1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (920+ words) The CDU/CSU and SPD made many promises to voters. But according to polls, Germans are deeply disappointed with the governing coalition and have little hope that things will improve. The first two state elections of the year have come…...

3+ hour, 3+ min ago  (128+ words) Germany Politics'The Herald Journal - Manage Subscription (Pay Your Bill, Vacation Request, Update Account Info) German Chancellor Friedrich Merz speaks to media at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, April 9, 2026. There was a problem reporting this. We welcome comments, however there…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (845+ words) A new low for transparency and government accountability On March 26, the CDU/SPD-led Berlin parliament passed a law that significantly weakens the city's Freedom of Information Act (IFG)." The amendments to the IFG were rushed through, despite criticism from journalists,…...

9+ hour, 54+ min ago  (243+ words) Czech President Petr Pavel yesterday received two dozen Roma community workers and leaders at Prague Castle, where he praised and thanked them for their work. The festive meeting was held on the occasion of International Roma Day, which Pavel described…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (184+ words) The Parliamentary Committee for Human Rights and Freedoms, in cooperation with the Ministry of Human and Minority Rights and the Ombudsman, will organize the fourth session of the Roma Parliament today. The session is being organized under the auspices of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (268+ words) A social media ban for minors in Germany faces massive legal hurdles. This is the result of a recent report by the Bundestag's Scientific Service, which was commissioned by the Left Party and is available to the German Press Agency....

17+ hour, 35+ min ago  (278+ words) Unhoused people were seen gathered at Rotary Viewpoint Park on April 8. An unnamed provider had brought coffee and other items. Numerous tents were in place nearby. Councilmember Rob Saka'has shared a letter to Mayor Wilson seeking immediate executive sponsorship to…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (207+ words) Visa HQ The Irish Times reports that Prime Minister Andrej Babi's new hard-right coalition plans to curb automatic "temporary protection" for Ukrainians and to cut off direct military aid to Kyiv Czechia has granted refuge to around 400 000 Ukrainians'more per capita…...

20+ hour, 42+ min ago  (449+ words) Austria has become the most popular foreign country among Czechs, overtaking Switzerland in the latest annual survey by the STEM research institute. Italy has also moved into the top tier of countries viewed most positively by the Czech public, joining…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (322+ words) In German schools the army is present now, informing the pupils and students about the glory of being in the army. There is not yet an obligatory conscription, but it is in the make as a reaction to the low…...