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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
- On Monday, December 22nd, new official data show around 755,300 senior citizens received basic old-age income support at the end of September, an all-time high rising by 6,000 since June, Federal Statistical Office figures obtained by the BSW party show.
- Data show the rise is driven by demographic shifts and insufficient pensions, with over-67s receiving support up 25,000 in a year and women making up 428,685 of recipients among around 19 million aged 65 and over.
- Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder said the driving-school reform should take effect at the beginning of 2027, with current licence costs around €3,500 and proposals including fewer theory questions and online classes.
- Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner announced a months-long, highly visible police operation for New Year's Eve, warning that criminals will face the full force of the law and urging tighter federal and EU regulation of illegal fireworks.
- Welt am Sonntag reported that 101,756 family reunification visas in 2025 were issued, mostly to people from Turkey, Syria, India, Kosovo, and Albania, while at least 46 Catholic churches were deconsecrated this year.
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Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Record number of pensioners rely on income support, Berlin to take tough stance against New Year's Eve troublemakers, Leo Neugebauer named Germany's Sports Personality of the Year and more news on Monday, December 22nd.
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The decathlete Leo Neugebauer is Germany's athlete of the year. The biathlete Franziska Preuß also received a prize – and the German basketball national team.
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Total News Sources20
Leaning Left8Leaning Right3Center0Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
Bias Distribution
- 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left
L 73%
R 27%
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