Germany’s Verdi union calls nationwide public transport strike for Monday
Germany’s Verdi union on Friday called for nationwide strikes that will disrupt local public transport services next Monday, escalating pressure on employers amid stalled talks over pay and working conditions.…
Germany’s Industrial Base Under Pressure as Domestic Losses Mount
Germany, long viewed as an anchor of economic stability in Europe, is facing growing strain on its domestic industrial base even as its major companies continue to post strong profits…
Germany Joins European Reconnaissance Mission in Greenland
Germany will take part in a multinational reconnaissance mission in Greenland to assess possible military contributions to regional security, the Defense Ministry said Wednesday. At Denmark’s invitation, a 13‑member Bundeswehr…
Poll: Most Germans Back Plans to Reduce Asylum Arrivals
A majority of Germans support government plans to curb asylum immigration, a YouGov poll published Saturday showed. The survey, conducted for the German news agency dpa, found that 53% of…
Germany consumer sentiment index forecast to drop to minus 26.9 in January, lowest since April 2024
German consumer sentiment is expected to weaken further in January as households save more amid renewed inflation fears and economic uncertainty, a survey showed Friday. The GfK consumer climate index…
German tourism industry conference held in Cyprus highlights growing market ties
A major conference of German tourism industry representatives concluded in Paphos this week, drawing 250 partners including airline officials, travel agents and tour operators, the Deputy Ministry of Tourism said…
Germany approves $3.1 billion expansion of Arrow 3 missile defense deal with Israel
Israel said Wednesday that Germany’s parliament has approved an expansion of its purchase of the Arrow 3 missile defense system, adding $3.1 billion to the agreement and raising the total…
What makes people welcome or reject refugees? What research in Germany reveals
Tobias Hillenbrand, United Nations University Across the EU, immigration is one of the most divisive topics in politics today. Germany, a country once known for its “Willkommenskultur” (welcome culture), is…
