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Klitschko Urges Germany to Send Taurus Missiles
Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to approve the delivery of Taurus missiles, citing…
July 6, 2025
Hessen Presses for Electricity Tax Cut Plan
The state premier of Hesse, Boris Rhein, has urged the German federal government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…
July 6, 2025
Asylum Rejection Cases Face Legal Challenges
Six legal challenges have been filed by asylum seekers against their rejection at the German border, according to…
July 6, 2025
Left Party Sets Conditions for Judge Selection
The upcoming election for a new judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is poised to be heavily influenced…
July 6, 2025
Driver’s License Fees Too High
The cost of obtaining a driver’s license is becoming a significant barrier for many, prompting calls for reform…
July 6, 2025
Historian Questions Steinmeiers Baltic Trip
A prominent German historian has questioned the appropriateness of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s upcoming visit to Latvia and Lithuania,…
July 6, 2025
Employers Push for Nursing Care Overhaul
German employers are proposing sweeping reforms to the long-term care insurance system. According to plans developed by the…
July 6, 2025
Conservative Party Seeks Tougher EU Asylum Rules
Following a notable decline in asylum application figures, German political factions are engaging in discussions regarding the future…
July 6, 2025
Record Number of German Retirees Working
New figures released by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) reveal that over 1.4 million pensioners in Germany…
July 6, 2025
Germany to Pilot Digital Public Services
The newly appointed Federal Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger, has announced an accelerated push to digitize public…
July 6, 2025
Berlin Warsaw Seek Border Deal
Concerns are mounting ahead of a planned implementation of systematic border controls by Poland at its frontier with…
July 6, 2025
Germany Warns of Rising Homophobia
Ahead of Cologne’s Pride celebration, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Family Minister Josefine Paul (Green Party) has voiced concern over a…
July 6, 2025
Trump Trade Deal Stirs EU Divisions
The European Union heads into a potentially pivotal week of trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump amid…
July 6, 2025
Reichinnek Accuses Spahn Over Mask Scandal
Heidi Reichinnek, parliamentary group leader for the Left party, has publicly accused Jens Spahn, leader of the CDU/CSU…
July 6, 2025
CSU Accuses Greens of Anti-LGBTQ Immigration Policy
A political dispute has erupted in Germany, centering on the intersection of migration policy and LGBTQ+ rights. Alexander…
July 6, 2025
Musk Launches New Political Party
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party. The announcement, made on his…
July 6, 2025
Spahn Defends Mask Procurement Record
The former German Health Minister and current leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentary group, Jens Spahn,…
July 5, 2025
LGBTQ Attacks Rise Ahead of Pride
The German government’s Commissioner for LGBTQ+ Affairs, Sophie Koch, has expressed concern over a rise in attacks targeting…
July 5, 2025
Germany Defends EU Climate Goals
The German Federal Minister for Development Cooperation, Reem Alabali Radovan, has voiced her support for the European Commission’s…
July 5, 2025
Ex-Judge Warns Against AfD Ban Risks
Former Constitutional Court Judge Udo Di Fabio has cautioned against pursuing a ban of the Alternative for Germany…
July 5, 2025
Former German Minister Dies
The state of Hesse is mourning the passing of former Minister Christean Wagner, who died on Saturday at…
July 5, 2025
Wagenknecht Urges CDU AfD Alliance
The leader of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), Sahra Wagenknecht, has suggested that the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
July 5, 2025
Helferich Expelled From German Party
A parliamentary delegate of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Matthias Helferich, has reportedly been expelled from the…
July 5, 2025
Transparency Group Demands More Salary Disclosure
Following a recent increase in allowances for the leadership of the AfD parliamentary group within the Bundestag, Transparency…
July 5, 2025
AfD Seeks Polished Image
Following internal discussions, members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group have agreed to a shift in…
July 5, 2025
German Minister Defends Dialogue Amid Criticism
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has addressed recent internal criticism, acknowledging a misstep while defending his approach to international…
July 5, 2025
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
July 5, 2025
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
July 5, 2025
BSW Rejects Alliance With AfD
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has reiterated its refusal to collaborate with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party,…
July 5, 2025
BSW Faces Setback in Talks with AfD
Political analyst Constantin Wurthmann, from the Center for European Social Research at the University of Mannheim, believes potential…
July 5, 2025
Asyl Group Defends Somali Refugee Support
Human rights organization Pro Asyl has defended its actions concerning three Somali individuals who successfully challenged border rejections…
July 4, 2025
CDU Workers Criticize Child Benefit Plan
Discussions within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are intensifying ahead of a meeting led by party leader Friedrich…
July 4, 2025
Poland Blocks Afghan Asylum Seeker
A recent incident at the German-Polish border near Guben, Brandenburg, has highlighted tensions surrounding border management and the…
July 4, 2025
Germany Urges Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine
Following a recent intelligence report indicating Russia’s increased use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, German parliamentarian Roderich Kiesewetter,…
July 4, 2025
