The German Federal Prosecutor’s Office has charged two individuals, Ali S. and Tawab M., for allegedly preparing assassination attempts against former Green Party politician Volker Beck and Josef Schuster, president of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, on behalf…
The Bundestag has passed a law enabling the issuance of criminal record certificates in PDF format, moving away from traditional paper documents. This legislative change, which requires approval from the Bundesrat, will allow individuals to obtain their criminal record certificates…
The DAX index closed lower on Thursday, breaking a three-day streak of gains as economic forecasts and geopolitical tensions weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Despite a 1.4% increase on Wednesday, the DAX faced a downturn due to revised economic growth…
The German Bundestag has enacted a law reducing the ticket tax on flights departing from Germany, effective July. The tax reduction varies between €2.50 and €11.40 per flight, depending on the route. However, the extent to which airlines will pass…
CDU Bundestag member Rohwer expressed expectations for legislative amendments to include new gas power plants in former lignite mining regions, particularly in areas like Lusatia, to enhance energy security. In an interview with Mitteldeutscher Rundfunk, Rohwer indicated that the proposed…
The Literaturhaus Klütz has appointed a new director after the previous leader was dismissed amid controversy surrounding the cancellation of a planned appearance by Jewish publicist Henryk M. Broder. The cancellation of Broder’s event in October 2023 was reportedly requested…
A drone attack attributed to Ukraine has reportedly killed two individuals in the Russian city of Syzran. According to Russian authorities, the incident occurred on April 22, 2026, when a Ukrainian drone struck a multi-story residential building in Syzran, located…
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…
