Category: Politics
Push towards EU windfall tax gains momentum after high fuel prices
(de-news.net) – The push for an EU-wide windfall tax on oil companies is gaining momentum as high fuel prices continue to burden consumers and businesses….
Government expands support measures after major wildfire response
(de-news.net) – Recent wildfires in Germany and neighboring Belgium have intensified attention on emergency response, public health, transport policy and the growing risks associated with…
Artificial Intelligence, labor markets, and economic transformation
(de-news.net) – Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping investment decisions, public finances, corporate strategy and labor markets, with effects already visible across Germany and other…
From burning forests to hot homes, climate risks mount
(de-news.net) – Wildfires, extreme heat and drought are intensifying pressure on Germany and Belgium, prompting debates over emergency response, tenant protections, urban cooling, forest management…
Heat, climate, and public protection continue driving German policy debate
(de-news.net) – As public concern over the dangers of excessive heat increases, Germany’s ruling coalition is discussing more robust climate adaption measures, such as constitutional…
Housing approvals rise sharply despite persistent construction constraints
(de-news.net) – In the first half of 2026, Germany’s residential building permits increased by almost 15%, which was the biggest first-half gain in ten years….
Germany faces apprenticeship shortfall amid broader labor-market weakness
(de-news.net) – Due to a decrease in employment, a decrease in apprenticeship providers and an increase in the number of young people who are not…
Drought deepens pressure on German agriculture
(de-news.net) – Germany’s 2026 harvest has been sharply weakened by drought, heat and pest pressure, intensifying financial strain on farms. The government and farmers’ association…
