Politics

On July 7, 2026, the European Parliament authorized an expedited procedure for “chat control,” even though the measure had appeared […]

A water levy has been in effect in Bavaria since July 1, 2026. The state government now charges ten cents

Baden-Württemberg’s Minister-President Cem Özdemir is sticking to his climate agenda despite a weak economy, declining municipal tax revenues, and high

Hamburg’s CO2 emissions rose in 2025, even though the city aims to meet its climate targets through extensive and costly

In 2025, Germany’s municipalities recorded a record deficit of €31.9 billion. Their expenditures rose faster than their revenues. This affects

In late June 2026, a legal opinion commissioned by Enpal from the law firm Freshfields intensifies the dispute over Economic

Following their mini-party conference in late June, the Greens intend to divide Germany into multiple electricity price zones. Consequently, electricity

Berlin, late June 2026: Initial application data reveals that the federal government’s new electric vehicle subsidy is reaching households in

Almost four years after the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has indicted the alleged

A commentary by our author Klaus Bastian Berlin is planning new or increased levies on alcohol, tobacco, sugar, and plastic

The EU is expanding its steel tariffs but aims to appease its key trading partners with preferential treatment. According to

By late June 2026, the heat in Germany is intensifying the debate over air conditioning in schools, daycare centers, nursing

As European nations compete more intensely for capital, an increasing number of German millionaires are exploring alternative places of residence

Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is terminating the F126 frigate project in June 2026 because costs and the schedule have spiraled

On June 22, 2026, the German Hospital Federation warned of serious consequences resulting from Health Minister Nina Warken’s austerity plans.