Germany’s insurers report good progress on sustainability while civil society group raises doubts

The lobby group German Insurance Association (GDV) has credited its member companies with making solid progress towards sustainability targets, including a substantial cut in greenhouse gas emissions in their financial investments. In its 2025...

Germany’s SPD proposes EV subsidies for low- and middle-income buyers

Support for electric vehicle purchases in Germany should focus more on low- and middle-income households to ensure that all motorists in the country can participate in the transformation of the automotive sector, Germany’s governing Social...

German MEP Daniel Freund Lodges Spyware Complaint Against PM Orbán

German Green MEP Daniel Freund—one of the most vocal critics of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in the European Parliament—has filed a criminal complaint against Orbán following an alleged attempt to hack his email account using spyware in...

Rent delinquency guidance for DOD personnel in Germany posted by Army garrison

Defense Department personnel in Germany are being offered guidance about legal protections that prevent landlords from terminating a lease if November's rent isn't paid in part or full because of the federal government shutdown. The statement was...

AP: Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion

Germany on Wednesday pledged more than $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signaled that it would need $120 billion in 2026 to stave off Russia’s nearly four-year all-out war. Wikimedia Commons: This image was...

State government, project partners inaugurate Germany’s first utility-scale grid-forming BESS  

Föhren BESS is connected to the local distribution grid and will provide frequency and voltage support. It can also black start the local grid in the event of a major outage and is ready to start providing inertia when the German inertia market...

Germany's Merz says Gaza plan brings new hope for lasting Middle East peace

BERLIN Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday reaffirmed Germany's support for US President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan, calling it a “historic” achievement that brings hope for lasting peace in the Middle East. "Since Monday, there's been...

Jambalaya Jam, charity run and walks, Jeeps for a Cause and more events in the Baton Rouge area

The following is a calendar of community events in the Baton Rouge area from Friday through Thursday, Oct. 23. FRIDAY JAMBALAYA PLATE LUNCH FUNDRAISER: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Baton Rouge Bar Association, 544 Main St. Supports youth education and pro bono...

Germany pledges aid package to Ukraine

Germany's Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, left, addresses a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025 (AP Photo/Omar Havana) BRUSSELS (AP) — Germany on Wednesday pledged more than $2...

Germany Stations Eurofighter Jets in Poland to Bolster NATO Air Patrols This Winter

Germany will station Eurofighter jets at Poland’s Malbork Air Base to support NATO’s Eastern Sentry patrols through winter. The move responds to recent Russian airspace violations and aims to strengthen deterrence along NATO’s eastern flank. On 15...

Israel expects Germany to lift partial ban on arms exports

The Israeli government expects Germany to lift its partial ban on arms exports to Israel and its travel warning for some parts of the country, following the Gaza Strip ceasefire agreement. Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel told...

Europe In The Rare Earth Trap: Up To 4 Million German Jobs At Risk As Beijing Tightens

Submitted by Thomas Kolbe Rare earth elements have become geopolitical dynamite. According to a new analysis by consultancy McKinsey & Company, up to four million jobs in Germany are on the line if top supplier China imposes a permanent export...

Germany’s First P-8A Poseidon Enters Service Pipeline to Bolster Anti-Submarine Patrols in the North and Baltic Seas

Germany accepted its first P-8A Poseidon at the manufacturer’s site near Seattle on Oct 1-2. The aircraft is the first of eight on order and carries the German tail number 63+01. Delivery followed U.S. Foreign Military Sales procedures with...

Germany’s Secret Role in Israeli Regime’s War on Iran Exposed

In June, Germany was one of the few countries to back Israeli strikes on Iran’s civilian, nuclear, and military sites, and arguably the most vocal among them. The German Chancellor angered both Iranians and Germans during the conflict when he...

Taxpayer Cash for Politics? Patriots Challenge EU NGO Spending

Conservative leaders from across Europe gathered in Vienna’s Austrian Parliament this week to sound the alarm on the unchecked influence of EU-funded NGOs, accusing them of operating as a hidden power shaping European policy behind the scenes....

'Responsibility to contribute': Are the financial requirements for German citizenship fair?

Demonstrating financial stability, and not relying on certain welfare benefits, is among the basic requirements to gain German citizenship. We asked our readers if they thought this was fair, and some mentioned cases where it gets complicated....

Ryanair cutting 800,000 seats and 24 routes in row with government over taxes

Budget airline Ryanair is taking action against “'exorbitant' tax costs by cutting 24 routes and 800,000 seats this winter season Ryanair announced it's cutting capacity by 800,000 seats over a tax row with the German government(Image: GETTY)...

Germany’s Merck tweaks healthcare guidance, eyes deals

Audio By Carbonatix By Marleen Kaesebier (Reuters) -German pharmaceuticals and technology company Merck KGaA slightly improved its mid-term guidance for its healthcare business ahead of its capital markets day on Thursday. Merck now expects...

Germany pledges $2B for Ukraine military

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. BRUSSELS -- Germany on Wednesday pledged more than $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the government in Kyiv signaled that it would need $120 billion in...

German drone maker Quantum nears funding round that could triple valuation

BERLIN (Reuters) -German drone maker Quantum Systems is close to completing a 150 million euro ($175 million) funding round that could triple its valuation to 3 billion euros, Manager Magazin reported on Thursday, citing unnamed sources. The...