Alexander Zverev reaches second Grand Slam final in a row: Alexander Zverev's advancement to the Wimbledon final captivated German sports fans.
Archived Pulse in Germany
Country pulse digest
Friday, July 10, 2026
Archived Pulse in Germany
Germany's top search trends reflect a mix of heightened sports interest, especially Alexander Zverev's Wimbledon success, alongside growing public concern about health insurance premium rises.
Active topics
24
Search volume
530K
Leading topic
Sports
Attention mix
What the country is searching
24
Sports33% (8)
World21% (5)
Money17% (4)
Health13% (3)
Culture13% (3)
Politics4% (1)
Why people are curious
People in Germany are primarily searching for information to follow current events and updates on important sports competitions like Wimbledon and the Tour de France, reflecting a keen interest in athletic achievements. There is also strong intent to understand explanations behind health insurance changes, including rising premiums and legal rulings, due to their personal financial impact. Many are following geopolitical incidents involving oil tankers and related safety concerns, seeking context and updates on potential risks.
What to know now
The pulse, explained
Techniker Krankenkasse and soaring Zusatzbeitrag concerns: Growing apprehension about rising health insurance premiums is driving inquiries about Techniker Krankenkasse and Zusatzbeitrag hikes.
Tanker accidents raise regional security and energy concerns: Multiple oil tanker incidents in strategic locations heighten worries about geopolitical tensions and energy security.
LGBTQ cruise ship Scarlet Lady blocked by Turkey and Egypt: The Scarlet Lady cruise ship was denied entry by Turkey and Egypt over moral objections, spotlighting LGBTQ tourism challenges.
Hamburg police respond to serious incidents, suspicions rise: Police activity in Hamburg due to violent incidents has sharply increased public attention to safety issues.
Public seeks updates on STIKO COVID-19 vaccine guidance: Interest surges in Germany for updated COVID-19 vaccination recommendations by the Standing Committee on Vaccination (STIKO).
Ranked searches
What people are curious about in Germany
The leading searches, their context, and the related questions forming around them.
01
MoneyNew
mercedes benz 40 stunden woche
The trend focuses on the introduction or discussion of a 40-hour workweek at Mercedes-Benz in Germany.
10K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
mercedes 40 stunden woche
02
SportsNew
alexander zverev
Alexander Zverev defeated Arthur Fery in the 2026 Wimbledon semifinals to advance to the final, continuing his strong Grand Slam performance.
100K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
zverevtennis wimbledonwimbledon heute
03
HealthSurging
krankenkasse
The German health insurance company Techniker Krankenkasse has gained attention amid discussions on health insurance reforms and recent rulings involving coverage.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
krankenkassen reform bundestag
04
WorldSurging
tanker
Recent attacks and accidents involving oil tankers in strategic locations such as the Strait of Hormuz and Taganrog have raised concerns about regional security and energy.
50K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 150%
taganrog
05
SportsSurging
cathy hummels
Cathy Hummels is trending due to increased interest related to the name "Bunte," which includes sports achievements and personal news.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
cathy hummels anzeigebunte
06
WorldNew
scarlet lady
Scarlet Lady, an LGBTQ-focused cruise ship, has been denied entry to Turkey and Egypt due to moral objections by the countries.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
07
WorldNew
polizei hamburg
Police activity in Hamburg has sharply increased public attention due to recent serious incidents including a fatality and violent crimes.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthFirst recent appearance
08
SportsSurging
spanien belgien
People are searching about the Spain versus Belgium football match and transfer news involving clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Newcastle.
20K+ searches · 900% growthSearch volume up 100%
spanien vs belgienbelgien spanien
09
MoneySurging
rentenerhöhung 2026 tabelle
People are seeking information about the pension increase and related reforms planned for 2026 in Germany.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthSearch volume up 100%
rentenerhöhung
10
HealthEmerging
stiko-empfehlung corona-impfung
People are looking for the Standing Committee on Vaccination's (STIKO) current recommendations on COVID-19 vaccination.
20K+ searches · 1,000% growthRank fell 6 places
stiko empfehlung corona impfung
11
WorldNew
ryanair
There was a dangerous incident on a Ryanair flight where a passenger was partly sucked out of the airplane after a window broke.
20K+ searches · 200% growthFirst recent appearance
ryanair fensterryanair fenster geplatzt
12
MoneyNew
rentenalter
There is significant public interest in the topic of retirement age and funding for retirement provision in Germany.
20K+ searches · 900% growthFirst recent appearance
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Money / Explaining | 2 days ago
mercedes benz 40 stunden woche
Why it matters
NewThis topic has only just appeared in the recent pulse, backed by 10K+ recent searches and 1000% growth. People are searching to understand what happened and why.
First recent appearance
The wider weekly pattern
Curiosity trail
Related searches that led here, appeared alongside it, or followed.