The Berlin Spectator staff
Germany’s Sunday Shopping Debate Heats Up Again
Will those strict Sunday closing laws be dumped? The industry does hope so.
Credibility Crisis and Weak Numbers: Can Governing Mayor Kai Wegner Keep His Job?
The head of Berlin's CDU youth wing says the Governing Mayor's credibility is damaged…
Salsa Legend Rubén Blades Set to Bid Farewell With Only German Show
Where exactly do you think this gig will take place? Exactly: In Berlin, of…
Coalition Pushes for Quick Passage of Health Insurance Savings Package
Health insurance premiums keep climbing along with the funds' multi-billion Euro expenses. A savings…
How Radical is Berlin’s AfD?
Ahead of the Berlin state elections in September, a list compiled by a local…
German Cabinet Approves 2027 Budget Amid Sharp Criticism
The government's plans have drawn fire from industry leaders and environmental groups alike.
Terrible Delays: European Airports Sound Alarm Over New Border System
Travelers without E.U. passports are facing significant hindrances at European airports this summer. Who…
Brandenburg Gate Illuminated in Stars and Stripes
Berlin lit up Brandenburg Gate in red, white, and blue this Fourth of July,…
Semiquincentennial Marked with 250 Reasons to Love America
The Berlin Spectator's Imanuel Marcus reflects on seven years spent living in the United…
Rents Surge Across Germany’s Largest Cities
As they keep climbing, calls for government action grow louder.
Berlin: Far-Left Party “Die Linke” Rises to First Place
The elections for the city state's House of Respresentatives are less than three months…
Wadephul Continues South America Tour in Argentina, Brazil
Germany's top diplomat is exploring opportunities tied to the EU's new Mercosur trade agreement.…