Germany

Friedrich Merz Fails to Secure Majority Vote for Chancellor in Historic Setback

06 May 2025

For the first time in post-World War II Germany, CDU leader Friedrich Merz lost the majority vote in the Bundestag to become chancellor. Despite backing from the SPD coalition, Merz’s attempt failed due to opposition from CDU rivals, the decline of the SPD, and growing support for the far-right AfD....

Rubio Slams Germany for Labeling AfD as Extremist: “Tyranny in Disguise”

03 May 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Germany’s Foreign Ministry are in a heated exchange. Rubio accused Germany of behaving like a dictatorship after it labeled the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party as an “extremist” group. In response, Germany defended its decision as a necessary step to protect democracy. Germany...

Mats Hummels to Retire After 2024/25 Season

05 Apr 2025

Roma center-back Mats Hummels, who helped Germany win the 2014 World Cup, will retire at the end of the season, he revealed on social media on Friday. In an emotional Instagram video, the 36-year-old referenced "a moment no footballer can avoid," adding "after more than 18 years of everything football...

Germany’s Defense and Infrastructure Investment and Migration Policy Face Political Resistance : Here is Why

24 Mar 2025

Germany is making significant financial commitments to strengthen its defense and infrastructure, but these efforts face strong political resistance. At the same time, the country’s migration policies are adding further tensions within the ruling coalition. These disagreements reflect deep divisions over resource allocation and immigration management. Here’s an in-depth look...

Tourist Illegally Climbs Mayan Temple, Gets Booed by Onlookers

23 Mar 2025

A German tourist who traveled to Mexico was arrested and later accosted by bystanders after climbing the Temple of Kukulcan, a Mayan historical site, illegally. The whole scene, which was recorded on video, has since become viral on social media. As reported by Daily Mail, the man, whose name has...

Germany Reopens Embassy in Syria After 13 Years Amid Political Shift

20 Mar 2025

Germany reopened its embassy in Damascus on Thursday, a major move towards reviving relations with Syria. The embassy had been shut for 13 years since the start of Syria's civil war. Foreign Affairs Minister Annalena Baerbock officially reopened the mission on her Damascus visit, her second since December's fall of...

Germany: Surprise Strike At Hamburg Airport Grounds Hundreds Of Flights And 40,000 Passengers

10 Mar 2025

A surprise walkout by airport security personnel on Sunday caused colossal disruptions, grounding almost all flights and impacting more than 40,000 passengers. The strike, which began with just a 30-minute notice, preceded a larger, scheduled walkout at 13 German airports tomorrow. Of the over 280 flights scheduled, just 10 departed...

Germany Faces Massive Airport Strike, Grounds 3,400 Flights, Stranding 500,000 Travelers

07 Mar 2025

A 24-hour walkout by tens of thousands of ground staff and public sector workers at Germany's major airports on Monday will cause travel chaos for more than half a million passengers and has led to the cancellation of over 3,400 flights. The walkout, organized by the Verdi union, is a...

Germany’s Next Government Prioritizes Security and Economic Growth

05 Mar 2025

Germany’s future government partners plan to ease debt rules to boost defense spending. Additionally, they propose a €500 billion ($533 billion) investment to upgrade infrastructure and revive the shrinking economy. Defense Spending Becomes a Priority Friedrich Merz, the center-right leader, is forming a coalition with the center-left Social Democrats. As...

Car Rams Into Crowd in Mannheim, Germany; One Dead, Several Injured

03 Mar 2025

A vehicle drove into pedestrians in Mannheim, Germany, on a crowded shopping avenue, resulting in one fatality and several injuries. As reported by The Independent, a witness indicated that the car hit numerous individuals in Planken, the primary shopping district of the city. Police Make Arrest, Urge Caution Officials have...

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