Germany

Germany’s Third Heatwave Sparks Rush for Air Conditioners as Retailers Report Shortages Third heatwave in Germany drives demand for air conditioners; retailers report shortages while officials warn about costs, permits …

Hamshahri list names Friedrich Merz among Western leaders in Iranian revenge graphic Hamshahri list published a graphic naming Western leaders including Friedrich Merz, prompting German politicians to warn of heightened …

Business groups warn German government to preserve Minijobs amid reform proposals German trade associations urge the government to preserve Minijobs, warning that abolishing or raising costs would damage workers and …

German Building Modernization Act Passed, Allows Gas and Oil Heaters with Rising Biofuel Quotas New German Building Modernization Act permits gas and oil heating installations if suppliers and owners phase …

German Building Modernization Law Preserves Gas and Oil Installations, Stirs Debate Bundestag passes building modernization law keeping gas and oil installations allowed, raising questions over 2045 targets and costs for …

Germany’s borrowing plan of €838.5bn for 2027–2030 raises alarm over interest costs, procurement inflation and whether investments will deliver lasting benefits Germany’s borrowing plan of €838.5bn for 2027–2030 has sparked …

Industry and unions urge shift in German climate neutrality target to 2050 Industry leaders and unions call to move the German climate neutrality target from 2045 to the EU’s 2050 …

Bundestag Approves Automatic Child Benefit to Streamline Payments Bundestag approves automatic child benefit to speed payments and cut red tape, easing the burden on families amid budget strain from a …

Germany secures Tomahawk missiles after US reversal, Pistorius calls purchase a sign of transatlantic friendship Germany has arranged to buy Tomahawk cruise missiles from the United States after Washington initially …