Munich is the German candidate for the Olympic and Paralympic Games
(de-news.net) – Germany has chosen Munich as its candidate to host the 2036, 2040 or 2044 Summer Olympic and Paralympic…
German state elections bring about changes to political landscape (Update)
(de-news.net) – Elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin have complicated coalition calculations. The AfD closely defeated the SPD in Mecklenburg-Western…
Germany unveils plan to combat social-benefit fraud and worker exploitation
(de-news.net) – A 37-point plan to combat worker exploitation, social benefit fraud, and related criminal structures has been presented by…
Germany debates ways to shield consumers from soaring fuel costs
(de-news.net) – Germany is under pressure to cushion consumers from sharply rising fuel prices, but the Federal Government and political…
PISA results rekindle Germany’s debate over education reform
(de-news.net) – After mediocre PISA results, discussions about education reform have become more pronounced in Germany. Federal Education Minister Karin…
Autonomous driving, EV subsidies, and the new politics of mobility
(de-news.net) – While considering EU-focused criteria for EV subsidies and postponing more stringent plug-in hybrid emissions regulations, Germany is increasing…
More jobs filled in Germany as economic forecast improves
(de-news.net) – Job vacancies fell to about 1 million in the second quarter of 2026 as upgraded economic forecasts pointed…
As Merz calls for optimism, Germany’s coalition must tackle reforms
(de-news.net) – At the close of the Cabinet retreat at Neuhardenberg Castle, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for Germany to…
Germany weighs sugar tax as lawmakers clash over health and consumer costs
(de-news.net) – Germany’s proposed sugar tax has opened a broader debate over consumer costs, public health and the appropriate role…
Housing approvals rise sharply despite persistent construction constraints
(de-news.net) – In the first half of 2026, Germany’s residential building permits increased by almost 15%, which was the biggest…