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Merz Promises Germany Will Help Rebuild Syria After Berlin Meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) pledged reconstruction aid to Syrian President Bashar Al‑Assad during a visit to Berlin. “In…
Germany Proposes Streamlined EU Deforestation Regulation to Commission
Germany has forwarded its proposals to the European Commission for simplifying the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in order…
Germany Faces Shortfall of 200,000 Student Housing Spots Nationwide
In Germany, the number of university dormitory places falls short by more than 200 000, according to calculations from…
Record Amount of Cannabis Seized in Germany Last Year
Last year, German authorities seized a record amount of cannabis. Customs alone confiscated more than 50 tonnes, according…
Germany Green Health Minister Janosch Dahmen Wants Bürgergeld Costs Removed From Health Insurance
Before Nina Warken and the expert commission present their reform proposals for the statutory health insurance system, Green health‑policy…
Kramp‑Karrenbauer Calls for a Female Bundespräsident in Germany
Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung and former chair of the CDU, made it plain that she supports the…
Germany and Allies Slam Israel Over Death Penalty Expansion
Germany and other countries have criticized Israel for its proposal to broaden the use of the death penalty.…
Germany Faces Biggest Loss in EU’s 2028-2034 Budget Reform
Germany is one of the biggest losers in the European Commission’s proposal for the multi‑annual EU budget covering…
Critical Infrastructure in Germany Facing Surge of Attacks
Attacks on critical infrastructure in Germany are on the rise, according to a report in “Welt am Sonntag”…
SoVD Urges Germany to Slash Food VAT Amid Rising Prices
In light of looming price hikes for food, the Social Association Germany (SoVD) has urged the federal government…
SPD Demands Union Establish Food Price Monitoring Office in Germany
The SPD is urging the Union to set up the price‑watching body that the coalition agreement called for,…
Germany Clinches Thrilling 4‑3 Victory Over Switzerland in Swiss Friendly
On Friday, the German national team secured a 4‑3 victory over Switzerland in a high‑scoring friendly, fighting back…
Germany Adds Circus Culture to Intangible Heritage Registry
The Cultural Ministers Conference of the German states and the Federal Commissioner for Culture and Media added five…
Oil Crisis Allianz Advisor Urges Germany to Slash Speed to Save Energy amid Iranian War Fallout
U.S. economist Mohamed El‑Erian, a consultant for the insurance group Allianz, warns that the war in Iran will have…
Germany and Netherlands Accelerate Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers and Expand Border Security Cooperation
Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to speed up the repatriation of rejected asylum seekers and to broaden…
Top CDU SPD Politicians Fight Back Against Proposed VAT Increase in Germany
BundesChancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said in a government survey on Wednesday that he has not ruled out a rise…
Merz Says Germany Unfit to Defend Its Interests in Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said on Wednesday that Germany is not currently “defence‑capable”. He told a parliamentary…
Germany Launches Grants to Power EV Charging in Multi-Unit Housing
The Federal Ministry of Transport has launched a new funding programme aimed at expanding electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure in…
Average Full‑Time Handwerker Earnings Fall Below 4,125 Euro in Germany This April 2025
In April 2025, full‑time workers who had completed a recognised vocational training in Germany earned an average gross wage…
Fridays for Future Warns Germany Climate Plan Falls Short Amid Politician Moves
Before the federal government’s climate‑protection programme was presented by Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) on Wednesday, the climate‑action…
German Energy Provider Urges Stronger Protection of Critical Infrastructure in Germany
Andreas Feicht, chief executive of Cologne-based utility Rheinenergie, warned that Germany urgently needs better protection for critical infrastructure.…
Germany Eyes 21% VAT Increase To Stabilize Economy
The German federal government is reportedly working internally on a two‑percentage‑point increase in the standard value‑added tax (VAT)…
Germany Reports 4 Million Workers Clocking Night Shifts in 2024
In 2024, nearly 4.0 million workers in Germany performed night shifts. That represents 9.3 percent of the 42.6 million employed individuals…
73% of Germans Say Germany Will Struggle With More Iranian Refugees
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for “Stern” and RTL found that a clear majority – 73 percent –…
Nagelsmann Adds Stiller And Führich To Germany Squad For Upcoming Matches
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has named Angelo Stiller and Chris Führich from VfB Stuttgart as replacements for the injured Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlovic…
