Volkswagen plans major job cuts but CEO Blume aims to avoid plant closures, seeking smarter solutions amid restructuring....
Germany plans to raise tobacco tax, pushing cigarette prices close to €12 per pack by 2030 to improve public health and revenues....
EU experts recommend a minimum social media age of 13 to protect children, amid varying national rules and pending EU legislation....
Left Party leader Schwerdtner critiques government housing policies and Mietendeckel repeal, highlighting rental challenges for expats in Germany....
Firefighters across Germany battle numerous forest and field fires amid ongoing drought, urging public caution and preparedness....
CSU leader Markus Söder confirms minijobs will remain in Germany despite pension reform proposals to abolish them....
Heat and drought drive wildfire risk to high levels across Germany, prompting calls for better firefighting resources and public caution....
Germany plans to limit child maintenance advance payments to children under 16 due to rising costs....
Germany's water shortage risks prompt calls for stricter regulation and transparency to protect public supply amid climate change....
Extreme heat and dryness push Germany's forest fire risk to high and very high levels, impacting residents and authorities alike....
