Germany’s Coalition Divided Over Inheritance Tax Reform Ahead of Key Elections

By admin January 13, 2026 No comment

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Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has proposed sweeping changes to inheritance tax rules, setting up a fresh dispute with its conservative coalition partner. The reforms aim to make the system fairer by increasing taxes on large estates while easing the burden on smaller inheritances, just as the government faces several important regional elections this year. […]

Thieves Drill Into German Bank Vault, Steal €30 Million in Major Heist

By admin December 31, 2025 No comment

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Thieves have stolen an estimated €30 million in cash and valuables after drilling into a vault at a Sparkasse savings bank branch in the western German city of Gelsenkirchen, police said. The break-in, described by investigators as highly professional and reminiscent of a Hollywood-style heist, involved the use of a large drill to access the […]

Merz Urges Europe to Assert Its Interests to Protect Peace and Prosperity

By admin December 31, 2025 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on Europe to assert its interests more forcefully to safeguard peace and prosperity in 2026, warning of mounting threats from Russian aggression, global protectionism and shifting relations with the United States. Speaking in his New Year’s address, Merz said the war in Ukraine posed a direct threat to Europe’s […]

Europe Condemns US Visa Bans Targeting Anti-Disinformation Advocates

By admin December 26, 2025 No comment

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The European Union, along with France and Germany, strongly condemned U.S. visa bans on five European citizens, including former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, who have been involved in combating online hate and disinformation. Washington accused them of censoring free speech and imposing undue restrictions on U.S. tech companies, a move that European officials described

Tesla Expands Battery Cell Production at German Gigafactory

By admin December 17, 2025 No comment

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Tesla has announced fresh investments to scale up battery cell production at its Gigafactory in Gruenheide near Berlin, aiming to produce up to 8 gigawatt hours of battery cells annually from 2027. The U.S. electric vehicle maker said it will invest an additional three-digit million euro amount, taking total investment in the local battery cell […]

EU Backs Down on 2035 Combustion Engine Ban Amid Carmaker Pushback

By admin December 16, 2025 No comment

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The European Commission is poised to ease its 2035 ban on new combustion-engine cars, allowing up to 10% of sales to include non-electric options like plug-in hybrids and range extenders using CO2-neutral biofuels or synthetic fuels. This reversal follows intense lobbying from Germany, Italy, and Europe’s auto sector, including giants like BMW, Mercedes-Benz,

Germany Accuses Russia of Cyber-Attack on Air Traffic Control and Election Interference

By admin December 13, 2025 No comment

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Germany has accused Russia of carrying out a cyber-attack on its air traffic control systems and attempting to interfere in the country’s federal elections, prompting Berlin to summon the Russian ambassador. A German foreign ministry spokesman said Russian military intelligence was responsible for hacking office communications at Germany’s air navigation service provider

Germany Faces Sharp Population Decline and Rapid Ageing, Says Statistics Office

By admin December 12, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s population is projected to shrink significantly over the coming decades, with the national statistics office warning that the country could lose nearly 10 million people by 2070. As the large baby boomer generation ages, Germany is expected to have one in four citizens over the age of 67 within the next decade. By 2038, […]

Zelensky to Hold High-Level Talks in London on Peace Proposals

By admin December 8, 2025 No comment

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, at Downing Street. The discussion comes amid a US-driven push for Ukraine to accept concessions in peace talks with Russia. The meeting follows negotiations in Florida, where Zelensky’s team pushed […]

Germany Introduces Voluntary Military Service for 18-Year-Olds

By admin December 6, 2025 No comment

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Germany’s parliament has approved a voluntary military service program for 18-year-olds, marking a major shift in the country’s defense policy. From January 2026, all 18-year-olds will receive a questionnaire asking if they are interested in joining the armed forces. While participation will initially be voluntary for men and women, mandatory medical exams for men