Germany Sees 134000 Young People Placed In Care Homes And 87500 In Foster Families In 2024
In 2024, the German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reported that about 134,000 young people were placed in state-run…
Volkswagen CEO Blume Sticks to Germany, Demands Radical Productivity Gains Amid 50,000 Job Cuts
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has reaffirmed his commitment to the German site despite steep sales drops and a strategy…
Saturday 6 of 49 Lotto Draw Unveils Winning Numbers in Germany
During the Saturday evening draw of the German lottery “6 aus 49” the winning numbers were 2, 7,…
Oklo CEO Jacob DeWitte Pitches New Reactor Tech for Germany
Jacob DeWitte, the CEO of the U.S. nuclear company Oklo, says he wants to introduce his company’s innovative…
Nouripour Urges German Government to Crack Down on Iranian Structures in Germany
The Vice President of the Bundestag, Omid Nouripour of the Greens, urged the German government to strengthen its…
Germany Tightens Tourist Security Amid Iran Terror Threat
Following the terrorist threat against tourists worldwide issued by Iran, German security agencies are adjusting their measures. Christoph…
Collective Bargaining Coverage Stalls at 49 Percent in Germany 2025
In 2025, 49 % of all employees in Germany were employed by firms that operate under collective bargaining agreements,…
SPD Sets Conditions For Deploying In The Strait Of Hormus As Germany Will Support Security Mission
German foreign‑policy officials welcomed Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s announcement that Germany is ready to help secure the Strait of Hormis. SPD…
Schröder Endorses Merz’s Stance as Germany Rejects US Military Aid in Iran Conflict
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder (SPD) has made it clear that he backs Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) stance of refusing the…
Germany Releases Over 6,125 Prisoners Early Last Year
In 2023, at least 6,125 inmates in Germany were released earlier than the originally scheduled end of their…
Schneider Urges Germany Accelerate Renewables and Strengthen Tenant Protections
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) called for accelerated growth of renewable energies and stronger tenant protections in the upcoming…
Germany and Allies Poised to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Germany, along with France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan, has expressed its willingness to help…
Germany Delays Construction of New Gas Power Plants
Construction of new gas power stations in Germany is still stalled. Even two months after the basic agreement…
Germany Unveils Plan to Ease Small Banks From Red Tape
Germany aims to relieve small banks of bureaucratic burdens. A recently leaked policy paper, reported by the “Handelsblatt”…
Germany Urges Stronger Pandemic Preparedness After COVID Review
Franziska Hoppermann, chair of the Bundestag’s Enquete Commission on the COVID‑19 pandemic, says Germany is not adequately prepared for…
Germany Faces Crisis As One Third of Hospitals Threatened with Insolvency Health Bodies Urge Extended Financial Support
The German Hospital Association (DKG) and the German County Council have warned that another wave of hospital closures…
Germany Boosts Bundeswehr Sub‑Sea Hunt With Fresh Budget Allocation
The German Federal Ministry of Defence is allocating significant budget to improve its anti‑submarine warfare capabilities. Because the…
Germany Sets No Timeline For New Data Protection Commissioner After Specht‑Riemenschneider Resignation
After the announced resignation of Federal Data Protection Commissioner Louisa Specht‑Riemenschneider on health grounds, the federal government has not yet…
Germany Approves 19,500 New Apartment Permits in January 2026
In January 2026, German authorities approved building permits for 19,500 residential units. Destatis reported that this figure represents…
Germany Says Iran Regime Change Unlikely Just Three Weeks After Israel‑Hamas War
The German federal government says a regime change in Iran is unlikely within roughly three weeks of the…
Germany and France Seek Solution for FCAS Joint Fighter Project Ahead of Brussels Summit
Before the meeting in Brussels between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and France’s president Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, their foreign…
Germany Opposes Market Interventions to Cut Energy Prices
The German federal government is wary of market interventions to lower energy prices ahead of the upcoming European…
Germany Launches Nationwide Raid on Alleged Right‑Wing Terror Group ‘Last Defense Wave’
On Tuesday morning, the Federal Prosecutor’s Office carried out additional raids on alleged members of the far‑right extremist…
Number of Maternity Clinics in Germany Halved Since Unification
Since German reunification, the number of hospitals that keep maternity wards has been cut in half. In 1991…
