The German government, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, is convening a meeting with employers and unions to address pressing reforms in health, pensions, taxation, and the labor market. As the coalition of the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Christian Democrats…
The German machinery and plant engineering sector, employing approximately one million individuals, is experiencing significant challenges, including job losses and increasing competition from China. In a recent episode of the ‘Power & Policy’ podcast, host Joana Lehner discusses critical EU…
The Berlin police are taking threats against the power grid seriously following calls for attacks by left-wing extremists on Indymedia. The police have assessed the situation as critical, especially in light of a recent multi-day blackout in January. Internal police…
President Donald Trump has proposed withdrawing over 5,000 US soldiers from Germany, with potential reductions in Spain and Italy, prompting concerns about the implications for US-European relations. As of late 2022, approximately 68,000 active-duty US soldiers were stationed in Europe,…
Poland’s Defense Minister refutes claims that a suspension of US troop deployment affects the country, clarifying that the issue pertains to Germany. In response to a report by the Wall Street Journal regarding the US Department of Defense halting the…
In response to Russian President Putin’s proposal to appoint former Chancellor Schröder as a mediator in the Ukraine war, Chancellor Friedrich Merz firmly dismissed any external interference, asserting that Europeans alone will decide their representatives. During his speech at the…
French President Emmanuel Macron is exhibiting heightened restlessness as he navigates his final year in office, marked by extensive international engagements and domestic challenges. Macron’s schedule includes a series of high-profile events, such as an Africa summit in Nairobi and…
Interior ministers from Thuringia and Lower Saxony, along with Bremen’s senator, call for urgent reforms in Germany’s civil protection framework following discussions with Finnish authorities. The ministers emphasized the need for the federal government to increase funding and expedite actions…
In a significant escalation of hostilities, Russia launched one of its largest air assaults in years against Ukraine, targeting approximately 180 sites and resulting in at least 13 fatalities. The offensive, which occurred over a 24-hour period, involved the deployment…
Germany’s economic growth has stagnated, with a mere 0.3% increase in GDP from 2019 to 2025, significantly trailing behind 174 of 192 countries assessed by the International Monetary Fund. This stagnation highlights a substantial decline in Germany’s economic competitiveness, as…
