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Top CDU SPD Politicians Fight Back Against Proposed VAT Increase in Germany
BundesChancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said in a government survey on Wednesday that he has not ruled out a rise…
Ifo President Warns German Coalition Against Raising Top Tax Rate Due to Growth Risks
Ifo chief Clemens Fuest warned the coalition parties against raising the top tax rate. He told the “Rheinische…
Top Doctors Warn Government of Budget Cuts That Threaten Patient Care
Leading medical representatives warn the federal governments that cuts to the budget in the context of a savings…
CDU Claims Top Spot in Rheinland Pfalz as Gordon Schnieder Celebrates Comeback
According to the first projections, the CDU has emerged as the strongest force in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election.…
Top Economist Peter Bofinger Calls for New Fuel Subsidy Amid Skyrocketing Energy Prices
Former economist Peter Bofinger argues that the state should intervene in the energy market as prices rise sharply. He…
Euro Remains Top Export Currency for German Goods to Non‑EU Countries in 2025
In 2025 the euro was the most common currency for German exports outside the EU, covering 54.7 % of…
Taxpayers Association Fears Lazy Compromise as 49 Percent Top Rate Proposed
Reiner Holznagel, president of the German Taxpayers’ Federation, criticized a proposal by the Institute of German Economic Research (DIW)…
DIHK Criticises CDU’s Top Tax Rate Increase as Growth Threat
The German Association of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) sharply criticized the Union’s intention to increase the top income‑tax…
Lacazette and Jazeek Top German Single Charts with “CDY”
Lacazette and Jazeek have taken the top spot of the German singles chart with “CDY” according to GfK’s…
Union Showcases Flexibility on Top Tax Rate, Open to Adjustment Talks
The German “Handelsblatt” reports that the Union-CDU and CSU combined-has apparently moved away from a categorical “no” on…
Deutsche Städtetag Demands Higher Thresholds in Kritis Top Law to Boost Critical Infrastructure Safety
The German city council is urging the federal government to make a comprehensive reform of the Kritis rooftop…
Taylor Swift Reclaims German Single Chart Top Spot After Carnival Songs Slide Raye Hits Number Four
After an expected steep drop in the popularity of the carnival songs, Taylor Swift has reclaimed the top…
Leipzig and Dortmund Tie 2‑2 in Top Bundesliga Showdown
Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig ended their match on the 23rd day of the Bundesliga with a 2‑2…
Leverkusen Falters 0-1 at Union Berlin While Bayern Stay Solid on Top
On the 23rd matchday of the Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen lost 0‑1 at home to Union Berlin, leaving them at…
Darmstadt 98 Clinches Top Spot With 2-1 Win Over Düsseldorf
SV Darmstadt 98 secured a 2-1 victory over Fortuna Düsseldorf on the 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga. Fraser Hornby opened…
Bochum 1-1 Draw With Nürnberg Leaves Forth On Top
VfL Bochum and 1. FC Nürnberg met on the 23rd day of the 2. Bundesliga, finishing 1‑1. Nürnberg had the better start,…
Powerwolf Tops German Album Charts While Nena Jumps to Top Ten
Powerwolf leads the official German album charts with “Wildlive (Live at Olympiahalle)”, the GfK announced on Friday. Following…
China Reigns as Germany’s Top Trade Partner with €251.8 Billion Trade Volume in 2025
Germany’s foreign‑trade turnover with China reached €251.8 billion in 2025, making China the country’s top trading partner for the…
Top US Historian Warns Trump’s Bid to Undermine Congressional Elections
Renowned U.S. historian and political scientist Robert Kagan warns that Donald Trump is actively undermining American democracy. “Under…
AfD Welcomes CDU Top Tax Rate and Citizen Allowance Reform, Calls for Middle‑Class Relief
The AfD welcomes CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann’s proposals to reform the top tax rate and the citizen’s…
Schalke Reclaims Top Spot With 2-1 Win Over Kiel
After the 22nd matchday of the 2. Bundesliga, FC Schalke 04 won 2 - 1 at Holstein Kiel, reclaiming the league’s top spot.…
Bayern Munich Slams Hoffenheim 5‑1 to Secure Top Spot
During the Sunday evening fixture of the 21st Bundesliga round, FC Bayern Munich secured a convincing 5-1 win over…
Dortmund Secure Narrow Away Victory Over Wolfsburg To Stay on Top
On matchday 21 in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund secured a crucial 2-1 away win against VfL Wolfsburg. The…
