Recent statistics indicate that approximately 21.2 million people in Germany have an immigration background, representing 25.6% of the population, an increase from the previous year. This includes nearly 16.1 million self-immigrants and 5.2 million second-generation individuals. The demographic is notably…
As Germany approaches the federal elections on February 23, 2025, migration and the economy emerge as critical issues, according to the latest ARD-DeutschlandTrend survey. The SPD, led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, struggles to regain its former strength, currently polling at…
Ryanair’s CEO Eddie Wilson criticizes the German government’s high costs and regulations affecting the aviation industry. At a press conference, he revealed that Ryanair will reduce services at medium-sized airports in Germany, citing the expensive operational environment as the reason….
A foam pie-throwing incident involving Christian Lindner, leader of the Free Democratic Party, has drawn sharp criticism from politicians across the spectrum in Germany. The attack occurred during a campaign event in Greifswald, where a local member of the Left…
In 2024, Germany saw a significant decline in asylum applications, with a drop of approximately 29% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees. Interior Minister Nancy Faeser hailed this decrease as a success,…
The CDU, under the leadership of Friedrich Merz, is launching its ‘Agenda 2030’ in preparation for a return to power, promising significant economic reforms and tax relief. As the party counts down to the crucial date on February 23, it…
Christian Lindner, the leader of Germany’s Free Democratic Party (FDP), was hit in the face with a cream pie during a campaign speech in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. A young woman, reportedly a member of a leftist party, threw the pie at him…
The Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Germany has charged three German nationals with espionage for allegedly supplying military technology information to China’s Ministry of State Security. The individuals, two men and one woman, reportedly provided details about technologies useful for enhancing…
The German book industry faced challenges in 2024 due to economic downturns, but saw support from social media trends and former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s memoirs. Despite an increase in revenue by 0.8% across major sales channels, the number of books…
A new study shows that more than three million people in Germany are engaged in unreported work, equivalent to 5.4% of the population aged 15 to 74. The Institute of German Economy (IW Köln) highlights that while Germany ranks relatively…
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports a significant rise in flu cases in Germany, indicating the onset of a flu wave. Laboratory-confirmed cases have surged from approximately 1,220 in early December to about 4,560 by the end of December. Hospitalizations…
Rudolf Dreßler, the influential SPD politician and former German ambassador to Israel, has passed away at 84. A prominent advocate for workers’ rights and a member of the Bundestag for over two decades, Dreßler continued to voice criticism of his…
