BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Most Germans are in favour of the nation’s Olympic bid, according to a survey conducted by the YouGov market research company on behalf of dpa. A total of 48% of the participants said they were either “somewhat” in favour (27%) or “strongly” in favour of Germany bidding to host the Summer…
MUNICH (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Bayern Munich have extended their contract with coach Vincent Kompany until June 2029, the Bundesliga champions said in a statement on Tuesday. His previous deal was due to expire in the summer of 2027. “I’m grateful, honoured and would like to thank FC Bayern for the trust and the working environment…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s doubling down on his comments linking migration to problems in German cities provoked a call for a spontaneous anti-racism protest in front of his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) headquarters in Berlin on Tuesday. On Monday Merz told a journalist that he has “nothing to take back” and added…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has proposed that US President Donald Trump be made an honorary citizen of the Bad Dürkheim district in south-western Germany. Trump’s family traces its roots to Kallstadt, a small wine-growing village on the Wine Route in Rhineland-Palatinate, which is part of the Bad Dürkheim…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Germany is increasingly reliant on China for key pharmaceutical ingredients, raising the risk of supply disruptions that Beijing could exploit for political leverage, according to a new report by the German generics association Pro Generika. The lobby group’s report, released on Monday, warns that China could use its dominant position in…