Five Women Claim the Top Five as Taylor Swift and Christmas Songs Fall Short of German Number One
For the first time in four months, neither Taylor Swift nor a Christmas‑themed single has taken the top spot…
German Exports Up 4% in December and China Surpasses USA as Top Trade Partner
In December 2025 German exports rose by 4.0 % and imports by 1.4 % on the basis of calendar‑ and seasonally…
Taylor Swift Holds Top Spot on Single Charts as Jazeek Occupies Second Place
Taylor Swift’s “The Fate of Ophelia” holds the number‑one spot on the official German singles chart for a twelfth consecutive week,…
AfD Leaders Vie For Top Spots
Continuity and Concerns at AfD Party Conference The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is poised to maintain its current…
Germans Cite Domestic Threats as Top Concern
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for the German Civil Servants’ Association has revealed a striking shift in…
CSU Aims to Build Europe’s Top Military
The Christian Social Union (CSU), the Bavarian sister party to Germany’s ruling conservatives, is pushing for a dramatic…
EU At Risk Warns Top Security Expert
A stark warning has been issued regarding the potential fragility of the European Union, with former top diplomat…
Doctors Top Trust Rankings in Germany
A recent survey conducted by Forsa for Stern, RTL and n-tv reveals a complex picture of public trust…
Holiday Hits Top Charts
The resurgence of festive music is dominating the German charts this week, a phenomenon sparking debate about cultural…
Bahn Chief Plans Top Management Overhaul
A sweeping restructuring of Deutsche Bahn’s corporate headquarters is planned by CEO Evelyn Palla, just three months into…
Der Spiegel Wins Wirecard Case at Top Court
The Federal Constitutional Court has overturned a prior injunction against reporting by the news magazine “Der Spiegel” concerning…
Hannover Downs Paderborn Claims Top Spot
The latest round of Bundesliga 2 action has thrown up some unexpected results, potentially reshaping the landscape of…
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…
AfD Remains Top Political Force
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) maintains its position as the leading political force in the nation, securing 26%…
SPD Names Krach Top Candidate
The Berlin SPD has selected Steffen Krach as its lead candidate for the 2026 Abgeordnetenhaus elections, a decision…
Germany Secures Top Spot in Thrilling Victory
Germany secured top spot in UEFA’s European Qualifiers Group A on Friday evening, edging past Luxembourg 2-0 in…
Nagel Eyes ECB Top Job
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has signaled his interest in potentially succeeding Christine Lagarde as President of the European…
Top Economist Proposes Wealth Tax for Crisis Relief
A prominent German economic advisor is advocating for a crisis levy on the country’s top seven percent of…
Tax Cut Could Benefit Top Earners
The German government’s planned income tax relief is facing internal debate, with leading Social Democrats (SPD) now advocating…
Kelly SDP Florence Top Charts
The German music charts are currently reflecting a complex and arguably fragmented cultural landscape, with surprising placements and…
Karlsruhe Dominates Fürth Schalke Climbs to Top
The German second-tier Bundesliga witnessed a stark contrast in fortunes this weekend, with Schalke 04 seizing the league…
Journalists Win Top EU Rights Prize
The European Parliament has bestowed its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought upon Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut…
Geywitz Eyes Top Audit Role
Klara Geywitz, the former German Federal Minister for Construction, is set to assume a new role as Vice…
Debt Exit Plan Needed Warns Top Economist
As the German Bundestag prepares for its annual budget week, Christian Haase, the parliamentary group’s spokesperson for budgetary…
Economist Schnitzer Retains Top Advisory Role
Professor Monika Schnitzer has been re-elected to lead the “Wirtschaftsweise” the expert council advising the German government on…
Union Rejects Talks With Top Judge Candidate
Sources within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group report a distinct lack of engagement regarding the upcoming selection process for…
Switzerland Remains Top German Destination
Switzerland remains the top European destination for German citizens seeking to live abroad. According to data released this…
Higher Social Fees Planned For Top Earners
