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One in Ten Adults Faces Injury Every Year in Germany

Frank Bowers — Wed, 20 May 2026 08:24:04 +0000

According to the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), a recent evaluation of the “Health in Germany” 2024 panel reveals…

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Wholesale Prices Jump 63 Percent in April Soars Higher Than Last Year

Frank Bowers — Wed, 13 May 2026 06:39:03 +0000

According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), wholesale selling prices rose by 6.3 percent in April 2026 compared…

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Over 132 Thousand People Denied Entry at EU Borders Last Year

Sean Prescott — Tue, 12 May 2026 10:27:03 +0000

According to the statistical office of the European Union (Eurostat), data released on Wednesday indicates several changes concerning…

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Germany Registers 3.2 Million Asylum Seekers by Year End 2025

Chloe Price — Tue, 12 May 2026 07:15:06 +0000

As of the end of 2025, an estimated 3.2 million people were registered as asylum seekers in the…

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One in Ten Germans Targeted by Cybercrime Last Year

Dawn Amber — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:30:08 +0000

According to the Cybersafety Monitor 2026, released by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) and the Program…

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Digital Ministry Has Over 100 Open Jobs One Year After Launch

Dawn Amber — Mon, 11 May 2026 03:22:04 +0000

A year after the establishment of the Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization (BMDS), the ministry reportedly still…

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Henkel CEO Does Not Rule Out Price Hikes for Consumer Goods Next Year

Sean Prescott — Thu, 07 May 2026 13:49:03 +0000

Henkel CEO Carsten Knobel stated to RTL and ntv that he does not rule out raising prices for…

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Aida Expects Boom Year Despite Middle East Crisis Cruise Market Remains Strong

Dawn Amber — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:05:04 +0000

Aida, a leading cruise company in Germany, anticipates that the cruise market will remain strong and resilient, even…

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Estonia Foreign Minister Praises Merz After Year In Office

Frank Bowers — Wed, 06 May 2026 06:56:04 +0000

Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, commended Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) after the German government marks its first year…

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One Year On German Government Rated Unsatisfactory Public Opinion Slumps

Dawn Amber — Tue, 05 May 2026 09:57:08 +0000

One year after taking office, the black-red federal government faces massive public criticism. According to a survey by…

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Reichinnek Slams Coalition Calling It A Year Of Chaos

Dawn Amber — Sun, 03 May 2026 22:39:04 +0000

Heidi Reichinnek, leader of the Left Party, has accused the center-right/social democratic ruling coalition of failure after a…

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US Plans Departure of 5000 Troops From Germany Within Year

Frank Bowers — Sat, 02 May 2026 06:49:03 +0000

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 US soldiers from Germany. According to…

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German Import Prices Jump 2 Percent in March Year Over Year

Chloe Price — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:57:05 +0000

According to the Federal Statistical Office, import prices in Germany rose by 2.3 percent in March compared to…

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German Inflation Predicted to Climb to 4.6 Percent by Year End

Trevor Yard — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:35:03 +0000

The Institute of German Economy (IW Köln), an employer-aligned think tank, predicts a significant rise in inflation across…

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German Business Sentiment Hits Six Year Low Low Point

Sean Prescott — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:28:03 +0000

Business sentiment among companies in Germany has deteriorated further recently. According to the Ifo Institute, the business climate…

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Asylum Applications Hit Record Low Down Almost Quarter Year Year Over Year

Frank Bowers — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 02:11:05 +0000

The number of asylum applications in the first quarter of this year saw a reduction of nearly a…

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German Industry Group Downgrades 2026 Growth Forecast Predicts Slow Year Ahead

Sean Prescott — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:52:04 +0000

The Federation of German Industry (BDI) anticipates only minimal economic growth this year. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post”…

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German Interior Ministry Used Haber Procedure Fifty One Times Last Year

Chloe Price — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:54:04 +0000

The Federal Ministry of the Interior, under Alexander Dobrindt (CSU), reported using the so-called Haber procedure 51 times…

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German Business Sentiment Declines Further From Last Year

Trevor Yard — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:47:04 +0000

The mood among German companies has worsened compared to a year ago, according to a survey conducted by…

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Bundestag Pushes Mandatory Swimming Lessons for Six Year Olds Nationwide

