Germany

Alfred Gislason contract extension keeps him as Germany head coach through 2028 Olympics German Handball Federation extends Alfred Gislason’s contract through the 2028 Olympics, choosing continuity after recent international success …

German Pension Gap Prompts Urgent Calls to Boost Retirement Income Merz’s comments and a possible rise in the retirement age have heightened concern about the German pension gap; experts outline …

Iran planned attacks on German Jewish leaders, prosecutors say German prosecutors allege Iran planned attacks on Jewish leaders and public figures, sparking charges and diplomatic protests as other major stories …

German pension level debate intensifies as commission finalizes reform report Germany’s pension level debate escalates as an eight-member commission prepares reform proposals due June 30, 2026, raising concerns for retirees …

EU cuts growth forecast for Germany to 0.6% amid energy-price shock EU cuts growth forecast for Germany to 0.6% amid Middle East energy shock; Commission warns higher prices and supply …

EU Commission halves Germany growth forecast to 0.6% amid energy price shock EU Commission cuts Germany’s 2026 GDP growth forecast to 0.6%, citing high energy prices after Iran conflict; EU …

Volkswagen crisis deepens as F.A.Z. launches “Die VW-Story” podcast in a make-or-break year Volkswagen crisis reaches a pivotal moment in 2026 as F.A.Z. debuts “Die VW-Story” podcast, examining the automaker’s …

Voluntary returns to Afghanistan: Germany funded 222 departures from 2023 to March 2026 Government data shows just 222 Germany-funded voluntary returns to Afghanistan from 2023 to March 2026, sparking criticism …

German ice hockey falls 4-3 to USA in Zurich shootout, leaving narrow route to World Championship knockouts German ice hockey lost 4-3 in a shootout to the USA in Zurich, …