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Germany’s Federal Budget Ramps Up Social and Interest Costs Drive Growing Deficit
German federal spending has outpaced revenue from 2014 to 2024 by a wide margin. According to a report…
SoVD Urges Halt to Social Spending as Germany’s Poverty Risk Grows
The rising rate of people at risk of poverty has led the Social Association Germany (SoVD) to caution…
BDEW Calls for Strategic Gas Reserve to Secure Germany’s Energy Future
In the debate over future gas supply security, the German Association of Energy Utilities (BDEW) supports the creation…
Germany’s Anti-Russia Raid Seen As Proof of Sanctions Effectiveness by CDU Vice Chairman Von Notz
The deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, Konstantin von Notz, sees the recent raid on suspected illegal exports…
Warken Rejects Removal of Dental Services from Germany’s Statutory Health Insurance
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) rejected the CDU‑Business Council’s proposal to remove dental care from the statutory…
Germany’s Seniors Embrace Digital Health Solutions as Major Opportunity
Most seniors in Germany view digital health services as a major opportunity. A survey by IT industry association…
Ann-Katrin Kaufhold Urges Greater Diversity in Germany’s Constitutional Court
Ann‑Katrin Kaufhold, the newly appointed vice‑president of Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, stressed how crucial diversity is inside the…
Germany’s Markus Söder Calls For Extra Working Hours To Drive Growth
Markus Söder, the Bavarian premier and head of the CSU, argues that German workers should, on average, work more…
Germany’s Defence Ministry Boosts In-Flight Internet on Government Jets
The German Ministry of Defence is working to improve the internet connections on its government aircraft. Reports of…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Wadephul Heads to Indo-Pacific to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said that he aims to strengthen partnerships during his upcoming trip to the…
Germany’s 31 January 2026 Lotto Draw Reveals Winning Numbers
During Saturday’s live broadcast of the German Lotto and Toto Block’s “6 aus 49” draw, the evening numbers were declared…
Wüst Praises Black‑Red Coalition For Strong Performance Amid Germany’s Challenges
Hendrik Wüst, the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed confidence in the federal government’s performance. He told the “Rheinische…
Germany’s Unemployment Surges 177,000 From December, Exceeding 3 Million Amid Seasonal Trend
The number of people without work in Germany rose by 92,000 in January 2026 compared with January 2025. Against the…
Germany’s Population Declines by 100,000 to 83.5 Million by End 2025
By the end of 2025, Germany’s population was about 83.5 million. According to the first estimate from the Federal…
Germany’s Ifo Study Shows Only Minor Easing in Company Order Demand Yet One‑Third Still Strained
The order situation for companies in Germany remains tight. According to the Ifo Institute, about one‑third of firms…
Germany’s Left Criticizes Planless Use of Special Fund Amid Downgraded Growth Forecast
Facing a gloomier growth forecast for the German economy, Die Linke sharply criticized the black‑red economic policy and…
Young Union Stands Against Loosening Germany’s Debt Brake Rules
A motion submitted by the Junge Union for the upcoming party conference – as reported by “Der Spiegel”…
Welthungerhilfe Criticises Germany’s Development Aid Shift Toward Corporate Interests
Welthungerhilfe criticises the black‑red coalition for wanting to give more weight to commercial interests in development aid.It is…
Germany’s Commission Plans Merge of Citizens’ Allowance, Child Supplement, and Housing Benefit into Unified Aid
The German federal government together with the Länder and municipalities has decided to combine the Bürgergeld, the Kinderzuschlag…
NRW Economy Minister Urges States to Take Center Stage in Germany’s Defence Pivot
Nordrhein‑Westfalia’s economy minister, Mona Neubaur of the Greens, is demanding that the federal government bring the states into the…
SAP CEO Christian Klein Warns of AfD Success Threatening Germany’s Business Appeal
Christian Klein, chief executive of SAP, warned that the AfD’s political gains could damage Germany’s business climate. Speaking…
Germany’s Net Capital Inflows Beat Outflows for First Time Since 2003
In 2025 German capital inflows finally surpassed outflows for the first time since 2003, according to a study…
Germany’s Workforce Turning to Overtime as 40-Hour Weeks Grow