Chloe Price — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:33:04 +0000

The Bundestag Petitions Committee has begun advocating among the German states for the implementation of mandatory swimming courses…

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German Inflation Hits 27 Percent March Mark Reaching Higher Level Since Early Last Year

Chloe Price — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:54:03 +0000

Germany’s inflation rate, measured by the change in the consumer price index (CPI) compared to the previous year,…

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Berlin Pergamon Museum Saal Reopens April 2027 After Year of Closure

Trevor Yard — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:09:03 +0000

A section of the Pergamon Museum in Berlin is scheduled to reopen on April 13, 2027, following years…

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German Self-Employed Report Increased Investment Plans for This Year

Victoria Chase — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:58:04 +0000

According to a recent survey from the Ifo Institute, 21 percent of self-employed individuals in Germany plan to…

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German Unemployment Surges Past 3 Million as March Numbers Rise 54,000 From Last Year

Frank Bowers — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:16:04 +0000

In March 2026, Germany’s total number of unemployed people rose by 54 000 compared with the same month a year…

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Record Amount of Cannabis Seized in Germany Last Year

Chloe Price — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:54:04 +0000

Last year, German authorities seized a record amount of cannabis. Customs alone confiscated more than 50 tonnes, according…

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Union & SPD Confident in Tougher Stance Against AfD a Year into New Bundestag

Sean Prescott — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:13:03 +0000

In the first year of the new Bundestag, the Union (CDU/CSU) and SPD confirm that their tougher stance…

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Germany Releases Over 6,125 Prisoners Early Last Year

Sean Prescott — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:24:04 +0000

In 2023, at least 6,125 inmates in Germany were released earlier than the originally scheduled end of their…

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Kiesewetter Urges President Steinmeier to Debate Mandatory Social Year

Frank Bowers — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:41:03 +0000

Ruderich Kiesewetter, a federal foreign‑policy spokesperson for the CDU, has called on President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier to initiate a…

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German Schools Reach 11.5 Million Students Marking Fourth Year of Rising Enrollment

Chloe Price — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:05:05 +0000

In the 2025/2026 school year, roughly 11.5 million students were enrolled in Germany’s general, vocational, and health‑care schools. According…

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German Autobahn Toll Truck Traffic Rises 0.7% From January 2026 1.5% Above Same Month Last Year

Dawn Amber — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:33:04 +0000

The freight‑toll index for trucks with at least four axles on Germany’s federal highways rose by 0.7 % in…

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Metal and Electric Manufacturing Set for Record 150,000 Job Losses This Year According to Gesamtmetall

Trevor Yard — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:22:03 +0000

Oliver Zander, the chief executive of Gesamtmetall, warns that this year the metal and electrical industry will face…

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Federal Police Report 60 Percent Failure Rate in Deportation Attempts Last Year

Victoria Chase — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:27:04 +0000

Last year, 60 % of all deportation attempts failed. According to the Federal Police, as reported by “Welt am…

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Automotive Job Openings Plunge 20% in Last Year, Workforce Woes Mount

Frank Bowers — Sat, 07 Mar 2026 02:10:04 +0000

According to research by the media‑research firm Index, the number of job offers in the automotive industry fell…

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German Military Sees Record 3,131 Underage Recruits This Year

Dawn Amber — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:19:03 +0000

In the German Armed Forces, the number of soldiers who were minors at the time of enlistment reached…

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German Unemployment Rises 81,000 in February from Previous Year Despite January Decline

Trevor Yard — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:46:04 +0000

The number of unemployed people rose in February compared with the same month last year, but fell from…

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Ukraine Urges EU Membership as Security Guarantee on Four Year Attack Anniversary

Victoria Chase — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:29:05 +0000

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha criticized the West’s handling of Russia and…

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Germany Faces Over 640 Billion Euro Cost From CO2 Emissions Each Year 2024 Greenhouse Gas Release Exceeds 640 Billion Euro In Damage

Dawn Amber — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:37:05 +0000

Germany’s greenhouse‑gas emissions released in 2024 are estimated to cause more than €640 billion in damage, according to new…

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Two Thirds of Germans Say They Would Vote the Same Party a Year After the 2025 Bundestag Election

Sean Prescott — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:18:05 +0000

A year after the German federal election, most citizens would still choose the same party as they did…

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Producer Prices in January Drop 3 Percent From Same Month Last Year

