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Germany Strengthens Critical Infrastructure Protection
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft law, the Critical Infrastructure Act, designed to bolster the resilience…
Germany Forms AI Competition Advisory Group
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is establishing a new expert commission to advise…
Germany Fears 1930s Antisemitism Surge
The German Minister of State for Culture and Media, Wolfram Weimer, has expressed deep concern over the current…
Germany Launches Corona Inquiry Commission
The newly established parliamentary inquiry commission tasked with examining the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic has commenced its…
Germany names new state secretary to Interior Ministry
The Federal Ministry of the Interior is undergoing a significant restructuring under the direction of Minister Alexander Dobrindt…
Germany Crash Claims Three Lives
Tragedy struck on Monday morning on the B156 federal highway between Weißwasser and Boxberg, resulting in three fatalities.…
Storms Flood West Germany
The German Weather Service (DWD) has issued warnings for potentially heavy thunderstorms and localized torrential rain impacting areas…
Germany Considers Asylum Processing Abroad
Concerns over asylum policies and migration trends have been voiced by Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Young…
Germany Rejects New Electric Car Quotas
The German government has voiced opposition to proposed European Union regulations aiming to increase the proportion of electric…
Germany Confident Ahead of French Confidence Vote
The German government stated it is not concerned about the upcoming vote of confidence in the French government…
Germany Extends Rosneft Trusteeship
The German government has extended the trusteeship over Rosneft Deutschland GmbH (RDG) and RN Refining & Marketing GmbH…
Germany Demands Commitment to Values from Muslim Group
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) has formally requested the Islamic Religious Association of Germany (Ditib)…
Renewable Energy Input Drops in Germany
Germany’s electricity generation in the first half of 2025 totaled 221 billion kilowatt-hours, a slight increase of 0.3%…
East Germany Still Leads in Childcare Support
Recent observations suggest that eastern Germany maintains a more supportive environment for families with young children compared to…
Germany Considers Incentives for Syrian Returnees
Concerns are growing regarding the low number of voluntary returns of Syrian refugees to their homeland, prompting calls…
Asylum Claims Surge in Germany
German administrative courts are experiencing a significant surge in asylum litigation, according to an analysis by the “Deutsche…
Germany Sees Progress in Constitutional Court Judge Vote Hopeful Outlook
Government officials express confidence in resolving impasse regarding appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court. Thorsten Frei, Minister in…
Germany Eyes Healthcare Overhaul Patients Face New Responsibilities
German citizens are set to face increased expectations for personal responsibility within the healthcare system, according to statements…
Germany Roars Past Northern Ireland>
The German national football team secured a 3-1 victory over Northern Ireland in Cologne on Sunday evening, bouncing…
Germany Boosts Civil Defense
The German government is planning a significant expansion of civil protection and disaster response capabilities. Interior Minister Alexander…
Germany Demands Ukraine Corruption Clarity
German parliamentarian Anton Hofreiter, Chairman of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag, has urged German political leaders…
Germany Unveils Auto Industry Rescue Plan
Ahead of the International Motor Show, the leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Söder, has announced…
Germany anticipates French austerity continues>
The German government anticipates a continued consolidation course in neighboring France, regardless of the outcome of Prime Minister…
Germany Eyes Major Military Spending Spree
The German Ministry of Defence intends to present 81 major procurement projects to the Budget and Defence Committees…
Germany Falls to Slovakia in World Cup Qualifying Upset
Germany’s 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign began with a setback on Thursday evening, as the national team suffered…
Germany to Face Ivory Coast and Finland in 2026 Friendlies
45 PM local time in Stuttgart A fixture against the Africa Cup of Nations champions, Côte d’Ivoire, is…
Germany Pledges One Billion Euros to Revamp Sports Facilities
Germany’s governing coalition is planning to provide one billion euros in funding to municipalities for the renovation of…
Germany Risks Isolating Itself Over Ukraine Security Claims
A prominent political analyst has cautioned against Germany pursuing a unique path regarding security commitments to Ukraine, particularly…
Lisbon Cable Car Tragedy Germany Expresses Condolences
Germany’s Foreign Office has expressed its condolences following a cable car accident in Lisbon, Portugal, which has resulted…
Crash Claims Two Lives in Southern Germany
A fatal traffic collision occurred early Thursday morning on the Bundesstraße 311 near Öpfingen, Germany Police in Ulm…
Germany Confirms Afghan Return Despite Deportation Concerns
Pakistani authorities have once again detained and deported Afghan nationals who had been granted acceptance for relocation to…
Germany Notes China Russia North Korea Alliance
Berlin – The German federal government has offered a measured response to the highly visible alignment of China’s…
Eastern Germany Sees Spike in Right-Wing Crime
Data released by the German federal government indicates a disproportionate incidence of right-wing criminal activity in the eastern…
Germany Aims For Faster Deportations After EU Deal
