Iconic German musician Udo Lindenberg turns 80

Udo Lindenberg comes from Gronau, a small town near the Dutch border. His hometown is so proud of its most famous son that it dedicated both a public square and a larger-than-life... Read more »

Germany news: Merkel urges patience for Merz’s coalition

Skip next section Merz condemns increased Russian attacks on Ukraine 05/14/2026May 14, 2026 Merz condemns increased Russian attacks on Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on X Thursday said a wave of Russian... Read more »

Angela Merkel rejects ‘male-killing’ label as ‘absurd’

Former Chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed accusations that she systematically sidelined male rivals during her political career. The “male-killing Merkel” label emerged in German political commentary during Angela Merkel’s rise inside the conservative... Read more »

German intelligence offices snub US-owned Palantir software

Palantir has long divided opinions. In the eyes of its proponents and opponents, the analysis tools made by the publicly traded US company which are in-demand worldwide are either a silver bullet... Read more »

Who is Charlemagne Prize winner Mario Draghi?

For centuries, tiny Aachen has been seen as a symbol of a united Europe. It was from here that Charlemagne (ca. 748-814) ruled the largest empire in western Europe since the fall... Read more »

Germany news: Carmakers paint bleak picture on jobs

Skip next section German pediatrician charged with 130 cases of child sex abuse 05/13/2026May 13, 2026 German pediatrician charged with 130 cases of child sex abuse A pediatrician in Germany was charged... Read more »

Germany’s shortfall in medium-range defense capabilities

It appeared that everything was in place to meet Germany’s medium-range defense needs: until Germany acquired its own systems, the US was supposed to step in. The plan was to station US... Read more »

Hijab-wearing German beauty contestant takes on the AfD

It seems Büsra Sayed has truly taken the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” to heart. After all, she managed to turn a situation that one could only be described... Read more »

Data centers: Critical tech infrastructure under threat

Dietzenbach is a small German town with a population of around 35,000. Locally, it is best known for its open-air forest swimming pool and an architecturally unusual observation tower from which, on a... Read more »

Germany’s businesses frustrated by economic decline

When Friedrich Merz came to office in May 2025, corporate boardrooms were abuzz with hope. As he ascended to the chancellorship, the leader of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) promised nothing less... Read more »