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Germany grapples with record low Rhine levels, weighing river engineering (Update)
(de-news.net) – Germany’s exceptionally low river levels have intensified debate over how to respond to the growing impacts of drought and climate change. Environmental groups…
Merz defends coalition record, sets agenda for second half of 2026
(de-news.net) – In addition to outlining the coalition’s legislative agenda for the rest of 2026, Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended the coalition’s first six months in…
Record temperatures disrupt healthcare, transport, and energy networks in Germany
(de-news.net) – Record temperatures were set during Germany’s recent heat wave, which also overwhelmed emergency services and interfered with freight operations, transportation, electricity, healthcare, and…
Record temperatures intensify debate over climate preparedness in Germany
(de-news.net) – German political, scientific, architectural, and medical representatives have called for stronger adaptation to intensifying heat waves as record temperatures swept the country, highlighting…
Record deficits show structural weaknesses in German local government finance
(de-news.net) – Germany’s municipalities experienced a sharp deterioration in their financial position in 2025, recording a historic deficit of approximately 32 billion euros and total…
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…
Germany’s solar power reaches record share in 2025
(de-news.net) – In 2025, solar power generation in Germany reached a new historic high, supplying roughly 18 percent of the country’s total electricity production. This…
Germany unveils 520-billion-euro budget with record investments for 2026 and rising debt
(de-news.net) – The German federal cabinet has adopted the budget draft for the year 2026, projecting expenditures of approximately 520 billion euros and a new…
