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SPD Vice Chair Möller Pushes Ukraine Support Amid Taurus Debate
Siemtje Möller, the SPD parliamentary deputy faction vice chair in the Bundestag, advocates for increased support for Ukraine…
TK Chef Baas Demands Major Overhaul of German Healthcare System
Jens Baas, the CEO of the Techniker Krankenkasse, is advocating for comprehensive reforms within Germany’s healthcare system. Speaking…
Greenpeace Slams Government Fuel Plans Pushing Towards Fossil Fuel Crisis
Greenpeace has sharply criticized the coalition’s planned relief measures for car owners. According to Greenpeace mobility expert Lena…
Wildberger Unveils Second Relief Cabinet for Businesses
The Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), has announced another “relief package” intended for businesses. Speaking to the Pro-Newsletter…
Iran War Fuels Sudan Crisis World Hunger Aid Warns of Steep Price Hikes
The World Hunger Aid organization has sounded the alarm regarding the devastating impact of the Iran War on…
Greens Slam Government Energy Price Measures Demand Climate Dividend Instead
The Greens in the Bundestag argue that the government’s measures to combat high energy prices are misplaced and…
Doctors Support Tobacco Tax Hike Demand Health System Funding Guarantee
General practitioners support the federal government’s planned increase in the tobacco tax for this year, but they insist…
Free Sees Government Measures As Starting Point For Major Reforms
Following the government coalition’s relief packages, further extensive reforms are anticipated, according to Chancellor’s Minister Thorsten Frei (CDU).…
Orbans Exit Clears Path for EU Millions in Ukraine Aid
Experienced German diplomat Wolfgang Ischinger believes that Viktor Orbán’s defeat as Hungary’s Prime Minister paves the way for…
Merz Urges Netanyahu Towards Lebanon Peace Talks
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone on Monday. According to…
German Minister Vows To Crack Down On Oil Giant Price Gouging With AntiTrust Laws
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD announced that in the current economic crisis, he plans to…
Coalition Leaders Approve Measures Reiche Calls Good Foundation for Citizens Relief
Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) expressed her approval regarding the decisions made over the weekend by the…
AfD Spokesman Lucassen Quits Defense Policy Role
Rüdiger Lucassen has reportedly resigned from his role as the parliamentary spokesperson for defense policy within the AfD…
Trump Threatens Iran After US Navy Blockade in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump once again issued threats against Iran at the onset of the US Navy’s blockade of the…
VdK Slams Government’s Energy Relief Plan as Insufficient for Low Earners
The VdK social association has issued sharp criticism regarding the government’s decisions aimed at alleviating high energy prices.…
Orbán’s Ousting Seen as European Defeat for Right-Wing Populism
Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), believes that the political change in Hungary…
Germany Maintains Diplomatic Ties with Iran Says Foreign Office
According to the federal government, diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran remain intact. A spokesperson for the Federal…
Verdi Slams Coalition Deal On Free Crisis Bonus Calling It Flawed Design
The union Verdi criticized the governing coalition’s proposal for an optional, tax- and levy-free relief bonus offered by…
German Government Calls Hungarian Election Result Historically Significant
The German government responded with a sense of relief to the outcome of the parliamentary elections in Hungary.…
Economists Critique Coalition’s Citizen Relief Plans Pointing to Social Imbalance
Economists have voiced criticism regarding the German government’s plans aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens. Marcel…
Expert Slams Coalition’s Energy Tax Cut as Worst Option
Monika Schnitzer sharply criticized the ruling coalition’s plans aimed at easing the burden on citizens. Speaking to the…
Politician Sees FDP Chance in Appeal to Right-Wing Populism
Frank Decker, a political scientist from Bonn, believes that Wolfgang Kubicki has “good chances in two respects” to…
Coalition Leaders Agree on Energy Emergency Program To Lower Fuel Prices Now
Representatives from the CDU, CSU, and SPD reached an agreement on an immediate “energy relief program” during a…
SPD Vice Chair Demands Relief Package From Coalition Leaders On Fuel Prices
Just before the coalition committee was scheduled to release its negotiation results, Deputy SPD parliamentary group chair Esra…
Hofreiter Sees Magyar Defeat as Major Setback for Putin
Anton Hofreiter, the chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag and a member of the Greens,…
SPD Resists Cutting Pay During First Sick Day