The German Federal Government anticipates an acceleration of deportation procedures following the implementation of the GEAS reform and…
Germany Unveils New Plan To Lower Energy Bills
The German federal government has approved further measures aimed at reducing energy prices, with the cabinet moving forward…
Germany Faces Huge Wave of Baby Boomer Retirements
A significant demographic shift is underway in the German labor market, according to data released Wednesday by the…
Germany Considers Mandatory Service For All Citizens
Germany is revisiting the possibility of a mandatory service year for young adults, a proposal gaining traction from…
Germany Considers Gas Boost for Green Hydrogen Transition
Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, is considering a transitional approach to decarbonizing industrial processes that…
Reading Skills Stall In Germany Twenty Percent Struggle
A recent study indicates that functional illiteracy rates in Germany remain stable at 20 percent, representing approximately 106…
Germany Population Rises Over 3 Million Since 1990
Germany’s population has increased by 38 million people, representing a 5% growth, since 1990, according to data released…
Remote Work Holds Steady in Germany
Recent data indicates that remote or hybrid work arrangements remain firmly established within the German workforce According to…
AfD Support Hits New High in Germany
Recent polling data indicates a growing potential for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) amongst the German electorate A…
Russian Threat Remains As Germany Begins Military Drill
Germany’s armed forces are initiating a large-scale exercise series, Quadriga 2025, amidst a security environment perceived as unchanged…
Moscow Recruiting Desperate Spies Germany Warns
German security agencies are launching a joint public awareness campaign to counter what they describe as hybrid warfare…
Germany France Agree New Economic Plan
Germany and France have reached an agreement on a joint economic agenda, revealed during a ministerial council meeting…
Germany Confident Franco-German Ties Will Endure French Vote
Berlin – The German government does not anticipate significant disruption to the upcoming Franco-German ministerial meeting in Toulon…
Germany Considers Funding Major Rainforest Protection Initiative
The German government is currently evaluating participation in a novel financial instrument designed to safeguard tropical forests. Dubbed…
Hot Summers Followed by Wet July in Germany
Germany experienced a notably warm summer in 2025, exceeding long-term averages and characterized by two distinct heatwaves interspersed…
Germany Considers Penalties For Firms Missing Female Leadership Goals
Germany is considering potential penalties for companies failing to meet mandated targets for female representation in leadership roles.…
Germany Needs Innovation Boost Says Top Economist
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Ifo, has cautioned that the country is not fostering innovation at a…
Ramelow Pushes for Swiss-Style Direct Democracy in Germany
Germany’s parliamentary Vice President Bodo Ramelow has advocated for the incorporation of more direct democratic elements at the…
Germany to Resume Taking in Afghan Nationals Monday
Germany is poised to resume its program for accepting Afghan nationals next week, with the arrival of an…
Human Trafficking Cases Surge in Germany
German authorities report a record high in investigations concluded regarding human trafficking and exploitation in 2024. The Federal…
Nagelsmann Names Germany Squad For World Cup Qualifiers
Julian Nagelsmann, head coach of the German national men’s team, today announced his squad for the upcoming World…
Germany Approves New Military Service Plan
The German federal government has approved a new national service law, following a cabinet decision on Wednesday regarding…
Germany Seeks Baltic Fishing Deal
Germany has offered a cautious response to the European Commission’s proposals regarding fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea…
Germany Establishes National Security Council
The German federal government has cleared the path for the establishment of a National Security Council. Chancellor Friedrich…
Ukraine Envoy Urges Firm Security Pledges From Germany
Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has urged consideration of a potential Bundeswehr peacekeeping mission within Ukraine, stating…
Germany Belgium Push EU For Tougher Drug Crime Laws
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a joint initiative with Belgium to bolster European Union efforts against organized…
Germany To Accept Afghan Refugees From Pakistan
Following a period of restricted entry, the German government appears to be lifting its months-long blockade on accepting…
Germany Canada Forge Critical Minerals Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to receive Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday for discussions centered…
Fentanyl Threat Looms in Germany
Germany is facing a growing concern regarding the emergence of synthetic opioids within its illicit drug market, according…
Germany Moves To Ban Child-Targeted Vape Flavors
Germany’s federal drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, is advocating for stricter regulations regarding the sale of vaping products and…
Groups Urge Germany To Protect At-Risk Afghans
Dozens of organizations are urging the German government to take immediate action to protect vulnerable Afghans who have…
Germany Faces Workforce Gap After Decade of Immigration
Ten years after former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s widely recognized statement “We can do it” during the 2015 refugee…
Waerenskjold Wins Germany Tour Brennan Claims Final Stage
Norwegian cyclist Søren Wærenskjold of Team Uno-X Mobility has emerged victorious in the 2025 Deutschland Tour. A second-place…
Germany Upgrades Bridges For Tank Readiness
