Hans Otto

Majority of German Teenagers Support Social-Media Ban for Under-14s, UNICEF Germany Survey Shows A new UNICEF Germany survey finds 55% of 14- to 16-year-olds back a social-media ban for under-14s, …

Wöginger conviction prompts ÖVP to appoint Ernst Gödl as parliamentary leader Wöginger conviction prompts ÖVP to appoint Ernst Gödl as parliamentary leader, igniting criticism and debate over patronage and the …

Cruise ship virus outbreak triggers quarantine as BioNTech falters and left-leaning parties split on X Virus aboard cruise ship forces quarantine; BioNTech reports setbacks. SPD, Greens and Left see dissent …

Leipzig vehicle attack leaves two dead and three seriously injured Leipzig vehicle attack on May 4, 2026, kills two and injures three; city to review pedestrian security after suspect drove …

Germany launches €4bn childcare investment plan for Kitas from 2026 to 2029 Germany unveils a €4bn childcare investment plan (2026–2029) to back construction, renovation and digital upgrades in Kitas, prioritizing …

Romania no-confidence vote topples Bolojan government Romania no-confidence vote removes PM Ilie Bolojan after 281 of 464 MPs backed the motion, endangering EU funds, credit rating and prompting a new …

Local Journalism Faces an Existential Shift as Digital Habits Erode Civic Coverage As audiences migrate to social platforms, local journalism is losing its reach and capacity to hold municipal power …

Black-Red Coalition Marks One-Year Milestone as Parties Push for Faster Reform One year after entering government, the black-red coalition faces internal pressure to accelerate delivery as CDU and SPD leaders …

Leipzig ramming attack kills two and injures several in central pedestrian zone Leipzig ramming attack: On May 4, 2026 a vehicle drove through Grimmaische Straße and the city’s pedestrian zone, …