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Saskia Esken to Lead Key Parliamentary Committee Despite Missed Cabinet Spot
Saskia Esken, the outgoing chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is set to become the chairwoman of…
Former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach to Lead Key German Research Committee
Former German Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) is expected to take over the presidency of the Bundestag…
Haseloff: AfD Ban Process Not an Option, Warns of Potential Government Inclusion
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident, Reiner Haseloff, has strongly opposed the initiation of a ban against the AfD party. In an…
UN Chief Warns Against Losing Ukraine’s Territory to Russia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned against forcing Ukraine to cede territories to Russia. “A just peace means…
Ukrainian Ambassador Blames Putin’s Absence for Stalled Negotiations
Oleksij Makejew, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany, believes that Russian President Putin has no interest in negotiations. “We…
SPD’s Özdemir Hopes for a Stronger Faction Lead
Following the Bundestag election, the FC Bundestag also needs a new captain. The former team captain, Mahmut Özdemir…
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul Postponed Again
The planned “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are likely to take place on Friday –…
CDU Leader’s Inspiration from SPD’s ‘Zeitenwende’
Friedrich Merz, the CDU candidate for chancellor, has reportedly drawn inspiration from the same source as Olaf Scholz,…
Left-Wing Politician Booted from Session for Wearing Basque Cap
Marcel Bauer, a member of the Left Party in the German Bundestag, was asked to leave the plenary…
Merz Announces Possibility of Confiscating Russian Assets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced stricter sanctions against Russia. “We are in agreement among the heads of…
Never Aspired to be Chancellor, Offers Wise Advice on Political Communication
Franz Müntefering, former SPD chairman, reveals his lack of interest in becoming the German Chancellor. In an interview…
Dürr Aspires to Revamp FDP, Aiming for Teamwork and EU Integration
During their upcoming party congress on Friday and Saturday, the FDP intends to distance themselves from the Lindner…
Experts Predict Further Decline in Revenue
The Tax Estimation Working Group has once again lowered its expectations. For the current year 2025, the experts…
Social Justice Advocate Petra Köpping Set for SPD Deputy Chairmanship
On the proposal of the eastern German state federations, Petra Köpping is to become the deputy chairman of…
Health Minister Sees Ignorance as Strength to Drive Reforms in Healthcare Sector
Nina Warken, the new Health Minister of Germany, sees her lack of prior knowledge in the field as…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Calls for 5% of GDP for Defense Spending
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has joined the call by US President Donald Trump for Germany and…
Left Party Chief Calls AfD “Fascists” – Receives Rebuke from Bundestag Vice President
Linken-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner delivered her first Bundestag speech on Thursday, but received a rebuke from Bundestag vice-president Andrea…
Merz Doubts AfD Ban, Sees ‘Political Competitor Elimination’
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism towards an AfD-Verbotsverfahren. He believes that it smells “too much of political competitor…
Green Party Leader Calls for EU Punishment of Germany over Border Policy
Sven Giegold, the deputy chair of the Green Party, has called for the EU to sanction Germany for…
Röttgen: Peace Talks in Ankara Are Just a Tactic, Warns CDU Foreign Policy Expert.
CDU’s Norbert Röttgen warns against excessive optimism regarding the planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian…
New Basic Program to Revive Party
To secure its return to the German Bundestag in the next election, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) is…
Putin Scraps Plan to Meet Zelensky in Istanbul Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to Istanbul to hold direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär Pitches Long-Covid Research to Combat Chronic Symptoms and ME/CFS
German Research Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) sees significant potential in the field of research on chronic diseases and…
Steinmeier Urges Netanjahu to Lift Gaza Aid Ban
During his visit to Jerusalem, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow humanitarian…
German County Council Slams Bas’ Plan to Make Civil Servants Contribute to Pensions
The German County Association has rejected the proposal by Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) that civil…
Merz Pledges Germany’s UN Contributions Amid Guterres Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged continued support for the United Nations during a visit to UN Secretary-General…
Crafts President Calls for Unity and Focus on Implementation in New Government.
