War in the Middle East: What Travelers Need to Consider Now
The ongoing war in the Middle East is leaving thousands of German travelers stranded, prompting the government and travel associations to issue new safety recommendations.
Liveblog Iran War: Federal Government Announces Repatriation Flight for Wednesday
The German government has announced a repatriation flight scheduled for Wednesday to bring back children, the sick, and pregnant women stranded in the Middle East.
Middle East: The Federal Government has a duty to bring back holidaymakers
The article discusses the urgent need for the German government to facilitate the return of tourists stranded in the Middle East amidst escalating violence.
Rhetoric about Iran: How Merz is Becoming the New Merkel
The article discusses the shift in rhetoric of the German government regarding the Iran conflict, highlighting a notable change in tone from last summer's casual remarks by the Chancellor to a more cautious approach.
Federal Politics: It Should Be Easier for Those Looking for an Apartment
The article discusses the rising rental prices in German cities and the German government's efforts to improve tenant rights amidst a challenging housing market.
Federal Politics: Government Aims to Repatriate Stranded Tourists from the Middle East
The German government plans to send aircraft to the Middle East to repatriate stranded German tourists amid ongoing regional tensions.
Climate Protection: Why the Planned Heating Law Could Be Expensive for Munich Residents
Munich tenants are facing potential cost shocks from a new heating law proposed by the German government, raising concerns among tenants' associations and climate activists about compliance and rising expenses.
Johan Vandevool: The German Foreign Minister denies participation in US and Israeli operations against Iran
German Foreign Minister Johan Vandevool denied that the German government is considering participating in US-Israeli operations against Iran.
Departure of Malmendier: Grimm distances herself from other "Economic Wise Men"
Veronika Grimm distances herself from a statement by the German Council of Economic Experts regarding the departure of Ulrike Malmendier.
Departure of Malmendier: Grimm distances herself from other 'Economic Wise Men'
Ulrike Malmendier is leaving the German government's council of economic experts, leading to conflicting statements among council members regarding the council's role in personnel decisions.
Criteria for Heating Choices: Who Benefits from the New Heating Law
The German government promotes the upcoming Building Modernization Act, emphasizing rational decision-making regarding heating choices amidst consumer hesitation.
Political Crisis at the Berlinale: Accusations of 'Genocide', Urgent Response from the German Government
The Berlinale has been rocked by a political crisis after severe accusations were made against Israel and Germany during the festival, prompting an urgent meeting by the German government to discuss the leadership of the festival.
FAZ Exclusive: This Trade Economist Is to Join the Advisory Board
The German government is expected to announce the appointment of Gabriel Felbermayr as a new member of the Advisory Council for Economic Experts, following the departure of Ulrike Malmendier.
Reaction to Attacks: The Iran War Forces Merz to Walk a Tightrope Again
The German government demonstrates understanding for the attacks on Iran while avoiding open support, navigating a complex diplomatic situation fueled by different perspectives within the ruling coalition.
Business Ticker: Rosneft Germany Remains Under Federal Trusteeship
The German government has placed Rosneft's subsidiaries under the trusteeship of the Federal Network Agency due to ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Heating and Climate Protection: How Expensive Will Gas Be Now?
The German government is focusing on green gas, which is expected to increase heating costs for homeowners.
Iran Crisis: Federal Government Urges 'Urgently' Against Travel to Israel β Trump 'Not Happy' About Iran
The German government has urgently advised against traveling to Israel due to rising tensions between the US and Iran, as it adjusts its travel and security warnings accordingly.
Support for Private Solar Systems: Enriching is Right but Still Doing it Wrong
A commentary on the German governmentβs plan to cut feed-in tariffs for smaller solar systems, indicating potential adverse impacts despite sound arguments.
After 'Gaza Storm'.. Emergency Meeting to Discuss the Future of the Berlin Film Festival
An emergency meeting was held by the German government to discuss the future of the Berlin International Film Festival amid political and media pressures following controversial statements made at its recent event.
Black-red coalition: Beware of the 'Spring of Reforms'
The article discusses the German government's reform promises under the black-red coalition led by Friedrich Merz, highlighting concerns over economic policies and increased bureaucracy.
Reform for Infrastructure: Bats on Repeat
The German government is moving to accelerate infrastructure projects, potentially at the expense of environmental protections.
Heating law of the coalition: How much pressure can the government put on members of parliament?
The German Constitutional Court is debating whether there should be a constitutional limit on the speed of legislative processes, prompted by a challenge related to the government's heating law.
SZ Podcast 'German-American Friendship': 'Ambassador of Trump Politics'
The latest episode of the SZ Podcast discusses the ongoing challenges faced by mayors in Germany and the U.S. during heavy snow and critiques Donald Trump's lengthy government address as an attempt to divert attention from his issues.
Bundestag: Is there a speed limit for legislation?
The German government is working to fulfill its promise to repeal the controversial heating law, while the Constitutional Court examines the expedited passage of the building energy law.
Drones for the Bundeswehr: The Authority of the Tightwads May Yet Backfire
The German government's budget constraints in military procurement could eventually jeopardize national defense capabilities.
