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Oil Find Sparks Germany Poland Border Dispute
A significant oil discovery off Poland’s Baltic coastline, made by the Canadian firm CEP, appears to partially involve…
Germany Defends Stance on Gaza Declaration
The German parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended the federal government’s decision not to…
Germany Czechia Boost Rail Links
Following a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala have announced plans…
Germany Reinstates Government Facebook Page
The Administrative Court of Cologne has ruled in favor of the Federal Press Office (BPA) in its legal…
Germany Urges Consistent Gaza Response
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has urged the German government to align itself with…
Foreclosure Numbers Surge in Germany
The number of involuntary property auctions (foreclosures) in Germany has continued to rise in the first half of…
Germany Deports 43 to Iraq
A coordinated effort involving Thuringia and seven other German federal states resulted in the deportation of 43 individuals…
Germany Eyes Welfare Reform Deal
Despite ongoing and contentious debates between the conservative and social democratic factions regarding the planned phase-out of the…
Germany Risks Missing Climate Targets
A recently released climate protection report from the German government indicates a growing risk that the nation will…
Steinmeier Cheers on Germany in Euro Final Showdown
The German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, will attend the Women’s European Football Championship semi-final match between Germany and…
Germany Investigates Fatal Apartment Incident
Police in Bavaria have confirmed the discovery of three deceased individuals at a multi-family residential building in Zwiesel,…
Germany Eyes Faster Combustion Engine Ban
A push for a faster transition away from internal combustion engines is gaining momentum within Germany, as Environment…
Germany Seeks Tougher Migrant Returns
European justice and interior ministers convened in Copenhagen this week for an informal meeting, with a primary focus…
Germany Questions Berlin’s Digital Citizenship Process
Concerns have been raised regarding the procedures surrounding naturalization processes in Berlin, with criticism directed at the Berlin…
Germany Considers Smartphone Ban for Young Students
Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt has proposed measures to safeguard children and adolescents from the potential harms of social…
Germany Norway Forge Stronger Ties
Germany and Norway have announced plans to significantly expand their strategic partnership across a range of crucial sectors.…
Germany Confirms Ukraine Air Defense Funding
The German parliamentary budget representative for defense, Andreas Schwarz, has voiced his support for plans to supply Patriot…
Germany Waits on EU Fleet Emission Plans
The German government is adopting a cautious stance regarding recent reports suggesting a potential phase-out of internal combustion…
Fratzscher Urges Germany to Prioritize Execution Not Subsidies
Following a meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and leading business executives at the Chancellery, Marcel Fratzscher, President of…
Heavy Rain Threatens Northern Germany
The German Meteorological Service (DWD) has issued warnings for heavy and persistent rainfall across northern and northeastern Germany.…
Germany Dismisses Syria Deportation Talk
Concerns have been raised regarding ongoing discussions within the German government concerning potential deportations to Syria. Former Federal…
Storms Brew Across Southern Germany
Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of southern Germany, primarily impacting the states of Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria. The…
Germany Pauses Syria Deportations Amid Conflict
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany is maintaining a cautious stance regarding deportations to Syria, particularly in…
Germany Considers Deporting Syrian Asylum Seekers With Criminal Records
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated a potential future possibility of…
Germany Eliminates France In Thrilling Shootout
Germany advanced to the semi-finals of the Women’s European Championship after a dramatic victory over France in Basel.…
Germany Urges US Trade Caution
German officials express optimism regarding the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, suggesting a resolution remains possible.…
Germany Debates AfD Ban Urgency
The Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has cautioned against rushing a potential…
Climate Funds Falter Germany Risks Missing Goals
A new report by the Federal Audit Court has raised serious concerns regarding the German government’s ability to…
Germany Romania Pledge Deeper Ties
A deepening of ties between Germany and Romania has been announced following a meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich…
Germany Eyes Refugee Relocation Beyond Europe
The German government is moving to explore options for housing asylum seekers outside of Europe, signaling a shift…
Germany Accused of Taliban Ties
The German government’s engagement with Afghanistan, specifically regarding the facilitation of deportations, is facing increasing scrutiny and drawing…
Housing Approvals Plummet in Germany
Official data released Friday by the Statistical Federal Office (Destatis) indicates a fluctuating landscape in German residential construction…
Germany to Boost Local Film with Streaming Mandate
German authorities are planning to mandate significant investment from major international streaming providers in domestic film productions. Culture…
