Germany Rethinks Energy Policy with Bold New Steps
Stuttgart cut emissions by 54 percent versus 1990 levels, exceeding its climate target.
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Top Court Judge Vote Collapses Over Plagiarism Row
Germany's Bundestag abruptly canceled the election of three Federal Constitutional Court judges after a plagiarism controversy, raising concerns about the…
Germany Seeks U.S. Patriot Missiles for Ukraine
Germany is negotiating with the U.S. to secure Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. Here is what the diplomatic push means for Europe's defense strategy.
Germany Plans Record Tank Order for NATO Expansion
Germany is planning its largest armored vehicle procurement since the Cold War. The order signals a major expansion of Bundeswehr capacity for NATO…
Border Checks Strain Germany-Poland Relations
Poland has introduced temporary border controls in response to German measures, straining bilateral relations.
ICC Faces Pressure to Expand War Crime Mandate
An international push is growing to expand the ICC's mandate to prosecute acts of aggression. Germany plays a key role in the debate over the court's future.
Spahn Under Fire Over Pandemic Mask Contracts
Former Health Minister Jens Spahn is under renewed pressure over mask procurement contracts made during COVID-19. The scandal raises accountability questions.
Firefighters Battle Relentless Forest Fire in Saxony
A large forest fire in the Gohrischheide nature reserve on the Saxony-Brandenburg border has burned thousands of hectares. Firefighting efforts are ongoing.
Stricter Welfare System Approved in Germany
Germany is fundamentally reforming its Bürgergeld welfare system just two years after launch.
Record Shoplifting Losses in Germany
Shoplifting losses in Germany reached €4.95 billion in 2024, an all-time high. Retailers are calling for stronger deterrents as incidents continue to rise.
Merz Pushes Gender Equality but Faces Criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has become patron of the Chef:innensache leadership equality initiative, but the move has drawn criticism over his record on the…
Germany’s Start-Up Slowdown Threatens Economic Future
Despite stable-looking company numbers, true entrepreneurship in Germany is falling.