Opposition members from the SPD faction have voiced resistance against any proposed elimination of wage continuation on the…
Strack-Zimmermann Sees Orbán Ouster As Major Geopolitical Signal Against Authoritarianism
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, an FDP parliamentary group, viewed the recent changes in Hungarian politics as a significant signal for…
Magyar Wins Hungarian Parliament Election Delivers Victory Speech
Following the Hungarian parliamentary election on Sunday evening, Péter Magyar delivered a victory speech. Addressing his supporters along…
Merz Touts Hungarian Ally for Stronger Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) offered his congratulations to Péter Magyar following his electoral victory. On Sunday evening,…
Weber Views Hungarian Election as Signal Against European Right-Wing Populists
Manfred Weber, the head of the EVP party and a member of the CSU, stated that Péter Magyar,…
EU Leaders Congratulate Magyar on Hungarian Election Victory Triumph
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission (CDU), and French President Emmanuel Macron congratulated Peter Magyar…
Hungary Leader Orbán Admits Defeat in Parliamentary Election Results
Hungary’s incumbent Prime Minister, Viktor Orbán, admitted on Sunday evening that his defeat in the parliamentary election was…
Magyar Declares Hungarian Election Day A Historic Moment Amid Tensions
Following the closing of the polling stations in Hungary, Péter Magyar, the chairman of the Tisza party, expressed…
Hungarian Polls Point to Tisza Victory Amid Election Center Site Changes
Voting stations in Hungary closed at 7 PM for the parliamentary elections. According to the national election board,…
Green Leader Slams Colleagues Over Lack Of Leadership In Coalition Strife
Fritzonia Brantner, the leader of the Green Party, has accused the government of irresponsibility amid the coalition dispute…
Röttgen Calls US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Long Overdue
CDU foreign policy expert Norbert Röttgen believes that the announced blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by the…
Orbán’s Spokesman Predicts Election Fraud Amid Hungarian Poll Tension
The ruling Fidesz party, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, appears to be preparing for a potential election…
Stegner Slams Trump’s Iran Tactics As Dangerous Global Blunder
SPD foreign policy politician Ralf Stegner sharply criticized the US government’s approach to Iran. Speaking to the “Rheinische…
Trump Orders US Navy to Block Strait of Hormuz After Iranian Fee Dispute
US President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy should blockade all vessels attempting to pass through the…
Hungary Election Sees Record Turnout By Midday
Voter turnout in the Hungarian parliamentary election has already reached record levels by noon. The national election office…
Greens Accuse Merz of Leadership Failure Over Soaring Gas Prices
Greens leader Franziska Brantner has criticized the current federal chancellor, Friedrich Merz (CDU), accusing him of failing to…
SPD Demands Energy Voucher to Combat Soaring Fuel Prices and Climate Fears
Ahead of the ruling coalition’s meeting this Sunday, Nina Scheer, the energy policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary…
Vance Says US Talks With Iran Yield No Deal Over Nuclear Ambitions
Vice President JD Vance reported that discussions with Iran in Pakistan did not result in any agreement. Speaking…
Young Union Demands Military Conscription Return Next January
The head of the Junge Union, Johannes Winkel, has called for a return to compulsory military service as…
Nursing Home Costs Nearly Match Average Pension Income Worrying for Seniors
The minimum personal contribution required from residents residing in nursing homes, known as the facility-unit-based contribution (EEE), is…
Iran US Talks Stall Amid Disputes Over Strait of Hormuz
Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have not yet produced any official outcomes and appear…
Family Business Leader Demands Merz Show Stronger Leadership Against Economic Slump
Given the slowing growth and declining investments, Marie-Christine Ostermann, president of the “Die Familienunternehmer” association, called on Federal…
Merz and Black-Red Government Unpopular Records Low in Latest German Poll
According to a poll conducted by the opinion research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” the German voters’…
MIT Chief Warns Coalition Opponents Urges Energy Relief Over Market Intervention
Gitta Connemann, the head of the Mittelstandsunion (MIT), has warned the coalition leaders about intervening in the market…
Junge Union Boss Backs Reiche Against Coalition Rivals
Johannes Winkel, the Federal Chairman of the Young Union (CDU), publicly offered strong support to Federal Minister for…
Trump Champions American Oil and Gas Sector
