Tax Incentives to Lure Global Entrepreneurs to Germany
The chairman of the Union faction, Jens Spahn (CDU), has urged Germany to entice founders and entrepreneurs abroad with…
Germany Warns About Remote Access Threats to Chinese Electric Cars
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned that networked Chinese electric vehicles carry…
German Economics Institute President Moritz Schularick Calls for War Czar at Chancellor Office to Coordinate Germany Economics Defence and Foreign Policy
Moritz Schularick, president of the Institute for World Economics in Kiel, has called for greater coordination of Germany’s…
East Germany Ombudsman Criticizes Söder, Threatens to Rattle Federal Solidarity
The Federal government’s East Commissioner, Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD), has sharply criticized Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder (CSU) amid the ongoing dispute…
Germany Faces Cost Battle Over 1,400-Page Operations Plan to Counter Possible Russian Attack
Germany’s 1,400‑page “Operationsplan Deutschland” is the central document guiding how the country intends to prepare for a possible…
Germany Economy Ministry Confident Gas Supplies Secure Even Amid Low Storage Levels
Germany and the Federal Network Agency say there is no gas shortage this winter. In a written reply…
CDU Women’s Wing Pushes for Legal Egg Donation in Germany
The women’s wing of the CDU plans to usher in a paradigm shift in reproductive medicine at the…
Germany Romania Deepen Arms Cooperation in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Berlin on Wednesday and agreed to deepen…
Germany Anticipates 1% Economic Growth in 2026
The federal government projects the German economy to grow by 1 % in 2026, confirmed by Deputy Minister‑Spokesperson Steffen…
SPD Supports Union’s Plan to Bid for Germany 2042 World Cup
The SPD backs the CDU’s plan for Germany to submit a bid for the 2042 men’s FIFA World…
Germany Ifo Barometer Signals Slower Layoff Plans as Companies Cut Fewer Jobs
Businesses in Germany are increasingly less inclined to reduce staff. The Ifo Employment Barometer climbed to 93.4 points…
CDU Aims to Host 2042 Men’s World Cup in Germany
The CDU wants to bring the men’s FIFA World Cup to Germany in 2042.According to a report by…
Germany to Modernize Arbitration Law with Video Hearings and Electronic Awards
The Federal Ministry of Justice announced a draft law aimed at modernising Germany’s arbitration framework.The proposal would make…
German Premier Says Preparations Advance for United States Mid Range Missiles in Germany
According to Rhineland‑Palatinate’s minister‑president, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), the state is preparing to host U.S. intermediate‑range missiles. He told the…
Germany Urges U.S. Probe of ICE Shootings in Minneapolis
The German federal government has called on the United States to carry out an independent investigation into the…
Germany Open to Chancellor’s Visit to U.S. Soccer World Cup
The German government says it is open to the Chancellor visiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the…
Blizzard Strikes Germany With Nationwide Train Delays and Cancellations
Due to the winter storm, the national railway network experienced delays and cancellations across Germany on Monday. Throughout…
Germany Launches Microcensus 2026 to Map Population Trends
The microcensus 2026 has begun. From January through December, one per cent of the German population living in…
Icy Rain and Snowstorms Trigger Spike in Accidents and Power Outages Across Eastern Germany
Slush rain over the east and northeast, together with snowfall in the south, caused a wave of accidents…
Germany Reports 8,000 Asylum Seekers Missing Across Nation
Nearly 8,000 asylum seekers have disappeared nationwide, according to the “Bild” (Monday edition), citing a survey of the…
DWD Extends Severe Weather Alerts Across Germany Amid Black Ice Rain in East and Northeast
The German Weather Service (DWD) has widened its severe‑weather alert to cover large parts of Germany.A warning has…
Germany Boosts Intelligence Powers to Fight Cyber Threats
The federal government plans to grant foreign intelligence agencies far more powers. They would be allowed to gather…
Foreign Direct Investment In Germany Soars To €96 Billion In 2025, Doubling Previous Year
Germany recorded a significant rise in foreign direct investment in 2025.According to the Institute for the German Economy…
Entry‑Level Workers in Germany Face Longer Job Hunt Amid Skills Shortage Over One‑Fifth Wait Over Six Months for First Job
New professionals in Germany are taking longer than ever to secure their first jobs, even though the country…
Mariam Claren Blasts Europe Germany and USA Over Iran’s Mass Killings
German‑Iranian human rights activist Mariam Claren has been deeply disappointed with Germany, Europe and the United States in…
Denmark Expands Arctic Alliance With Germany After Recent Expedition
Danish Army Chief Michael Wiggers announced that, following an exploratory mission in the Arctic a few days earlier, Denmark…
Germany Moves to Retaliatory Cyber Defense Under Dobrindt Following Recent Attacks
Germany’s federal government plans to adopt a more forceful approach to cyberattacks. “We will enable countermeasures and set…
Germany Plans To Double Data Center Capacity By 2030
Germany’s federal government is planning a dramatic expansion of data‑center capacity. A first draft of a new strategy…
Germany Italy Agree To Strengthen Security Cooperation
Germany and Italy agreed to deepen their cooperation in a series of new, jointly signed agreements. At a…
Germany Pushes Offshore Wind at Upcoming North Sea Summit
Germany intends to push the development of offshore wind power aggressively at the North Sea summit scheduled for…
Germany Taxes 66.4 Billion Cigarettes in 2025 Up 0.1 Billion Over 2024
In 2025 German authorities collected taxes on 66.4 billion cigarettes, a rise of about 0.1 billion items-roughly 0.2 percent-over the 2024…
Germany Sees Spike in November Traffic Injuries With 28,400 Hurt and 1% Increase From the Previous Year
In November 2025, German road traffic statistics show that roughly 28,400 people were injured in accidents-a figure that is…
Germany Moves to Ban Toxic Ingredients in E-Cigarettes Ahead of Health Overhaul
The federal government is planning a broad ban on certain ingredients in e‑cigarettes. Business Insider and Die Welt report that a…
Germany Forces Russian Embassy Military Attaché Out Over Spy Allegations
The German federal government has ordered the deputy military attaché of the Russian embassy to leave the country.…
Germany Rises to 96 % of LNG Imports from the US, Reaching 101 TWh in 2025
Germany’s reliance on liquid natural gas (LNG) supplied by the United States has grown noticeably. Official U.S. export…
Germany Pushing More People Away Than Before Revealed by Federal Police Data
According to the German federal government, the number of people being deported has risen more than in recent…
Study Finds Germany Heavily Dependent on U.S. Defense Supplies Despite Rising Military Spending
Globally, two‑thirds of all defense‑sector startups are located in the United States. The superpower also dominates the large‑enterprise…
Germany Considers Activating Trade Bazooka in Greenland Conflict with U.S.
Chief Minister Friedrich Merz, the incumbent German Chancellor, has so far refrained from announcing any concrete counter‑measures, indicating a cautious…
Germany Revokes Nearly Half Of Afghan Resettlement Promises
The Left calls on the government to end its “legal grinding” strategy and to implement all original admissions…
Germany Urges World Cup Boycott After US Targets EU Over Greenland Conflict
SP D politician Roloff echoed this view, warning that employing tariffs as a lever for territorial claims lies outside…