In Germany, a growing number of employees have been working longer than the statutory 40‑hour week. According to…
Justice Minister Rules Out Palantir Use in Germany’s Federal Courts
Regarding regional adoption, Baden-Württemberg police authorities are expected to begin using Palantir’s “Gotham” platform around mid‑this year. A…
Germany’s HDB Projects Construction Cost Hikes of 3.3% in 2026 and 3.6% in 2027
When asked about how many orders could come from the €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality,…
Half of Germany’s Citizens Call Electric Car Subsidy Unfair
When asked whether introducing the subsidy is a sensible measure, 40 % answered positively, whereas 44 % disagreed. The public…
IMF Boosts Germany’s 2026 Growth Forecast to 1.1 Percent
Germany is projected to grow faster this year than other G7 countries. While the German republic was the…
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Warning Strikes Across Germany’s Road Construction, 14,000 Highway Workers Staking Out
The planned walk‑outs reflect a broader trend in German labour politics, where unions increasingly use high‑visibility actions to…
Germany’s Trade Gap with China Soars
German Economy Faces Record Trade Deficit with China, Raising Political Tensions Calculations from the Institute for Economic Research…
Germany’s Gas Supply Secure Despite Winter Storm
“German Energy Regulator Confirms Secure Gas Supply Amidst Winter Challenges, Highlights Previous Investments” Despite current winter storm conditions…
Germany’s Emissions Edge Down
Preliminary figures released this week indicate a marginal decline in Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions for 2025, falling by…
Trump Talks Weigh on Germany’s Criticism
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s largest opposition party, is adopting a cautious stance on the recent attempt…
Germany’s Gas Supply Secure Despite Cold
Germany’s largest power producer, RWE, has publicly asserted the nation’s gas supply is secure heading into winter, despite…
Merz Sees 2026 as Germany’s Renewal
In his inaugural New Year’s address, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has urged the…
Germany’s 2025 Scorcher Sets Records
Germany’s Meteorological Agency Reports Record-Breaking Heat and Drought in 2025, Exposing Policy Vulnerabilities Initial assessments released Tuesday by…
Germany’s Work Hour Debate Fuels Coalition Tensions
The German government is facing internal friction over proposals to overhaul labor laws, with Economy Minister Katarina Reiche’s…
Germany’s Truck Charging Network Gets EU Approval
The European Commission has approved a significant €1.6 billion state aid package for Germany’s development of truck rapid-charging…
Italians Thrive in Germany’s Key Regions
New data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) paints a detailed picture of the Italian diaspora within…
Germany’s BSW Party Finalizes Leadership Today
The far-left “Bündnis Soziale Gerechtigkeit und Wirtschaftliche Vernunft” (BSW), formerly known as “Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht” concluded its two-day…
Germany’s Wagenknecht Urges Teacher Support for Anti-Draft Strike
The increasingly vocal opposition party, BSW, has ignited a fresh wave of political debate in Germany, with its…
Virologist Defends Germany’s Pandemic Response
The influential virologist Christian Drosten staunchly defended Germany’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a parliamentary inquiry committee…
Germany’s AfD Launches Youth Wing Amidst Protests
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has formally launched its new youth organization, “Generation Deutschland” (Generation Germany), amidst significant…
Germany’s Economy Flatlines
Germany’s economy stagnated in the third quarter of 2025, marking a concerning development for Europe’s largest economy and…
Germany’s EU Representation Lags
Germany’s representation within EU institutions is facing a deepening crisis, with a significant underrepresentation of German staff, particularly…
Germany’s World Cup Hopes Dim
A palpable sense of caution and muted expectation surrounds the German national men’s football team’s prospects at the…
Rail Workers Doubt Germanys Safety Alerts
A sweeping majority of German rail workers express deep skepticism regarding the reliability of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) reporting…
Germany’s Far-Left Party Admits Strategy Errors
The fledgling BSW (Basisverband sozialistischer Studien) party is grappling with the fallout from a tumultuous period in Brandenburg,…
China Overtakes US as Germany’s Top Trade Partner