Germany Twin Births Slip to Lowest Level Since 1997
Births of twins, triplets, or higher‑order multiples are already rare, and in Germany they have become even less…
Merz and Jetten Urge Political Solution for Iran Conflict While Germany Rejects Involvement Amid Trump Threats
During a visit to Berlin with Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) made it clear that…
Reichinnek Calls for Doubling Pension Contribution Cap in Germany
Heidi Reichinnek, the chair of The Left’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag, has called for doubling the contribution‑assessment…
Greens Push Germany to Strengthen Public Protection Coordination
The Green Party wants to urge the federal government to strengthen coordination of civil protection across Germany. This…
Söder Plans Mini‑Reactors as Bayern Leads Germany Nuclear Debate
Bavarian Minister‑President Markus Söder (CSU) calls for a fundamental shift in Germany’s nuclear exit plan and is planning the…
Prien Welcomes Growing Debate on Social Media Age Limits in Germany
The German federal families minister, Karin Prien of the CDU, welcomed the widening debate on age limits for social…
Germany Emissions Drop Only 0.1 Percent in 2025 According to Environmental Ministry
Germany’s greenhouse‑gas emissions dropped only 0.1 % in 2025, the Federal Ministry of the Environment and the Federal Environment…
German Population Shifts With 350,000 Ukrainian Men 18‑63 In Germany Amid Ongoing Ukraine War
While the war in Ukraine continues, the number of Ukrainian men aged 18 to 63 present in Germany…
Germany Boosts Maglev Train Project After Transrapid Failure
After the 2008 failure of the Transrapid, Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is looking to give Germany’s maglev…
Germany Hopes for Stable Dutch Government After Election Turmoil
The German federal government hopes for a stable executive in the Netherlands. “Naturally we are keen on stable…
Germany Egg Production Grows 0.5% to 13.7 Billion in 2025
In 2025 German egg‑producing businesses with at least 3 000 hen houses manufactured about 13.7 billion eggs, a 0.5 % rise…
Jusos Demand Cheaper Germany Ticket Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Philipp Türmer, the chief of the SPD’s youth wing (Juso), has urged a price cut on the Deutschlandticket in…
Germany Expands Criminal Repatriations to Afghanistan and Syria
German authorities have increasingly started deporting repeat offenders to Afghanistan and Syria, a trend documented by the federal…
Only One in Four Iranian Asylum Seekers Granted Right to Stay in Germany
Based on recent figures from the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), only about one quarter…
Germany Hits Record High in 2025 Arms Exports
In 2025 the German federal government approved more defence exports than at any other time in its history.…
Germany Sticks to Nuclear Exit Despite EU Atomic Energy Plans
The German federal government maintains its firm stance on phasing out nuclear power, even in the wake of…
CSU Breaks With Merz Over New Small Nuclear Reactors in Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has sparked disagreement within the party by rejecting a comeback of nuclear power in Germany.…
Germany Businesses Dive Into AI as Nearly All Companies Embrace Automated Innovation
Nearly every company in Germany is now dealing with artificial intelligence (AI). A survey released by the IT‑industry…
Germany Releases Part of National Oil Reserves Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
Amid rising oil and gasoline prices, German media outlets reported on Wednesday that the government appears to be…
Cross‑Border Raids Target Right‑Wing Publishing Operations in Germany Poland and Spain
On Wednesday, security forces in Germany, Poland and Spain carried out raids aimed at suspected operators of a…
Germany Fuel Prices Soar as Oil Crisis Continues
Fuel prices at German service stations rose sharply in the second week after war broke out in the…
Global Scientists Turn to Germany as Trump Era Undermines Science
Against the backdrop of an increasingly anti‑scientific climate under President Donald Trump, interest from international scientists in Germany…
SPD Demands Overhaul Germany Debt Brake to Fuel Infrastructure Investment
The SPD insists on a comprehensive overhaul of the debt‑brake, a stance that runs counter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…
New Study Reveals Widespread Discrimination in Germany
Discrimination appears to be widespread in Germany. According to the Federal Anti‑Discrimination Agency, which cited data from the…
14 Civil Society Groups Form New Social State Alliance in Germany
In Berlin on Tuesday, 14 civil‑society organisations announced the formation of a new Social State Alliance, aiming to…
Germany Health Minister Targets Removal of Paper Medication Leaflets To Slash Bureaucracy
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) plans to roll out a comprehensive legal reform aimed at cutting bureaucracy within the…
