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Scholz Used Authority Amid Gas Crisis
A recent request filed under freedom of information laws has revealed a correspondence suggesting former Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
Germany Debates Patient Fees Sparks Outrage
A debate has emerged in Germany regarding potential changes to the healthcare system, specifically concerning patient co-payments for…
CDU Backs Steinmeier’s Welfare State Overhaul
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed strong support for a call by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier advocating…
Merkel Era Echoes AfD Slides CDU Approval Dips
A recent survey conducted by Forsa indicates minor shifts in voter preferences within Germany. The Alternative for Germany…
Bayern Demands Higher Inheritance Tax Thresholds
Bavaria is advocating for an increase in inheritance tax allowances, arguing the current system places undue financial pressure…
Date Labels Face New Challenge
A renewed effort is underway in Germany to eliminate expiry dates on a range of food products, aiming…
Von der Leyen Faces New No-Confidence Votes
The European Parliament is set to debate and vote on two separate motions of no confidence against European…
Germany Demands Israel Sanctions
Following an escalation of hostilities in Gaza City, a prominent German politician has called for the German government…
German Media Urge Merz to Oppose US Visa Changes
Leading German media organizations are urging the German government to intervene against proposed changes to U.S. visa regulations…
Merz Nawrocki Discuss Ukraine Drone Concerns
Discussions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish President Karol Nawrocki centered on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine…
Minister and Comedian Clash in Heated Debate
30 PM.. Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer and entertainer Jan Böhmermann will participate in the discussion, which is…
Poland Meets Merkel Successor
The newly elected Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, held discussions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Chancellery in…
Budget Debate Begins in Parliament
The German Bundestag commenced deliberations on the 2025 budget this week, marking the start of a crucial period…
Energy Slumps Signal Recession
Government officials are attributing current lower-than-anticipated electricity demand in Germany to policies enacted by the previous coalition government.…
Germany Pivots Energy Shift to Save Industry
The German government is prioritizing measures to safeguard the nation’s industrial base, with a focus on ensuring a…
Greens Accuse Government of Budget Tricks
The parliamentary group leader of the Green Party, Britta Haßelmann, has voiced strong criticism of the German federal…
Trump Oil Ban Gains German CDU Support
Calls for a complete halt to European oil imports from Russia are gaining traction within Germany’s Christian Democratic…
Trump Sues New York Times for 15 Billion
Donald Trump has announced a defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, seeking damages totaling $15…
Germany Rejects Polish Reparation Claims
Ahead of Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s upcoming visit to Berlin, Paul Ziemiak, a prominent figure within the Christian…
Steinmeier Urges Social Reform
The Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has called on the German government to undertake a fundamental reform of the…
Inheritance Tax Reform Sparks Debate
A potential overhaul of Germany’s inheritance tax system is being proposed, focusing on a lifetime allowance and tying…
Iran Victims Demand Action Against Tehran
A poignant appeal for international action regarding the ongoing situation in Iran has been issued by families of…
Germany Considers Patient Cost Sharing
Concerns are mounting regarding the escalating costs within Germany’s healthcare system, prompting calls for a reassessment of patient…
Landlords Face Tougher Penalties
The German Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig, has announced plans to introduce stricter penalties for landlords who…
Democracy Program Gets Revamp
The German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has announced a fundamental restructuring of the “Democracy in Action” funding…
Selen Named New German Intelligence Chief
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has announced its intention to appoint Sinan Selen as the new…
Spahn Praises SPD’s Court Candidate
A leading figure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed strong support for Sigrid Emmenegger, the Social…
Cyberattack Targets NRW Election Servers
A targeted attack against the server infrastructure of IT.NRW, a central IT service provider for North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW),…
Left Party Slams Budget as Disaster
The parliamentary group leader of the Left party, Heidi Reichinnek, has voiced sharp criticism of the budget proposal…
SPD Signals Mixed Feelings After North Rhine-Westphalia Vote
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group, Matthias Miersch, has offered a nuanced assessment of his party’s performance…
SPD Calls for Renewed Drive
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is initiating a period of internal reflection following disappointing results in the recent…
Grimm Praises Reiche’s Energy Transition Plans
The influential German economic advisor, Veronika Grimm, has expressed support for the energy transition plans recently outlined by…
Military Modernization Stalled
Significant structural obstacles are hindering the modernization of the German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr), according to the head of…