Germany’s trade relationship with China has swung back in Beijing’s favor, with China once again surpassing the United…
Jobs Dip Germany’s Q3 Figures
Germany’s labor market is signaling a worrying trend, according to preliminary data released by Destatis, the Federal Statistical…
Rix to Lead Germany’s Political Education Body
A seasoned Social Democratic politician, Sönke Rix, is poised to become the next president of the Federal Agency…
Germany’s Nuclear Exit Fuels Far-Right Surge
The debate surrounding Germany’s nuclear phase-out has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as Saxon State Premier Michael Kretschmer directly…
Munich Holds Title Germany’s Costliest City
A new analysis by the Cologne Institute for Economic Research (IW) and the Federal Institute for Building, Urban…
AfD Leads Germany’s Polls Left Slides
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to lead in voter preference, solidifying its position as the nation’s most…
Germany’s SPD Rejects EU Carbon Pricing Ease
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is staunchly resisting calls for a relaxation of the European Union’s carbon…
Germany’s Draft Law Stalled by Symbolic Disputes
Growing frustration within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is intensifying over the protracted delays surrounding the new conscription…
Germany’s Minister Visits Syria
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, embarked on a highly unusual and politically sensitive visit to Syria today, marking…
Germany’s GDP Stalls in Third Quarter
Germany’s economic growth stalled in the third quarter of 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Federal…
Ukraine Praises Germany’s Renewed Resolve
Kyiv is increasingly pressing Berlin to assume a more assertive leadership role in efforts to conclude the ongoing…
IMF Sees Germany’s Growth at 0.9%
Germany’s economic trajectory remains stubbornly weak, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest revisions, highlighting a growing divergence…
Germany’s Competitiveness Fades
Germany continues to grapple with the lingering economic repercussions of the 2022 energy crisis, with a new report…
Söder Questions Germany’s Climate Target
A growing rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition as Markus Söder, leader of the Bavarian CSU party,…
Merz Promises Germany’s Economic Rebound
Germany aims to regain its position as a leading economic power, Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed following a two-day…
Germany’s Century-Old Population Soars
Germany has seen a significant increase in the number of centenarians – individuals aged 100 or older –…
Justices Elected to Germany’s Constitutional Court
The German Bundestag on Thursday confirmed three new justices to the Federal Constitutional Court. Günter Spinner secured his…
Hamburg Now Germany’s Youngest State
New data released Tuesday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals significant variations in age demographics across Germany’s…
Germany’s EV Charging Gap Widens
A significant portion of German municipalities currently lack publicly accessible charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, according to a…
Germany’s Economy Stuck Faces Slow Recovery
Germany’s economic recovery remains sluggish, according to a new autumn forecast released by the Institute for Economic Research…
Germany’s Wildlife Faces Regional Decline
A recent study from the University of Trier has revealed a complex picture of biodiversity trends within Germany.…
Childcare Expansion Tests Germany’s System
The implementation of a legal entitlement to all-day childcare for primary school children within the next year presents…
Hoppermann Leads Germany’s Corona Inquiry Panel
Franziska Hoppermann of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has been elected chair of the parliamentary inquiry commission tasked…
Germany’s Kiesewetter Calls for More Arms to Ukraine
Recent Russian aerial assaults against Ukraine have prompted calls for stronger action from the German government. Roderich Kiesewetter,…
Schröder Model Needed for Germany’s New Agenda
A senior figure within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is calling on the current government to undertake a…
Germany’s Grid Strained By Surge In Battery Storage Requests
German grid operators are facing a surge in connection requests for electricity storage systems, leading to significant processing…
Union Demands Rethink of Germany’s 2045 Climate Goal
Germany’s powerful chemical industry union, IGBCE, is urging a re-evaluation of the nation’s 2045 climate neutrality target and…
