Stories from Germany

The German legislator is reportedly addressing matters concerning child custody, specifically in cases involving common children.

Paderborn played to a 2:2 draw against Karlsruhe. Arminia Bielefeld also drew 0:0. These results occurred in the context of a promotion race in German football.

Verdi head Verneke accused the German federal government of attacking the welfare state. In an interview with the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Verneke criticized planned cuts to employee rights, continued wage payment in case of illness, and provisions for care and pensions.

Münchner Straße in Düsseldorf-Bilk and Düsseldorf-Holthausen is no longer accessible for bicycles between its South and North sections. The Münchner Straße in Düsseldorf will no longer permit bicycles between its Süd and Nord sections.

A tribute album titled 'We Love Udo' has been released ahead of singer Udo Lindenberg's 80th birthday next week. The album features young and established artists performing his classic songs, described as a dialogue with his work.

German radio stations report that pensioners, unemployed individuals, students, and self-employed persons may not be able to afford a specific payment. This potential inability to pay is described as an 'unpleasant' situation for these demographic groups.

The new Mercedes CLA family introduces a 48-volt hybrid engine. This new version joins the pure electric model, which won the Car of the Year 2026 award. The hybrid aims to continue the legacy of Mercedes diesel engines regarding consumption and costs.

The 'Berlin Autofrei' alliance had until recently at midnight to collect signatures for their objective. The specific goal of the alliance was not detailed in the report.

A reform package in Germany is expected to require more work from medical professionals without additional pay, potentially leading to the cancellation of 900,000 doctor appointments next year. These cancellations could include emergency and specialist appointments. Holger Rostek criticized this outcome, stating the calculation cannot work. This projection, based on calculations by the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians, is attributed to a planned health reform.

The A290 highway from Munich towards Deggendorf is closed between Oberschleißheim and Unterschleißheim until Sunday morning. This closure is due to ongoing construction work, and a diversion route has been established for affected traffic.