Germany Asylum Applications Fall in October
Germany recorded 8,823 asylum applications in October, slightly fewer than in September.
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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Germany Plans 2026 Pension Increase of Around 3.7 Percent
Germany's 21 million pensioners are set for a roughly 3.7 percent pension rise in 2026.
VW Reports €1 Billion Loss as Porsche Struggles Deepen
Volkswagen reported a loss of over one billion euros in Q3 2025, one of its worst quarters in years.
Aschaffenburg Knife Attacker Sent to Psychiatric Hospital
A German court has ordered the man who killed a toddler and a father in Aschaffenburg park to be held indefinitely in a psychiatric facility.
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.
Germany Faces New Wave of Medicine Shortages
Pharmacy associations warn Germany is unprepared for winter as over 500 medications remain in short supply.
Germany Economic Crisis of 2025 Deepens
Germany's economic crisis deepens in 2025 as industrial output continues to fall short of expectations.
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.