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Germany Orders Hundreds of Skyranger for Drone Defense
Germany is accelerating its efforts to bolster air defense capabilities, prioritizing the development and deployment of drone countermeasures…
Germany Seeks Tougher Anti-Semitism Laws
The rise in antisemitic incidents across Germany since October 7th, 2023, is prompting calls for a significant overhaul…
Germany Excludes Troops From Gaza Peace Force
Germany is declining to participate in any potential peacekeeping force deployment to Gaza, a decision articulated by Foreign…
Germany Rethinks EU Combustion Engine Ban
The Bavarian leader Markus Söder, head of the CSU party, is intensifying pressure on the European Union to…
Germany Urges Action After Gaza Deal
The initial phase of a US-brokered plan to de-escalate the Gaza conflict has prompted calls for increased German…
Germany Clarifies Terminology for Targeted Crime
Germany is poised to formally define “Feminicide” a term denoting the targeted killing of women solely based on…
Germany Eyes Tougher Anti-Semitism Laws
Germany’s Minister for Education, Karin Prien, has ignited a critical debate surrounding the nation’s legal response to antisemitism,…
No Retirement at 73 Germany Rejects Proposal
The proposal for a mandatory retirement age of 73 has been definitively shelved, according to German Minister for…
Germany Hints at Gaza Reconstruction Aid
Germany has signaled a conditional commitment to substantial post-conflict reconstruction assistance for the Gaza Strip, linking future aid…
Germany Sparks Debate Over Veggie Label Ban
The European Parliament’s recent decision to effectively ban plant-based meat alternatives from using traditional meat terminology-such as “burger”…
Germany Confirms Confidence in France
Berlin is maintaining confidence in the French government’s ability to navigate its current political and economic challenges, despite…
Germany Seeks Flexibility on Combustion Engine Ban
The prospect of a complete combustion engine ban in 2035 is facing renewed scrutiny as the leaders of…
Germany Weighs Auto Industry Job Guarantees
Ahead of crucial coalition committee deliberations and an automotive summit at the Chancellery, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil…
Reform Marathon Begins in Germany
Germany’s Finance Minister and Vice-Chancellor, Lars Klingbeil of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has signaled a prolonged period…
Germany Urges Vape Usage Crackdown
The German government’s Drug and Addiction Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), is intensifying calls for stricter measures to curb…
Germany Italy Push Back on EU Gas Car Ban
A rift has emerged within the German government and between Berlin and Brussels over the EU’s stringent carbon…
Germany Considers Auto Industry Aid Package
The German government is reportedly considering a series of measures to bolster its struggling automotive industry ahead of…
Germany Parties Demand Election Recount
The burgeoning political alliance between Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the newly formed BSW (Die Bewegungen Soziale Freiheit –…
Germany Debates Military Draft Deadline Looms
The stalemate within Germany’s governing coalition deepened this week as Thomas Röwekamp, Chairman of the Bundestag’s Defense Committee,…
Germany to Pilot Work-and-Stay Program
The German government is moving forward with plans to establish a centralized “Work-and-Stay Agency” aimed at streamlining the…
Berliners Rank Least Popular in Germany
A recent survey conducted by the Freie Universität Berlin (FU) has revealed a distinct regional perception divide within…
Germany Confident in French Stability
The German government has expressed confidence in the political stability of France following the unexpected resignation of Prime…
Germany Divided Over Covid Relief Recovery
Disparate approaches to the recouping of 2020 coronavirus emergency aid for freelancers, small business owners and the self-employed…
Germany Voices Concerns Over Syrian Election
The German government has expressed a mixed response to the ongoing parliamentary elections in Syria. A joint statement…
Germany Talks Taliban on Deportation Deals
Negotiations are nearing completion on a deal between the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and the Taliban,…
Germany Boosts Air Force With New Eurofighters
A significant procurement initiative is underway to bolster Germany’s air defense capabilities. According to a draft document prepared…
Germany Debates Drone Defense Plan
The debate surrounding drone defense strategies has intensified in Germany, with the Social Democratic Party (SPD) voicing concerns…
Russia Could Strike NATO By 2029 Warns Germany
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has cautioned that Russia could be capable of attacking NATO member states within…
Germany Deploys Startup for Drone Defense
The German Federal Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) has commissioned Munich-based startup Tytan Technologies to develop a concept for the…
Germany Aims for Draft Decision by 2027
The parliamentary debate surrounding the proposed new German conscription law is facing significant hurdles, prompting calls for revisions…
Germany Eyes Asylum Hubs Abroad
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), intends to advocate for the establishment of asylum reception centers…
Germany Champions Local Steel
German government officials are advocating for prioritizing domestically produced and European steel in public procurement projects. Lars Klingbeil,…
Germany Boosts Drone Defense Funding
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, is calling for increased investment and research to bolster defenses against…