Germany is revising bridge construction standards to accommodate heavier military vehicles, a move prompted by evolving national security…
Germany Well Prepared For Winter Gas Supply
Germany appears well-prepared for the upcoming winter gas supply, according to Timm Kehler, Managing Director of the German…
Church Vandalism Rising Across Germany
Germany is experiencing a growing incidence of vandalism targeting churches, according to statements released by the German Bishops’…
Heusgen Urges Germany to Recognize Palestinian State
A former key security advisor to ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel is urging the German government to formally recognize a…
Germany Splits on Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
A developing disagreement within the German federal government centers on the potential deployment of carbon capture and storage…
Germany Divided On Gaza Child Evacuation Plan
Germany is currently facing a political debate regarding the potential reception of injured children from the Gaza Strip.…
Child Abuse Cases Remain High in Germany
Recent data released by Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) indicates a stabilization, though at a persistently high…
Germany Sees Record High Car Ownership
Germany continues to see a rise in car ownership, with a density of 590 passenger cars per 1,000…
Germany Plans Online Age Checks
The German federal government is pushing for mandatory age verification measures for online users, aiming to establish a…
Germany Faces Fine Over Afghan Visa Delays
Germany’s Foreign Office is facing potential fines after a Berlin administrative court issued a directive demanding concrete action…
Germany Sees No Progress From Putin On Ukraine Peace
Berlin – The German government currently observes no indications of movement towards a peaceful resolution from Russian President…
Stegner Sees Germany Hosting Putin Zelenskyy Summit
Germany has emerged as a potential host for a high-stakes summit involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States,…
Germany Joins Nato Exercise To Counter Russia In North Atlantic
Germany’s participation in the Canadian-led exercise “Nanook” in the North Atlantic represents a significant contribution to maintaining regional…
Germany Faces Chemical and Pharma Supply Chain Disruptions
Germany’s chemical industry association (VCI) has cautioned that escalating global conflicts could potentially disrupt the country’s access to…
Startup Struggles Vary Across Germany
A recent survey of German tech startups reveals a nuanced picture of the current economic landscape, with experiences…
Germany Rejects Asylum Benefits as Loans
Berlin – The German federal government has expressed reservations regarding proposals to introduce asylum benefits as loans. A…
Grimm Urges Germany to Slash Spending by Billions
A leading German economic advisor is urging the federal government to implement substantial spending cuts, potentially reaching up…
Germany Considers Loan Guarantees for Foreign Gas Plants
The German federal government is considering providing credit guarantees worth €893 million for gas-fired power plants abroad, according…
City Buses Struggle for Space in Germany
A recent inquiry by the German Environmental Aid (DUH) reveals a limited implementation of dedicated bus lanes in…
Severe Storms Forecast For Southern Germany All Weekend
Meteorological authorities are currently advising vigilance across southern and southeastern Germany due to the potential for localized severe…
Severe Storms Threaten Southern Germany
Meteorological services in Germany have issued warnings for severe thunderstorms across parts of southern Germany. The alert, valid…
Germany Boosts Afghan Aid With New Funding
Germany has announced additional funding to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The Foreign Office and the…
Record Number Pursue Doctorates in Germany
Germany’s universities and higher education institutions saw a continued increase in doctoral candidates in 2024, with a total…
RWE Opposes Splitting Germany Into Five Electricity Price Zones
The chief executive of German energy giant RWE, Markus Krebber, has voiced opposition to proposals from European transmission…
Germany Approved Rocket Launchers for Israel
Germany authorized the export of an undisclosed number of Matador rocket launchers to Israel during the latter half…
VW Could Build Tanks for Germany says Bundeswehr Chief
The President of the Federal Office for Procurement of the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw), Anette Lehnigk-Emden, has indicated…
Germany Joins Allies Funding New Ukraine Aid Package
Germany joins allied nations in pledging initial funding for new Ukraine aid package, coordinated through an international mechanism…
Germany Blind to China Reliance on Key Materials
The German federal government currently lacks key data necessary to effectively reduce the nation’s economic dependence on critical…
Spahn Defends Free Speech in Germany After US Criticism
A leading figure in Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has refuted recent criticism from the United States government…
Germany Faces Soaring Power Demand By 2045
Germany faces a substantial increase in electricity demand through 2045, according to a new study by consultancy firm…
Germany Boosts Single Parent Support With €32 Billion Payment
Germany saw a substantial increase in financial support provided to single parents last year, with approximately €3.2 billion…
Germany Halts Visas For Russian Belarusian Dissidents
A prominent human rights advocate and founder of the Russian organization Memorial, Irina Sherbakova, has voiced criticism regarding…
Russia Spying on Germany Top Official Warns
Ahead of the scheduled meeting between Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska, a senior German…
Germany Halts Arms Exports To Israel Over Gaza Offensive
The German government has indicated a pause in arms exports to Israel, specifically those intended for use in…