Germany

Shifting political influences in the White House may soon ripple outward through transatlantic relations. Jeff Rathke, President of the German-American Institute, unpacks what a Democratic-led Congress might change, and what it won't.

Germany's blue-chip DAX index broke above 27,000 points for the first time Thursday, lifted by fresh optimism about the artificial intelligence boom and healthy corporate earnings.

The EU’s new biometric border system is supposed to make counting the 90-day rule easier, but errors in some travellers’ records have been reported – here’s how to check, and what to do if the information is incorrect.

Most immigrants in Germany say they do feel they belong, according to a new report, but they also face lower earnings, unequal chances for children and rising discrimination.

Germany's proposed plastic tax has also been killed, along with some proposed social benefit cuts, as federal leaders agree to compromises in the 2027 budget.

Tax plans for 2027 changed ahead of budget talks, Social Democrats call for stronger residence rights for working refugees, Allianz and Siemens post record profits and more news on Thursday, November 12th.

Households in Germany could face higher electricity and gas costs around the start of 2027. But the effect on your bill will depend on where you live, how much energy you use and your tariff.

As of November 10th, passengers flying with Europe's biggest budget airline must check their luggage at least an hour before departure.

The German military has banned the use of Chinese drones for training purposes and is replacing them with European models, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.

This week we are talking about the layoffs happening in Germany and what to do if you lose your job, the German reaction to the US midterms and the country's likely first woman president.

Foreign residents in Germany don't get many opportunities to directly participate in domestic politics, but elections for local 'Migration Advisory Boards' are a notable exception.

Thousands of people have been told to leave their homes in the Brandenburg town of Oranienburg near Berlin to allow for an unexploded World War II bomb to be defused. Transport in the region is also disrupted.

From a cheap social transport ticket to rent protections and bringing back free museum Sundays, Berlin’s prospective red-red-green coalition has set out an ambitious list of priorities.

More than 25 years since its founding by star conductor Daniel Barenboim, the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra's mission to foster dialogue in the Middle East endures -- including among its own members.

According to the Federal Interior Ministry, deportations from Germany mainly target criminals. But Left Party Member of Parliament Clara Bünger says that the only crime many deportees have committed is not having legal residence.

Three German parties agreed Tuesday to form a centre left-led coalition government in a northeastern state, keeping the AfD out of power despite the far-right party having topped regional polls.

Looking for a way to boost your income this winter? If you’re living in Germany – especially in one of its bustling cities – there’s a seasonal opportunity you might not have heard of.

Wondering why Germany's carnival festivities kick off on November 11th at such a specific time? We unpack the significance of the date and numbers.

Being able to demonstrate financial security is a prerequisite for naturalising as German, and this can get complicated for anyone who receives short-term unemployment benefits. The Local asked several immigration offices for clarification.

You may have noticed lots of paper lanterns popping up in shops across Germany. Here's why you you may see processions of school children with them on Wednesday evening.