Germany weighs age limits for social media amid rising concerns
(de-news.net) – The German federal government has commissioned a specialized expert group to evaluate the feasibility and implications of introducing a statutory minimum age for…
Oktoberfest reopens after threat linked to domestic incident
(de-news.net) – In a formal assessment of the recent large-scale security operation in Munich, representatives from both the CDU/CSU and SPD parties expressed strong approval…
President Steinmeier urges citizens in East and West to uphold democracy (Update)
(de-news.net) – In advance of the 35th anniversary of German reunification, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has issued a solemn appeal to citizens across both East…
Chancellor Merz unveils modernisation agenda to reinforce Germany’s economic competitiveness
(de-news.net) — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has formally introduced an ambitious and multifaceted reform initiative designed to reposition Germany as a preeminent economic power…
East Germany’s economic convergence falters, IW study finds
(de-news.net) — More than three decades after German reunification, East Germany continues to exhibit a pronounced economic lag relative to its western counterpart, according to…
Debate intensifies over reform of Germany’s care grades system
(de-news.net) — The ongoing debate surrounding the future of Germany’s care insurance system has gained renewed momentum, with prominent political and industry figures calling for…
Union parties reject SPD’s proposal to abolish spousal income splitting
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) have expressed strong opposition to the SPD’s initiative to eliminate the spousal income…
Cannabis law evaluation reveals mixed outcomes, calls for adjustment
(de-news.net) – Around the presentation of the interim evaluation of Germany’s cannabis legislation, Federal Health Minister Sabine Warken (CDU) has expressed significant concern regarding emerging…
