Germany bans the largest ‘Reich citizen’ group and raids leaders’ homes

By: The Associated Press Posted: 1:18 AM CDT Tuesday, May. 13, 2025 Last Modified: 1:27 AM CDT Tuesday, May. 13, 2025 BERLIN (AP) — The German government has banned the largest “Reich citizen” group, an extremist far-right organization that calls itself …

“The clock is ticking”: Germany threatens Russia with sanctions over failure to comply with ceasefire

Germany has given Russia until the end of 12 May to agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, warning that failure to do so would trigger preparations for new sanctions, according to Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. “The clock is ticking — we still have 12 …

Germany can boost spending despite EU fiscal rules, finance minister says

The new German government does not expect the European Union’s debt rules to put the brakes on the country’s planned spending spree, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil said on Monday. “I am very optimistic and confident that we will be able to find a …

Ford is facing a worker strike at its EV plant in Germany: Here’s why

It’s about the future of their jobs. Ford workers at two plants in western Germany are set to go on strike on Wednesday, their works council chief said on Monday. In November, Ford announced it would cut around 4,000 jobs in Europe by 2027 as part of a …

Germany: Bureaucracy Out, Digital In? The New Government’s Plans for Labour and Employment

After long negotiations between the Christian Democrats and the Social Democrats, the parties agreed to establish a coalition to form the new government and Friedrich Merz was eventually elected on 6 May 2025 as new Chancelor of Germany. The coalition …

Germany announces €40m more in humanitarian aid for Ukraine

Ukraine flag German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Friday that Germany would provide Ukraine with an additional €40 million ($45 million) in humanitarian aid as he met with EU foreign ministers in Lviv. “We are showing here that Europe stands …

Foreign investment in Germany fell for the third year in a row in 2024

The number of foreign investments in Germany fell for the third year in a row in 2024, international economic promotion agency Germany Trade & Invest (GTAI) said on Monday. Last year there were 1,724 new establishments and expansions, down from 1,759 …

Germany bans the largest 'Reich citizen' group

BERLIN — The German government has banned the largest “Reich citizen” group, an extremist far-right organization that calls itself the “Kingdom of Germany” and seeks to undermine the country’s democratic order. Since early Tuesday morning, hundreds of …

Science council: Why Germany needs a national knowledge security platform

Germany: Developments in Gaza worrying

[Mon, 12 May 2025 20:54:30 +0300] Berlin - Saba: The German government said on Monday that "the developments in the Gaza Strip are worrying, and we want to reach a ceasefire as soon as possible." The government added in a statement that …