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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….
Coalition debates solutions as climate risks are on the rise
(de-news.net) – Germany is facing growing pressure to strengthen climate adaptation as coalition partners debate federal responsibilities, funding and constitutional reform. At the same time,…
Germany debates climate adaptation as wildfire risks are on the rise
(de-news.net) – Germany is debating how best to coordinate and finance climate adaptation and wildfire prevention as rising fire risks put additional pressure on municipalities,…
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…
Bas pushes pension overhaul as contribution rates rise and reform proposals draw reactions
(de-news.net) – Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has renewed calls to integrate civil servants into Germany’s statutory pension system as part of a broader…
Construction approvals rise in 2025, yet housing shortage persists
(de-news.net) – For the first time since 2021, approvals for residential construction in Germany experienced an increase in 2025, signaling a potential reversal of the…
Sharp rise in deportations signals shift in German migration policy
(de-news.net) – Germany deported markedly more individuals in 2025 than in preceding years, according to figures published by the Federal Ministry of the Interior and…
German regional growth diverges as retail sales rise and unemployment edges higher
(de-news.net) – Recent economic indicators point to a mixed but increasingly differentiated picture of Germany’s economic performance toward the end of 2025, marked by uneven…
