Politics

Because of the deteriorating Corona situation, Berlin's Health Senator Ulrike Gote wants the city state to put in place a three-stage-plan that includes compulsory mask rules. Next week, it is supposed to be discussed and approved.

At Red City Hall, Berlin's Governing Mayor Franziska Giffey signed a declaration entitled 'Mayors United Against Antisemitism' today, in the presence of the…

The Human Rights Council's official task is to advance human rights in the world. But there are severe problems in this United Nations body, to say the least.…

Radical environmentalists are back on the streets of Berlin. Today, they blocked four Autobahn exists in the Wilmersdorf borough. Some pedestrians expressed understanding for the protest. Most affected motorists did not.

After German state elections, it usually takes some time until the winners announce whom they want to form a government coalition with. Not in Lower Saxony.…

In Lower Saxony, First Minister Stephan Weil will remain in office. His Social Democrats (SPD) beat the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU). At this stage,…

In Lower Saxony, Germany's last state election of the year takes place today. The polling stations open from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.. The polls give the Social Democrats a slight edge.

Thirty years ago, West Germany's fourth Chancellor Willy Brandt died. Today, leaders of his Social Democrats laid wreaths at his grave in Berlin. Olaf Scholz…

In Berlin, thousands of supporters of the radical right-wing 'Alternative for Germany' (AfD) gathered in front of the Reichstag building on Saturday. Prominent…

The Berlin Senate might close some public swimming pools this winter. It depends on the energy prices and the overall situation. The city's universities announced measures too. They intend to switch off their hot water supply and turn down their heating.