Posted in Politics

Chancellor Merz emphasizes Europe and thanks essential workers in his own Christmas address

(de-news.net) – In a Christmas message disseminated by the CDU, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed appreciation for those required to work over the holiday…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Politics

The President’s Christmas message highlights resilience, community, and shared European principles (Update)

(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called upon the German people, in his Christmas address, to embrace courage and optimism in the face of…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Health Politics

Escalating living costs drive surge in food bank reliance

(de-news.net) – Germany’s network of more than 970 food distribution centers is currently providing essential support to nearly 1.5 million individuals, a figure that underscores…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Health Politics

Homelessness advocates warn of rising winter risks as support systems lag

(de-news.net) – Around this Christmas season, the Federal Working Group on Assistance for the Homeless has contended that the need for safe and reliably heated…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Economy Health Politics

Minister weighs higher drug co-payments as health insurers warn of escalating pharmaceutical pricing

(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Higher co-payments for prescription medications have been proposed by Germany’s health minister, Susanne Warken (CDU), as a possible instrument to alleviate…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Politics

Police sound alarm over firework misuse as government considers tighter rules

(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Jochen Kopelke, the leader of the German Police Union, has cautioned that the hazards associated with fireworks extended well beyond the…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Economy Politics

Unions and tenants back rent‑cap initiative while property owners object

(de-news.net) – Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig’s proposal to restrict the permissible annual increases in index‑linked rents has been described by both the German Tenants’ Association…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Finance Health Politics

Agriculture Minister rejects sugar levy while Schleswig‑Holstein Prime Minister supports public‑health strategy

(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – The establishment of a sugar tax in Germany has been vehemently opposed by Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU), who has…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Politics Technology

Justice Minister presents new IP retention plan to strengthen criminal investigations and protect children

(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – The Federal Ministry of Justice has unveiled its draft legislation requiring internet service providers to retain their customers’ IP addresses for…

Continue Reading...
Posted in Politics Technology

Dobrindt unveils 2026 security strategy to reinforce national protection amid rising hybrid threats (Update)

(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has declared that safety, stability, and the protection of the public must stand at the…

Continue Reading...