Germany runs risk of missing emission-cutting targets with new government plans – climate council

Germany’s key climate advisors have said that the new government’s policy plans laid out in the coalition agreement will likely not be enough to reduce emissions in line with climate targets. They called on chancellor Friedrich Merz’s cabinet to present a …

Germany’s New Immigration Laws: A Gateway for Skilled Talent and International Students

      Germany has introduced a series of new immigration reforms aimed at attracting skilled workers and international students, while simultaneously tightening its borders to control irregular migration. These changes reflect a dual objective: solving …

Germany’s Political and Cultural Establishment Prepares to Stand Up to Putin and His Allies

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Germany's Commerzbank Staff Protest UniCredit Takeover Threat

Dressed as a Gallic warrior fighting Roman invaders or wearing the yellow of the Commerzbank logo, employees from the German lender protested Thursday against any takeover attempt by Italy's UniCredit. About 200 staff staged the demonstration outside …

Germany ends visa application reassessment in the case of a rejection

Foreigners applying for a visa for Germany will no longer have the opportunity to have their rejected visa application reassessed through the remonstration process. The Federal Foreign Office of Germany has decided to abolish the remonstration procedure …

No Wind, No Power: Germany’s Green Gamble Turns Dark

Germany, long hailed as a leader in Europe’s energy transition, is now facing a major problem: the wind has stopped blowing, and electricity has stopped flowing. In the first quarter of 2025, average wind speeds fell below 5.5 meters per second—the lowest …

Germany on track for 2030 climate goal, future targets at risk, government advisers say

By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany is on track to meet its 2021-2030 climate goal but risks missing post-2030 targets, independent government advisers warned on Thursday, urging a clear long-term climate strategy for Europe’s largest economy. …

Germany calls on Russia to take active part in Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul

Germany's foreign minister on Thursday called on Russia to reconsider its position and take an active part in peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul. Speaking before the start of day two of a NATO foreign ministers' meeting in Türkiye, Johann …

Germany’s Thyssenkrupp returns to profit on India sale, but Europe’s steel woes persist

Germany Visa

Starting July 1, 2025, Germany will eliminate the remonstration procedurefor visa rejections, marking a significant shift in its visa appeal process. This administrative appeal allowed applicants to challenge visa denials through an internal review by the …