Body cameras and 200 new guards: Deutsche Bahn strengthens protections for frontline staff
(de-news.net) – Following the fatal assault on a train conductor in early February, Deutsche Bahn has set out a series…
Germany unveils second part of rent law reforms to rein in rising housing costs
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Ministry of Justice has outlined the rationale and technical framework for a second package of…
Rita Süssmuth, pioneering voice for equality and parliamentary reform, dies at 88
(de-news.net) – Rita Süssmuth, one of the most influential women in postwar German politics and a senior figure of the…
Over one quarter of students have an immigration background, reflecting demographic change
(de-news.net) – More than one quarter of Germany’s population has an immigration background, a demographic pattern that is partially reflected…
CDU seeks to accelerate administratrive approvals through ‘silence-means-consent’ rule
(de-news.net) – In an effort to accelerate administrative decision-making and reduce bureaucratic complexity, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has put…
Germans view domestic challenges as primary concerns, survey shows
(de-news.net) – According to a Forsa study conducted on behalf of the German Civil Servants’ Association, prevailing public opinion in…
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…
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…