Pensions have been a hot-button issue in Germany for many years, but this week, Chancellor Friedrich Merz himself reignited the controversy. “Statutory pension insurance alone will, at best, still provide only basic... Read more »
Embellished with a gilded iguana and a bouquet of fruits topped with a pineapple, an ostentatious piece of queer history is up for sale today with an estimated price tag of €300,000-€450,000... Read more »
The German Bundeswehr has for the first time officially adopted a military strategy, citing an increasingly dangerous international situation. The strategy defines the future focus of the German armed forces and analyzes... Read more »
In January 2024, Bavarian school principal Roland Feucht publicly urged people to join a demonstration for democracy and social diversity at his school. But his call had consequences. Several members of the... Read more »
Die Sozialausgaben der Landeshauptstadt Dresden sind 2022 und 2023 mit einem Zuwachs von 180 Millionen Euro förmlich explodiert und steigen seitdem weiter an. Das geschieht zwar mit etwas geringerer Dynamik, aber auf... Read more »
German Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche of the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) had only bad news to deliver in Berlin. She expects the war in the Persian Gulf to limit Germany’s economic growth... Read more »
The German Bundeswehr has for the first time officially adopted a military strategy, citing an increasingly dangerous international situation. The strategy defines the future focus of the German armed forces and analyzes... Read more »
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s former Shah, urged European governments not to appease Iran’s leadership, saying continuing to negotiate would only keep the current power system in place. “If you think... Read more »
Even by Bayern Munich’s standards, wrapping up men’s and women’s Bundesliga titles with a week remaining in April is impressive. The women’s football team sealed their fifth title in the last six... Read more »
Die Schulwege zum neuen Gymnasium Linkselbisch-Ost („LEO“) sollen sicherer werden. Dafür laufen voraussichtlich noch bis zum 4. August 2026 Arbeiten im Bereich der Einmündung An der Rennbahn/Winterbergstraße/Dobritzer Straße. Für eine provisorische Fußgänger-... Read more »