Germany Braces for Upheaval Merz Warns
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, addressed the nation Friday, acknowledging a period of profound change…
Germany Seeks Iran Nuclear Talks
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for a negotiated resolution to…
East Germany Sees Job Growth Surge
A recent study by the Competence Center for Skilled Workers (Kofa) reveals a significant shift in the dynamics…
Germany Still Divided After 35 Years
Thirty-five years since German reunification, substantial regional reservations persist between eastern and western Germany, according to a recent…
East Germany Needs More Support
The German government’s commissioner for eastern affairs, Elisabeth Kaiser, has emphasized the need for intensified efforts to support…
Germany Debates Stripping Dual Nationality From Criminals
A debate has emerged within the governing coalition regarding the potential revocation of German citizenship from individuals holding…
Generic Weight-Loss Drug Arrives in Germany
A generic version of the active ingredient liraglutid, utilized in weight management medication, is poised to enter the…
East Germany Gains Ground Economist Says
Following 35 years of German reunification, a leading Düsseldorf-based economist is highlighting the emerging strengths of eastern Germany…
IWH Urges Shift From East Germany Aid
A leading economist has cautioned against targeted federal government support specifically aimed at the eastern German economy, arguing…
Unlicensed Doctors Practice in Germany
A recent investigation reveals a concerning gap in Germany’s medical oversight system, potentially allowing physicians with revoked licenses…
Drone Trespass Set to Surge Across Germany
Reports indicate a significant increase in unauthorized drone flights across Germany this year, according to inquiries conducted by…
Germany Considers National Service Year
A leading figure within the German Green Party has voiced concerns regarding the suspension of mandatory military service…
Germany Struggles With Rising Antisemitism
A growing concern has been voiced regarding the lack of visible solidarity with victims of antisemitism within Germany.…
Germany Backs Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
The German government has indicated its willingness to actively support the implementation of the peace proposals recently outlined…
Germany Builds Space Industry
The German Federal Armed Forces are prioritizing partnerships with domestic and European Newspace companies in the development of…
Germany Boosts Space Industry With New Partnerships
The German Federal Armed Forces are prioritizing collaboration with domestic and European “Newspace” companies as they develop planned…
Germany Seeks Boost for Aid Budget
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is advocating for increased funding for humanitarian aid within the upcoming federal budget,…
Germany Challenges Google’s Power
The German government is exploring measures to address the dominant role of Google in information distribution, aiming to…
Germany Streamlines Bureaucracy Embraces Digital Future
The German government is embarking on a substantial program of deregulation and digitalization, according to sources present at…
Germany Debates Ambitious Reform Plans
The recently approved modernization agenda by the German federal government is eliciting a range of responses and sparking…
Germany Forecasts Massive Funding Needs
The German Finance Agency projects a substantial and increasing need for federal funding in the coming years, estimating…
Germany Alerts Jewish Community Over Hamas Threat
German authorities have issued a warning regarding a potential threat against Jewish communities in Germany following the arrest…
Germany Divided on Key EU Initiatives
A review of ongoing European Union initiatives has revealed internal disagreements within the German government, hindering its ability…
Germany Debates Spending Amid Reform Promises
The Green Party’s top candidate for the upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir, has voiced concerns regarding…
Germany Boosts Space Industry With New Strategy
The German Federal Armed Forces are set to significantly shift their approach to space program development, prioritizing partnerships…
Germany Calls for Fundamental Reset
Thirty-five years following German reunification, Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, is advocating for fundamental reforms across the…
East West Germany Still Divided
A recent survey indicates a growing perception among Germans that East and West Germans remain more divided than…
Germany Opposes Israel Football Ban
The German government has voiced its opposition to barring Israeli participation in international sporting events, particularly within the…
East Germany Catches Up West Germany Still Divided
A new study from the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) reveals a complex picture of economic…
Germany Debates Competitiveness in Key Summit
The German government commenced a two-day cabinet retreat on Tuesday morning at Villa Borsig, situated on the Tegeler…
Job Recovery Slows in Germany
Germany’s unemployment figures reveal a complex picture for September 2025. While the number of registered unemployed individuals decreased…
Germany Navigates Uncertain Times
Germany faces significant security challenges, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who addressed a gathering in Düsseldorf on Monday…
Germany Considers Electronic Ankle Monitors for Domestic Abusers
Responding to a significant rise in domestic violence cases, Germany’s Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig, is proposing…
