German Chancellor Merz has advocated for a special status for Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict and progress in EU accession talks. In a letter addressed to key EU leaders, Merz emphasized the need to expedite the EU enlargement process, particularly…
The German Bundestag has approved three significant railway projects aimed at enhancing connectivity and modernization. The approved initiatives include the construction of a new railway line from Dresden to Prague, featuring a 30-kilometer tunnel through the Ore Mountains. Additionally, the…
The NATO Foreign Ministers’ meeting commenced in Sweden, highlighting calls for a new distribution of responsibilities among member states amid US troop reductions in Europe. German politician Wadephul emphasized the need for a burden-sharing model that reflects Germany’s and Europe’s…
The Bundestag has enacted a reduction in the air travel tax, effective July 1, fulfilling a coalition agreement commitment. The new legislation, supported by the Union, SPD, and AfD, will lower the tax by amounts ranging from €2.50 to €11.40…
The German Bundestag has approved a reduction in the air traffic tax, set to take effect on July 1, 2025, despite ongoing ecological implications. The air traffic tax, introduced in Germany in 2011, generates significant revenue, with approximately 84 million…
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has called for a parliamentary investigation into the Nord Stream pipeline explosions, facing widespread opposition from other parties who accuse it of politicizing the issue for electoral gain. During a heated Bundestag debate, the AfD…
The Bundestag has voted to reduce the air travel tax, effective July 1, reverting to pre-May 2024 levels. The tax will decrease from €15.53 to €13.03 for flights up to 2,500 kilometers, from €39.34 to €33.01 for flights between 2,500…
Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) reports a notable decrease in foreign investment projects in Germany, marking the lowest figures in years. In 2025, Germany recorded 1,564 new foreign investment projects, a decline of 9.3% from the previous year, representing the…
The German Federal Prosecutor’s Office has charged two men, Ali S. and Tawab M., for their involvement in alleged assassination plots orchestrated by the Iranian intelligence service targeting prominent Jewish leaders in Germany. The charges include espionage, attempted murder, and…
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office has confirmed the detention of a German couple accused of espionage for a Chinese intelligence agency. The couple, both German nationals, were arrested on May 20, 2026, following the issuance of arrest warrants by the Federal…