Culture Under Fire in Germany
Concerns are mounting regarding a rise in attacks targeting cultural institutions and practices within Germany, according to Culture…
Germany Extends Aid to Syria
The German government has announced its willingness to offer support to the Syrian government, aligning with European partners…
Germany UK Forge Friendship Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer formalized a long-anticipated agreement in London on Thursday,…
Germany Urges Speed in Resource Security
The German government’s international cooperation agency, GIZ, is emphasizing the urgency of securing access to essential raw materials.…
Germany Questions EU Budget Plans
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has voiced significant concerns regarding the European Commission’s proposals for the next EU…
Birth Rate Decline Slows in Germany
Germany’s total fertility rate, a key indicator of births per woman, has decreased to 1.35 in 2024, according…
Germany Demands Answers on Syria Execution Reports
Following a recent escalation of violence involving multiple ethnic groups and government forces in Syria, Germany’s Federal Foreign…
Electric Car Sales Surge in Germany
Germany has witnessed record-breaking electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the first half of 2025, according to data released…
Germany Updates Pandemic Response Rules
The German Federal Cabinet approved a draft bill on Wednesday amending the International Health Regulations (IHR), aiming to…
Solo Living Soars in Germany
According to preliminary findings from the 2024 Mikrozensus, approximately 17.0 million people in Germany live alone, representing 20.6%…
Germany France Unite to Boost Startups
European finance ministers from Germany and France are collaborating to bolster conditions for entrepreneurs and foster the growth…
Greens Seek Advice on East Germany
A new advisory board is set to convene for the first time next Tuesday, designed to provide the…
Germany EU Reach Financial Agreement
The German government has reportedly reached an agreement with the European Commission regarding a multi-year financial plan. According…
Germany Rejects Appeals in Prison Hostage Case
The German Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof) has rejected appeals against the verdict issued by the Stendal Regional…
Fraud Probe Sweeps Across Germany
A nationwide operation targeting suspected social welfare fraud saw over 200 officials from the Federal Audit Office for…
Germany Rejects Drone Use Challenge
The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected a constitutional complaint filed by two Yemeni nationals challenging the use of…
Germany Presses US Trade Pressure
Franziska Brantner, leader of the Green Party, has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
Germany Voices Concerns Over EU Budget Shift
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst has expressed concern regarding the significant overhaul of the European Union’s budget currently…
Germany Champions International Justice
A leading German legal expert has lauded Germany’s role in recent discussions surrounding the strengthening of the International…
Germany Tightens Medical Cannabis Access
The German Federal Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Minister Nina Warken (CDU), is proposing significant revisions…
Germany: Unions Demand Housing Investment Alongside Welfare Reform
Discussions surrounding potential reforms to Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) have intensified, with the German Confederation of Trade Unions…
Germany Aims for Major State Overhaul
Significant advancements are anticipated in the modernization of German state functions, according to Philipp Amthor, Parliamentary State Secretary…
Germany to Probe AI Chatbot Deepseek
Germany’s Federal Commissioner for Data Protection, Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, is poised to take action against the Chinese AI chatbot…
Germany Tests Round-the-Clock Care Models
The German government is planning pilot projects to explore legally compliant solutions for round-the-clock care arrangements, addressing a…
Germany Backs EU Counter Tariffs Against US
Following a recent announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding the imposition of a 30% tariff on EU…
Germany Seeks Economic Independence From US
The proposed tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump have drawn sharp criticism, prompting renewed calls for Europe…
Germany Defies Trump’s Tariff Threat
The German government has issued a strong warning in response to a newly announced tariff threat from former…
Germany Pakistan Clash Over Afghan Deportation Risk
A diplomatic dispute has escalated between the German and Pakistani governments following the expiration of an ultimatum regarding…
Germany Misses Group Lead at Women’s Euros
Germany’s hopes of securing the top spot in Group C of the Women’s European Championship were dashed on…
Germany Demands Climate Action Clarity
A call for clarity regarding climate policy initiatives is being voiced within the German government. Carsten Schneider, Federal…
Germany Demands Urgent Civil Defense Plan
German districts have urged the federal government to develop a comprehensive civil protection strategy, highlighting gaps in preparedness…
Germany Defies China Attack EU Summit On
Despite significant economic policy disagreements and widespread condemnation regarding a recent Chinese laser incident targeting a German Air…
Germany Races Time to Shield Nation
The German Armed Forces Procurement Agency is operating under significant time pressure, according to its president, Annette Lehnigk-Emden,…
Judge Fight Rocks Germany
