Germanys

Demokratiemonitor 2026: Strong Support for Democracy in Germany Despite Practical Shortcomings Demokratiemonitor 2026: Bertelsmann finds broad support for democracy in Germany despite practical shortcomings; survey data, trends and political implications. …

German economic growth edges up 0.5% as state spending masks weak private investment German economic growth rose 0.5% in the winter half‑year, supported by government spending and early household consumption, …

Germany’s fuel tax cut takes effect but savings only partially reach drivers Germany’s fuel tax cut took effect at midnight, and prices fell but were not fully passed on to …

Germany’s Tankrabatt Takes Effect as Fuel Taxes Fall by Around €0.17 per Litre Germany’s Tankrabatt begins as fuel taxes fall ~€0.17/l for two months; early pump prices decline but full …

German federal budget 2027 calls for €196.5bn new borrowing to boost defence German federal budget 2027 proposes higher borrowing to finance a sharp rise in defence spending: €110.8bn net core …

Volkswagen ID.3 Becomes Germany’s Most-Registered Electric Car, KBA Shows Volkswagen ID.3 has overtaken Tesla Model Y as the most-registered electric car in Germany, with 116,053 units versus 106,184, per official …

Germany’s tank price reform linked to higher gasoline margins, study finds Study finds Germany’s tank price reform raised gasoline margins by an average of 6¢; economists urge rule changes and …

Germany’s Commitment to the Social Market Economy Tested by Strait of Hormuz Oil Shock Germany’s government is confronting a fresh test of its commitment to the social market economy as …

Germany approves fuel tax cut and optional €1,000 relief premium for employees Bundestag approves two-month fuel tax cut; Bundesrat backs the tank discount and will vote on a voluntary tax-free …