In a shocking turn of events, a 2-year-old girl and her mother lost their lives in Munich. The incident occurred when a car plowed into a crowd at a labor union demonstration. The mother, a 37-year-old woman from Munich, was critically injured along with 39 others. The attack left two people in very serious condition. The driver, a 24-year-old Afghan man who had sou...
When did politics get so dramatic? A major fight in the German parliament saw center-left lawmakers issuing a strong warning. The message? If the conservatives keep teaming up with the far-right, Germany's democracy could get seriously hurt. The drama unfolded in a heated debate. Rolf from the SPD (Social Democratic Party) blasted conservatives. His words were hars...
In 2024, Germany's economy took a hit, marking the second year of shrinkage. Voters are keeping a close eye on this as they get ready to elect a new government next month. The auto and machinery industries felt the biggest pinch, with a 3 percent drop in production compared to the previous year. The blame? Increased competition from China and sluggish demand within ...
Elon Musk, the billionaire behind X and Tesla, has been making waves in German politics, openly supporting the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In a New Year's Eve speech, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz addressed this issue without directly mentioning Musk. Scholz emphasized that Germany's future is in the hands of its citizens, not social media moguls. ...
It was in the early hours of Sunday morning that the suspect, a 50-year-old Saudi man named Taleb Al Abdulmohsen, appeared before a judge. The charge: five counts of murder and several counts of attempted murder and bodily harm. This comes after his car plowed into a bustling Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, killing five people, including a nine-year-old boy a...
Billionaire Elon Musk has stepped into German politics by endorsing a far-right political party, known as the Alternative for Germany (AfD). This move comes amidst the recent collapse of the German government. Musk, known for his supportive stance towards former U. S. President Donald Trump, posted his endorsement on a social media platform, sharing a video from a fa...
Germany is gearing up for early elections after Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a critical vote of confidence. The defeat happened on Monday, with 207 votes in favor and 394 against. This opens the door for parliamentary dissolution and early elections, scheduled for February 23. Pre-election polls show Scholz and his center-left Social Democrats trailing behind both th...
Chancellor Olaf Scholz is facing a confidence vote on Monday, which he’s likely to lose. This vote is happening because his three-party government collapsed in November after he fired the finance minister. Now, the Banstag, Germany's lower house of parliament, needs to decide. Scholz’s party and the Greens will probably vote and abstain differently, meaning Scholz wo...
In 2017, Germany saw a significant increase in refugee numbers. To understand how this impacted the federal election, the Research Data Center (FDZ) Ruhr at RWI compiled a unique dataset. Called RWI-GEO-VOTE, it breaks down the election results into tiny 1 km x 1 km grid cells. This detailed dataset covers 175, 758 grid cells and gives insights into how every party f...
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made a big move on Wednesday. He fired Finance Minister Christian Lindner. This decision could cause Germany's coalition government to collapse. Scholz said he had to do this to protect the country. The trouble started after Lindner wrote an 18-page economic paper. It was called "Germany's economic turnaround. " This paper caused argume...