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- How warning strikes are affecting Germany's postal service and daycare centreson February 26, 2025 at 10:01 am
Verdi’s warning strikes continue as public-sector wage negotiations drag on. Here’s a look at the services and regions being affected in Germany this week.
- German family-run machine maker issues SOS to future governmenton February 26, 2025 at 7:42 am
Facing a slowing German economy, high energy bills, onerous bureaucracy and the threat of US tariffs, a Black Forest-based factory equipment maker is issuing a plea for help to the country's next government.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayon February 26, 2025 at 7:15 am
Merz seeks quick negotiations with the SPD, family business issues 'distress signal' to future government, scandal-hit AfD MPs set to take seats in parliament, and more news from around Germany on Wednesday.
- Scandal-hit AfD politician makes comeback in German Bundestagon February 25, 2025 at 4:35 pm
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) confirmed Tuesday that its new cohort of MPs will include Maximilian Krah, a man thrown out of its caucus in the European Parliament after various scandals.
- Can Germany’s next leaders tackle economic woes and far-right gains?on February 25, 2025 at 4:01 pm
German election winners, the conservatives, have started initial coalition talks with the SPD. But forming a functioning government is just one of Germany's many challenges, from the economy to Trump and the far right, experts warn.
- Germany's incoming chancellor grapples to boost defence spendingon February 25, 2025 at 2:32 pm
Germany's next leader, conservative Friedrich Merz, has raised the alarm over European defence but the clock is ticking for him to muster the funds needed to refurbish the armed forces.
- 'A fifth of voters hate me': How do foreigners in Germany feel about far-right surge?on February 25, 2025 at 2:09 pm
With the centre-right conservatives set to take the helm of the next German government, and the far-right having made significant gains, readers of The Local shared their thoughts on the election results.
- London St Pancras plans 'direct train routes between UK and Germany'on February 25, 2025 at 11:24 am
Travellers in Germany could soon be able to hop on a non-stop train all the way to London, according to a new idea pitched by Eurotunnel operator Getlink and London St Pancras station.
- What travellers in Germany should know about Munich's airport strikeon February 25, 2025 at 9:07 am
Flights are set to be cancelled on Thursday and Friday this week due to a strike involving employees at Munich airport. Here's what to know.
- Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesdayon February 25, 2025 at 7:07 am
Union and SPD discuss forming a coalition together following early election results, businesses hope for a 'new beginning' under conservative leadership, Holocaust memorial attacker shared IS beliefs and more news from Germany on Tuesday.