Hybrid and electric cars drive recovery in Germany’s automotive market
(de-news.net) – Over the past year, demand for electric vehicles increased again, though the pattern of growth remained uneven across…
New Year’s Address: the Chancellor delivers a call for resilience in an era of geopolitical uncertainty
(de-news.net) – In his New Year’s speech and in view of the growing volatility across the international landscape, Chancellor Friedrich…
De Maizière calls for overhaul of Germany’s fragmented social welfare system
(de-news.net) – Former Federal Interior Minister Thomas de Maizière (CDU) has emphasized the pressing need for both simplification and comprehensive…
Homelessness advocates warn of rising winter risks as support systems lag
(de-news.net) – Around this Christmas season, the Federal Working Group on Assistance for the Homeless has contended that the need…
Dobrindt unveils 2026 security strategy to reinforce national protection amid rising hybrid threats (Update)
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has declared that safety, stability, and the protection of the…
Bundesrat confirms 2026 federal budget with major allocations for defense and climate
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has formally ratified the federal budget for 2026 during its final session of the year, and…
Germany launches 30‑billion‑euro Deutschlandfonds to mobilize private investment in future industries
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government, in cooperation with the state development bank KfW, has introduced the so‑called ‘Deutschlandfonds.’ According to…
Health Minister pledges action to close gender gap in medicine
(de-news.net) – In an effort to narrow the so‑called ‘gender gap,’ Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) announced that she…
Bundestag approves sweeping reforms to migration and citizenship law
(de-news.net) – The German Bundestag has announced that the governing coalition has passed additional legislation designed to further restrict immigration…
Pension law proposed by the government passed with an absolute majority
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has formally approved the Federal Government’s highly contested pension package, achieving what is referred to as…