Over 770,000 pensioners in Germany are now dependent on social assistance, with a significant increase in Eastern regions. The number of pensioners receiving social assistance has surged by nearly 30,000 in the past year, with 21,490 affected in Saxony alone,…
Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel have been re-elected as co-leaders of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party during a contentious party congress in Erfurt. Chrupalla secured 70% of the votes, a decline from 82.7% in 2024, while Weidel received 81.3%,…
Alice Weidel and Tino Chrupalla have been re-elected as co-chairs of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party during the federal party convention in Erfurt. Weidel improved her support to 81.3%, while Chrupalla received 70.05%, a decline from two years ago.…
Economists caution that Germany’s new reform package won’t eliminate its technological lag or address the threat from China’s aggressive export policies. The Kiel Institute’s Moritz Schularick emphasized that reforms alone won’t bridge the technological gap, urging Germany to enhance innovation…
⏱ 2 min read ⚡ Tech Brief The recent judgment in Commission v Hungary highlights the European Union’s struggle to balance constitutional values with the complexities of digital regulation, emphasizing the need for a proactive approach to safeguard fundamental rights…
In Düsseldorf, Friedrich Merz delivers a reform-focused speech to the North Rhine-Westphalia CDU, emphasizing the need for urgent political decisions. Merz avoids discussing the far-right AfD or the upcoming NATO summit, instead portraying Germany as at a pivotal moment requiring…
Tino Chrupalla has been confirmed as the leader of the Alternative for Germany party during their federal convention in Erfurt. Chrupalla received 70.05% of the votes, a decrease from his previous re-election of 82.7%. The party is also set to…
Demonstrators from across Germany are set to converge on Erfurt this weekend to oppose the AfD party congress. Protests do not require prior approval but must be registered 48 hours in advance to ensure public safety and traffic management. Authorities…
European countries implement varying regulations for sick leave, impacting workers significantly. In the UK, sick notes are required only after the seventh day of illness, while telemedicine allows easy access to prescriptions and medical consultations. Italy mandates sick notes from…
Date: 2026-07-04 ⏱ 2 min read The proposed reforms to sick leave regulations in Germany, aimed at reducing absenteeism and bolstering the economy, reveal deep-seated tensions between health policy and economic imperatives. While the coalition government seeks to address perceived…
