Economist Warns of Cuts to Pensions and Care Benefits
Council of Economic Experts member Veronika Grimm is urging Germany to reduce pension and care benefits as the social insurance system faces growing…
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German Refugee Freeze Sparks Legal Battles
Germany's new coalition government halted its refugee resettlement programme in April, leaving 183 approved cases in limbo and sparking legal challenges…
China Espionage Trial Starts in Dresden
A German-Chinese national faces espionage charges in Dresden after a 2024 arrest in what prosecutors describe as a high-profile Chinese intelligence case…
Palantir Software Controversy Deepens in Germany
German states are expanding use of Palantir's Gotham platform for policing, raising data privacy concerns.
Family Reunion Suspension Sparks Outcry
Germany has introduced a two-year ban on family reunification for people with subsidiary protection status.
Kyiv Restores Anti-Corruption Agencies Independence
Ukraine's parliament has voted to restore full autonomy to the country's main anti-corruption bodies, a move that eases tensions with European partners and…
EU-Israel Sanctions Standoff: Germany Withholds Support to Gaza
Germany has declined to back an EU proposal to suspend Israel from Horizon Europe research funding, deepening a bloc-wide standoff over Gaza and drawing…
Germany Working Hours to be Overhauled
German politicians are debating a significant reform to working hour regulations amid labour shortages and rising pension costs.
Cum-Cum Scandal Cost Taxpayers €7.5bn
Germany's Cum-Cum dividend stripping scandal has caused an estimated €7.5 billion in public losses, yet only €226.7 million has been recovered so far as…
Bundestag Turmoil After AfD Denies Srebrenica Genocide
Germany's parliament held a special debate marking 30 years since Srebrenica, but the session exposed deep divisions after the AfD refused to acknowledge…
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 Marks 70 Years in NATO with Renewed Commitments
Germany commemorated 70 years of NATO membership with renewed defense commitments. The milestone highlights how Germany's role in the alliance has evolved.