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Germany's Recession: High Energy Costs, Worker Shortages, and Bureaucracy Hamper Economic Recovery

Germany's economy has been in recession for two years, experiencing more business closures in 2024 than in 2011, due to high energy prices, worker shortages, and excessive bureaucracy; the government is implementing measures to improve the situation, but a quick recovery is unlikely.

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Study: Electric Vehicles Significantly More Climate-Friendly Than Combustion Engine Vehicles

A Fraunhofer ISI study finds electric vehicles (EVs) produce 40-50% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than comparable combustion engine vehicles over their lifespan, despite higher initial production emissions, with this advantage increasing through renewable energy expansion and bidirectional charging...

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Germany Shifts Stance, Backs Nuclear Energy's Sustainable Classification

Germany reversed its opposition to classifying nuclear energy as sustainable within the EU taxonomy, aligning with France's policy to prioritize low-emission energy sources; this decision, however, faces criticism for potentially hindering renewable energy development and increasing radioactive wast...

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Berlin Bridge Collapse Highlights Germany's Infrastructure Crisis

A critical crack in Berlin's A 100 highway's Westendbrücke, discovered in mid-March, necessitates its demolition and reconstruction, disrupting road and S-Bahn traffic; this exemplifies Germany's decaying bridge infrastructure, with up to 36% of federal highway bridges needing demolition according t...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Germany to Establish Major Military Presence in Lithuania by 2027

Germany plans to station a 5,000-strong Bundeswehr brigade in Lithuania by 2027, costing €5 billion to set up and €1 billion annually to maintain, marking a significant expansion of its military presence near the Russian border and a major shift in its foreign policy.

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Hessen Secures Millions in German Excellence Strategy Funding for Six Research Projects

Six Hessian universities received millions in funding for six research projects (cardio-pulmonary, microbiology, battery technology, AI, cell biology, and cognitive science) in the German Excellence Strategy, significantly increasing Hessen's research funding compared to 2019.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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German Man on Trial for Years-Long Sex Trafficking Operation

A 36-year-old man from Ratingen, Germany, and two accomplices are on trial for allegedly forcing two young women into prostitution for years, generating over €730,000 in revenue, with one victim being just 15 when the abuse began. The investigation involved wiretaps and led to the seizure of cash, l...

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Gender Equality
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German Slaughterhouse Closed After 728 Animal Welfare Violations

An undercover investigation at Buckl Geflügel GmbH in Wassertrüdingen, Germany, revealed 728 animal welfare violations between March 31 and April 14, 2025, leading to the immediate closure of the slaughterhouse by authorities and ongoing investigations.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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German Authorities Arrest Five Teenagers Suspected of Right-Wing Terrorism

German authorities arrested five teenagers (14-18) suspected of belonging to a right-wing extremist group, "Letzte Verteidigungswelle", accused of arson attacks on asylum shelters and left-wing buildings aiming to undermine democracy; three are in custody.

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Germany Establishes Permanent Military Base in Lithuania

Germany deployed its 45th Armored Brigade (nearly 5,000 troops) to Lithuania on April 1st, marking its first permanent foreign base, to bolster NATO's eastern flank against Russia, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Germany Deploys Armored Brigade to Lithuania, Underscoring Commitment to Baltic Security

German Chancellor Merz's visit to Lithuania on May 22nd solidified Germany's commitment to Baltic security, marked by the deployment of a Bundeswehr armored brigade, a first since WWII, and collaborative arms manufacturing, amid ongoing efforts to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.

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Germany's New Economics Minister Reverses Course on Climate Policy

Germany's new Economics Minister, Katherina Reiche, is overhauling her predecessor's climate policies, aiming to repeal the controversial Heating Act and build new gas-fired power plants, sparking concerns about the country's commitment to decarbonization despite a recent 35% increase in heat pump s...

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