Germany’s Global Trade Share Declines
Germany’s share of key global markets and critical industries has been steadily declining over the past decade, according…
Hubert Hüppe Leads Germany’s Senior Conservative Group
Hubert Hüppe has been elected as the new Federal Chairman of the “Senioren-Union” a prominent organization representing the…
Breher Named Germany’s New Animal Welfare Chief
Silvia Breher, a member of the CDU party, has been appointed as the new Federal Government Commissioner for…
Germany’s Creditworthiness Remains Strong Despite Debt
Germany’s creditworthiness remains robust despite increasing national debt, according to a senior Bundesbank official. Michael Theurer, a member…
Mobile Brothels See Slight Rise in Germany’s Lower Saxony
The number of mobile brothels operating on roads within the German state of Lower Saxony has seen a…
Germany’s Opposition Demands Changes to Draft Military Service Plan
Germany’s leading opposition party has signaled potential amendments to proposed legislation concerning national service, just prior to a…
Germany’s refugee distribution aids integration experts say
A recent assessment of the integration of refugees who arrived in Germany during the 2015 influx suggests a…
AfD closing gap on Germany’s leading CDU/CSU
Recent polling data indicates a narrowing gap between the CDU/CSU and the AfD in voter preferences. The weekly…
Germany’s Parties Push to Ease Abortion Laws
Political factions in Germany are increasingly vocal regarding the legal status of abortion, specifically Paragraph 218 of the…
Experts Warn Germany’s Poverty Figures Face Manipulation
A group of thirty leading poverty researchers in Germany have voiced concerns regarding a change in methodology used…
Germany’s SPD Open to Switzerland Joining EU
A leading figure in the German Parliament’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed openness to Switzerland joining the…
Economists Critical of Germany’s Coalition’s First 100 Days
A recent assessment of the German government’s first 100 days in office reveals a divided opinion among leading…
Germany’s Innovation Chief Targets Tech Independence
Germany’s leading advisory body for research and innovation is shifting its focus towards securing leadership in key technologies…
Fewer Babies Born Germany’s Fertility Rate Drops
Germany’s birth rate has seen a significant decline between 2021 and 2024, decreasing from 1.58 to 1.35 children…
Germany’s GDP Falls Slightly
Germany’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) experienced a slight contraction in the second quarter of 2025, decreasing by 0.1…
Germany’s Social Union Demands Healthcare Funding Boost
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), a prominent social welfare association, has joined the growing chorus calling for increased government…
Germany’s Climate Goal Faces Doubts
The German government remains committed to achieving climate neutrality by 2045, but acknowledges it will require significant and…
Debate Rises Over Germany’s Debt Brake
Political leaders are increasingly focused on reforming Germany’s “debt brake” (Schuldenbremse), a constitutional rule limiting government borrowing. Vice…
Price Controls Challenge Fails at Germany’s Top Court
The Federal Constitutional Court has rejected two constitutional complaints filed by pharmaceutical companies challenging measures aimed at drug…
Thierse Urges Calm in Germany’s Court Dispute
Former Bundestag President Wolfgang Thierse, a longstanding member of the Central Committee of German Catholics, has urged both…
Germany’s Growth Slows This Quarter
The German government’s latest assessment indicates a noticeable slowdown in the recent economic upturn within Germany. Following a…
Germany’s Top Court Facing Crisis
The postponement of elections for new judges at the Federal Constitutional Court, following developments in the Bundestag, has…
Germany’s Greens Accuse Rivals of Fossil Ties
Leading figures within the Green Party, Katharina Dröge and Felix Banaszak, have expressed concerns regarding the current German…
Germany’s Debt Manageable Says Economist
Financial Advisor Assesses Germany’s Debt Capacity Jens Südekum, an economics professor and advisor to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil,…
Germany’s President Urges Careful Consideration on AfD Ban
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for careful consideration regarding the planned proceedings to potentially ban the far-right…
Germany’s Mobility Pass Loses Over a Million Users After Price Hike
Following a price increase at the start of the year, the number of users of the Deutschlandticket has…