Jörg Dittrich, the President of the Central Association of the German Crafts (ZDH), hopes for a constructive government…
Green Party Slams Interior Ministry Over Leak of Extremism Report on AfD
Grünen-Bundestagsabgeordneter Till Essen kritisiert Bundesinnenministerium für Verzögerung bei Veröffentlichung des AfD-Gutachtens Der Grünen-Politiker Till Essen hat sich scharf…
SPD Rejects Proposal to Abolish Religious Holiday
SPD Rejects Proposal to Remove a Church Holiday in Light of Economic Situation Armand Zorn, the deputy chair…
Spahn: Political Change Already Underway in Germany
Following the government statement by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), Union faction chief Jens Spahn has claimed that…
A Return to Power for the Former President?
Leipzig’s Mayor Burkhard Jung has been elected as the President of the German Cities’ Association at the main…
Positive Voices Ignored
SPD Chairwoman Saskia Esken has criticized the media’s handling of her and the debate surrounding her person with…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
CDU Politician Otte Set to Become New Defense Commissioner Amid Security Concerns
Niedersächsische CDU-Politiker Otte Announce New Appointment as Bundestag’s Defense Spokesperson Niedersachsen’s CDU defense policy representative, Henning Otte, has…
Merz’s Speech: Is He Embracing Merkel’s Style or Failing to Set a Vision?
Green Party Bundestag Member Ricarda Lang has welcomed the first government statement made by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.…
More Investments or Budget Cuts?
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced that he will bring a budget draft to the Bundestag…
CSU Leader Calls for Calm Amidst Retirement Proposal Debate
In response to the pension proposal by Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD), Reinhard Brandl, the parliamentary leader…
Development Minister Defends EU Supply Chain Law Amidst Chancellor’s Call for Retention
In the ongoing debate about the future of the European Supply Chain Act, Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan (SPD)…
Mützenich Rejects Bid for Foreign Affairs Chairmanship, Citing Focus on Non-Military Issues
The proposal by the SPD leadership to appoint former faction chief Rolf Mützenich as the new chair of…
Only One Woman Amidst Eleven Men
In the new coalition committee of CDU, CSU and SPD, there will be eleven men and only one…
Jusos Demand Union to End Incompatibility with The Left
Philipp Türmer, the leader of the Social Democratic Youth Organization (Juso), has called on the Union to enable…
Parliament to Resume Earlier in September, Union and SPD Plan Extra Session Week
According to reports by the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday), the Union and SPD are considering ending the summer break…
Steinmeier Pushes for Gaza Aid Despite War Criminal Allegations
During his visit to Jerusalem, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow aid…
Thüringen’s Interior Minister Slams AfD’s Argument Against Constitutional Protection Agency Monitoring
Thüringen’s Interior Minister Georg Maier (SPD) believes that the AfD’s assessments against observation by the Thuringian Constitutional Protection…
Left Party Leader Criticizes Decision on Antisemitism in Gaza and Israel
Linken politician Bodo Ramelow criticizes party’s decision on antisemitism definition. Ramelow argues that the decision is unnecessary and…
Revitalizing Social Democracy Requires Bold Ideas and Political Backbone
Philipp Türmer, the head of the Juso, expects new ideas from the SPD leadership to find a way…
Kornelius Steps Up as Federal Spokesman
The Federal Press Office has finally handed over the reins to the new government spokesman, Stefan Kornelius, after…
Bärbel Bas Sees Historic Challenge
Federal Employment Minister Bärbel Bas faces a significant challenge in her candidacy for the SPD party leadership. Bas…
Bas to Lead SPD, Klüssendorf to Take Over as General Secretary
Bärbel Bas, the current Labor Minister, is expected to succeed Saskia Esken as the head of the SPD.…
Midyatlý Rejects SPD Chairwoman Role, Prefers Deputy Position
Serpil Midyatlý, the State and Party Group Chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Schleswig-Holstein, has expressed…
Hope for Diplomacy in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
For the first time since the outbreak of the war between Russia and Ukraine, a personal meeting between…
Minister hints at possible 15 euro minimum wage increase
Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) explicitly does not rule out a statutory increase in the minimum wage.…
CSU Leader Söder Opposes AfD Ban, Green Faction Leader Calls for Immediate Action
CSU leader Markus Söder has decided to oppose the initiation of a ban process against the AfD, independent…
