Tag: German
German states and federal actors clash over scope of criminal protection for elected officials
(de-news.net) – The Union parties in the Bundestag support a proposal by Germany’s Conference of State Justice Ministers to narrow Section 188 of the Criminal…
Debate on German reform agenda deepens ahead of Chancellery summit
(de-news.net) – Germany’s debate has heated up over DGB ideas for mandatory occupational pensions, more taxes on firms and top earners, and an alternative growth…
Renewables drive rise in German electricity generation during first quarter
(de-news.net) – Germany’s electricity generation increased by 6.0 percent in the first quarter of 2026, driven primarily by stronger renewable output. Wind power remained the…
Electric vehicles reach record share as German auto sector faces uncertainty
(de-news.net) – Germany’s electric-vehicle market expanded strongly in May, driven by higher fuel costs, new models, and a recent government purchase incentive. Despite improved business…
Concerns about expanding the authorities of the German constitutional protection
(de-news.net) – Thuringia’s domestic intelligence chief, Stephan Kramer, has warned against expanding the powers of Germany’s constitutional protection agencies into a more traditional secret-service model….
German skilled crafts push for equal recognition and greater investment
(de-news.net) – A skilled crafts representative has called for vocational education in Germany to be treated as fully equal to academic pathways, urging greater investment…
Structural reform and debt management dominate German fiscal debate
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has explained moderately higher public borrowing as a preventive measure against long-term fiscal costs while emphasizing compliance…
Everyday cybercrime and reactive digital protection shape German online life
(de-news.net) – The newly released 2026 Cybersecurity Monitor suggests that cybercrime has become a normalized aspect of everyday digital life in Germany, while cybersecurity awareness…
