German Government Unveils 2027 Budget with Over €200B New Debt Tamás Orbán July 6, 2026 The German welfare state is becoming unaffordable as debt servicing alone is set to surpass €80 billion by 2030.
German Government Responds to Growing Unpopularity–by Introducing New Tax Michael Curzon April 28, 2026 AfD’s Alice Weidel said the proposal is less about easing pressure on the healthcare system and more about funding broader government spending priorities like climate, migration and Ukraine support.
Almost Half of German Benefits Go to Non-Germans Michael Curzon April 8, 2026 The AfD says officials must “finally address structural cost drivers such as immigration into the social systems.”
SPD’s Solution to Economic Crisis: More Migrants, Tax the Rich Christina Holmgren-Larson January 10, 2026 Cracks are widening in Merz’s coalition as Social Democrats push for more immigration while the CSU calls for increased deportations.
Germany To Boost Military Aid to Ukraine TEC News / AFP November 4, 2025 Berlin strengthens its commitment to Kyiv with plans for another €3 billion in military aid.
Merz To Lead Emergency Talks on German Auto Industry TEC News / AFP October 9, 2025 The crisis facing German automakers: declining sales, rising competition from Chinese-made EVs, and uncertainty over EU combustion-engine ban in 2035.
Merz: Germany’s Welfare State No Longer Financially Viable Zoltán Kottász August 25, 2025 The chancellor navigates a delicate path between coalition demands and AfD voter appeal.
Ukraine Ceasefire: Berlin Proposing EU Boots on the Ground TEC News August 25, 2025 Merz’s delegate outlined his vision of a “lasting peace for Ukraine”—but it will only really trouble Russia if it’s implemented.
Germany Ponders Reintroduction of Compulsory Military Service TEC News June 23, 2025 While the centre-right CDU party welcomes the move, the Social Democrats are split on the issue.