Sean Prescott — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:02:08 +0000

Producer prices for industrial goods fell 3.0 % in January 2026 compared with the same month a year earlier. Destatis…

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Most German Ministers Rated Worse Than Predecessors Nearly a Year After Election

Frank Bowers — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:47:04 +0000

Nearly a year after Germany’s federal election, most voters judge the current ministers less favorably than their predecessors.…

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Karin Prien Announces Bill to Strengthen Volunteer Services This Year

Victoria Chase — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:47:12 +0000

Bundesminister Karin Prien (CDU) announced that this year she will present a draft law to strengthen voluntary services across Germany.…

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German Housing Market Climate Slightly Improves at Start of Year

Trevor Yard — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:54:04 +0000

The mood in Germany’s residential construction sector has edged up at the beginning of the year. In January,…

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Unemployment among Academics Rises for Third Consecutive Year

Dawn Amber — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:58:03 +0000

The unemployment rate for those holding academic degrees has risen for the third straight year, according to fresh…

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Nearly 50,000 Firearms Stolen or Reported Missing in Germany Last Year

Frank Bowers — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:04:07 +0000

Last year, hunters and sport‑shooters across Germany reported almost 50,000 firearms and firearm components as either stolen or…

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JP Morgan Eyes 2026 as Global Megadeals Year After EA and Warner Bros Splash

Dawn Amber — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:41:04 +0000

JP Morgan’s Global Banking co‑head, Filippo Gori, told the “Handelsblatt” that a wave of large acquisitions is on its way…

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DIW Study Finds Progressive Wealth Tax Could Raise Up to €150 Billion Per Year

Sean Prescott — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:08:05 +0000

Party Die Linke has proposed a progressive wealth tax that could raise substantial new revenue. According to a study…

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CDU Leaders Call for Major Pension Reform this Year to Strengthen Corporate and Private Retirement Plans

Chloe Price — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 23:21:06 +0000

Leading CDU politicians are demanding a major pension reform this year, with a focus on strengthening occupational and…

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Rail Staff Face an Average of Eight Attacks Per Day as 3,000 Incidents Logged Last Year

Frank Bowers — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:37:04 +0000

Last year, Deutsche Bahn employees were attacked more than 3,000 times – roughly eight incidents a day. According to…

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German Chancellor’s Chief Announces New BND Law to Pass Within This Year

Dawn Amber — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 05:53:05 +0000

Thorsten Frei, the head of the German Chancellery and a member of the CDU, announced that a new…

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Rafah Crossing Reopens for People After Nearly Year Long Closure

Sean Prescott — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:37:29 +0000

The Rafah crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt has partially resumed operations after nearly a year of…

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German Consumers Warm Up As Confidence Rises Slightly At New Year

Victoria Chase — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 07:12:04 +0000

Consumer confidence in Germany is easing slightly at the start of the year. Both the outlook for the…

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Foreign Direct Investment In Germany Soars To €96 Billion In 2025, Doubling Previous Year

Victoria Chase — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 13:02:05 +0000

Germany recorded a significant rise in foreign direct investment in 2025.According to the Institute for the German Economy…

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Germany Sees Spike in November Traffic Injuries With 28,400 Hurt and 1% Increase From the Previous Year

Sean Prescott — Thu, 22 Jan 2026 18:12:06 +0000

In November 2025, German road traffic statistics show that roughly 28,400 people were injured in accidents-a figure that is…

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Special Funds” Named Word of the Year

Frank Bowers — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 02:49:03 +0000

The term “Sondervermögen” (special purpose vehicle) has been declared the “Word of the Year” for 2025, highlighting a…

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Union Chief Fears Lost Year for Workers

Victoria Chase — Sun, 11 Jan 2026 03:19:03 +0000

The leader of Germany’s largest trade union federation, the DGB, Yasmin Fahimi, has issued a stark warning against…

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Dax Soars Kicks Off New Year

Victoria Chase — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:52:04 +0000

The German DAX index commenced the new trading year on a cautiously optimistic note Friday, opening marginally higher…

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Crackdown Urged After New Year Chaos

Victoria Chase — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:43:05 +0000

The aftermath of another night of attacks on police officers and emergency responders has ignited a political firestorm…

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Germany Debates Crackdown After New Year Violence