Germany is poised to adjust its social contribution system, impacting higher earners, according to a draft ordinance from…
Top Economist Urges Radical German Reforms
A leading German economic advisor is urging fundamental structural reforms to bolster the nation’s future economic viability, criticizing…
Hannover Wins Again Secures Top Spot
Hannover 96 maintained its perfect start to the 2. Bundesliga season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Holstein…
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…
Healthcare Apprentices Earn Top Pay
Apprentice earnings in Germany vary significantly depending on the chosen profession, with those in health and care roles…
Retirees Should Do Mandatory Service Year Claims Top Economist
The president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Marcel Fratzscher, is advocating for a re-evaluation of…
SPD Names New Judge Candidate for Top Court
Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) have identified a new candidate for a judge at the Federal Constitutional Court in…
Kukies Rules Out Deutsche Bahn Top Job
Former German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies has stated he does not intend to pursue the position of Chief…
SPD Backs Tax Hike Plan For Top Earners
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is defending considerations raised by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil regarding potential tax increases…
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…
CDU Saxony-Anhalt Names Top Candidate
A decision regarding the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) lead candidate for the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt appears…
Job Prospects Top Aid For Ukrainian Refugees
A recent study by the Ifo Institute has revealed that Ukrainian refugees prioritize countries offering strong job prospects…
Rappers Aymen Sira Top German Charts
German music charts have seen a significant shift this week, with the collaboration between rapper Aymen and music…
Masks Scandal Case Heads to Top Court
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) is poised to deliver rulings on six out of seven pending legal…
Schwesig Defends Top Court Pick
A dispute has arisen between the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding the…
Home Office Tax Break Favors Top Earners
A recent analysis of German income tax statistics reveals a notable disparity in the benefits derived from various…
Equal Access To Doctors A Top Priority
The German Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warken (CDU), has advocated for a healthcare system where patient insurance…
Experts Urge CDU Choice for Top Court
A leading constitutional lawyer has voiced concerns regarding the political maneuvering surrounding the upcoming selection of a judge…
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…
Left Party Seeks More East German Judges on Top Court
A renewed call for greater representation of judges from eastern Germany has been voiced within the state parliament…
Union Questions Support for Top Court Nominee
The nomination process for Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as a judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has been thrown into…
Germany’s Top Court Facing Crisis
The postponement of elections for new judges at the Federal Constitutional Court, following developments in the Bundestag, has…
Warren Ousts Rivals Claims Top Spot
The familiar sound of Alex Warren’s “Ordinary” continues to dominate the German music scene, retaining its position atop…
German Antirust Fines Top 26 Million
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) levied fines totaling approximately €26 million against six companies and one individual…
Fathers Claim Top Parental Benefits More Often
A recent report from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals significant disparities in parental allowance (Elterngeld) benefit levels…
Germany No Longer Top Destination for Asylum Seekers
The number of asylum applications in Germany has decreased significantly in the first six months of this year,…
Top German Fire Chief Demands High-Rüstung of Fire Departments in Face of War and Disaster Threats
Germany’s Top Firefighting Official Calls for Upgrades in the Face of a Changing World Germany’s top firefighting official,…
SPD’s Top Dog Demands Higher Health Insurance Costs for the Rich
German Politician Urges Higher Insurance Contributions for High-Earners The designated Secretary General of the German Social Democratic Party,…
Tempelmann’s Shock Decision to Turn Down Top Clubs for Braunschweig!
