Thursday, January 15, 2026

15 Jan 2026: Germany: 5 Things

 1.  Total number of German troops deploying to Greenland for defense purposes?   13.  By the wording of the announcment....it didn't seem like it was going to be more than 10 days of 'ice-duty'. Arrival?  Thursday afternoon.  

2.  Interesting WELT piece: 'The Desperate Sex'.  Article discussing trend....mental disorders in young German women increasing....caused by over-parenting, social media and expectations beyond the norm.  

3.  Merz says 'nein' to the SPD plan for reforming (increasing) the inheritance tax.

4.  Watched a N-TV news-sports piece....over 2026 World Cup games....FIFA says with new higher ticket prices.....ticket sales in Germany is still 'hot'.

5.  For 2025....VW Golf was the biggest seller of  cars.

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