Germany

DIW Predicts Temporary Recession in Germany as Energy Prices Rise Germany faces a short-lived downturn, DIW warns, after energy-price impacts linked to the Iran conflict. The DIW recession warning says …

DIW Downgrades Forecast as German Economy Falls into Recession DIW trims 2026 outlook and declares the German economy in recession; policymakers must boost public investment, increase fiscal support and structural …

World Cup 2026: Groups, venues and full match schedule for the expanded FIFA tournament All you need to know about World Cup 2026 groups, Germany’s fixtures, match dates and venues …

EU allows Germany to combine industrial electricity price and compensation, prompting €1bn budget request EU permits Germany to use the industrial electricity price alongside existing compensation, requiring roughly €1 billion …

Politically Motivated Crime in Germany Hits Record High after 2025 Elections Germany records nearly 86,000 politically motivated crimes in 2025, with officials linking the surge to election-related offences and rising …

Germany rushes to implement EU Packaging Regulation ahead of Aug 12 deadline Germany moves to align national law with the EU Packaging Regulation; from Aug 12, 2026 new obligations will …

Germany falls short on Common European Asylum System implementation, EU report shows EU report: Germany lags on the Common European Asylum System — airport reception spots, Eurodac and Frontex integration …

Homeschooling Debate Returns as AfD Proposes Home-Education Choice in Saxony-Anhalt AfD proposal to permit homeschooling in Saxony-Anhalt rekindles debate over Germany’s strict school mandate, raising research findings and equity concerns. …

Germany and France Signal End to FCAS Joint Fighter Project European leaders reportedly agree FCAS joint development is unworkable; differences over nuclear and carrier requirements and industrial roles stall the …