Border Checks Strain Germany-Poland Relations
Poland has introduced temporary border controls in response to German measures, straining bilateral relations.
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Dispute Over Power Tax Cuts Sparks Political Clash
The federal government's decision to postpone Stromsteuer reductions has triggered a national debate. Expats in Germany face continued high electricity costs.
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.
Germany Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Border Rejections
Germany's tightened border controls introduced in May 2025 are drawing legal scrutiny.
SPD Support Plummets to 13 Percent Nationwide
Germany's SPD has hit a record low of 13 percent in the latest ARD-DeutschlandTrend survey. The crisis reflects deep internal divisions and policy setbacks.
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…
SPD Pushes Forward on AfD Ban Effort
The SPD has voted unanimously at its party convention to prepare a formal AfD ban application.
Future of Deutschlandticket Remains Unclear
The Deutschlandticket survives for now, but federal and state governments have failed to agree on long-term funding.
Germany Overhauls Pension System
Germany's pension reforms have driven a sharp rise in disability pensions over the past decade.
Iran-Israel War Sparks Tension, Solidarity, and Censorship in Germany
The Iran-Israel conflict has shaken Iranian and Israeli communities across Germany, raising tensions and censorship concerns.
Germany Pushes Tougher Asylum Law
Germany's federal cabinet has approved a draft law expanding government authority over asylum decisions.