Follow the key developments that shape life in Germany—from decisions in Berlin to events in the Länder. See the news that really counts for people in Germany, without getting lost in minor local incidents or sensationalist headlines.

How the Germany News Feed Works

The Germany feed collects stories from reputable German and international publishers and uses advanced AI to judge how relevant each one is for people living in Germany. Every article receives a score from 1 to 100 based on its national importance, its impact on daily life, and its significance for citizens across the country.

Choose Your Importance Level

You decide how big a story must be before it reaches you:

• Extremely important (90–100) – Exceptional events with nationwide impact, such as government crises, major coalition breakdowns, large-scale security incidents, or historic EU decisions that fundamentally affect Germany.
• Very important (80–90) – Significant developments like national strikes affecting transport or public services, key Bundestag votes, major constitutional court rulings, or big announcements on pensions, taxes, or energy policy.
• Important (60–80) – Stories that affect large groups of people in Germany, including severe storms or floods, large industrial decisions, significant changes in employment or inflation figures, or major education reforms.
• Somewhat important (20–60) – Regional stories with broader interest, such as state-level elections, important court cases, or large infrastructure projects in particular Bundesländer.
• Low importance (0–20) – Smaller local topics that mainly concern one city or district.

What Makes the Germany Feed Different

Germany News is tailored to what matters to people in Germany—not just to what happens within its borders. A European Council decision, a conflict in another region, or a change in EU regulation may appear if it has clear consequences for German jobs, industry, security, or travel. The feed aims to mirror the kind of balanced coverage a respected German daily newspaper would provide.

Preview and Adjust

You can test different importance levels by previewing recent German stories that would have reached you at each setting. This lets you fine-tune the feed until you receive exactly the volume of serious, well-chosen news you want.

How You Receive Germany News

Choose how German news fits into your day:

• Individual email alerts for major breaking stories
• A daily "Zeitungsformat" email with the last 24 hours of key German news
• A weekly "Magazin" email with the most important national developments
• A dedicated Germany news page on follow.it
• RSS feed for your preferred reader
• Telegram notifications
• Chrome extension for browser alerts
• Mobile push notifications for on-the-go updates

WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and WeChat integration coming soon