Housing expropriation: Government seeks stronger protection for property rights
(de-news.net) – Political disagreements over property rights, public ownership, and the Federal Government’s strategy for expanding residential development are becoming…
Germany steps up cybersecurity efforts as AI threats and attacks on legal sector intensify
(de-news.net) – After a significant PHP vulnerability revealed flaws impacting websites and online businesses globally, Germany is increasing its cybersecurity…
Turning investor confidence into sustained growth: Merz touts 230 billion euros in investment pledges
(de-news.net) – As a symbol of confidence in Germany, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has pledged roughly 230 billion euros…
UniCredit moves closer to control of Commerzbank as regulatory hurdle falls
(de-news.net) – The European Central Bank (ECB) has authorized an increase in UniCredit’s share above 30 percent without a set…
Germany supports industrial AI while emphasizing safety and sovereignty
(de-news.net) – Germany is seeking to capitalize on industrial AI while addressing concerns over system safety, technological dependence and international…
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…
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…
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…