Reichinnek Condemns Potential AfD BSW Alliance
A senior figure within the German Left party has voiced concerns regarding potential collaborative efforts between the Alternative…
July 4, 2025
Merz Discusses Middle East With Saudi Arabia Qatar
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) engaged in telephone conversations with Crown Prince and Prime…
July 4, 2025
CDU Warns Against AfD-BSW Merger
Concerns are mounting within German political circles regarding potential convergence between the AfD and the recently formed BSW…
July 4, 2025
Government Maintains Routine Contact With AfD
The German government maintains standard communication channels with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group, mirroring the interactions…
July 4, 2025
Dobrindt to Push Stricter EU Migration Policy
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is advocating for a stricter migration policy across Europe. He plans to…
July 4, 2025
AfD BSW Talks Spark SPD Alarm
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has issued a warning regarding potential collaboration between the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
July 4, 2025
Wüst Fault Lack of Progress on Old Debt Relief
North Rhine-Westphalia Premier Hendrik Wüst (CDU) has expressed disappointment regarding the lack of detailed agreements reached in Berlin…
July 4, 2025
Customs to Get Police Database Access
German authorities are enhancing their capabilities to combat undeclared work through a new legislative initiative. A draft law,…
July 4, 2025
Green and Left Parties Seek Investigation Committees
Green and Left Party Members Urge Cooperation on Parliamentary Inquiries Politicians from the Green and Left parties are…
July 4, 2025
Trump Tax Bill Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a significant tax and spending package proposed by President Donald…
July 3, 2025
Günther Disappointed by Coalition Committee Results
Schleswig-Holstein’s State Premier Daniel Günther (CDU) has expressed disappointment regarding recent agreements on the expansion of the parental…
July 3, 2025
Germans Favor Military Draft Survey Shows
A significant majority of German adults are in favor of reinstating mandatory military service, according to a survey…
July 3, 2025
Wadephul criticizes China’s export restrictions
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Berlin on Thursday afternoon, addressing…
July 3, 2025
SPD Plummets to 13 Percent in Poll
A hypothetical election held this Sunday would see the Social Democratic Party (SPD) experience its lowest approval rating…
July 3, 2025
Germany’s Debt Manageable Says Economist
Financial Advisor Assesses Germany’s Debt Capacity Jens Südekum, an economics professor and advisor to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil,…
July 3, 2025
Greens Oppose Taliban Deportation Deals
The Green party has strongly condemned plans by Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to establish deportation agreements…
July 3, 2025
Hospital Reform Changes Expected
Following recent discussions between federal and state governments, Gerald Gaß, Chairman of the German Hospital Federation (DKG), expressed…
July 3, 2025
Federal IT Security Lacking Auditor Warns
A recent confidential report to the Federal Budget Committee, reported by Der Spiegel, highlights significant security vulnerabilities within…
July 3, 2025
Zorn Urges Union to Cooperate
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has urged politicians from the CDU and CSU to…
July 3, 2025
Schwerdtner Slams Coalition Priorities
Opposition parties are sharply criticizing the coalition agreement reached by the governing Social Democratic Party (SPD), Christian Democratic…
July 3, 2025
Nordic Nations Eye EU Membership
A recent study by the Heinrich Böll Foundation suggests the next round of EU expansion will likely focus…
July 3, 2025
Germany Approaching US-Style Budget Constraints
Germany is approaching fiscal conditions similar to those in the United States, according to a recent analysis by…
July 3, 2025
Left Criticizes CDU’s Electricity Tax Maneuvering
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has sharply criticized the provisional failure to reduce electricity taxes…
July 3, 2025
Dobrindt Warns CDU East Against AfD Alliance
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has cautioned his party colleagues in eastern Germany against potential cooperation with…
July 3, 2025
Linnemann Plans Post-Politics Life
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann has indicated he is contemplating a future beyond his political career. In an…
July 3, 2025
No further electricity tax cut agreed
Discussions regarding a broad-based reduction in electricity taxes have stalled between the Union and SPD coalition partners. A…
July 3, 2025
Steinmeier welcomes conscription debate
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has voiced support for renewed discussions regarding the reintroduction of mandatory military service. In…
July 2, 2025
Dobrindt Announces EU Asylum Reform Push
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has announced an initiative with five European counterparts to strengthen the planned…
July 2, 2025
EU Commission Faces Confidence Vote
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is facing a motion of no confidence in…
July 2, 2025
Germany Boosts Funding for Heat Adaptation
Federal Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Verena Hubertz (SPD), is urging municipalities to more actively adapt to…
July 2, 2025
Cities Criticize Lack of Funding Guarantee
Following the federal cabinet’s decision to implement the special infrastructure fund, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities…
July 2, 2025
Poland Border Controls May Become Permanent Warns Envoy
Germany’s Commissioner for Poland, Knut Abraham (CDU), has cautioned against the establishment of permanent border controls between Germany…
July 2, 2025
Municipalities Seek Climate Adaptation Aid
André Berghegger, Chief Executive Officer of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, has emphasized the crucial need…