Donald Trump promoted American oil and gas on his platform, “Truth Social” on Saturday, stating, “Countless empty oil…
Top Judge Slams 500 Billion Euro Fund For Constitutional Flaws
The former President of the Federal Constitutional Court, Hans-Jürgen Papier, considers both the establishment law for the 500…
Germany’s Space Potential Minister Calls Nation a Space Power After Artemis II Success
The Federal Minister for Research, Technology, and Space, Dorothee Bär (CSU), expressed great satisfaction following the successful landing…
Debt Brake Reform Commission Reaches Deadlock No Agreement Reached
The members of the committee reviewing the debt brake reform have reportedly failed to reach an agreement. According…
SPD Minister Klingbeil Skeptical of Major Health Insurance Reform
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) voiced skepticism regarding the most significant reform proposal from the expert commission concerning…
Grüne accuse Merz of losing control amid energy price crisis drama
Andreas Audretsch, the deputy chairperson of the Green parliamentary group, criticized the ruling coalition parties for their indecisive…
Woidke Demands SPD Stronger Focus on Working People
Brandenburg’s Minister-President, Dietmar Woidke of the SPD, has urged his own party to adopt a more pronounced focus…
German Government Skeptical Of Russia’s Announced Ukraine Ceasefire
The German government responded to Russia’s announced 32-hour ceasefire with caution. At the German news agency dts on…
Former Constitutional Court Judge Slams Draft Conscription Law Calling It Constitutionally Flawed
The former president of the Federal Constitutional Court, Hans-Jürgen Papier, has sharply criticized the conscription law put forward…
DRK President Fears Humanitarian Disaster in Lebanon Amid Israeli Attacks
The German Red Cross (DRK) has issued a warning regarding a potential humanitarian catastrophe in Lebanon amid ongoing…
CDU Wing Demands Weekend Relief Signal Amid Skyrocketing Gas and Energy Costs
Amid rising fuel and energy prices, the socio-democratic wing of the CDU has called upon the black-red federal…
Coalition Revises Plan To Save Spouses Free Health Insurance Benefits
Following protests from unions and insured individuals against the complete removal of cost-free supplementary insurance for spouses with…
Martin Schulz Predicts End of Orban Era in Hungary
Former President of the European Parliament, Martin Schulz (SPD), predicts that Viktor Orbán is likely to lose the…
Putin Halts Fighting for Orthodox Easter Pause in Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 32-hour ceasefire for the Orthodox Easter period in the conflict between Russia…
Merz Thanks Sharif For Mediating US Iran Ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke by phone with the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan,…
Merz Signals Return to Talks with Tehran After Long Hiatus
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) stated that the German government intends to resume discussions with the Iranian regime…
CDU Leader Calls for Green Inclusion in Coming Reform Discussions
Nathanael Liminski, the head of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery (CDU), suggested that the Green Party should also…
Banaszak Wants Speed Limit Instead Of Higher Commuter Surcharge
Felix Banaszak, the head of the Green Party, opposes any potential increase to the commuter subsidy, suggesting instead…
Trump Puts New Ultimatum on Europe Over Strait of Hormuz Security
In the dispute over the military security of the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump appears to…
Experts Slam Proposed Commuter Surcharge Citing Rising Gas Prices
Marcel Fratzscher, president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), criticized the potential increase of the commuter…
German Government Easing Cost to Switch To Heat Pumps and District Heating
Homeowners who plan to disconnect their gas connections to switch to heat pumps or district heating could previously…
Left Wing Leader Rejects German Role in Strait of Hormuz Security Patrol
Sören Pellmann, the leader of the left-wing parliamentary group, opposed any German participation in securing the Strait of…
SPD’s Nina Scheer Slams Reiche Criticism of Energy Transition
The SPD’s energy policy spokesperson, Nina Scheer, strongly refutes recent criticism regarding Germany’s energy transition, which was voiced…
Intelligence Warns New Defense Companies of Serious Espionage Dangers From Russia
Several domestic security agencies are currently warning companies considering entering the defense industry about significant security risks, particularly…
SPD Slams Merz Over Hike Costs for Commuter Subsidy
The SPD has responded critically to Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) suggestions regarding an increase in the commuter allowance, particularly…
