Germany has a reputation for being a very pet-friendly country with some of the world’s strictest animal welfare laws. But what about when it comes to moving your four-legged friend over here from abroad?

Little over three months into his term as Chancellor, Friedrich Merz and his coalition have brought significant changes to Germany. At the 100-day mark, Brian Melican examines where Merz’ government has lived up to expectations – and where it hasn’t.

Heatwaves – like the one Europe is currently sweating through – can make driving more dangerous. To reduce the risk for drivers, Germany has introduced speed limits on certain motorways.

A leading economist has warned against gaps in the federal government’s budget plans, while lawmakers have hinted that there may be cuts to welfare and services. What should people living and working in Germany expect?

Germany is set to swelter this week with the German Weather Service forecasting that temperatures would climb to almost 40C by the middle of the week in some parts of the country.

Merz defends halting weapons to Israel that would be used in Gaza, German states are making in fewer tax audits, the Bundestag wants to get on TikTok and more news on Monday, August 11th.

European leaders urged more “pressure” on Russia overnight Saturday, after the announcement of a Trump-Putin summit to end the war in Ukraine raised concern that an agreement would require Kyiv to cede swathes of territory.

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has driven sweeping changes in security, economic and migration policy during his first 100 days in office, but faces widening cracks in his uneasy coalition.

Bayern Munich will end a sponsorship promoting tourism in Rwanda after controversy relating to the ongoing conflict in the region.

From a wave of warm weather to some tips for an August holiday and the unexpected end of arms deliveries to Israel, here’s what we’ve been talking about at The Local this week.