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€623 Million Aid for German Semiconductor Facilities

The European Commission has approved €623 million in German state aid to bolster two key semiconductor facilities. It marks a significant step in Europe’s quest for chip independence. Announced on […]

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New Pension Debate: Typical Person vs Civil Servant

In Germany, there are two very different ways people get a pension. Beamte get much higher pensions than typical workers. This has triggered a debate on whether it’s fair. How

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Poland – No Refugees, No Compensation

Brussels, December 10, 2025 — EU interior ministers have agreed to grant Poland and four other member states temporary exemptions from the migrant relocation quotas set to begin in 2026,

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Merz Reaffirms Israel Support

JERUSALEM — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz declared that Israel’s security remains a cornerstone of German foreign policy during his first official visit to Israel on Friday, even as he acknowledged

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Germany Passes Voluntary Military Service Law

Berlin, December 5, 2025 – Germany’s Bundestag has approved a new voluntary military service law. The new law aims at expanding the Bundeswehr’s troop numbers. The law was passed today,

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EU Hits Elon Musk’s X with $140 Million Fine

Brussels, December 5, 2025 – The European Union fined X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, $140 million today. EU regulators say X broke digital transparency rules. They point to

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EU wants to make raising fund for startups easier

Berlin, December 4, 2025 – The European Commission unveiled a legislative package to remove barriers in the EU’s financial services market. This will make it easier for German startup founders

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Germany Pushes EU for Easier Car Emission Rules

Germany wants the EU to relax tough CO2 rules for cars. The country seeks more room for plug-in hybrids and efficient engines. This comes ahead of a key EU review

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Labour Minister Bärbel Bas Laughed Down by Employers

Berlin, 3 December 2025 – Germany’s Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas (SPD), has become the country’s top trending topic on X after a week of extraordinary public

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CDU Falls Behind AfD in New Poll

Berlin – A new RTL/ntv poll on December 2, 2025, shows big trouble for Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The CDU/CSU party of Merz gets only 25 percent support. The AfD party

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