Day: February 8, 2026
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António José Seguro Clinches Portuguese Presidential Win for the Socialist Party
The Socialist candidate António José Seguro has decisively won Portugal’s presidential election, defeating the hard‑right André Ventura in a runoff held…
Union Demands Key Fixes to Rent Law Draft by Minister Hubig
The Union caucus is calling for corrections to the draft tenancy law put forward by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig…
FDP Calls for Sweeping Revisions to Justice Minister Hubig’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union caucus is calling for adjustments to the draft tenancy law proposed by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
Carsten Linnemann Critiques SPD Capital Gains Tax Plan That Hits Small Savers
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s secretary general, expressed strong doubts about the SPD’s proposal to introduce a health‑surcharge on…
German Economy Minister Aims to Hurdle Renewable Energy Rollout
The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is preparing regulatory amendments that could make the expansion of renewable energy…
Union Pushes for Stronger Revisions to Housing Law Draft
The Union faction is calling for improvements to the draft rent law presented by Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig.…
Union Demands Revisions to Germany’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union parliamentary group is calling for amendments to the draft federal tenancy law presented by Justice Minister…
Union Demands Revisions to German Rent Law Draft
The Union faction calls for further revisions to the draft law on tenancy rights presented by Federal Justice…
Bayern Munich Slams Hoffenheim 5‑1 to Secure Top Spot
During the Sunday evening fixture of the 21st Bundesliga round, FC Bayern Munich secured a convincing 5-1 win over…
German Union Demands Revisions to Proposed Tenancy Law Draft by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig
The Union faction is calling for revisions to the draft tenant‑law bill presented by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
Japan LDP Seizes Parliamentary Majority in Key Election Results
Early projections indicate that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has secured a majority in Japan’s House of…
Gysi Proposes Council of Wise to Steinmeier to Draft Grundgesetz Reform
The longest‑serving member of the Bundestag, Gregor Gysi of the Left, has urged the creation of a “Council of…
RB Leipzig Edges 1.FC Köln 2‑1 in Cologne Amid Intense Tackles and VAR Decisions
In the opening fixture of the 21st Bundesliga week, 1. FC Köln were beaten 1‑2 by RB Leipzig. The match…
Klingbeil Urges Germany to Overhaul Its Economy to Drive Growth and Sustainability
The federal finance minister demanded fundamental reforms in Germany, declaring that “we need structural reforms”. He spoke to…
Integration Course Providers Raise Alarm Over Funding Cuts
Carriers of integration courses are sounding an alarm. In a strongly worded letter to the Federal Office for…
SPD Urges Wealthier Citizens to Boost Community Funding
The SPD argues that larger fortunes should be pulled more into public financing. In a draft of a…
Ischinger Defends AfD Invite to Munich Security Conference
Wolfgang Ischinger, chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), defended his decision to invite three AfD members of the…
Union and SPD Reject Greens’ Warning of Gas Shortage
The Union and the SPD in the Bundestag dismissed the Green caucus’s warnings of an imminent gas shortage…
Japan’s LDP Projected to Secure Majority in House of Representatives
In Japan’s recent parliamentary election the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has emerged with a majority in the…
LDP Forecasts Majority in Upcoming Japanese Parliamentary Election
In Japan’s recent parliamentary election the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has reportedly secured a majority in the…
Hannover 96 Dominates Kiel with 3-1 Victory in 21st Bundesliga Matchday
The final fixture of the 21st round in the 2. Bundesliga saw Hannover 96 beat Holstein Kiel 3-1.Hannover dominated from the…
Proud LDP Secures Majority in Japan’s House of Representatives Ahead of Parliamentary Victory
During the parliamentary election in Japan, early polling has shown that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has…
Owners’ Association Warns Housing Market to Weaken from Hubig Reform
The owners’ association Haus und Grund warns that the reform proposals of Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) could weaken the housing…
Japan’s LDP Secures Majority in Lower House Ahead of Parliamentary Victory
According to early polling, Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has secured a majority in the House of…
German Arms Aid to Poland: Ischinger Calls for Warming Military Ties
Wolfgang Ischinger, the chair of the Munich Security Conference, has called for Germany to gift weapons to Poland. “Poland…
Japan’s LDP Secures Parliamentary Majority, Paving Way for Sanae Takaichi’s Leadership
In Japan’s parliamentary election, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has reportedly secured a majority in the House…
Japan’s LDP Sees Majority in Lower House in Latest Election Forecasts
According to early projections, Japan’s ruling LDP has won a majority in the House of Representatives in the…
ADAC Blames Harsh Winter for Billions of Damage to Germany Roads
According to the ADAC, the severe winter has damaged Germany’s roads more than in previous years, mainly because…
German Minister Katherina Reiche Blames Low Work Hours For National Loss
Germany’s economic minister, Katherina Reiche (CDU), has reiterated that German workers are putting in too few hours overall.…
SPD Proposes Universal Health Levy Across All Income Types to Fund Healthcare System
The SPD has drafted a proposal to introduce a new levy for financing Germany’s health system. The draft,…
Germany’s Economy Loses Nearly €1 Trillion in Ongoing Crisis Damage, Study Reveals
According to a study released on Sunday by the German Institute for Economic Research (IW), Germany’s economy has…
Schulze Urges Volunteer Work Requirement for Citizen’s Money Recipients
The new Minister-President of Saxony‑Anhalt, Sven Schulze of the CDU, has called for a stronger obligation on basic‑income recipients…
Monika Schneider Calls Mandatory Volunteer Work for Welfare‑Seekers Who Hide in the Black Market
The economist Monika Schnitzer argues that it is appropriate to require some recipients of social benefits to perform a…
Germany’s Economy Minister Pushes Rapid Tax Cuts for Businesses and Workers
German federal economics minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) urged swift tax relief for companies and workers.Speaking to “Bild am Sonntag”,…
German Carnival Association Urges Government Boost in Terror Defense for Parades
The Bund Deutscher Karneval (BDK) is calling on politicians to provide more support for protecting carnival parades against…
Sven Schulze Demands Lifetime Stadium Bans for Rioters in East Germany
After the latest outbreaks of violence in eastern German football stadiums, Saxony‑Anhalt’s new Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) has…
German Justice Minister Hubig Unveils Rent Reform Plan to Shield Tenants from Costly Furnished Rentals and Short-Term Leases
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has outlined a set of proposals aimed at protecting tenants from costly furnished rentals and…