Frank Bowers — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:11:04 +0000

The aftermath of violent incidents and accidents involving fireworks and firecrackers during New Year’s Eve has ignited a…

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Berlin Sees Fresh Year Arrest Surge

Dawn Amber — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 06:54:04 +0000

Berlin experienced a surge in arrests over the New Year period, prompting renewed scrutiny of policing strategies and…

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Teenage Deaths Rock Bielefeld New Year

Chloe Price — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:20:08 +0000

Escalating Concerns Over Homemade Fireworks in Germany Following Double Fatality The city of Bielefeld is grappling with the…

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Wage Hike Powers New Year

Victoria Chase — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:52:04 +0000

The year 2026 marks the implementation of a series of policy shifts in Germany, a complex blend of…

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New Year Lotto Jackpot Soars

Trevor Yard — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 18:11:04 +0000

Lottery Jackpot Sparks Debate Amidst Gambling Addiction Concerns New Year’s Eve brought a substantial €4 million jackpot to…

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Phone Calls Reign Supreme for New Year Greetings

Sean Prescott — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:18:04 +0000

Phone Calls Dominate German New Year’s Greetings, Revealing a Hesitance Towards Digital Intimacy A new survey released this…

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Merz to Attend Presidents New Year Reception

Frank Bowers — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 14:16:04 +0000

The unexpected reversal of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s attendance at the Federal President’s New Year’s Reception has ignited a…

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Reul Defends No New Year Fireworks Ban

Sean Prescott — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 17:20:04 +0000

North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is resisting calls for…

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AI Era Claims Word of the Year

Victoria Chase — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:49:04 +0000

The Gesellschaft für deutsche Sprache (GfdS), Germany’s society for language, has declared “KI-Ära” – the AI Era –…

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Mandatory Year of Service Sparks Debate

Frank Bowers — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:18:04 +0000

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is championing the introduction of mandatory social years for young people, a proposal…

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Greens Reject Mandatory Service Year

Victoria Chase — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:08:04 +0000

The proposal for a mandatory year of civic service, gaining traction within the German Green Party, is facing…

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Draft Law Favors Year of Service Over Lottery

Chloe Price — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:34:04 +0000

The debate surrounding Germany’s proposed overhaul of its military conscription model is intensifying, with a prominent voice within…

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Youth Greens Reject Mandatory Service Year

Frank Bowers — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:56:05 +0000

A proposal for a mandatory “year of societal service” within Germany’s Green Party is facing fierce internal opposition,…

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Mandatory Year of Service Gains Green Party Support

Chloe Price — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:13:03 +0000

A faction within the German Green Party is pushing for a radical overhaul of civic duty, proposing a…

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Pensions Reform Set for Next Year

Chloe Price — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 08:57:03 +0000

Following protracted negotiations, the governing coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD)…

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Social Year Proposal Faces SPD Opposition

Sean Prescott — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:31:03 +0000

The prospect of introducing a mandatory national service year, recently proposed by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, appears unlikely…

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Mandatory Year Gains Support

Sean Prescott — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:56:03 +0000

The President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Marcel Fratzscher, has voiced support for a proposal…

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Germany Considers National Service Year

Trevor Yard — Thu, 02 Oct 2025 05:11:04 +0000

A leading figure within the German Green Party has voiced concerns regarding the suspension of mandatory military service…

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Benefit Overhaul Planned This Year

Frank Bowers — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:54:04 +0000

Negotiations surrounding the reform of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) are progressing, with concrete steps now projected to be…

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Hotel Bookings Dip After Record Year

Trevor Yard — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 06:53:04 +0000

Germany’s hotel sector experienced a slight contraction in July, following record performance in the previous year, according to…

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German Economy Slowdown Forecast for Next Year

Frank Bowers — Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:36:04 +0000

The Leibniz Institute for Economic Research Halle (IWH) has released its autumn forecast, projecting global production to increase…

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Jobless Benefits Frozen Next Year

Trevor Yard — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 19:04:04 +0000

Germany’s Federal Ministry of Labour has recalculated the standard rates for basic citizen’s income, revealing no increase for…

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Ramelow Proposes Mandatory Social Year For Young Germans

Frank Bowers — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:34:03 +0000

A prominent German politician has proposed broadening mandatory national service options for young citizens, injecting a new perspective…

