‘Double standards’: German CDU MP and gay partner’s child sparks debate on surrogacy
A German MP and his husband have announced the birth of their first child – born in the US, supposedly to a surrogate mother.
Germany sees record number of ‘criminal’ insults against politicians
German police have registered a record number of unlawful insults against politicians in 2025.
German airlines demand government step in to avert looming kerosene crisis
Germany’s airlines and airports are sounding the alarm as dwindling jet fuel stocks threaten to cause a collapse in air travel in the coming months.
Slovakia to block EU sanctions against Russia unless Druzhba pipeline reopened
Slovakia is ready block a new package of European Union sanction against Russia.
Austrian police arrest partner of Estonian MP allegedly involved in Ukraine donation fraud
Austrian police have arrested Hennadi Vaskiv, a Ukrainian businessman who stands accused of embezzling almost €1 million in Estonian donations for aid to Ukraine.
Chancellor Merz‘s CDU at four-year-low in latest German poll
The Christian Democratic Union party (CDU) of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has sunk to a multi-year-low in a recent poll.
German ‘trans neo-Nazi’ jailed in Czechia fights extradition to Germany
A neo-Nazi activist from Germany who legally changed his gender to avoid imprisonment in a men’s jail has been apprehended in Czechia – but he is fighting his extradition…
Thousands of German language classes abandoned: Migrants don’t want to become Austrian
Austria’s coalition government is debating the introduction of a law requiring asylum seekers and other refugees to fulfil “integration obligations” under threat of…
German Youtubers investigated for blasphemy after video criticising Muslim anti-Semitism
The two owners of a Christian-themed German YouTube channel are under investigation for blasphemy after they shone a light on Muslim anti-Semitism in Germany in one of their…
‘Money pit’: EV write-offs of leading carmakers hit €60 billion in 2025
European and US automotive companies have had to write off almost €60 billion in investments in electric vehicle (EV) projects in 2025, according to a new study by consultancy…
Harsh criticism of coalition partner creates rift in Germany’s ruling CDU party
A rift has opened up in Germany’s ruling Christian Democrat Union party (CDU) in recent days, following harsh words of criticism by economics minister Katherina Reiche (CDU)…
Darts Regulation Authority changes rules to keep trans persons out of women’s tournaments
Biological men who self-identify as female will no longer be allowed to compete against women in professional darts tournaments.
Violent attacks against German teachers double in 10 years
German schoolteachers are increasingly at risk of violent aggression.
German municipalities to get right of first refusal to keep right-wingers from buying property
Germany’s ministry of construction has submitted a new draft law that would give municipalities the right to buy up property rather than let it fall into the hands of “enemies…
Germany rakes in €500 million extra from fuel tax in March – but still no tax cuts
The rocketing prices for petrol and diesel are proving a boon for Germany's finance minister.
German MoD retracts demand for permission for foreign travel by men of military age
Days after a clause in Germany’s new conscription law sparked a wave of criticism, the country’s defence ministry has announced it was repealing the controversial rule.
German justice minister wants fare dodging decriminalised to ease burden on courts and prisons
Germany’s Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig has come out in favour of decriminalising fare evasion on the country’s public transport system – to ease pressure on Germany’s…
Updated: German army spent €2 billion on non-functional radio system, says internal report
Germany has spent more than €2 billion on a new digital radio system for its army, the Bundeswehr – while also failing to get the system to work.
Austria’s media regulator sanctions its state broadcaster ORF over pro-Hamas reporting
Austria's state broadcasting behemoth ORF has come under criticism for what regulators call its one-sided reporting on the Gaza war.
AfD leader demands the US withdraw troops from Germany
Tino Chrupalla, federal co-chairman of the right-wing Alternative for Germany party (AfD), demanded US troops stationed in Germany leave the country.
CEO of Rheinmetall ridicules Ukrainian drone industry as ‘housewives playing with Lego’
The CEO of Germany’s biggest defence company Rheinmetall drew widespread criticism after ridiculing Ukraine’s drone production, which he denigrated as "Ukrainian housewives"…
Appeals court acquits German comedian over tasteless Trump assassination ‘jokes’
An appeal court in Berlin has upheld the acquittal of Sebastian Hotz, a German leftist comedian who had been charged with “condoning criminal offences” after he made a…
Bombshell poll sees right-wing AfD in power in German state for first time
A new voter survey for the east German State of Saxony-Anhalt has electrified right-wingers in Germany, as it shows an option for the Alternative for Germany party (AfD) to…
Austrian High Court rules Putin mask at protest legal despite face-coverings ban
Austria’s Constitutional Court (VfGH) has decided that wearing a mask at a political protest can be a permissible form of expressing oneself, even though the country has…
Volkswagen recalls 100,000 electric vehicles as battery defect may pose fire hazard
German carmaker Volkswagen (VW) has to recall almost 100,000 electric vehicles worldwide due to faulty batteries.
German economy minister warns of fuel shortage from end of April
Germany’s Federal Minister for the Economy, Katherina Reiche, has warned of an impending fuel shortage if the Iran war drags on for much longer.
South Korea gets US permission to import oil from Russia to ease fuel crisis
South Korea will likely turn to Russia for oil imports after the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has cut the east Asian country off from its main suppliers in the Persian…
Ukrainian rogue drone hits Estonian power plant during attack on Russian port
A Ukrainian drone entering Estonia from Russian airspace has struck the chimney of a power plant in eastern Estonia.
VW may convert car factory into Israeli Iron Dome production site
German automotive group Volkswagen (VW) is reportedly in talks with Israeli defence company Rafael Advanced Defence Systems over plans to convert a struggling German car factory…
German leftist fury after CDU minister announces funding cuts to their NGO honey pot
Several left-wing NGOs have slammed Germany’s education minister Karin Prien (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) for planned funding cuts for a contentious “pro democracy”…