Stories from Germany

AfD representative Steffen John is calling for the Brandenburg state government to actively support the PCK refinery. John is urging the government to take on tasks typically handled by the Foreign Ministry.

The chairwoman of the Rhineland-Palatinate Sports Aid has taken on a new role as vice-president of the German Olympic Sports Confederation. She also volunteers as a youth coach for the Rhineland-Palatinate track cycling team in Kaiserslautern.

The 2026 Berlin Salary Trends report indicates that workers are using but fearing artificial intelligence. The report also reveals stagnant wages, gender pay gaps, and a reluctance to comply with return-to-office mandates.

The European Union is threatening the United States with consequences if the US takes actions that contradict their trade agreement. An EU spokesperson stated that all options would be kept open to protect EU interests.

Companies are looking to leverage market momentum for their initial public offerings, with growth prospects being a key factor rather than size alone.

After being transported in a barge towards the North Sea, the humpback whale named Timmy was released into open water. The rescue team had been escorting the marine mammal for days. Witnesses confirmed the whale's release.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Germany has issued a statement regarding the European Commission's exclusion of Chinese companies under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The statement expresses concern over the regulation's impact on Chinese businesses operating within the EU.

A survey indicates that 67 percent of respondents are less or not at all satisfied with Kai Wegner's work. Only 17 percent of those surveyed expressed satisfaction or high satisfaction with him. This represents a decline in his approval ratings.

Donald Trump claims 5,000 American employees will leave the Federal Republic of Germany. The statement's intent is being discussed, with speculation it could be a political maneuver or a signal of discord between Germany and the US.

The AfD party in Saxony-Anhalt has passed a resolution at a party congress stating 'Hands off our children,' in response to incidents in Schleife.