That means denying reality.
A common German problem.
Op-ed on Bärbel Bas: That’s a denial of reality, Minister!
“No foreigners are exploiting our social welfare systems,” claims Labor Minister and SPD Chairwoman Bärbel Bas. Our Labor Minister. The woman who should know the facts and figures better than anyone. I wonder: What country does Ms. Bas live in?
Nearly half of all welfare recipients in Germany are foreigners.
“And in China a bag of rice fell over.” That’s a German expression for saying that something is banal and unimportant.
German FM, in call with Iranian counterpart, demands Hormuz reopening – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has demanded that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz and give up its nuclear weapons program in a telephone call with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.
“I emphasized that Germany supports a negotiated solution,” Wadephul says in a post on X about the call.
Smart move, Germany (Schleswig-Holstein).
Reminds me of those deeper ties to Russia right before the war in Ukraine broke out.
German state eyes deeper China cooperation in energy, innovation – Significant potential exists to deepen cooperation between the northern German state of Schleswig-Holstein and east China’s Zhejiang Province, particularly in energy transition, hydrogen and advanced manufacturing, according to Daniel Guenther, minister president of Schleswig-Holstein.
His remarks come as the two regions mark 40 years of partnership, with both sides seeking to expand ties despite an increasingly complex geopolitical and trade environment.
That means withdrawal.
Trump’s bombshell in response to Merz’s criticism – U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany.
The U.S. is getting serious. According to his department, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 troops from Germany. The withdrawal is expected to be completed within six to twelve months, the department announced on Friday evening (local time).
U.S. President Donald Trump (79) had threatened to withdraw a few days ago. Earlier, Chancellor Friedrich Merz had said that the Iranians would humiliate the U.S. in the negotiations to end the war, which has been ongoing for two months. However, the already strained relationship between the U.S. and most of its other NATO allies had continued to deteriorate in the weeks leading up to that.
That means troop withdrawal.
Trump threatens to reduce troop numbers in Germany amid growing row with Nato allies – US president’s threat comes after Germany’s Friedrich Merz suggests Trump team is being outplayed in its negotiations with Iran.
Oh, the horror.
It sure is a good thing that German businesses are never run that way.
Ryanair to shut Berlin base as it blames rise in German aviation tax – Trade union criticises airline’s plan to halve passenger numbers to the city as ‘purely profit-oriented…’
“German aviation is broken. The government admits that it is uncompetitive, yet there is no strategy to cut aviation taxes or high airport fees – despite Ryanair warning that Germany would lose traffic, connectivity, jobs and trade.
“Since 2019, Ryanair has been forced to close its bases in Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Stuttgart … in addition to stopping all flights to Dresden, Leipzig and Dortmund.” It said the closures had led to the loss of 13 aircraft from those bases.
The German trade union Verdi criticised Ryanair’s plans as a “purely profit-oriented corporate strategy”.
But probably not.
Germany news: Ships to head to Med for possible Hormuz role – German Defense Minister Pistorius has said German naval ships will deploy to the Mediterranean. Berlin has pledged support in the Strait of Hormuz, post-war.
Germany has repeatedly said it would help secure traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, once the war is over.
Avoid children and dogs too, ladies.
Cats are OK, though.
Avoid men, German police association chief tells women – Police association chief Dirk Peglow has stirred debate with his advice to women to avoid relationships with men for safety’s sake. But his provocative tip is not without reason, as statistics show.
Especially when there are kirpans involved.
I remember when Germans used to be law abiding citizens. Vaguely.
Gun, Kirpans, Pepper Spray: 11 Injured In Violent Clashes Inside Germany Gurdwara – Witnesses reported that, apart from bladed weapons, pepper spray and even a firearm were used inside the religious premises.
At least 11 people were injured after a violent clash erupted at a gurdwara in the Duisburg locality in the German city of Moers. Videos, purportedly taken inside the religious premises, are circulating on social media, showing a physical altercation between two groups. Disturbing visuals show sharp objects, including knives and kirpans, were used in the fight.
They’re just young.
German crime statistics: false blame on migrants? Is it true that the crime rate in Germany is higher among immigrants? Statistics suggest as much, but numbers by themselves can be misleading. An expert explains what’s behind them.
“Non-Germans are, on average, significantly younger than Germans,” says the expert, adding: “Young men are a demographic group that frequently stand out for their involvement in criminal activity, not only in Germany but worldwide.”
Observing Hermann 