What’s Happening in Germany

Germany experienced an unprecedented rise in naturalizations in 2024, with nearly 292,000 foreign nationals acquiring German citizenship—a 46 percent increase compared to the previous …

Germany has announced the introduction of a national Veterans Day to be held annually in June, a significant move in a country long known …

A High-Stakes Legal Showdown in Leipzig On June 10, 2025, the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig opened proceedings in a case that has come …

National Push for Unified Data Platform Sparks Controversy Germany is entering a new phase in its debate over digital policing, as federal and state …

Controversial Proposal Aims to End “Saubere-Küchen-Gesetz” Berlin’s state government is preparing to repeal the “Saubere-Küchen-Gesetz,” a law designed to make hygiene conditions in restaurants, …

SPD Pushes Forward as CSU Rejects Legal Action A deepening divide has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition as the Social Democratic Party (SPD) increases …

Government Pushes for Weekly Hour Cap Instead of Daily Limit Germany’s governing coalition, composed of CDU/CSU and SPD, is advancing a plan that would …

More Seniors Stay in the Workforce Beyond Retirement Age Germany has seen a historic rise in the number of retirees who continue working after …

Dry Spell and Heat Expected After Unsettled Holiday Weather Following an unusually damp and cool Pentecost weekend, Germany is preparing for a significant shift …

Debate Intensifies Over Klingbeil’s Tax Reform Plan A sweeping proposal by Germany’s new Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil (SPD), to reduce corporate tax rates has …