German police record more cases of child sexual abuse

German police have reported a significant rise in cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents. The increase in cases related to the sharing of images of abuse was particularly striking.

The number of known cases of sexual abuse of children and adolescents in Germany increased…[Read more]

Germany: Explosion, fire at refugee accommodation facility

German police have reported an explosion and fire at a facility housing asylum seekers. The blast took place as police were investigating reports of a fire hazard. Two officers were injured, and one dead body was found.

Police in northern Germany on Monday reported an explosion and large…[Read more]

German industrial output declines unexpectedly in May

German industrial production unexpectedly fell in May, adding to signs that manufacturing in Europe’s largest economy will not recover in the coming months.
Industrial production fell in May by 2.5% compared to the previous month, the federal statistics office said on Friday. Analysts polled…[Read more]

Germany gives apartment-dwellers legal right to solar power

Germany’s lower house of parliament has passed legal amendments allowing apartment owners and tenants to install solar systems on their balconies, as the country seeks to increase uptake of the energy form.
The reforms, passed late on Thursday, allow what is referred to as a “privileged…[Read more]

Germany reach quarter-finals

The German football team has reached the quarter finals of the European Championship in their own country. Under manager Julian Nagelsmann, the team beat Denmark 2:0 in Dortmund on Saturday evening. Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala were the scorers. Play was suspended in the 35th minute of the match due to a…[Read more]

Renewables cover 58 percent of Germany’s electricity consumption

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Renewables cover 58 percent of Germany’s electricity consumption
Berlin/Stuttgart (dpa) – New half-year record for renewable electricity generation: in the first half of 2024, electricity produced from wind,…[Read more]

New law for adapting to the impacts of climate change

Climate change is making extreme weather events more frequent in Germany too. A new law provides a framework for preventive measures.

For the first time, Germany has a nationwide law that provides a framework for measures to protect against the impacts of climate change. The Climate…[Read more]

Germany and Morocco agree climate and energy alliance

In addition to a meeting of the energy partnership in Berlin, the first session of the German-Moroccan Strategic Dialogue also took place.

Germany and Morocco will work together more closely on climate protection and the energy transition. Germany’s Federal Development Minister Svenja S…[Read more]

Protesters, police clash as Germany’s far-right AfD party congress starts

Large protests have been taking place as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party opened its convention in the western city of Essen, with demonstrators attempting to block roads and clashing with police.

Police used pepper spray and batons on Saturday to push b…[Read more]

Germany demands new citizens accept Israel’s right to exist

People applying for naturalization in Germany will now be required to affirm Israel’s right to exist, under changes to the country’s citizenship law.

The legislation, which came into effect Thursday, is part of a larger citizenship overhaul from Berlin as the government grapples with…[Read more]

Germany’s Environment Minister Lemke welcomes EU nature conservation law

Among other things, the Nature Restoration Law provides for reforestation measures and the restoration of moors and rivers in the European Union to their natural state.

Luxembourg (dpa) – Germany’s Environment Minister Steffi Lemke sees a nature conservation law passe…[Read more]

Showing solidarity with millions of refugees

There are 120 million displaced persons worldwide The German Development Ministry is calling for solidarity through its campaign #1of120million.

Berlin (d.de) – On World Refugee Day, Germany’s Development Minister Svenja Schulze has called for solidarity with the 120 million refugees worldwide. “In…[Read more]

Baerbock: visa procedures for skilled workers greatly accelerated

Germany’s Foreign Minister says the acceleration is due to progress in the digitalisation and centralisation of visa procedures.

Berlin (dpa) – Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock draws a positive interim conclusion from the action plan for fast-track visa proce…[Read more]

Germany fans dreaming after ‘perfect night’

Germany made an ideal start to their home European Championship as a 5-1 demolition of Scotland got fans dreaming again.

Euro 2024 expectations had been low despite the three-time European champions, one of football’s long-time powerhouses, hosting the tournament.

But Germany were hugely impressive…[Read more]

Germany: Record cocaine haul worth billions of euros seized

Investigators in Germany have discovered a record amount of cocaine worth several billion euros, authorities reported on Friday.

“Dozens of tons of cocaine worth several billion euros have been taken out of circulation,” the Baden-Württemberg State Office of Criminal Investigation and…[Read more]

German police seek suspect after girl found dead

Police in the German state of Saxony say a homicide investigation is underway after confirming that the body of a missing 9-year-old had been found in woodland.

Police on Wednesday confirmed that a body found in woods near the town of Döbeln in the eastern German state of Saxony was that of a…[Read more]

Germany outlines plans for ‘new’ model of military service

Germany is looking to boost its neglected defenses in the face of tensions with Russia with a return to some model of military service. However, Berlin says participation would be mandatory only if necessary.

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius formally proposed a form of military service…[Read more]

Ukraine: A focus on emergency aid rather than reconstruction

As Russia continues to destroy critical infrastructure and power plants in Ukraine, Kyiv remains focused on its defense and emergency repairs, while looking ahead to its future at the “Recovery Conference” in Berlin.

As Russia continues its war in Ukraine, Germany on Friday gave the…[Read more]

Floods kill at least four in southern Germany

Floods caused by heavy rain in southern Germany have claimed at least four lives.
The victims include three people found in flooded basements on Monday. On Sunday a firefighter died while trying to rescue trapped residents.
Thousands of people in the states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have fled…[Read more]

Five observations from Germany’s 0-0 draw to Ukraine

A frustrating result against a determine Ukraine team opened up areas for improvement before Euro 2024.

Germany were all over Ukraine for 90 minutes, apart from some momentary lapses, but were left scoreless. Seeing a similar story to what Germany experienced with Flick in Qatar. Hopefully t…[Read more]