BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The German government has so far mainly used billions in new debt earmarked for investments in infrastructure and climate action to plug holes in the budget, according to an analysis by a leading economic think tank released on Tuesday. Some €24.3 billion ($27.9 billion) in loans was unlocked last year as…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – The German government plans to massively expand data centre capacity to ensure that Europe’s biggest economy does not fall behind in the global race for technological sovereignty, according to a strategy paper. Data centre performance is to be at least doubled by 2030 compared to 2025 levels, while capacities for artificial…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German police on Tuesday raided a group of suspects including teenagers believed to be part of The Last Wave of Defence, a far-right extremist cell accused of having plotted attacks against migrants and political opponents. Officers searched properties linked to 10 people, including a 21-year-old female suspected ringleader, who are believed…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Flags were flying at half-mast at the German parliament on Monday in honour of late conservative politician and trailblazer Rita Süssmuth. Süssmuth, a women’s rights activist, former parliamentary speaker and prominent member of the government of ex-chancellor Helmut Kohl, passed away aged 88 on Sunday. A member of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s Christian…
By Lena Klimpel BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has called on European countries to be confident in their dealings with the US government.The minister told the RND media group that it would be a mistake “if we stared at the White House like a rabbit staring at a snake. Then we would lose…
BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche departed for Saudi Arabia on Saturday, where she hopes to conclude an energy partnership intended to strengthen bilateral ties. Speaking before her departure, Reiche said the planned energy partnership would include the purchase of oil and gas products from Saudi Arabia, as well as targeted investment in…