July 2, 2025
Germany May Reintroduce Military Draft
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, has indicated a potential shift towards mandatory military service in Germany if voluntary…
July 2, 2025
CDU Fears More Iranian Spy Operations
Following the arrest of a Danish citizen on suspicion of espionage for Iran, CDU security policy expert Roderich…
July 2, 2025
SPD Criticizes Merz on Border Control Approach
German political figures are criticizing Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for a perceived lack of coordination with European partners…
July 2, 2025
Söder pushes for universal electricity tax cut
Ahead of a coalition committee meeting, Bavarian Minister President and CSU Chairman Markus Söder urged leaders from the…
July 2, 2025
Germany Considers Gradual Electricity Tax Cut
Discussions between the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are reportedly progressing towards a…
July 2, 2025
Dröge Slams Merz’s Border Policy
Green Party parliamentary group leader Katharina Dröge has sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his border policy.…
July 2, 2025
Senate Approves Trump Tax Bill
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a significant tax and spending bill proposed by President Donald Trump. The…
July 2, 2025
Merkel Warns of Schengen Damage Over Poland’s Border Controls
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned against the potential damage to the European Union and the Schengen…
July 2, 2025
Klingbeil Presents 100 Billion Euro Plan for State Investments
Starting in 2026, German federal states will be required to provide the federal government with annual reports detailing…
July 2, 2025
Türmer Urges Quick Electricity Tax Cut
At a meeting of the coalition committee, Philipp Türmer, leader of the SPD’s youth wing (Juso), called for…
July 2, 2025
SPD Criticizes Merz’s CSD Remarks
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has publicly distanced himself from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent…
July 2, 2025
Germany Poland to Coordinate Border Controls
Following Poland’s announcement of border controls at its frontier with Germany, commencing Monday, the German federal government has…
July 2, 2025
Aid Group Condemns Development Fund Cuts
Misereor Condemns Global Development Aid Cuts The Catholic aid organization Misereor has strongly criticized the worldwide reduction of…
July 2, 2025
Business Group Criticizes German Pension Plan
CDU Economic Council Critiques Union’s Proposed “Active Pension” Plan The CDU Economic Council has issued a sharp critique…
July 2, 2025
Germany Questions Turkish Justice Independence
The German government has strongly condemned the recent arrests of numerous prominent opposition politicians in Izmir, Turkey. A…
July 2, 2025
Germany Targets “Red” Media Platform
The German government has announced measures targeting the online media platform “Red” which has been identified as having…
July 2, 2025
Germany Approves 100 Billion Euro State Investment Plan
The German federal cabinet approved draft legislation on Wednesday concerning the financing of infrastructure investments for states and…
July 2, 2025
Retail Group Condemns Energy Tax Stance
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reduce the electricity tax for…
July 2, 2025
Exiles Warn China Against Dalai Lama Succession Interference
The head of the Tibetan exile government, Penpa Tsering, has firmly rejected attempts by the Chinese government to…
July 2, 2025
Heatwave Fuels Climate Policy Criticism
Kiel, Germany – Climate researcher Mojib Latif of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel has criticized…
July 2, 2025
Germany Bans Anesthetic Gas
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft law amending the Act on New Psychoactive Substances (NpSG), with…
July 2, 2025
EU’s Bold Climate Target Will Shock the World
The European Commission unveiled a proposed amendment to the EU Climate Law on Wednesday, setting the stage for…
July 2, 2025
Heatwave Forces Construction Shutdown Fears
The discussion surrounding worker protection from heat is intensifying, with proposals emerging to broaden existing support mechanisms. Jan…
July 2, 2025
Mask Scandal Reopens Who Really Knew
The German Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) is transferring responsibility for reviewing the procurement of face masks during…
July 1, 2025
SPD’s Shock Loss Threatens Government
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has experienced a slight decline in voter preference following their recent federal party…
July 1, 2025
Germany’s Security at Risk Mandatory Military Service Looms
A pivotal debate is unfolding within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the future of military conscription, centering on the…
July 1, 2025
Tax Relief Hopes CRUSHED Major Setback Looms
Efforts to swiftly alleviate the burden of electricity taxes on private consumers are facing scrutiny and a cautious…
June 30, 2025
Merz Snubs Pride Sparking LGBTQ Outrage
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) will not be attending this year’s Christopher Street Day…
June 30, 2025
Industry Power Bill Relief Sparks Urgent Debate
Berlin – A significant clarification has been issued regarding the criteria for industrial businesses to benefit from planned…
June 30, 2025
Germany Defies Nuclear Threat
The German government has responded cautiously to recent calls from Jens Spahn, leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group,…
June 30, 2025
Wagenknecht Blasts SPD in Stunning Democracy Row
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has strongly condemned the recent decision by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to…
June 30, 2025
Energy Bills About To Explode For Millions
Leading figures from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are advocating for a comprehensive…
June 30, 2025
Left Party Shock New Candidate Emerges
A potential shift in strategy is brewing within the German Left party regarding its candidate for the Parliamentary…
June 30, 2025