Film Festival: Decision on Berlinale Director Tuttle Postponed
The German government announced that no decision was made regarding the future of Berlinale director Tricia Tuttle during a crisis meeting, with discussions to continue in the coming days.
The German parent company of QuirΓ³nsalud celebrates an 11% growth in its business in Spain, following a payment of nearly 500 million from Ayuso's government
Fresenius, the parent company of QuirΓ³nsalud, reports an 11% growth in its Spanish operations, largely attributed to a nearly 500 million euro payment from the government of Madrid.
The political tension of the last Berlin festival leaves its director on the brink of dismissal
Political tensions arising from the recent Berlin Film Festival have put director Tricia Tuttle's job at risk after accusations against the German government regarding complicity in the Israeli genocide in Gaza.
European Asylum System: What Should Change with the GEAS Reform
The SPD is reluctantly supporting a law to implement reforms to the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) as the German government takes steps toward a stricter migration policy.
Building Modernization Act: "We should reconsider how we heat"
The German government is promoting biogas for climate-friendly heating in buildings, but Peter Kornatz of the German Biomass Research Center argues against this approach.
Berlinale: festival leaders summoned after speech denouncing 'genocide' in Gaza
The German government is convening leaders from the Berlinale festival following a speech by a Syrian-Palestinian director accusing Germany of complicity in genocide against Palestinians.
Federal Politics: Merz advocates for government consultations in China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz advocates for increased governmental exchanges with China during his inaugural visit to Beijing.
Government Plan: The Assets of Criminals to be Systematically Seized
The German government aims to systematically seize the assets of criminals to combat organized crime more effectively.
Bundeswehr Equipment: What Masks Were in 2020, Drones Are Today
The German military urgently needs drones for its Lithuanian brigade, as startups vie for government funding under pressure to equip armed forces amidst a shortage of volunteers.
Heating Law: The Coalition Betrays Renters - This Will Especially Harm the SPD
A recent commentary criticizes the German coalition government for diluting a significant heating law that aimed to phase out fossil fuels, which could negatively impact renters and primarily harm the SPD party.
Cohesion in the Government Coalition: The Coalition Practices Give and Take
This article discusses the ongoing negotiations and legislative actions between the Union and SPD in the German Bundestag, focusing on a new asylum package and labor law that are being introduced this week.
Habeck's 65 Percent Rule for Heaters is Being Abolished
The German government has decided to abolish the 65 percent rule for heating systems set by former Minister Robert Habeck, relieving homeowners while still emphasizing climate protection.
Federal Government: Compromises Only if They Make Us Economically Stronger
The German government coalition of Union and SPD aims to end delaying tactics in the context of economic policy, seeking compromises that strengthen the economy.
Federal Government: Compromises only if they make the economy stronger
The German federal government emphasizes that future compromises should focus on strengthening the economy, departing from previous indecisiveness that opponents have exploited in election campaigns.
Economic Adviser: Is Economist Ulrike Malmendier Too Uncomfortable?
The future of economist Ulrike Malmendier on the German government's advisory board remains uncertain as her term ends soon, raising speculation about political motivations behind potential changes.
Berlin Festival: Palestinian Director Accuses Germany of Contributing to Gaza Genocide and Minister Leaves
A Palestinian-Syrian director at the Berlin Film Festival accused the German government of complicity in the genocide occurring in Gaza, leading to the exit of a German minister from the award ceremony.
Frustrated Mayors: 'The Federal Government Should Take Care of Its Responsibilities Instead of Launching Funding Programs'
German mayors are facing increasing financial pressures, forcing them to make tough choices about community services amidst public outrage and personal threats.
Municipal Finances: This Treatment is Not What the Municipalities Deserve
The article discusses the unmet needs of German municipalities and the government's inadequate response to their financial struggles.
The Palestinian Flag is Raised at the Berlin Festival and 'Yellow Letters' Captures the Gold
The Berlin International Film Festival's closing night featured powerful political statements, with Palestinian director Abdullah Dakhil winning an award and condemning the German government's stance on Gaza.
Party Convention: CDU Calls for Social Media Ban for Children
The CDU demands the German government establish an age limit of 14 for social media usage, following a resolution from their federal party convention in Stuttgart.
Imprisoned Reporter UludaΔ: Turkey Makes Prisoners
Turkish authorities have detained Alican UludaΔ, an investigative reporter for Deutsche Welle, prompting calls from the German government for his release due to concerns over press freedom in Turkey.
Climate Protection: Germany Wants to Relax Emissions Trading
The German government is pushing to ease climate protection regulations for the industry, particularly affecting the chemical sector, raising concerns among environmentalists about Europe's climate goals.
Turkey arrests German journalist for criticism of Erdogan's government
Turkish authorities arrested a German correspondent for Deutsche Welle in Ankara, accusing him of disseminating misleading information and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Next week, German Chancellor F. Merz will visit China
Chancellor F. Merz is set to make his first official visit to China next week, following an invitation from the Chinese government, where he will meet with Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping.
Business Ticker: DIHK Warns of China Risks
The DIHK warns that while China presents opportunities for German companies, it also poses increasing risks due to government interventions and unfair competitive conditions.