Germany is reeling from a budget crisis. But Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ruled out cuts to social spending, green subsidies, or military aid for Ukraine.

Europe's biggest economy faces major budget crisis

Germany’s ruling coalition agreed on an expanded package of tax-relief measures for companies worth about €7 billion ($7.6 billion) a year, part of a 10-point plan designed to lift Europe’s biggest economy out of stagnation.

Germany agrees on expanded tax relief measures worth €7 billion

The German government on Thursday presented a long-awaited strategy for relations with China that points to a “systemic rivalry” with the Asian power and a need to reduce risks of economic dependency but highlights Berlin's desire to work with Beijing on challenges such as climate change and maintain trade ties.

Germany presents long-awaited Strategy on China, stresses economic security

Germany presents long-awaited strategy on China as a rival and partner

Figures from the German Agriculture Ministry show that meat consumption dropped to 52 kilogrammes per person in 2022, the lowest figure since calculations began in 1989. In comparison, the figure stood at around 61 kilogrammes per person just five years ago.

Meat consumption hits record low in Germany

In a major operation involving more than 1,000 federal and state police officers, seven suspects, accused of collecting money to send to the Islamic State group in Syria were arrested, informed German prosecutors on Wednesday.

Germany arrests seven suspected members of IS fundraising network

Germany's statistics office on Thursday released data for Europe's largest economy, marking the country's second contraction in as many months.

Germany enters recession after GDP falls for second successive quarter

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quotes India's Jaishankar at Munich conference: 'Europe has to get out of...'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz quotes India's Jaishankar at Munich conference

Thousands of flights to and from German airports were canceled as workers walked out to press their demands for inflation-busting pay increases. The strikes at seven German airports, including Frankfurt, Munich and Hamburg, affected almost 300,000 passengers and forced airlines to cancel more than 2,300 flights.

Workers go on strike in seven German airports

Political leaders from some 40 nations will opened the Munich Security Conference on 17th Feb, where US Vice President Kamala Harris, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz are expected to speak.

Leaders gather for Munich Security Conference

Germany has outlined more than $200 million in contributions for environmental projects in Brazil as chancellor Olaf Scholz visited the South American giant reeling from Amazon destruction under ex-president Jair Bolsonaro.

Germany plans to help Brazil with funds

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