Following a virtual crisis meeting held Friday evening, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains committed to nominating Frauke…
Germany Divided Over Party Ban Threat
A recent initiative by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate to restrict access to the public service for members of…
Judges Revolt Shakes Germany
The German Bar Association (DAV) has expressed deep concern over the failure to elect three new judges to…
Germany Debates Constitutional LGBTQ Protections
The German government’s Special Representative on LGBTQ+ Affairs, Sophie Koch, is advocating for enhanced constitutional protection of sexual…
Germany Eyes Friendship Treaty With UK
The German government is poised to finalize a long-anticipated “friendship agreement” with the United Kingdom, a move officials…
Germany Delays Constitutional Court Elections
The German Bundestag has voted to remove all three elections for judges of the Federal Constitutional Court from…
Germany Approves Investment Boost
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) unanimously approved a growth stimulus package previously passed by the Bundestag on Friday.…
Germany Accuses Opposition of Damaging Court
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), has voiced criticism regarding the handling of the nomination of Frauke…
Germany Approves Faster Asylum Rejection
The German state of Hesse’s Minister President, Boris Rhein, has voiced support for the federal government’s plans to…
Germany Delays Afghan Visa Processing
The processing of visa applications for approximately 2,400 Afghan refugees currently stranded in Pakistan is facing continued delays,…
Germany Debates Taliban Talks
Concerns are escalating within Germany over ongoing discussions between the German government and the Taliban regime regarding the…
Mask Disputes Could Cost Germany Billions
The German Health Ministry has acknowledged that current financial reserves may be insufficient to fully cover potential liabilities…
Solar Installations Decline in Germany
The rate of residential solar panel installations in Germany has significantly slowed this year compared to previous periods.…
East Germany Civil Society Faces Tipping Point
A Leipzig-based sociologist is raising concerns about a potential tipping point in eastern Germany, highlighting what he describes…
Germany Seeks Intelligence Boost
The newly appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Control Committee, Marc Henrichmann (CDU), is calling for a strengthening of…
Germany Considers Stricter Laws Against Youth Sexual Abuse
Germany’s Independent Federal Advocate for the Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Children and Young People, Kerstin Claus, is…
Germany Debates Taliban Talks
Discussions are ongoing within the German government regarding potential negotiations with the Taliban regime concerning the repatriation of…
Germany Presses Hungary on Activist’s Hunger Strike
The German co-governing Social Democratic Party (SPD) has voiced significant concern over the situation of activist Maja T.,…
Foundations Invest Millions in Eastern Germany
A coalition of foundations, operating under the initiative “Zukunftswege Ost” (Future Pathways East), is significantly increasing its investment…
Germany Court Strikes Down Berlin University Law
The Federal Constitutional Court has deemed certain provisions of Berlin’s Higher Education Act incompatible with the Basic Law…
Germany Boosts Cyber Defense
Germany is set to significantly bolster its cybersecurity defenses and enhance civil protection measures, according to recent statements…
Germany Calls For Increased Russia Pressure
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has announced plans to intensify pressure on…
Germany Key NATO Ally Rutte Says
Germany’s pivotal role within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was underscored during a commemoration marking the nation’s…
Germany Court Removes Crucifix From School
A regional administrative court in Bavaria has ruled that the display of a crucifix in the entrance hall…
Germany Condemns China’s Laser Incident
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday ahead of a commemoration marking…
Germany Presses EU Action Against X
Concerns are mounting regarding the social media platform X, formerly Twitter, following reports that its AI chatbot, Grok,…
Germany Urges Increased Ukraine Aid
A leading voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is calling for a more assertive role for Germany…
Germany Slams Unicredit’s Bank Move
The German government has characterized the recent increase in stakes held by Italian banking group UniCredit in Commerzbank…
Germany May Probe Mask Procurement Scandal
Calls for a thorough investigation into the procurement of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic are growing, with…
Germany Defends Digital Tax on Tech Giants
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction has refuted calls from the conservative Union parties…
Traffic Fatalities Decline in Germany
Road traffic fatalities in Germany decreased slightly in 2024, according to finalized data released by the Federal Statistical…
Germany Creates New Foreign Policy Unit
The German Finance Ministry is undergoing a significant restructuring under the leadership of Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD),…
Man Arrested in Germany Over Terror Funding
A 27-year-old man with Bosnian-Herzegovinian citizenship was temporarily detained in Essen early Wednesday morning during a large-scale operation.…
Germany Condemns Chinese Laser Attack
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed strong concern regarding a recent incident involving a Bundeswehr (German Armed…