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…
Germany sees rise in centenarians, majority are women
(de-news.net) – Germany is undergoing a profound demographic transformation, as the number of citizens reaching the age of 100 and beyond continues to rise at…
Voigt (CDU) raises criticism ahead of cannabis law evaluation
(de-news.net) – In anticipation of the forthcoming presentation of an interim report evaluating Germany’s partial legalization of cannabis, Mario Voigt (CDU), Minister-President of Thuringia, has…
