Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner has rejected the Left Party’s proposals for the expropriation of housing companies, advocating instead for tenant protection and new construction. In a recent statement on social media, Wegner criticized the Left Party’s approach to the housing…
French Planning Council head Clément Beaune warns of significant economic threats from China and energy crises. In an interview with Handelsblatt, Clément Beaune expressed concerns over Europe’s economic vulnerability, citing a dual threat from rising energy costs and increased competition…
Since former Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s Zeitenwende speech in February 2022, the Bundeswehr has placed orders for defense goods totaling €111 billion. The declaration has enabled the Bundeswehr to significantly increase its procurement capabilities. However, the German Ministry of Defense has…
The ongoing discourse surrounding nuclear energy in Germany intensifies as political figures propose a reconsideration of nuclear power amidst current energy crises. Despite the 2011 decision to phase out nuclear energy, some politicians, including Jens Spahn of the CDU and…
Elif Eralp, the Spitzenkandidatin of the Left Party in Berlin, has announced a campaign focused on addressing housing issues and social equity ahead of the 2025 Bundestagswahl. At a recent party congress, Eralp criticized the current CDU-led government for rising…
Sven Schulze, Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, emphasizes the necessity of addressing the unique pension needs of East Germans in the upcoming pension reform discussions. Schulze argues that for many in East Germany, particularly in Saxony-Anhalt, the state pension is often the…
Jörg Dittrich, President of the Central Association of German Crafts (ZDH), proposes tax-free income components as a fairer alternative to the recently approved relief bonuses. Dittrich suggests that the government should exempt the first 1,000 euros of wages from taxes…
Rohde & Schwarz has secured a historic $4.9 billion contract to upgrade digital communication systems at U.S. airports, leading to the creation of thousands of new jobs. The Munich-based high-tech company, which employs 16,000 people, is relatively unknown in Germany…
Recent drone and artillery attacks in northeastern Ukraine have resulted in three fatalities, with significant casualties reported in Dnipro. The attacks occurred in the Sumy region and Dnipro, where local authorities reported at least eight deaths on Saturday following 20…
Energy expert Quaschning argues against the revival of nuclear energy, citing economic impracticalities and advocating for an accelerated transition to renewable sources. Professor Quaschning from the Hochschule für Technik und Wirtschaft in Berlin criticized the German government’s approach to renewable…