CSU Chief Seeks European Approval for Tightened German Border Policy Amidst Criticism
CSU leader Markus Söder expects stricter border controls and refusals at German borders, despite significant criticism, to gain…
Union and FDP Reject Bas’ Pension Plan Inclusion of Self-Employed and Civil Servants
The Union and FDP have rejected plans by the newly appointed Federal Minister of Labor, Bärbel Bas (SPD),…
Welthungerhilfe Urges Humanitarian Aid Access
The Welthungerhilfe has called on Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) to press the Israeli government for an end…
Linken Leader Accuses Political Center of Ignoring People’s Concerns
Linken-Chef Jan van Aken has rejected accusations that his party wants to open up to the “political center”.…
No New Elections in Ukraine Amid War
Despite a “surprisingly high consensus” in the assessment of the Ukraine war, there are still apparent differences between…
The Next US President?
Former German Ambassador to the USA, Wolfgang Ischinger, believes that US Vice President JD Vance is on his…
‘Procedure Would Be Difficult and Politically Dangerous’
Carsten Linnemann, the General Secretary of the CDU, opposes the initiation of a ban against the AfD. He…
Four Leaders Team Up for Ukraine Trip
On Saturday, the heads of state and government from Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and France will jointly…
Minister Tightens Sanctions, Rejects Benefit Cuts Amidst Job Participation Push
The new Labor and Social Affairs Minister, Bärbel Bas, plans to “tighten” the sanctions in the Basic Security…
Security in Baltic Sea region described as precarious by German Foreign Minister
Federal Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) wants to place greater emphasis on security in the Baltic Sea region.…
Bas hints at interest in SPD party chairmanship alongside Klingbeil
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas has hinted at her interest in running for the SPD presidency alongside party chief Lars…
Pistorius Targets Summer Break for Draft Military Service Law Submission
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) plans to have the law for the introduction of a new military service…
Urgent action needed on energy prices
SPD Faction Chief Matthias Miersch has indicated that a minimum wage increase to 15 euros is expected for…
Merz Faces Pressure to Send Ukraine Taurus Missile System
There is growing demand for the new government led by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to provide Ukraine…
‘Extremism Should Lose Resonance Through Good Government Work’
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner calls for caution in the debate about banning the AfD Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner has urged…
Left-wing Leader Calls for Abolition of Capitalism, Blames It for Democracy’s Decline
Heidi Reichinnek, the leader of the Left Party faction, has reinforced demands from her party for the abolition…
Is Germany Playing with Fire?
SPD Member Ralf Stegner criticizes German-Russian relations, justifies unofficial meetings with Putin loyalists SPD Member Ralf Stegner has…
Claudia Stutz to Lead Key Dept. & Face 29-Euro-Ticket Controversy
Claudia Stutz, a 48-year-old jurist and native of Rhineland with Turkish roots, will be appointed as a career…
Special Tribunal Against Russia Welcomed by Federal Justice Minister
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has welcomed a statement made in Lwiw regarding the establishment of a…
New German Minister of Economics Promises Investment Boost, Bureaucratic Reform and Free Trade Talks
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katharina Reiche (CDU) is planning to introduce a range of measures to revitalize the stagnant German economy.…
SPD’s Foreign Affairs Committee Presidential Candidate Faces Tough Decisions
Former SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich may become chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee. According to the…
Left Party demands boycott of Netanyahu visit by German President
Before his visit to Israel, Linken leader Jan van Aken urges a clear distance to Israeli Prime Minister…
SPD Under Pressure to Act Against Main Threat to Democracy
The Jusos, the youth wing of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), have called on the SPD’s Bundestag…
Federal Budget for 2025 to Be Adopted by End of September
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is reportedly planning to have the federal budget for 2025 adopted by…
Merz and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Crisis Amid Rising Antisemitism
On Thursday, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke with the Minister-President of Israel, Benjamin Netanjahu. According to the…
Merz Pushes for Stronger Capital Market Integration in Brussels on European Day.