Eintracht Braunschweig Secures Permanent Signing of Midfielder Lino Tempelmann from FC Schalke 04 Eintracht Braunschweig, a Second Division…
IRAN WAR: Israel’s Top Diplomat Exposes Shocking Truth Behind ‘Successful’ Military Operation
Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Sa’ar, has praised the country’s political and military support from Germany, stating that it…
CDU’s Descent: AfD Surges to the Top in Latest Poll
A recent poll by the Insa Institute, cited in the German newspaper Bild, suggests a decline in the…
Top Official Defies Union’s Hardline Immigration Policy
The German government’s Commissioner for Integration, Natalie Pawlik, has expressed her criticism of the government’s decision to suspend…
War’s Endgame: Germany’s Top Diplomat Seeks Middle East Peace Breakthrough
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, a member of the Christian Democratic Union, believes a diplomatic solution is possible…
Germany’s Top Diplomat Backs Israel’s Nuke Strike
German Politician Expresses Understanding for Israeli Attack on Iranian Nuclear Sites The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee…
Punctuality Now the Top Priority
A significant shift in the German rail network’s priorities is on the horizon, as Deutsche Bahn’s management has…
Martin Jäger to Take the Helm as Germany’s Top Spy
German Intelligence Agency to Appoint New Head, Report Suggests The German Federal Intelligence Service, known as the Bundesnachrichtendienst…
Germany’s Top General Calls for the Return of Conscription
A leading German NATO general, Christian Badia, has called for the reintroduction of military conscription in the face…
Top Cop’s Shocking Admission
A forthcoming report by the Federal Police Ombudsman, Uli Grötsch, is expected to place a significant emphasis on…
BREAKING: Top German Official Rejects AfD Ban, Citing Lack of Convincing Evidence
German Interior Minister and Chairman of the Interior Ministers’ Conference, Ulrich Mäurer of the Social Democratic Party, expresses…
World’s Top Researchers to Flock to Berlin?
Research Minister Dorothee Bär Aims to Attract Global Talent to German Science Hub In a bid to strengthen…
Top Official Silenced for Speaking Truth?
A German politician, Roderich Kiesewetter, has expressed disappointment and criticism after being overlooked for re-nomination to the Parliamentary…
Top Spokesperson’s Scandalous Comments Spark Outrage and Calls for Expulsion!
A German political party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), has called for the expulsion of Jette Nietzard, the…
Europe’s Secret Weapon in the Battle for Top Researchers
A warning has been issued by Walter Rosenthal, the president of the German Rectors’ Conference, regarding the potential…
Israeli Airstrike Kills Top Terror Chief, Succession Crisis Unfolds
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Wednesday that the leader of the Hamas movement, Mohammed Sinwar, was…
BUNDESLIGA SURVIVAL: Heidenheim’s Dramatic Win Secures Top League Status!
Heidenheim Secures Bundesliga Spot with Dramatic Win In a thrilling match, 1. FC Heidenheim secured their spot in…
LOAN SHOCKER: Borussia Bochum Snatches Top Defender from Red Bull Salzburg!
VfL Bochum Secures Leandro Morgalla on Loan from FC Red Bull Salzburg The German football club VfL Bochum…
Germany’s Top Cybersecurity Chief Warns of AI-Generated Disinformation and Espionage
German Cybersecurity Chief Warns of Russian Threat, Emphasizes EU’s Role in Combating Disinformation The President of the German…
Luftwaffe’s Top General to Take the Helm
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has announced the appointment of Generalmajor Holger Neumann as the new Inspector of…
CDU’s Nina Warken Aims for Top Spot in a Battle for Equality and Influence
German Health Minister Nina Warken Seeks Greater Female Influence in Politics and Society Berlin, Germany – German Health…
EU’s Top Official Unleashes Scathing Attack on Trump, Calls Him a Fascist
European Parliament President Slams US President Trump as Fascist, Unreliable Partner The President of the European Parliament’s Committee,…