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Germany Signals Economic Shift Concerns
Germany’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche, has cautioned that the international economic order is undergoing a profound…
Germany China Trade Deficit Widens
A new study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) reveals a significant shift in trade dynamics…
Germany Defends Basic Income Amidst Criticism
The governing coalition’s citizen’s allowance program has faced persistent scrutiny, particularly from opposition parties, prompting a robust defense…
Saxony Urges East Germany Focus in Military Buys
Following a recent decision by the German Federal Cabinet to expedite procurement processes for the Bundeswehr (German Armed…
Germany Calls For Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, Katharina Dröge, parliamentary group…
Germany Considers Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers
Amid ongoing conflict in Gaza and escalating violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, Katharina Dröge, parliamentary group…
Recognized Refugees Seek Asylum in Germany
Data recently released indicates a significant number of individuals previously recognized as refugees in Greece are traveling onward…
Germany Exceeds Debt Rules with Massive Surplus
The German government has exceeded its debt-brake stipulations in 2024, according to provisional figures released by the Federal…
Spain Edges Germany in Thrilling Euro Final Showdown
Spain secured a place in the European Women’s Championship final after a tense and hard-fought victory over Germany,…
Germany Faces Gaza Pressure
Pressure is mounting within Germany’s political landscape regarding the government’s approach to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The…
Germany France Renew Partnership Pledge
During a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscored the significance of…
Germany Debates Gaza Ceasefire Declaration
A growing internal debate is emerging within the German government regarding its stance on the ongoing conflict in…
US Exits UNESCO Again Germany Expresses Regret
The German government has expressed disappointment regarding the United States’ decision to withdraw from the United Nations Educational,…
Germany Condemns Violence Against Druze
Expressions of support for violence against Druze individuals, displayed by pro-Syrian demonstrators in Germany, have drawn strong condemnation…
Germany Stands Firm Defends Israel Support
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has defended his decision not to sign a joint statement issued by 28…
Germany Streamlines Military Procurement
The German Federal Cabinet has endorsed a draft bill designed to streamline and expedite procurement processes for the…
Germany Israel Society Slams SPD Proposal
Disagreement has emerged within German political circles regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza and the appropriateness of arms…
Card Payments Surge in Germany
Germany’s payment landscape continues to evolve, with card payments experiencing a significant surge in 2024, according to data…
Germany Urged to Back Gaza Peace Call
A leading member of the German Bundestag’s European Affairs Committee is advocating for Germany to formally endorse a…
Germany Urges Allies to Boost Ukraine Air Defenses
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is urging European allies to contribute additional Patriot air defence systems to support…
Germany Tightens Afghan Deportation Rules
Saxon authorities are calling for a review of procedures following the disappearance of three Afghan nationals facing deportation…
Germany Greenlights Eurofighter Sales to Turkey
The German government has cleared the path for the potential export of Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets to Turkey.…
Germany Rethinks Nursing Care Funding
Government officials are addressing the ongoing debate surrounding the escalating costs of care facilities, highlighting the existing structure…
Germany France Discuss Space Defense Amid Trade Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet in Berlin this Wednesday, with…
Germany to Toughen Penalties for Terrorists Spies
The German Federal Ministry of Justice, under Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD), is planning stricter penalties for individuals involved…
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…