Germany Faces Growth Pitfall as Reform Package Teeters Amid Energy Shock
The recent surge in oil and energy prices is undermining the Berlin coalition’s plans for a large reform…
Karin Prien Warns Germany About AI Discrimination
Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) warns that artificial intelligence can reproduce discrimination. She told newspapers of the Funke…
Germany Economy Minister Katherina Reiche Deepens Ties with Israel in Video Summit
German Federal Minister of Economy Katharina Reiche (CDU) is visibly deepening Germany’s ties to Israel. In a video…
UNFPA Director Highlights Germany Critical Gap in Womens Healthcare
Nigina Muntean, the head of the innovation department at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), argues that Germany has…
Germany Warns of Iranian Sleeper Cells Recruiting Criminals for Attacks
German security agencies are increasingly concerned that Iran could be using not only its own agents but also…
Germany Pulls Embassy Staff and Soldiers Out of Iraq Amid Iran Conflict
German Armed Forces soldiers in Baghdad and staff of the German embassy there are being withdrawn because of…
Merz Warns of Endless War Against Iran As Germany Aligns with US and Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) publicly addressed the Middle‑East crisis.He stated that Germany aligns with the United States and…
Germany Keeps Trump Invitation Open After Warm Welcoming Visit
The German federal government keeps its invitation to Donald Trump in place.Deputy government spokesman Steffen Meyer told the dts news agency…
Germany Reports 130,000 New Large Enterprises in 2025, 7.6% Increase Over 2024
In 2025, Germans founded about 130,100 businesses that can be classified as having a larger economic importance based on…
U.S. Removes Sanctions on Rosneft Germany, Expanding Energy Cooperation
The U.S. Treasury announced on Thursday that it will lift sanctions on the German subsidiary of the Russian…
Bundestag Approves Germany UK Friendship Pact Signed By Merz Starmer
The German Bundestag has approved the “Friendship Treaty” between Germany and the United Kingdom, which was already signed…
Left Party Demands Safe Legal Escape Routes From Iran to Germany
The Left party in the Bundestag is demanding a halt to deportations to Iran and the creation of…
Germany Environment Minister Calls for Fossil‑Fuel Independence Amid Iran Conflict
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) urged a new direction for Germany’s energy policy in light of the war…
Germany Cabinet Nominates Gabriel Felbermayr as New Economic Expert for National Development Review
The German federal government has proposed appointing Gabriel Felbermayr to the Advisory Council on the Economic Outlook. On Wednesday…
Dobrindt Confirms No Extra Threats As Middle East War Continues Germany Security Unchanged
Bundesminister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) says that the outbreak of war in the Middle East has…
Fuel Prices in Germany Jump 12 Cent per Liter After Iran War Outbreak
The fuel prices at German petrol stations have spiked dramatically since the outbreak of war in Iran. A…
Merk Says US Respects Germany After White House Visit
After his visit to the White House, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) appeared pleased. “The United States respect Germany”…
SPD Leader Miersch Accuses Germany of International Law Violations Over US and Israel Strikes on Iran
SPD faction leader Mathias Miersch, unlike federal chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU, called the attacks by the United States…
Germany Hopes Trump Delivers Clear Stance on Trade, Ukraine, and NATO Commitments
Before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was received by President Donald Trump at the White House, the German government is hoping for a clear…
Germany Opens Reporting Line for Iranian Citizens Threatened by Homeland Intelligence
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has opened a special reporting point for Iranian…
Germany and France Launch Nuclear Control Group to Boost Deterrence Cooperation
France and Germany have agreed to strengthen their deterrence cooperation. To that end the two countries will establish…
Macron Signals Germany as Key Partner in Joint Nuclear Military Exercises
French President Emmanuel Macron said that France and Germany will begin joint nuclear‑military exercises.In a policy speech delivered Monday…
Germany Social Media Use Hits 59 Percent Among Ages 16 to 74 in 2025
The use of social media in Germany has risen sharply over the past five years across all age…
Germany Cuts Russian Asset Freezes as Private Holdings in Ukraine War Context Drop Sharply
The total value of frozen private assets tied to the Ukraine war in Germany has fallen sharply. In…
Germany Fears Iran-Backed Terror Attacks on Jewish and Israeli Facilities After Khamenei’s Killing
Following the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Felix Klein, the German government’s anti‑racism ombudsman, warned of potential terrorist…