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  • Articles from "germany"

    Politics

    Germany’s Democratic Dilemma | The New York Sun

    nysun.com • Politics • Germany

    Germany's governing coalition, formed despite a rightist majority in the recent elections, faces challenges due to compromises that hinder swift progress on a conservative agenda and the rise of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.

    Polls open in high-stakes German election watched closely by Europe and US

    bbc.com • Politics • Germany

    Germany holds a high-stakes election with the conservative leader Friedrich Merz favored to win, but the far-right AfD is poised to become the second-largest party, raising concerns about migration and security.

    Why more than 1,600 Berliners sued the citizenship office last year

    thelocal.de • Politics • Germany

    Over 1,600 Berlin residents sued the citizenship office in 2024 due to significant delays in processing applications, a 313 percent increase from the previous year, largely attributed to a new online system and understaffing.

    Business

    ‘Don’t blame us, blame Musk.’ Germany’s Tesla-owning taxi drivers appeal for customer tolerance – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com • Business • Germany

    German Tesla taxi drivers are experiencing customer resistance due to Elon Musk's controversial political actions, impacting Tesla's sales and brand image in Germany.

    Former Siemens Executive Dies; Cause Appears to Be Suicide - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Business • Germany

    A former Siemens chief financial officer, Heinz-Joachim Neubürger, died by apparent suicide days after settling a long-running bribery scandal lawsuit.

    History

    A Sobering Look at How Quickly Hitler Transformed Germany - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • History • Germany

    This New York Times article reviews Peter Fritzsche's book, 'Hitler's First Hundred Days,' which details the rapid and audacious transformation of Germany under Hitler's rule after his appointment as chancellor in 1933.

    Malcolm Gaskill · We’re eating goose! When Peasants Made War

    lrb.co.uk • History • Germany

    Lyndal Roper's book re-examines the German Peasants' War of 1524-25, revealing it as a complex uprising driven by religious grievances, economic factors, and a nascent sense of political consciousness.

    Hitler’s Terrible Tariffs - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com • History • Germany

    The article details Hitler's implementation of high tariffs in Germany, driven by nationalist ideology and despite warnings of economic repercussions, ultimately foreshadowing his broader war aims.

    Infamous Camp Beechwood - Warfare History Network

    warfarehistorynetwork.com • History • Germany

    This article details the horrific history of Buchenwald concentration camp, highlighting its brutal conditions, the cruelty of its guards, and the resilience of its prisoners.

    Crime

    German police still conducting manhunt for Hesse shooters

    brusselstimes.com • Crime • Germany

    German police are conducting an ongoing manhunt for the perpetrator(s) of a double homicide in Bad Nauheim, Hesse, where two Turkish men were found dead.

    Energy

    BW ESS and Zelos targeting RTB on 1.5GW of Germany BESS in 2025-2027 - Energy-Storage.News

    energy-storage.news • Energy • Germany

    BW ESS and Zelos are collaborating on a large-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) project in Germany, aiming to reach the ready-to-build stage by 2027.

    Finance

    Bundesbank to Repatriate 674 Tons of Gold to Germany by 2020 - Bloomberg

    bloomberg.com • Finance • Germany

    Germany's central bank, the Bundesbank, plans to bring back 674 tons of its gold reserves from France and the US by 2020 to bolster public trust.

    Economics

    Germans happier — but not lazier — with extra €1,200 month

    thetimes.com • Economics • Germany

    A German experiment provided participants with an extra €1,200 monthly, revealing increased happiness and improved well-being without impacting work hours.

    Trump’s Tariffs Expected to Grind Germany’s Economy to a Halt - The New York Times

    nytimes.com • Economics • Germany

    President Trump's tariffs are significantly impacting Germany's economy, causing stagnation and prompting the government to revise its growth predictions downward.