Youth Media Day puts screen time in the spotlight
On 12 November 2026, Youth Media Day focused on how people use social media. A workshop in Hamburg showed how differently young people view their own…
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Myanmar warns German diplomat after video message
Myanmar summoned German chargé d’affaires Mathias Licharz on 10 November 2026. The reason was his criticism of the treatment of ousted President…
Coalition fails to find funding for lower electricity tax on 11 November
The CDU/CSU and the SPD agreed on parts of the 2027 budget on 11 November 2026. But a cut in electricity tax for private households remains…
Greens call for sexism in federal police forces to be investigated
Following a study in the armed forces, Green politician Irene Mihalic called on 12 November 2026 for a ‘dark field’ study of Germany’s federal police forces.
Study on 11 November highlights the importance of good relationships
On 11 November 2026, the Federal Institute for Population Research examined how living arrangements and relationship quality are associated with satisfaction in Germany…
Protestant synod declares solidarity with Christians in the West Bank on 11 November
At the end of its meeting in Würzburg, the Synod of the Protestant Church in Germany adopted a declaration on the situation of Christians in the Holy…
Bundestag to vote on earlier support for children on 12 November
On 12 November 2026, the Bundestag will decide on nationwide requirements for early childhood support. The focus is on language assessments, additional resources for childcare centres and…
Nina Hauer heads the Federal Agency for Civic Education
The Federal Agency for Civic Education announced on 11 November 2026 that Nina Hauer is its new president. The former SPD MP took up the post…
Study published on 11 November shows declining support for democracy
The Leipzig Authoritarianism Study was presented in Berlin on 11 November 2026. It shows growing dissatisfaction with democracy in Germany…
Coalition delays sugar tax and shelves plastics tax for now
According to matching media reports, the CDU/CSU and SPD agreed on 11 November 2026 to change their tax plans. Funding for a cut in electricity tax…
Study reveals scale of sexual assault in the Bundeswehr
A study presented on 11 November 2026 shows how often female soldiers experience sexualised misconduct. A former naval servicewoman from…
Prien plans income threshold for maintenance advance
Federal Family Minister Karin Prien presented a draft bill introducing an income threshold for the maintenance advance on 11 November 2026. It no longer…
Federal Cabinet approves gas reserve on 11 November
With a draft law dated 11 November 2026, the Federal Government intends to create a gas reserve for severe crises. The costs are to be shared through a levy on…
Northern states call for faster power grid expansion on 11 November
As the energy ministers’ conference begins in Göttingen, northern German states are calling on 11 November 2026 for better electricity grids and reliable conditions for…
Study reveals scale of harassment in Bundeswehr on 11 November
A survey presented on 11 November 2026 shows that sexual misconduct in the Bundeswehr is far more widespread than known reports suggest…