Baden-Württemberg’s Minister-President Cem Özdemir is sticking to his climate agenda despite a weak economy, declining municipal tax revenues, and high
Despite the economic crisis in Baden-Württemberg: Özdemir sticks to climate course Read More »
Hamburg’s CO2 emissions rose in 2025, even though the city aims to meet its climate targets through extensive and costly
Hamburg significantly misses climate targets: CO2 emissions rise despite costly measures Read More »
In 2025, Germany’s municipalities recorded a record deficit of €31.9 billion. Their expenditures rose faster than their revenues. This affects
Record municipal deficit: Why cities are now running out of money Read More »
In late June 2026, a legal opinion commissioned by Enpal from the law firm Freshfields intensifies the dispute over Economic
Heating law unconstitutional, according to expert opinion Read More »
Following their mini-party conference in late June, the Greens intend to divide Germany into multiple electricity price zones. Consequently, electricity
Electricity price zones: Greens want to divide the German electricity market regionally Read More »
Berlin, late June 2026: Initial application data reveals that the federal government’s new electric vehicle subsidy is reaching households in
EV subsidies: Low-income earners apply for Teslas, BMWs, and Porsches Read More »
Almost four years after the attacks on the Nord Stream pipelines, the Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has indicted the alleged
Federal Prosecutor’s Office charges suspected ringleader following Nord Stream attacks Read More »
A commentary by our author Klaus Bastian Berlin is planning new or increased levies on alcohol, tobacco, sugar, and plastic
Klingbeil’s tax ideas: Relief promised, citizens asked to foot the bill Read More »
The EU is expanding its steel tariffs but aims to appease its key trading partners with preferential treatment. According to
EU steel tariffs: Key trading partners receive preferential treatment Read More »
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
Millionaires Consider Relocating: Germany Risks Losing Key Taxpayers Read More »
Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is terminating the F126 frigate project in June 2026 because costs and the schedule have spiraled
Pistorius halts F126: Multi-billion-euro disaster for the Bundeswehr Read More »
On June 22, 2026, the German Hospital Federation warned of serious consequences resulting from Health Minister Nina Warken’s austerity plans.
Warken Reform: Hospital association warns of 140,000 layoffs Read More »
The Green Party is calling for a five-billion-euro program to improve heat protection in Germany. “Our country is still not
Greens call for five-billion-euro program for better heat protection Read More »
Economist Bert Rürup proposes significantly raising the value-added tax while simultaneously lowering income and corporate taxes. At first glance, this
VAT up, income tax down: Proposal hits low incomes particularly hard Read More »
