Police raid AfD headquarters in Lower Saxony
The public prosecutor's office in Hanover is investigating Ansgar Georg Schledde, State Parliament member and Deputy State Chairman with the German hard-right Alternative…
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German homeowners’ group blames Berlin for climate-policy shortfalls
A leading German homeowners' association has blamed Berlin after studies showed the Government is missing its targets on building renovation as part of its climate-control…
‘Opaque’ EU debt mountain growing, German study warns
“EU debt is politically attractive. Economically, however, it creates the wrong incentives, especially for highly indebted Member States,” researchers say
Germany should consider ‘amnesty’ for COVID offences, MP says
The German Government should consider an "amnesty" for people who broke lockdown rules over Covid, a senior MP has said.
Botswana President threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany amid Berlin’s anti-hunting push
The President of Botswana is threatening to send 20,000 elephants to Germany.
Germany used to be Europe’s economic powerhouse – it is fast becoming today’s sick man of Europe
In 2010, the now German minister of the economy Robert Habeck wrote, in his book published that year, that “patriotism, love of country, that makes me want to…
Germans ‘may be left in the cold three days a week’, energy titan warns
If German coal plants are closed down, as is required by 2030, the country faces around 100 power cuts of up to 21 hours annually, according to Westenergie, Germany's…
‘EC President cause of economic woes,’ says German finance minister
"It is Ursula von der Leyen's legacy that we have chosen regulation instead of innovation," Lindner told German newspaper Handelsblatt on March 6.
Down wi da kidz? Germany’s Schulz looks to TikTok amid AfD’s rising popularity
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said he wanted the Government to open an account on TikTok, apparently amid concerns about the hard-right Alternative für Deutschland…
Can Germany escape from Hobbiton? Berlin has had a long respite from the horrors of the twentieth century, but it must now be ready to rejoin the world
Despite Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s widely acclaimed Zeitenwende speech in the immediate aftermath of the Russian invasion, Germany remains stuck in its pre-war strategic…
How migration has split German politics
"As long as our Government does not change German migration policies there seem to be no real limits to the growth of right-wing populism."
German Government ‘regularly met news outlet’ that reported ‘secret meetings’ of AfD over migrants
The managing director of Correctiv met officials from the German Government immediately before the supposed "secret meeting" in Potsdam.
Berlin claims censoring ‘hate’ benefits online freedom of speech
The German Government has claimed that one way to enhance freedom of speech within the country would be through tighter controls regarding "hate" online.
Berlin ‘looks to take over Russian oil assets in Germany’
The German Government is laying the groundwork for a possible nationalisation of Russia-backed oil company Rosneft Germany.
Germany grinds to a halt as transport workers apply the brakes
Bus and tram stations across Germany have been at a standstill, disrupting millions of commuters and travellers as 90,000 public transport workers were called out…
Polish Government sticks to demand for War compensation from Germany
Despite scepticism when in opposition, Poland’s ruling centre-left coalition Government led by Prime Minister Donald Tusk signalled it is sticking to the Second…
Germany endorses AI Act but not all think it’s so smart
The Germany Government has endorsed the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act, clearing a key hurdle to enable it to become law before June's European Parliament…
Germany mulls ‘back-door’ deal to supply Ukraine with cruise missiles
The German Government is reportedly considering a “back-door” method for supplying Ukraine with cruise missiles.
Is the resurrection of East Germany more than a fantasy?
"Thus it was that, 68 years ago, the flag of Austria was raised above the land, and the Austrian Dragoon was the law in Hungary ...
AfD ‘will not be banned’, despite German Government threats
Germany’s populist Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party will not be banned despite threats from the Government, according to one prominent academic.
German Government may pull right-wing AfD’s State funding
Germany's Government is examining the possibility of banning the populist Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party from receiving State funding.
Germany approves easing of citizenship rules
Legislators in Germany have voted to loosen citizenship laws.
AfD’s Höcke should lose ‘fundamental rights’, German politicians told
A major player in Germany’s populist Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party should be stripped of all his "fundamental rights" under the country’s Constitution,…
Berlin gridlocked as farmers vent fury
Germany's capital Berlin came to a "standstill" amid anti-government protests led by farmers.
Belgian minister hammered over ‘anti-Semitic’ remarks about German support for Israel
Caroline Gennez, Belgian Minister of Development Co-operation, has outraged leading German figures by questioning whether, in light of the Israel-Gaza conflict,…
German house-building industry faces ‘bleak’ 2024
This year looks set to be “exceptionally weak” for residential construction in Germany, according to the Institute for Economic Research (ifo).
German farmers sow seeds of revolt in subsidy-cuts protests
Farmers across Germany started a planned week-long protest en masse against the Government's plans for cutbacks.
Germany should levy Ukraine ‘solidarity tax’ to fund war, says top economist
Germany should implement a Ukraine "solidarity tax" to fund Kyiv's war against Russia, a senior economist has said.
German Government finds ‘humanitarian’ consensus on deportation and naturalisation of migrants
The German "traffic-light" parliamentary groups have agreed on a compromise over the controversial issues of deportation and naturalisation.
Germany signs asylum-control agreement with Georgia
The German Government has signed an agreement with Georgia aimed at limiting asylum claims.