German Chancellor Friedrich Merz held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Berlin on Wednesday, as both sides sought to boost relations amid challenging global political times. It was Macron’s first visit to Germany since Merz’s government took power... Read more »
Die Reste der Züge A und B der Carolabrücke sind fast komplett verschwunden. Am Dienstag, 22. Juli 2025, haben die Abbrucharbeiten am Pfeiler D begonnen, dem letzten große Brückenteil auf der Neustädter... Read more »
The German economy cannot cope with young people first completing mandatory military service, and only then entering the labor force, Steffen Kampeter of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) told the Financial Times.... Read more »
Skip next section Ship collision triggers oil spill at North Sea port 07/23/2025July 23, 2025 Ship collision triggers oil spill at North Sea port An estimated 6,000 liters (1,585 US gallons) of... Read more »
German Chancellery Minister Thorsten Frei on Wednesday dismissed concerns of a rift within Germany’s coalition government over its position on Israel. An apparent split emerged after Germany opted not to join dozens of Western... Read more »
Skip next section Merz set to host France’s Macron at dinner meeting 07/23/2025July 23, 2025 Merz set to host France’s Macron at dinner meeting German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to receive French... Read more »
There is always an element of psychology in economics. If companies are confident they can do good business in the future, they will strongly invest. If prospects look poor, they will hold... Read more »
Germany said Monday that it has allowed two envoys from Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban regime to enter the country for the first time since the hardline, Islamist movement seized power in 2021. The... Read more »
Skip next section How Germany manages extreme heat and climate change07/21/2025July 21, 2025 How Germany manages extreme heat and climate change Germany is in for the next summer heatwaveImage: Rene Traut/picture alliance... Read more »
Productions of Wagner’s opera “Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg” divide audiences. Should emphasis be placed on the opera’s comical elements, or is it to be seen as more of a serious play about... Read more »