Scholz Honored With Prestigious Leo-Baeck Medal For Jewish Life Contributions
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) is expected to receive the Leo-Baeck Medal for his contributions to Jewish life…
Nouripour Calls for Central German Role in Middle East Peace Efforts
Deputy President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour (The Greens) emphasized that Germany must take a proactive and central…
German Gas Storage Levels Secure Supply Through Normal Market Activity
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU), stated that the supply of natural gas is secure even…
Minister Reiche Rejects Inheritance Tax Hike Cites Damage to Economy
Defense Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) has rejected calls for increasing the inheritance tax. Speaking to “Focus”, the CDU…
Germany Allies Push For Lasting End To Iran War
Germany and several partner nations are pressing for a lasting solution in the Middle East following the agreed-upon…
Trump Threatens 50 Percent Tariffs on Nations Shipping Weapons to Iran
US President Donald Trump issued a warning on Wednesday, stating that any country supplying military equipment to Iran…
German Deputy Chairman Warns of Imminent Killing Wave in Iran
Bundestag Deputy President Omid Nouripour (The Greens) reacted to the announced ceasefire in Iran with a sober assessment.…
German Local Government Day Slams Proposed Funding as woefully inadequate
The German County Council strongly criticized the proposed financial injection from Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) for the…
CDU SPD Negotiate Coalition Talks in Rhineland-Palatinate
A little over two and a half weeks after the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, the CDU and SPD…
SPD Demands Oil Giants Slash Fuel Prices Now
The SPD has called on mineral oil corporations to immediately lower petrol prices following the announcement of the…
Greens Demand More Action From Defense Minister Pistorius Amid Middle East Tensions
Following the announcement by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) aiming to provide immediate clarity regarding the approval requirements…
German Leaders Gather for Crisis Summit Amid Energy Price Fears
The German Federal Minister of Finance, Lars Klingbeil (SPD), has invited leaders from the German economy and labor…
Merz Welcomes Middle East Ceasefire Deal Between US and Iran
Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed the two-week ceasefire reached between the US and Iran overnight. On Wednesday, the…
Ramelow Calls for Stronger Holocaust Remembrance Amid Antisemitism Concerns
Deputy President of the Bundestag, Bodo Ramelow, attributes the root cause of antisemitism, both within and outside his…
Israel Slams US Ceasefire Excluding Lebanon Amid Tensions
According to the Israeli government, a two-week ceasefire agreement established between the United States and Iran in the…
East German Leaders Demand Immediate Pause on Gasoline CO2 Tax Cut Fuel Prices
Three regional prime ministers from Eastern Germany-Mario Voigt (Thuringia), Sven Schulze (Saxony-Anhalt), and Michael Kretschmer (Saxony)-all affiliated with…
Trump Halts Iran Attack Threats Pending Strait of Hormuz Agreement
Donald Trump stated on his platform “Truth Social” Tuesday evening (US East Coast time) that he is prepared…
Municipalities Slam Federal Aid Calling Old Debt Relief Insufficient
The German Local Governments Association has sharply criticized the federal finance minister’s proposed plans aimed at alleviating the…
FDP Leader Höne Vows Broad Liberal Coalition to Unify Party
Henning Höne, the chairman of the FDP in North Rhine-Westphalia, is attempting to shift the party leadership battle…
Masala Predicts NATO Collapse Following Iranian Civil Targets Attack
Political scientist Carlo Masala of the University of the Federal Armed Forces in Munich believes the German government…
Suding Backs Kubicki for FDP Leadership Role
Katja Suding, the former deputy chairwoman of the FDP, has voiced her support for Wolfgang Kubicki’s candidacy for…
Kubicki Slams FDP Reboot Call Prefers Course Correction Over Overhaul
The deputy chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Wolfgang Kubicki, stated that his competitor for the party…
SPD Considers Reviewing Ramstein Use Over Potential US Strikes in Iran
The SPD stated that it will not rule out legally reviewing the use of the US base in…
German MP Slams Trump’s Threat To Bomb Iranian Bridges As Unthinkable Strategy
The chairman of the defense committee in the German Bundestag, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), expressed skepticism regarding Trump’s threats…
Aiwanger Slams New Gas Station Rules Calling Them Embarrassing
Bavaria’s Minister of Economics, Hubert Aiwanger of the Free Voters party, has sharply criticized the federal government’s efforts…