Germany Digitalization Drive Sets New Targets
Germany's digitalization minister has unveiled measurable targets for modernizing government services.
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German Bureaucracy Hurdles Spark Public Anger
From tree sponsorships in Munich to slow permit processes, Germany's red tape is fueling public frustration.
North Korean POWs seek South Korea
Two North Korean soldiers captured by Ukrainian forces have expressed a wish to go to South Korea.
Germany Health Insurance Premiums Will Rise in 2026
Major German statutory health insurers confirm premiums will rise in 2026. Expats covered by public health insurance should know what to expect and how…
Germany Asylum Applications Fall in October
Germany recorded 8,823 asylum applications in October, slightly fewer than in September.
Steinmeier Africa Visit: Egypt, Ghana, Angola
German President Steinmeier visited Egypt, Ghana, and Angola to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties.
Germany Faces Care Home Cost Crisis
The average monthly cost of a German nursing home place has reached €3,248, putting enormous pressure on families and elderly care planning for anyone…
Family Reunion Suspension Sparks Outcry
Germany has introduced a two-year ban on family reunification for people with subsidiary protection status.
Rail Sabotage Disrupts German Networks
A cable duct fire near Düsseldorf triggered a major rail sabotage investigation across Germany.
Söder Targets Bürgergeld for Ukrainians
Bavarian premier Markus Söder is calling for a full rollback of Bürgergeld payments for Ukrainian refugees in Germany, intensifying a political debate over…
Intrastructure Funds Unlocked After Budget Clash
Germany's Budget Committee approved €1.1 billion in additional spending to let Autobahn GmbH restart stalled construction tenders, unblocking key road…
Mothers Take Most Sick-Child Leave in Germany
Barmer health insurer data confirm that mothers take sick-child leave far more frequently than fathers in Germany.