Germany Digitalization Drive Sets New Targets
Germany's digitalization minister has unveiled measurable targets for modernizing government services.
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German Bureaucracy Hurdles Spark Public Anger
From tree sponsorships in Munich to slow permit processes, Germany's red tape is fueling public frustration.
North Korean POWs seek South Korea
Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces have expressed a wish to go to South Korea.
Germany Health Insurance Premiums Will Rise in 2026
Major German statutory health insurers confirm premiums will rise in 2026. Expats covered by public health insurance should know what to expect and how…
Steinmeier Africa Visit: Egypt, Ghana, Angola
German President Steinmeier visited Egypt, Ghana, and Angola to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
Berlin Weighs Rosneft Nationalization After New U.S. Sanctions
Berlin is considering taking over Rosneft Deutschland following new US sanctions on Russian energy.
Germany Approves Record Minimum Wage Increase
Germany's cabinet has approved the biggest minimum wage rise since its introduction a decade ago.
Merz and Erdogan Clash Over Gaza but Deepen Defense Ties
Chancellor Merz visited Turkey for talks with Erdogan covering Gaza, migration, and defense cooperation.
CDU Wins NRW Local Elections As AfD Surges
The CDU retained its lead in North Rhine-Westphalia's local elections while the AfD posted significant gains and the SPD continued to lose ground.
Bundestag Lifts Immunity of AfD Politician Krah Over Corruption Probe
German lawmakers voted to lift AfD politician Maximilian Krah's parliamentary immunity, allowing investigators to conduct searches tied to corruption…
Germany Defense Readiness at the Center of Merz’s Foreign Policy
Chancellor Merz opened the annual ambassadors' conference in Berlin, placing defense readiness at the center of Germany's foreign policy agenda for the…
Germany Plans Cuts to Subsidies for Small Solar Systems
Germany's Economy Minister has signaled an end to subsidies for small rooftop solar installations, citing falling equipment costs.