Day: November 16, 2025
26 posts
Germany Clarifies Tropical Forest Fund Commitment
Germany’s Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider, has staunchly defended the federal government’s reluctance to commit a concrete financial figure…
Merz Signals Pension Overhaul
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) staunchly defended the government’s draft legislation capping pension contributions…
Economy Minister Backs Government Pension Plan
The government’s proposed pension package continues to generate internal friction within Germany’s ruling coalition, with Economics Minister Katarina…
SPD Urges Union to Approve Pension Plan
The simmering tensions within Germany’s governing coalition have resurfaced as the debate surrounding pension reforms intensifies. The SPD…
SPD Dismisses Soders Nuclear Push
The proposal by Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder to introduce mini-nuclear reactors (Small Modular Reactors or SMRs) in Germany…
West Balkans Integral to Europe Minister Says
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has underscored the inextricable link between the Western Balkan nations and the European…
Industry Power Deal Costs Germany Billions
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action anticipates the new “industrial electricity price” subsidy will…
CDU Calls for Pension Reform Delay
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is calling for a significant delay and overhaul of…
Mattarella Champions Global Cooperation for Peace
The Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, delivered a powerful plea for renewed multilateralism during a memorial service for Remembrance…
German Left Slams Gas Debate as Deceptive
The debate surrounding potential future energy supplies from Russia has ignited a fierce political backlash, with Left Party…
Nursing Shortage Shrinks Dramatically
A recent analysis by the German Institute for Economic Research’s Competency Center for Skilled Workforce Security (KOFA) reveals…
Söder Backs Merz in Pension Row
The simmering tensions surrounding Germany’s pension reform debate have resurfaced, with Bavarian CSU leader Markus Söder publicly backing…
Germany Debates Heating Freedom
The debate surrounding Germany’s proposed Gebäudeenergiegesetz (Building Energy Act) has intensified, with prominent figures within the Christian Democratic…
Apprentices Need Housing Minister Urges Action
The Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, Verena Hubertz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has…
Germany Boosts Gulf Ties Amid Global Uncertainty
Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katarina Reiche, embarked on a high-profile visit to the United Arab Emirates…
Civil Service Spotlight Gains Traction
The recently unveiled conscription alternative in Germany is drawing criticism for its perceived neglect of vital civil defense…
Lindner and Scholz No Longer Speaking
The dissolution of Germany’s ‘traffic light’ coalition appears to have left a lingering personal chasm between former Finance…
Luxury Flights Tax Sparks Coalition Rift
A simmering dispute is threatening to fracture Germany’s ruling coalition over a proposed levy on luxury air travel.…
Airlines Urged to Lower Fares
The opposition Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) is intensifying pressure on airlines, particularly Lufthansa, to lower ticket…
Germany Admits Past Failure on Antisemitism
The Thuringian Interior Minister, Georg Maier of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has publicly acknowledged a systemic failure…
War Graves Face Neglect Funding Shortfall Looms
The organization responsible for maintaining Germany’s war graves is facing a deepening financial crisis, raising concerns about the…
Reserve Forces Demand Weapons Ready
The Bundeswehr’s Reserve Association is issuing a stark warning regarding the ambitious plans to expand the German reserve…
Germany’s Nuclear Exit Fuels Far-Right Surge
The debate surrounding Germany’s nuclear phase-out has resurfaced with renewed intensity, as Saxon State Premier Michael Kretschmer directly…
Generational Rifts Erupt Over Pension Plans
Internal divisions within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) over pension reform have surfaced, revealing a significant generational rift…
Germany Forms Drone Interception Unit
Germany is implementing a comprehensive drone defense plan, spurred by a significant uptick in reported illegal drone flights…
Germany Hunts 535 Far-Right Extremists
A concerning surge in outstanding arrest warrants targeting right-wing extremists has prompted renewed scrutiny of German law enforcement’s…