Gun law review under way: hunters and sport shooters warn of restrictions
In the ongoing review of German gun law, hunting and shooting associations are warning of additional requirements, while interior ministries…
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Expert panel reviews Stuttgart Opera: renovation or new build
The state and city are having plans for the Württemberg State Theatres reassessed. The opening of the hearing, chaired by Günther Oettinger, is scheduled for early…
Transport associations clash over higher sales commission for the Deutschlandticket
In early November 2026, the Coordinating Council and industry bodies are to discuss whether the commission for each subscription sold should rise from €2.87 to €3.15. The…
Federal Network Agency: Existing gas-fired power stations cannot guarantee electricity supply in the long term
After identifying a grid reserve requirement of 7,407 megawatts for 2026/2027 and awarding the first contracts for new capacity, the Federal Network Agency has warned of a…
LobbyControl presents ExxonMobil with first Climate Foot-Dragging Award in Berlin
On 3 November 2026, LobbyControl presented ExxonMobil with the negative award Burning Oil Drop in Berlin, launching its Climate Walk of Shame series.
Deutschlandticket: Industry clashes over higher sales commission
In early November 2026, a dispute broke out in Germany over a planned increase in the sales commission for each Germany Ticket sold. The…
North Korea tests missile again – South Korea reports launch into the Sea of Japan
South Korea’s military records a North Korean missile launch towards the Sea of Japan on 4 November 2026. Details of the type and range are initially unavailable.
Schleswig-Holstein presents 2026 Citizen and Democracy Prize to three projects
The Schleswig-Holstein state parliament presented the 2026 Civic Engagement and Democracy Award in Büdelsdorf: the winners included the youth club run by TSV Silberstedt, the…
Baden-Württemberg to increase spending in 2027 and warn of cuts from 2028
The Green-Black state government is allocating more funding for 2027, including for local authorities, security and education. At the same time, Finance Minister Danyal Bayaz…
Social Democratic Party of Germany calls for changes to Reiche’s draft fuel price cap
On 3 November 2026, the Social Democratic Party of Germany criticised the draft bill presented by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs…
Mostly cloudy today, with brighter spells in the north, west and Alps
Cloud cover will predominate across Germany, with sunny spells at times in the north, west, higher parts of the Alps and the Bavarian Forest. Highs will generally be in single figures.
German Road Safety Council backs Bilger’s push for mobile phone detection cameras
On 3 and 4 November 2026, Federal Transport Minister Steffen Bilger and the German Road Safety Council announced a nationwide framework for so-called…
Greenland ratifies security agreement with the United States
The parliament in Nuuk has approved the security agreement with the United States and Denmark concluded in September. The agreement will not enter into force until…
Nagel expects higher European Central Bank interest rates in December
Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel considers an European Central Bank interest rate rise in December very likely, unless the inflation outlook…
BMW lowers forecast: automotive margin now between minus 0.5 and plus 0.5 per cent
The BMW Group has lowered its annual forecast for 2026. In the Automotive segment, the Group now expects an earnings-before-interest-and-tax margin of between…