Germany Considers Alert Over Drone Risks
Recent incursions of drones into the airspace of several European nations have prompted calls for Germany to invoke…
Germany Debates Welfare Benefits for EU Nationals
Concerns regarding potential welfare fraud perpetrated by organized groups originating from other EU member states have spurred debate…
Germany Values Polish Partnership
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul underscored the significance of Poland as a “close partner and friend” of Germany…
Germany Calls for Action on Food Waste
Germany is confronting a significant food waste problem, with approximately 11 million tons discarded annually. This has prompted…
Germany Mocks Drone Defense Proposals
The German Green Party has responded with a mixture of amusement and critique regarding plans proposed by Interior…
Germany Homes 472 ISIS Returnees
The number of German citizens who traveled to Syria and Iraq to join the so-called Islamic State (IS)…
Germany Talks Taliban Kabul
German government officials are initiating direct negotiations with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. According to a report by…
Germany Debates Response to Russian Jets
Disagreement has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition regarding the appropriate response to Russian fighter jets violating NATO airspace.…
Germany Calls for UN Security Council Reform
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has voiced a call for reform within the United Nations, specifically advocating for…
Germany Eyes Wider Net for Pension Funding
To ensure the long-term viability of the pension system as the large birth cohorts retire, the chair of…
Germany Urges Hydrogen Pipeline for European Energy Independence
The head of Germany’s state-owned KfW development bank, Stefan Wintels, has advocated for enhanced European energy autonomy and…
Serbia Accuses Germany of Protest Funding
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has leveled serious accusations against Germany, reiterating claims previously made in Serbian media regarding…
Germany Urges Eurovision Israel Inclusion
Concerns are growing regarding a potential exclusion of Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest, as voiced by German…
Germany Moves To Bolster LGBTQ Protections
A resolution passed by the Federal Council on Friday has paved the way for a potential amendment to…
Germany Eyes Organ Donation Reform
The proposal by German states to implement an opt-out system for organ donation has received strong backing from…
Germany Debates East Commissioner Role
As Germany approaches the Day of German Unity on October 3rd, a prominent voice within the ruling coalition…
Germany Considers Ukraine Loan From Russian Assets
Following recent discussions surrounding potential avenues for supporting Ukraine, a senior German parliamentarian has expressed support for a…
Germany Debates Auto Industry Aid After Job Cuts
The announcement by automotive supplier Bosch regarding the planned reduction of 13,000 jobs has prompted calls for increased…
Germany Admits Past Naivete
Germany has become overly reliant on the goodwill of the United States and other nations, according to Wolfgang…
Xiaomi Drives into Germany Auto Ambitions Rise
Xiaomi is poised to enter the European automotive market, targeting a launch in 2027 and prioritizing Germany as…
Germany Unites for Organ Donation Reform
A draft legislation aimed at significantly increasing organ donation rates has been introduced by North Rhine-Westphalia, in collaboration…
Germany Turkey Döner Deal Reached
A dispute concerning the designation of “Döner” as a protected traditional specialty has concluded between Turkey and Germany.…
Germany Faces Hybrid Threat
Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, has characterized the threat landscape facing the nation as “abstract yet significant” emphasizing…
East Germany Faces Industrial Decline Warning
Concerns are mounting over the potential for further industrial decline in eastern Germany, prompting a strong warning from…
Voigt Calls For East Germany Arms Contracts
Ahead of a meeting between the state premiers of eastern Germany and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Prime Minister…
Germany Faces Disappointment Winter
The Green Party parliamentary group leader, Britta Haßelmann, has signaled backing for the three nominees proposed for the…
Asylum Approvals Plummet in Germany
A significant decrease in the number of asylum seekers receiving protection has been observed in Germany. Data reveals…
Germany Debates Constitution Court Selection
The Left party intends to support both candidates nominated by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) for election to…
Germany Beckons Investors Safe Haven
Tennet Deutschland, a leading electricity transmission network operator, has welcomed the investment of three new partners, signaling confidence…
Germany Dismisses Trump Praise
The German government has acknowledged US President Donald Trump’s remarks during the UN General Assembly, where he suggested…
Housing Prices Surge in Germany
According to figures released Wednesday by the Statistical Federal Office, residential property prices in Germany increased by an…
Home Prices Surge in Germany
According to data released Wednesday by the Statistical Federal Office, residential property prices in Germany increased by an…
Home Prices Surge in Germany
According to data released Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office, residential property prices in Germany experienced an average…
Construction Faces Major Skills Shortage in Germany
A significant shortage of skilled workers is threatening to derail infrastructure projects funded by Germany’s Special Fund for…