Germany's auto crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?
German carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on
Finance
dw.com
21.09.2026
Germany's car crisis: Can the 35-hour workweek survive?
German carmakers want employees to work 40 hours instead of the current 35 without extra pay, arguing it would improve competitiveness. Unions strongly oppose the proposal and view it as an attack on
Finance
dw.com
21.09.2026
Five takeaways from Germany’s regional elections
Polls in two German states on Sunday resulted in severe losses for the country's leading Christian Democratic Union party.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.09.2026
Five takeaways from Germany's regional elections after far-right gains
Sunday's elections in two German states resulted in the defeat of the country's ruling CDU, a result described as a “disaster” by Chancellor Friedrich Merz. In Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, in the no
World
france24.com
21.09.2026
Uzbekistan, Germany broaden environmental cooperation through GIZ
Azerbaijan
trend.az
21.09.2026
Loneliness at work: a cross-sectional study on prevalence and correlates in a representative sample of employees in Germany
Science
nature.com
21.09.2026
Germany’s Merz stands his ground but for how long?
Lessons from elsewhere in Europe suggest once leaders become deeply unpopular, they almost never recover
Finance
ft.com
20.09.2026
Germany's Merz remains defiant after historic state elections defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged that the result was a "disaster" but said he would still move ahead with his government's reform agenda.
World
cbsnews.com
20.09.2026
Merz Vows to Stay as Far-Right AfD Extends Winning Streak in Germany
Germany's Chancellor Merz pledged to remain in office after the far-right AfD made significant gains in two state elections.
Politics
newsweek.com
20.09.2026
Germany's Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has faced a major electoral setback in two state elections, with his center-right party losing ground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party made significant gai
World
npr.org
20.09.2026
Germany: Merz vows to "push on despite setbacks"
German voters have delivered a fresh setback to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in two key regional elections.
World
france24.com
20.09.2026
Germany’s far-right AfD makes strong gains in two state elections
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) took first place in state elections in northeastern Germany on Sunday, exit polls showed, boosting the far-right party’s national momentum as conservative Chancellor
World
france24.com
20.09.2026
Germany’s far right secures another win in key regional election, exit poll says
The AfD is likely to be prevented from running Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania by a strong second-place showing from the Social Democrats.
Politics
politico.eu
20.09.2026
Germany: Could regional polls froce Friedrich Merz to step down?
Polling is underway in the German capital Berlin and the largely rural state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania for regional elections. Both elections are seen as a test for Germany's centre-right Chanc
World
france24.com
20.09.2026
Could Germany's far-right AfD party gain ground in liberal Berlin?
The far-right AfD is campaigning in neighborhoods it previously would never have gone near, marking a noteworthy shift in the left-leaning capital city, where local elections take place on Sunday.
World
npr.org
19.09.2026
Germany’s top general to lead NATO’s highest military authority
Carsten Breuer — widely seen as the front-runner — beat out Canada's Jennie Carignan for the role of NATO military committee chair.
Politics
politico.eu
19.09.2026
Germany braces for key state elections where far right party AfD seeks another breakthrough
Germany is gearing up for two more pivotal state elections on Sunday: in the capital Berlin and in the largely rural region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. All eyes are on the far-right AfD, which a
World
france24.com
19.09.2026
Azerbaijan, Germany explore new opportunities for climate cooperation
Azerbaijan and Germany have discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the areas of climate change and environmental protection.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
19.09.2026
Germany cuts fuel tax as Middle East conflicts send prices soaring
Germany issues its relief measures as its finance minister calls on Brussels to draft a windfall tax proposal on oil companies.
Politics
politico.eu
19.09.2026
Germany cuts energy tax to lower soaring petrol prices
Germany will cut taxes on gasoline and diesel by about 17 cents a litre from October, the government said Friday. The move aims to gain temporary relief for motorists as fuel prices surge above €2 a l
World
france24.com
19.09.2026