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Germany Launches New Site Inspections for Rail Infrastructure Projects

Construction Minister Verena Hubertz and technical experts have begun site inspections for planned rail expansion projects as the government seeks to accelerate modernization of Germany’s aging network.
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Senior coalition lawmakers have warned that geopolitical conditions in eastern Europe require heightened vigilance as security concerns persist along NATO’s eastern flank.

Applications for Conscientious Objection Rise in Germany

Official data show an increase from the previous year in applications for recognition as conscientious objectors to military service.

Rostock Plans to Replace Many Civil-Service Posts With Employee Contracts

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German Researchers Call for Reform of University Excellence Funding

A widely discussed academic policy study has criticized Germany’s current excellence strategy and called for fundamental changes to university project funding to strengthen broa...

Legal Challenges Emerge Over Germany’s Rural Doctor Quota

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Ifo Study Says Fuel Tax Relief Was Only Partly Passed on to German Drivers

An Ifo Institute study found that oil companies passed only part of recent fuel-related tax relief on to motorists at the pump.

Germany Steps Up Funding for Autobahn Bridge Repairs and Digital Traffic Systems

The transport ministry has approved additional budget funding to renovate motorway bridges and expand digital traffic-management systems on the federal road network.

German Coalition Reaches Compromise on Hanover-Hamburg Rail Upgrade

Germany’s governing parties have agreed on a parliamentary compromise over the route and expansion of the heavily used Hanover-Hamburg railway after months of political deadlock.

Germany Tightens Cybersecurity Rules for Critical Infrastructure

The federal cabinet is considering stricter statutory security requirements for operators of telecommunications, energy and transport infrastructure.

Germany Plans More Than 1,000 New Posts to Administer Proposed Sugar and Plastic Taxes

Internal government calculations indicate that more than 1,000 additional public-sector positions could be needed to administer planned sugar and plastic consumption taxes.

German Opposition Demands Answers Over Planned Tax Increases

Opposition lawmakers are pressing the government to explain proposed new taxes and how the measures fit into broader budget financing plans after details emerged from the financ...
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German Lawmakers Warn of Growing Security Risks on NATO’s Eastern Flank
Applications for Conscientious Objection Rise in Germany
Rostock Plans to Replace Many Civil-Service Posts With Employee Contracts
German Researchers Call for Reform of University Excellence Funding
Legal Challenges Emerge Over Germany’s Rural Doctor Quota
Ifo Study Says Fuel Tax Relief Was Only Partly Passed on to German Drivers
Germany Launches New Site Inspections for Rail Infrastructure Projects
Germany Steps Up Funding for Autobahn Bridge Repairs and Digital Traffic Systems
German Coalition Reaches Compromise on Hanover-Hamburg Rail Upgrade
Germany Tightens Cybersecurity Rules for Critical Infrastructure
Germany Plans More Than 1,000 New Posts to Administer Proposed Sugar and Plastic Taxes
German Opposition Demands Answers Over Planned Tax Increases
German Parliament Divided Over Tougher Laws on Irregular Migration
Germany’s Constitutional Court Reviews Opposition Challenge Over Campaign Statements
Germany’s Top Court Examines Liability for Third-Party Cookie Tracking
Hamm Court Set to Rule on Eon District Heating Price Increases
Germany’s Cartel Office Steps Up Scrutiny of Energy Pricing
Porsche Prepares Capital Markets Day to Set Out Future Powertrain Strategy
German Employers and Unions Call for Greater Certainty on Energy Transition
German Government and Industry Discuss Bureaucracy Cuts for Medium-Sized Businesses
German Business Group Warns Rising Labor Costs Are Holding Back Investment
German Chemical Industry Demands Rapid Relief From High Industrial Electricity Costs
German Government Prepares High-Level Investor Summit in Berlin
Germany Advances Plans for New Strategic Naval Base in Emden
EU Releases Further Defense Funding to Accelerate Joint Procurement
Germany Plans Billions in Additional Gas Purchases to Secure Winter Supplies
German Intelligence Chief Warns of Rising Russian Sabotage and Cyber Threats
Former BND Chief August Hanning Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage and Treason
Der institutionelle Aufstieg der AfD verändert die politische Statik in Ostdeutschland
Die Energiewende wird zunehmend zu einer Frage von Kosten, Netzen und politischer Akzeptanz
Sicherheits- und Verteidigungspolitik rückt tiefer in den deutschen Wirtschaftsalltag
Deutschlands Industrie bleibt zwischen Erholung und struktureller Schwäche gefangen
Festnahme von Ex-BND-Chef Hanning löst Forderungen nach umfassender Sicherheitsaufklärung aus
Früherer BND-Präsident August Hanning wegen Spionageverdachts festgenommen
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AfD stellt mit Tobias Rausch erstmals einen Landtagspräsidenten in Deutschland
AfD gewinnt in Sachsen-Anhalt erstmals auch das Amt eines Landtagsvizepräsidenten
BND warnt vor realer Gefahr russischer Anschläge gegen Ziele in Deutschland
Inlandsaufträge der deutschen Industrie fallen um 17,3 Prozent
Deutsche Industrieaufträge brechen im August um 10,6 Prozent ein
Deutschland und Frankreich fordern schärfere europäische Handelsinstrumente gegenüber China
Rheinmetall plant in Neuss Produktion von rund 50 Radar-Satelliten pro Jahr
Deutschland baut mit Rheinmetall erstmals industrielle Kapazitäten für SAR-Aufklärungssatelliten auf
Opposition fordert Aufklärung über gestopptes Fregattenprojekt der Bundeswehr
Bund legt neuen Infraplan für Sanierung und Ausbau des deutschen Bahnnetzes vor
Friedrich Merz berät im Kanzleramt mit Spitzenverbänden über Deutschlands Wirtschaftsstandort
Die Linke zieht wegen Ministeriumsbeitrag von Katherina Reiche vor das Bundesverfassungsgericht
Daniel Günther stellt sich gegen Kürzungen bei der Förderung erneuerbarer Energien
DAX legt deutlich zu, während Entspannung bei Öl und Anleihen die Märkte stützt
Bundesnetzagentur sieht deutsche Gasversorgung weiter als gesichert
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