Boomer-Soli Spurs German Pension Fight
Economists are proposing a Boomer-Soli solidarity levy on wealthier pensioners as Germany's statutory pension fund faces pressure from retiring baby boomers.
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EU-Israel Sanctions Standoff: Germany Withholds Support to Gaza
Germany has declined to back an EU proposal to suspend Israel from Horizon Europe research funding, deepening a bloc-wide standoff over Gaza and drawing…
Germany Working Hours to be Overhauled
German politicians are debating a significant reform to working hour regulations amid labour shortages and rising pension costs.
US-EU Tariff Deal Sparks German Alarm
A US-EU tariff agreement announced at Trump's Turnberry resort ends months of trade threats, but German industry leaders are warning that key concerns about…
German Prisons Near Capacity
A survey of German state justice ministries shows 60,391 of 70,279 prison places are occupied, an 86% utilisation rate.
Germany Rejects Palestine Recognition for Now
Germany will not formally recognize Palestine in the near term, tying recognition to a negotiated two-state deal.
Top Court Judge Vote Collapses Over Plagiarism Row
Germany's Bundestag abruptly canceled the election of three Federal Constitutional Court judges after a plagiarism controversy, raising concerns about the…
Germany Seeks U.S. Patriot Missiles for Ukraine
Germany is negotiating with the U.S. to secure Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine. Here is what the diplomatic push means for Europe's defense strategy.
Germany Marks 70 Years in NATO with Renewed Commitments
Germany commemorated 70 years of NATO membership with renewed defense commitments. The milestone highlights how Germany's role in the alliance has evolved.
Germany Plans Record Tank Order for NATO Expansion
Germany is planning its largest armored vehicle procurement since the Cold War. The order signals a major expansion of Bundeswehr capacity for NATO…
ICC Faces Pressure to Expand War Crime Mandate
An international push is growing to expand the ICC's mandate to prosecute acts of aggression. Germany plays a key role in the debate over the court's future.
Germany Faces Legal Scrutiny Over Border Rejections
Germany's tightened border controls introduced in May 2025 are drawing legal scrutiny.