Scandals and Scrutiny: Cum-Ex Controversies and Political Implications
Germany's Cum-Ex tax fraud scandal continues to unfold in courtrooms and parliament.
What's Happening in Germany
Stay informed about the latest events and developments in Germany. This category provides up-to-date coverage on national news, regional happenings, policy changes, and significant announcements that affect life in Germany.
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Record-Breaking Emergency Room Visits in Germany
German emergency rooms saw a record number of visits in 2023, according to federal statistics.
The Fall of the Traffic-Light Coalition and Its Ripple Effects
The end of Germany's SPD-FDP-Greens coalition, named Word of the Year 2024, has reshaped the political landscape.
AfD Plans to Sever Ties with its Radical Youth Wing
The AfD is weighing whether to disband its youth organization, the Junge Alternative, amid internal tensions.
Volkswagen: Workers Strike as Company Faces Economic Downturn
Tens of thousands of Volkswagen workers across Germany have gone on strike as the automaker grapples with a serious economic downturn.
AfD Proposes German EU Exit and Abortion Restrictions in Election Manifesto
The AfD's draft election manifesto proposes leaving the European Union and tightening abortion restrictions in Germany.
Resurgence of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases in Germany
Germany is seeing a sharp rise in measles and whooping cough cases, raising public health concerns.
DHL Cargo Plane Crashed Near Vilnius, Lithuania
A DHL-operated cargo plane contracted to Spanish airline Swift Air crashed near Vilnius shortly before landing.
Friedrich Merz: CDU’s Contested Path to Germany’s Chancellorship
CDU leader Friedrich Merz is the frontrunner to become Germany's next chancellor, leading a conservative alliance.
Sharp Rise in Rents Across Major German Cities Sparks Government Scrutiny
New data shows rental prices have risen sharply across Germany's biggest cities over the past nine years.
Bosch Announces Massive Job Cuts
Bosch is cutting around 5,000 jobs globally, with roughly 3,800 positions being eliminated in Germany.
Boris Pistorius Withdraws from SPD’s Chancellor Race, Endorses Olaf Scholz
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius announced he will not run for the SPD's chancellor candidacy, throwing his support behind Olaf Scholz.