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German MP Calls for Mandatory Service Year for All Residents

Sean Prescott — Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:25:08 +0000

The Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp, is advocating for a universal year of national…

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German Economy Faces Stagnation This Year

Victoria Chase — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 14:47:04 +0000

Following a sharper-than-initially-estimated contraction in the German economy during the second quarter, economic advisor Veronika Grimm has expressed…

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Retirees Should Do Mandatory Service Year Claims Top Economist

Chloe Price — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 08:59:03 +0000

The president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Marcel Fratzscher, is advocating for a re-evaluation of…

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Average Grain Harvest Expected This Year

Sean Prescott — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 09:31:05 +0000

Germany’s agricultural sector anticipates an average grain harvest in 2025, according to recent assessments by the German Farmers’…

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Child Hit By Vehicle Every 19 Minutes This Year

Victoria Chase — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:47:04 +0000

Recent data indicates a concerning trend in road safety for children in Germany. Throughout 2024, a child was…

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Anti-Feminism Reports Surge Past 500 Cases This Year

Victoria Chase — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:04:04 +0000

Reports of antifeminist and anti-queer incidents surged in the past year, according to data released by a dedicated…

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Bosch and VW to Bring Self-Driving Cars to the Masses Next Year

Victoria Chase — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 14:13:06 +0000

Bosch and Volkswagen are collaborating to transition automated driving from a specialized feature to a widely accessible technology,…

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Illegal Border Crossings Rise in Bavaria This Year

Trevor Yard — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:38:06 +0000

German Federal Police have recorded 11,678 instances of unauthorized entry at Bavaria’s land borders since the reintroduction of…

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NRW Deports Surge This Year

Chloe Price — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 20:04:06 +0000

According to data released by the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Refugee Ministry, 2,494 individuals were deported during the first…

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Asylum Decisions Now Take Over A Year

Trevor Yard — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:38:05 +0000

A significant increase in the processing time for asylum applications in Germany has been revealed, with the average…

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Netherlands Bans New Year Fireworks

Chloe Price — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 05:07:05 +0000

The Netherlands is set to ban private fireworks displays for New Year’s Eve celebrations starting in 2026/2027, a…

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Adoptions Rise After Low Year

Sean Prescott — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 06:55:05 +0000

Adoption Numbers See Slight Increase in Germany Following Historic Low Germany witnessed a modest rise in adoptions in…

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BVB’s 19-Year-Old Starlet Abandons Dortmund for a Year, Shocking Move!

Sean Prescott — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:29:06 +0000

VfL Bochum Secures Young Midfielder Kjell Wätjen on Loan from Borussia Dortmund German second-division side VfL Bochum has…

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Manufacturing Boom: Order Stock Surges 4% in a Year, Lead Time Hits 10.7 Months!

Sean Prescott — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:34:04 +0000

According to preliminary figures from the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), the adjusted order stock in the manufacturing industry…

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5.4 MILLION EMPLOYED IN GERMANY, 1.8% INCREASE IN JUST ONE YEAR!

Sean Prescott — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 06:27:04 +0000

The German Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) has reported a significant increase in the number of public sector employees…

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MERCENARY MAGIC: Russell Brings Home the First Mercedes Win of the Year!

Dawn Amber — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 19:49:06 +0000

In a thrilling race at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Canada, George Russell secured the first Mercedes victory since…

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Farm Prices Jump 3.2% in a Year, but Plant-Based Products Plummet

Trevor Yard — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:26:03 +0000

Agricultural Product Prices in Germany Rise by 3.2% in April 2025 According to the German Federal Statistical Office…

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BSW Booms: Sahra Wagenknecht’s Alliance Doubles Membership in a Year!

Victoria Chase — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:19:03 +0000

A German Left-Wing Party Sees Significant Growth in Membership According to a recent report by the German news…

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German Inland Shipping Workers to Get a 7.4% Pay Bump in a Year!

Trevor Yard — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:56:04 +0000

German employees of the inland waterway shipping industry are set to receive a pay increase, as the service…

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20 Women Killed by Partners or Exes in Less Than a Year

Dawn Amber — Fri, 30 May 2025 03:21:04 +0000

Berlin Grapples with Rising Domestic Violence and Femicides A recent response from the Berlin Senate’s Interior Administration to…

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