Germany Approves Record Minimum Wage Increase
Germany's cabinet has approved the biggest minimum wage rise since its introduction a decade ago.
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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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.
Germany Faces Heatwave as Lightning Strikes Hit Record Low
Germany is experiencing one of its least lightning-active summers on record despite heavy rain in some areas.
Solingen Celebrates Major City Festival One Year Since Attack
Solingen has brought back its beloved summer festival one year after the 2024 knife attack that killed three people, marking a moment of recovery and…
Germany Extends Border Controls Amid Legal Dispute
Interior Minister Dobrindt has confirmed Germany's border checks will continue beyond September 15 with no fixed removal date, as legal disputes over the…
Raids and Trials Intensify Against Reichsbürger Network
German authorities are stepping up arrests, raids, and trials targeting the far-right Reichsbürger movement across multiple states, signaling a tougher…