German constitutional judge election delayed amid Catholic outcry
Opposition to Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf’s appointment to the Federal Constitutional Court brought together figures from across the spectrum of German Catholicism, in a rare convergence.
Germany News
Read More
German doctor on trial for murdering 15 patients in high-profile case
A high-profile murder trial of a German doctor accused of killing 15 patients began in Berlin on Monday, amid huge media attention and a public outcry.
German data protection officer: Ban China’s DeepSeek from app stores
The Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) application DeepSeek is set to be removed from app stores in Germany at the behest of the federal data protection officer, Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, due to violations of European law.
German companies post less on X in response to Musk’s politics
German companies are quitting the social media platform X or posting less in response to owner Elon Musk’s politics, a report said on Monday.
Germany’s top court orders govt to grant visas to Afghan migrants
Germany’s highest administrative court has delivered a significant ruling against the federal government’s migration stance, ordering that thousands of Afghan migrants—previously promised relocation—must be granted entry visas without delay.
Poland defends new border checks as German officials warn of fallout
Poland’s new checks at the German border, launched in an attempt to target “illegal smuggling,” were being watched closely on Monday as German representatives warned of disruptions to cross-border traffic and free movement.
German court opens trial over shipwreck that sank 4,000 new cars
By Maurice Dirker and Christian Brahmann, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – More than three years after the car transport ship MV Felicity Ace sank with thousands of new cars on board, a German court on Wednesday finally began tackling the dispute over who should be held responsible. The vessel’s owner and shipping company, as well…
Germany to face delay in payment of billions in EU climate funding
By Marek Majewsky and Doris Pundy, dpa BERLIN (DPA, CONVERSEER) – Germany could receive billions in European Union climate funding later than planned after it missed a deadline for accessing funding worth €5.3 billion ($6.2 billion). The government in Berlin had until Monday to submit a proposal to the European Commission for the newly set…
Germany: Social Democrats back proposal to ban far-right AfD
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) on Sunday passed a motion calling for preparations to ban the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), as the party faithful convened in Berlin for the close of its three-day national conference.
17-year-old Andreeva reaches Bad Homburg quarter-finals
Mirra Andreeva staged a determined comeback to defeat Clara Tauson and reach the quarter-finals of the Bad Homburg Open on Wednesday, ending a two-year wait for a win on grass.