Syria Election Marked as Key Step
The German government views upcoming parliamentary elections in Syria as a “milestone” in the country’s political transition. A…
Selen May Lead German Intelligence Agency
Reports circulating in German media suggest a potential leadership change at the Federal Office for the Protection of…
Taliban Talks Strained
The proposal by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to engage in direct talks with Afghan representatives to facilitate…
Germany Fast-Tracks Energy Transition Plan
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action has unveiled a new package of measures designed to…
Bilger Urges Federal Coalition Action After NRW Vote
The recent local election results in North Rhine-Westphalia should serve as a catalyst for the governing coalition at…
NRW Election Sees Open Race
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) views the recent North Rhine-Westphalia municipal elections as presenting a promising outlook for…
Germany Seeks Innovation Boost
The Munich-based Ifo Institute is advocating for a revised approach to German innovation policy, emphasizing a shift in…
SPD Dismisses State Election Setback
The recent regional elections in North Rhine-Westphalia have prompted internal discussion within the Social Democratic Party (SPD). While…
Palantir Use Tied to Conditions
The Federal Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has stipulated conditions for the nationwide…
Green Leader Rejects Car-Hate Accusation
A dispute has arisen between German Green Party politician Omid Nouripour and Bavarian Minister President and CSU leader…
Selen Poised to Lead German Intelligence
Sources report that Sinan Selen, current Vice President of the German Federal Office for the Protection of the…
Greens Push for Local Tax Boost
Germany’s Green Party is proposing a series of measures aimed at alleviating the financial burden on municipalities struggling…
CDU Urges More Aid for Ukraine
Concerns are mounting over the adequacy of financial support for Ukraine, prompting a call for increased budgetary consideration…
Economic Slowdown Threatens German Budget
Concerns are mounting over potential risks to Germany’s budget as the parliamentary debate on the upcoming fiscal year…
Poland Seeks Security Not War Reparations
The German government has reaffirmed its stance against Polish demands for reparations related to wartime damages, ahead of…
SPD Seeks Inheritance Tax Talks
Following statements by Christian Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn regarding the inequitable distribution of wealth, the…
SPD Faces Urgent Rethink After Election Setback
Following disappointing results for the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in the recent North Rhine-Westphalia municipal elections, prominent party…
Job Fears Sway NRW Election
Concerns surrounding job security have emerged as a dominant factor influencing voter behavior, according to the leader of…
AfD Gains Ground in Key North Rhine-Westphalia Races
The recent local elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s most populous state, have resulted in a mixed outcome,…
Germany Debates Afghanistan Deportation Plan
Plans to facilitate increased deportations to Afghanistan are drawing significant scrutiny and sparking debate within Germany. Federal Interior…
CDU Cheers Stronger Than Expected Election Result
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister President Hendrik Wüst of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed satisfaction with his party’s…
Germany Rethinks Electric Car Mandate
A growing sentiment within Germany’s governing coalition is calling for a reassessment of the current policy mandating a…
CDU Wins NRW Election AfD Gains Ground
Preliminary forecasts for the North Rhine-Westphalia local elections indicate a potential shift in the political landscape. According to…
CDU Challenges Pension Plan
Growing internal resistance within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is emerging against the German government’s proposed pension reform…
Poland Urges No-Fly Zone After Drone Incident
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has proposed a re-evaluation of Western strategies regarding Russian aerial and missile activity,…
Left-Wing Leader Files Harassment Charges
A leading figure in Germany’s Left party, Heidi Reichinnek, has stated she regularly files complaints regarding abusive language…
Germany Urges Rapid Drone Defense Procurement
In response to recent incursions of Russian drones into Polish and Romanian airspace – both NATO member states…
Germany Considers Increased Afghan Deportations
Sources indicate the German government is preparing to significantly expand the deportation of Afghan citizens to their home…
Military Calls for Tough Action on Ritual Abuse
Following convictions of three former soldiers of the Berlin guard battalion for violent sexual initiation rituals, leading figures…
Childcare Expansion Tests Germany’s System
The implementation of a legal entitlement to all-day childcare for primary school children within the next year presents…
Lagodinsky Urges Western Alliance Shift
A leading European Parliament member has called for a critical reassessment of transatlantic and global partnerships within the…
Left Party Challenges Union Over Judge Vote
The Left party’s parliamentary group leader, Heidi Reichinnek, has intensified pressure on the conservative Union parties ahead of…
Baerbock Eyes Peacekeeping Role in Ukraine
The current President of the United Nations General Assembly and former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has voiced…
