Could Germany adopt Anthropic?
After Donald Trump ordered the US government to cancel all contracts with Anthropic, a German politician has said Germany should …
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How oil price hikes threaten Germany's economy
How high will the Iran war drive up the prices of oil, gasoline and diesel? There is great concern that …
Germany won't join EU return to nuclear energy
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in favor of a proposal to build new nuclear power plants in …
Discrimination is a widespread phenomenon in Germany
At the supermarket, when looking for a flat, at work: millions of people in Germany are victims of discrimination. A …
Chancellor Merz downplays a state election defeat
The Green party scored a surprise win at the state election in Baden-Württemberg. The results came as a blow to …
Ukraine war: German parts make their way into Russian drones
Hundreds of thousands of German parts have been found in drones used by Russia to attack Ukraine, despite sanctions. The …
Germany launches alliance to fairly recruit skilled workers
Germany needs new talent for its labor market — and fresh ideas to ensure that foreign workers not only come, …
Cuban Germans react to Trump's threats with hope and fear
Cubans came to train, work and study in former communist East Germany. A few thousand people of Cuban origin live …
Germany: Merz's government is running out of time
The government in Berlin is under pressure to get major reforms underway. But Merz's coalition partner, the SPD, stands severely …
Germany's AfD: The new neoliberal workers' party?
Workers in Germany are increasingly voting for the far-right, populist Alternative for Germany party. That is despite the fact the …
Germany's Left Party rocked by antisemitism allegations
In a resolution, a state‑level branch of the socialist Left Party has rejected the "Zionism that actually exists today." Are …
Germany debates rape law to tackle AI and online abuse
Calls are growing for Germany to update its rape law after a celebrity case involving "deepfakes" caused an uproar. Campaigners …
Lufthansa and the role of big business in the Holocaust
German airline Lufthansa is one of many big-name brands that collaborated with the Nazis during the Holocaust. As the airline …
Mental health patients struggle to get help
Waiting lists for psychotherapy are full-to-bursting in Germany, with patients often waiting more than a year for treatment. Now a …
Merz criticized for selective approach to international law
Dozens of legal scholars have called on the German government to condemn the US operations in Iran and Venezuela. They …
Germany: Building sector warns of spiralling costs
Germany has a desperate shortage of affordable housing. The government's modernization of the construction law seems to be failing to …
German public sector tries to reduce reliance on US tech
ZenDis, the German Center for Digital Sovereignty, has created an alternative to US software for public sector agencies in Germany, …
66 ways to fix Germany's costly health care system
A special commission has presented a raft of proposals aimed at curbing Germany's spiraling health care costs. But whether the …
Germany hosts Syria's Al-Sharaa despite human rights issues
Germany is keen for Syrian refugees to return home. The visit by interim Syrian President al-Sharaa highlights shifting policies on …
German public sector keen to end reliance on US tech
Government agencies depend on US-based servers and software, making them potentially vulnerable to political pressure and even blackmail. Can Germany …