On Friday, during the start of his official visit to Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met with…
Municipalities Struggle: Germany’s Towns and Cities Face Financial Woes.
The financial situation of municipalities in Germany has significantly deteriorated in the past two years, according to the…
Wüst: German Chancellor Election Debate Exaggerated, Focus on Stable Government and Economic Challenges
Nordrhein-Westfälens Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst (CDU) believes that the recent debate surrounding the federal election is exaggerated. In an…
Former German Minister Warns of Political Instability in Germany Amidst Chancellor Election
Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer (Green Party) sees the political stability of Germany in danger. “It stank,…
Olaf Lies set to become Lower Saxony’s next minister president, leading SPD-led state leaders
Brandenburg’s Ministerpräsident Dietmar Woidke will take over the role of coordinating the SPD-led federal states, replacing Niedersachsen’s Ministerpräsident…
‘We’re Both Professionals’ Despite Political Differences
Matthias Miersch, the chairman of the SPD parliamentary group, expects to work well with Union parliamentary group leader…
AfD Wins Temporary Relief in Legal Battle Over Extremist Labeling
In response to the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party’s lawsuit challenging their classification as “observed as right-wing extremist”…
Ukraine War Ceasefire Fragile Amid Reports of New Attacks
On the night of Thursday, a three-day ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict came into effect. Russian President Vladimir…
Merz and Trump discuss Ukraine war, call for ceasefire and closer cooperation
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) and US President Donald Trump had a phone conversation on Thursday evening. According to…
Minority Party Seeks Initiative to Restrict Far-Right Movement
The Bundestag deputy from the SSW minority party, Stefan Seidler, is considering a new attempt at initiating a…
Focus on Identity Building and Social Change
Ines Schwerdtner, the Co-Chairwoman of the Left party, has clarified that her goal is not to participate in…
Green Party Leader Slams Border Refusals, Calls for European Unity
Grünen-Chefin Franziska Brantner has harshly criticized the rejection of asylum seekers at German borders. “In times when we…
Right Decision” and Coalition Agreement Upheld.
Dirk Wiese, the new parliamentary executive director of the SPD faction in the Bundestag, has defended the reinforcement…
CDU’s Henning Otte set to take over as parliamentary defense officer
Henning Otte, a CDU Bundestagsabgeordnete and defense expert, is set to become the new parliamentary defense commissioner. This…
Merz Praises Ukraine and Trump’s Mediation Efforts in Ukraine-Russia Conflict
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday. According to a statement by government…
New Chancellor’s Office Chief Supports Expensive Building Expansion
Thorsten Frei, the new head of the Federal Chancellery, plans to continue with the expansion of the building…
CSU Warned: Bavaria Coalition Continuation Crucial for Stability
The Free Voters warn the CSU against considering a different government constellation in Bavaria. A coalition with another…
Politicians Push for More Expensive Alcohol to Reduce Consumption
Left-wing and Green politicians in Germany are calling for higher prices on alcoholic beverages in order to curb…
$5B in American Exports, Rolls-Royce Wins, & $10B Boeing Order
US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have announced details of a trade deal following…
SPD Ministers Prioritize Energy Price Reduction, Rent Brake Extension and Secure Pensions in Federal Government Announcement.
SPD Ministers in German Government Announce Priorities Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced his top priorities for the…
German Foreign Minister Rejects Russia’s Claims, Calls for End of War in Ukraine
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul of CDU disputes Russian Ambassador Sergej Netschajev’s claim that it was Berlin that severed ties…
Transport Minister Schnieder URGES Urgent Infrastructure Reconstruction & REVISITS Germany Ticket Plan
Bundesverkehrsminister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has emphasized the need for urgency in the renovation of transportation infrastructure during his…