Berlin’s housing crisis: could Tempelhofer Feld be the solution?
Berlin’s long-standing housing shortage might finally see some relief. Germany’s incoming coalition government—led by the CDU, CSU, and SPD—has announced […]
Morning Espresso 001
Tuesday: Pope Francis + Putin wants direct talks + Taurus delivery + Criticism of Klöckner + US tariffs + Hegseth’s own signal gate
FAZ: Sadness over the death of Pope Francis | Trauer um Papst Franziskus
Funke: „A special head of the Church“: Berlin mourns Pope Francis | „Besonderes Kirchenoberhaupt“: Berlin trauert um Papst Franziskus
Handelsblatt: Call for help from the German Armed Forces | Hilferuf der Bundeswehr
RND: Pope dies on Easter Monday: Some of his predecessors also died on symbolic days | Papst-Tod am Ostermontag: Auch einige seiner Vorgänger starben an symbolträchtigen Tagen
SZ: Pope Francis is dead | Papst Franziskus ist tot
Tagesspiegel: „Germany is ready for it“ – Politicians from the CDU and SPD want a female federal president | „Deutschland ist reif dafür“ – Politiker aus Union und SPD wollen eine Bundespräsidentin
taz: See Vance and die | Vance sehen und sterben
Welt: The world mourns Pope Francis | Die Welt trauert um Papst Franziskus
Interview
From Student to Startup: How Ankit Built Germanpedia
Ankit, founder of Germanpedia, joined us to talk about his journey from India to Germany, the challenges he faced, and
Week 17: Housing Market, Bauernregeln and Germanpedia
This week on Plus Forty Nine, we sit down with Ankit, the founder of Germanpedia — your go-to guide for
EU delays countermeasures after Trump tariff pause
After weeks of rising tension, the European Union has agreed to pause its planned countermeasures against US tariffs—at least for
Morning Espresso 001
Thursday: Dealing with the AfD + Buffer zones in the Gaza Strip + Ukraine’s arms production + More applicants for the German Armed Forces + Easter marches + Asylum procedures
Bild: Frank Elstner: Emergency intestinal surgery, three months in hospital | Frank Elstner: Not-Op am Darm, 3 Monate in Klinik
FAZ: Trump’s tariffs cause global trade to shrink | Trumps Zölle lassen den Welthandel schrumpfen
Funke: Merz: Tax relief only if economic growth is sufficient | Merz: Steuerentlastungen nur bei genügend Wirtschaftswachstum
Handelsblatt: The luxury bunkers of the super-rich | Der Luxusbunker der Superreichen
RND: Quick restart for foreign policy: Merz wants to meet Macron, Tusk, and Trump | Schneller Neustart der Außenpolitik: Merz will Macron, Tusk, Trump treffen
SZ: Concerns about the „Brandmauer“ | Sorge um die Brandmauer
Tagesspiegel: Gaza aid continues to be blocked—Israel wants to maintain control over conquered territories | Gaza-Hilfe wird weiter blockiert – Israel will Kontrolle über eroberte Gebiete behalten
taz: The eternal cross with the Konrad mine | Das ewige Kreuz mit dem Schacht Konrad
Welt: What the planned reform of the Working Hours Act means | Was die geplante Reform des Arbeitszeitgesetzes bedeutet
What to expect from Germany’s new coalition
After weeks of intense negotiations, Germany’s next government is finally taking shape. The CDU, CSU, and SPD have reached an
Reef Builders: A global mission for ocean hope
The new documentary Reef Builders, directed by Stephen Shearman and co-produced by actress and environmental activist Auli’i Cravalho, shines a
Morning Espresso 001
Tuesday: SPD decision + Minimum wage debate + Taurus delivery + Israel offers ceasefire in exchange for hostages + Imamoglu dismissal rejected
Bild: Lego brick stuck in ear for 20 years | Legostein steckte 20 Jahre im Ohr
FAZ: Left wing of SPD and Jusos question coalition agreement | Linker SPD-Flügel und Jusos stellen Koalitionsvertrag infrage
Funke: Only one in four apartments in Berlin is affordable for people on average incomes | Nur jede vierte Wohnung in Berlin ist für Normalverdiener bezahlbar
Handelsblatt: Anderson’s appeal | Andersons Appell
RND: The SPD, the coalition and the hated word of no alternative | Die SPD, die Koalition und das verhasste Wort der Alternativlosigkeit
SZ: Merz wants to make „Taurus“ deployment possible | Merz will „Taurus“-Einsatz ermöglichen
Tagesspiegel: Jusos reject coalition agreement – SPD leadership fights for approval | Jusos lehnen Koalitionsvertrag ab – SPD-Spitze kämpft um Zustimmung
taz: Only „Yes“ means „Yes“ | Nur Ja heißt Ja
Welt: Friedrich Merz’s new upper limit and its chances | Friedrich Merz‘ neue Obergrenze und ihre Chancen