Baerbock Defends Afghan Intake Program
The current President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, has defended the previous German government’s program…
Mask Dispute Costs Soar
The German federal government has already incurred legal expenses of €91 million related to disputes over the procurement…
Tax Breaks Boost Company Housing
Addressing the acute housing shortage, a leading figure from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has called for a…
Trump Sets Conditions for Russia Sanctions
The former US President Donald Trump has indicated his willingness to impose “comprehensive sanctions” against Russia, contingent on…
Military Options Expand Beyond Traditional Service>
Proposed changes to the draft law governing the new military service are aiming to ensure potential volunteers maintain…
Germany Signals Shift on Combustion Engine Ban
European policymakers and industry leaders are advocating for a shift away from the EU’s current trajectory towards exclusive…
Coalition Hits Record Low Approval Ratings
The governing coalition in Germany has reached a new low in voter approval, according to the latest INSA…
Coalition Uses Climate Funds to Fill Budget Gaps
A recent analysis by the German Institute for Economic Research (IW) suggests the governing coalition is utilizing the…
Kallas Vows Tough EU Stance Against Global Shifts
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has voiced deep concerns regarding a potential reshaping of the global…
Baer Warns of Weak Judges Threatening Impartiality
Amid ongoing vacancies at Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court, former Federal Constitutional Court Judge and Berlin constitutional law expert…
Minister Rejects Full Nursing Insurance Plan>
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has dismissed calls for an expansion of the long-term care insurance system…
Berlin Senator Warns of Social Unrest Over Welfare Debate
Berlin’s Social Senator, Cansel Kiziltepe of the SPD, has cautioned against a debate initiated by federal Chancellor Friedrich…
CSU Rules Out Alliance With AfD
The leader of the CSU parliamentary group, Alexander Hoffmann, has emphatically ruled out any potential collaboration between the…
Inheritance Tax Reform Gains Support Across Parties
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has welcomed remarks from Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian…
Diplomats Condemn Israel Strikes in Doha
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and the United Kingdom have jointly condemned the Israeli attacks on September…
Germany Fights EU Car Emission Ban
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder is advocating for increased pressure on the European Commission to ease existing CO2…
Wagenknecht Defends Gaza Rally Focus
The upcoming demonstration led by Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW party, scheduled for Saturday, is intended to…
Lawmaker Faces Disciplinary Probe
A disciplinary process against Sascha Lensing, a police officer and Member of the German Bundestag for the AfD…
Germany Backs EU Climate Goal 2040
The German government has reached a consensus on a unified position regarding the EU’s climate target for 2040.…
Germany Urges New Russia Sanctions After Drone Incident
Following the recent drone incident in Poland, German Green Party leader Felix Banaszak has called for a new…
Germany Weighs Return of Patient Fees
A commission established by Health Minister Nina Warken of the CDU is expected to explore the possibility of…
Schmidt Warned of World War Looms 1980
Newly declassified documents from the U.S. State Department reveal that then-German Chancellor Helmut Schmidt voiced deep concerns about…
Budget Plans Miss Growth Goals
The Munich-based Ifo Institute has raised concerns that the current budgetary planning is failing to adequately bolster growth-relevant…
CSU Slams von der Leyens Israel Move
The Christian Social Union (CSU), a major German political party, has voiced strong criticism regarding a recent decision…
Germany Urges Boost To Ukraine Aid
Concerns are mounting within German political circles regarding the adequacy of the current level of military aid being…
Renewables Growth Faces Wealthy Opposition
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU)…
Parliament Sees Record Number of Points of Order
During the current parliamentary session, a total of 13 orders for conduct were issued up to the final…
Greens Miss Historic Funding Opportunity
Ahead of this Friday’s parliamentary debate concerning a €100 billion law intended to support regional states, representatives of…
Germany Backs UN Two-State Plan>
The German government is reportedly preparing to endorse the New York Declaration, a document outlining a two-state solution…
Poland Investigates Drone Incident
Security expert Nico Lange has described the recent incident of Russian drones entering Polish airspace as a deliberate…
AfD MEP Krah Faces Raids Over Bribery Suspicions
Following a unanimous vote in the Bundestag (German Parliament) earlier this week to waive his parliamentary immunity, extensive…
Emmenegger Gains Union Support>
Broad support is emerging within the Union faction for Sigrid Emmenegger, the candidate newly proposed by the SPD…
Germany Urges Drone Defense Amid Russian Incursion
Following the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday, prominent foreign policy figure Norbert Röttgen (CDU)…
Deadlock Persists Over Ministerial Powers
Several government ministries have missed the deadline set by the Chancellor for finalizing the division of responsibilities among…