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Ukraine Talks Leave Key Figure Unconvinced
A leading German parliamentarian has expressed cautious assessment of the recent Ukraine summit held in Washington, suggesting limited…
Germany Joins Nato Exercise To Counter Russia In North Atlantic
Germany’s participation in the Canadian-led exercise “Nanook” in the North Atlantic represents a significant contribution to maintaining regional…
Wadephul Demands Greater Safety For Aid Workers
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for unimpeded access for humanitarian workers to populations in need around…
German MP Urges Speaker To Resign
The co-leader of the Left Party parliamentary group, Heidi Reichinnek, has called for Bundestag President Julia Klöckner to…
German Reserves Back Ukraine Peacekeeping Role With Soldiers
The president of the German Reserve Forces Association, Patrick Sensburg, has publicly indicated openness to the potential deployment…
German Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Bundeswehr’s Google Deal
Concerns are being raised by German parliamentarians regarding the Bundeswehr’s (German armed forces) planned digital modernization, specifically the…
Greens Urge Research Minister to Speed Up Tech Plan
A prominent German parliamentarian has urged the Minister for Research, Technology and Space to accelerate the implementation of…
German Troops Likely In Ukraine If Peace Deal Reached
The Chairman of the German Parliament’s Defense Committee, Thomas Röwekamp, anticipates the potential deployment of German soldiers to…
CDU and Allies Nearing AfD in Polls
Support for Germany’s traditionally dominant center-right CDU/CSU bloc continues to decline, placing them in a tight race with…
Merz Questions Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting Prospect
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has expressed cautious optimism regarding the potential meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and…
Trump Proposes Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting
Following a gathering at the White House focused on the situation in Ukraine, former U.S. President Donald Trump…
Trump and Zelenskyy project unity at White House meeting
During a meeting at the White House on Monday, US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
Hamas Signals Readiness For New Ceasefire Proposal
Reports indicate Hamas is considering accepting the latest ceasefire proposal put forward by Egyptian and Qatari mediators. These…
EU Asylum Requests Dip in May
Initial asylum applications within the European Union totaled 54,780 in May 2025, according to data released Monday by…
German MP Open to Ukraine Peacekeeping Troops
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has indicated a potential openness to the future deployment…
Ukraine Envoy Warns Against Russia Concessions
Ahead of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s scheduled meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii…
Opposition Rejects Tax Hike Plans
The leading opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU, has firmly rejected recent suggestions from Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil that tax…
SPD Backs Tax Hike Plan For Top Earners
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is defending considerations raised by Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil regarding potential tax increases…
Transport Minister Last Rode Train A Month Ago
Germany’s Transport Minister, Patrick Schnieder, last travelled by train exactly one month ago, a spokesperson for the Ministry…
Germany Rejects Asylum Benefits as Loans
Berlin – The German federal government has expressed reservations regarding proposals to introduce asylum benefits as loans. A…
NATO Deployment Faces Major Hurdles Warns General
A senior German military official responsible for planning large-scale troop movements to NATO’s eastern flank has cautioned about…
Merz to Join White House Ukraine Talks Details Remain Unclear
Berlin – Details surrounding the role of CDU leader Friedrich Merz during the Ukraine meeting at the White…
Health Fund Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Germany’s Federal Audit Office (Bundesrechnungshof) has issued a warning regarding the escalating financial difficulties within the statutory health…
Ukraine NATO bid urged as talks loom
A senior German lawmaker has cautioned against a forced peace settlement in Ukraine, advocating for the country’s eventual…
Bolivia Shifts Right After Two Decades of Socialist Rule
Bolivia appears poised for a significant political shift following nearly two decades of governance by the socialist Movement…
Trump Pushes Ukraine to Cede Territory to Russia
Following a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns are being raised…
Ukraine Allies Reject Ground Troop Debate After Putin Trump Talks
Following a recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussions surrounding security assurances…
Grimm Urges Germany to Slash Spending by Billions
A leading German economic advisor is urging the federal government to implement substantial spending cuts, potentially reaching up…
EU Push for Tougher Russia Sanctions After Trump Comments
Omid Nouripour, a leading foreign policy spokesperson for the German Green Party, is advocating for the enforcement of…
Germany Considers Loan Guarantees for Foreign Gas Plants
The German federal government is considering providing credit guarantees worth €893 million for gas-fired power plants abroad, according…
Trump reveals Alaska summit site dispute with Moscow
Former US President Donald Trump has defended the decision to host a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Europe urged to enforce Ukraine ceasefire
A leading figure in Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has welcomed the planned accompaniment of prominent European political…
Merz Wins Praise Abroad Faces Calls For Domestic Action
A prominent wing of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the CDA, has voiced strong approval of Chancellor Friedrich…
Israeli Rights Chief Accuses Israel of Gaza Genocide
Yuli Novak, Executive Director of the Israeli human rights organization B’Tselem, has leveled serious accusations regarding the conduct…
Merz Ukraine Trip Signals Strong Support
A planned trip to Washington D.C. involving CDU leader Friedrich Merz alongside the Ukrainian President and other European…
Opposition Rejects Tax Hike Call for High Earners
Disagreements are emerging within Germany’s governing coalition regarding tax policy, specifically proposals for income tax relief and the…
German Finance Chief Open to Tax Hikes
Germany’s Finance Minister and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has indicated a willingness to…
Left Leader Vows Sharper Opposition Stance
The leader of Germany’s Left Party, Jan van Aken, has signaled a shift towards a more assertive opposition…
German Minister Highlights Strong Japan Ties
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the strong ties between Germany and Japan ahead of his visit to…
Stegner Sees Trump-Putin Meeting As Only Path To Peace
Recent diplomatic developments surrounding the conflict in Ukraine are prompting varied assessments from German political figures. Ralf Stegner,…
Von der Leyen to Back Zelenskyy at Trump Meeting
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen intends to demonstrate support for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his…
Merz Joins Selenskyj’s Washington Talks With Trump
A delegation including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will join Ukrainian…
Hardt Sees Cautious Optimism After Alaska Talks
Following the recent Alaska summit and telephone conversations between US President Donald Trump and European leaders, Jürgen Hardt,…
Switzerland Eyes Closer Ties With EU After Trump Tariffs
A prominent Swiss publicist, Roger de Weck, suggests a potential shift in Swiss public opinion regarding the European…
Laschet Praises Trump Talks Criticizes Europe’s Approach
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, Armin Laschet, has voiced approval of recent…
German MP Backs Partial Israel Arms Halt
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has publicly supported Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s decision to partially…
German Minister Condemns Putin’s Violent Rhetoric During Ukraine Attacks
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has strongly condemned the ongoing attacks in Ukraine, noting they continued even during…
Merz Preps Zelenskyy For Trump Meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is focused on preparing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy ahead of his scheduled meeting with…
Merz Hails Alaska Summit as Potential Breakthrough
Following a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Linnemann Admits Coalition Needs Improvement
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has circulated a letter to the party’s…
Alaska Summit Sparks Debate Among Union Leaders
Following the recent Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, a range of…
Ex-Israeli Envoy Criticizes German Arms Pause as Impulsive
Former Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Shimon Stein, has characterized the decision by CDU leader Friedrich Merz to temporarily…
Sociologist Dismisses Division as Political Tactic
A prominent German sociologist, Nils C. Kumkar, asserts that current perceptions of a deeply divided German society are…
European Leaders Praise Trump’s Push For Ukraine Peace
European leaders have acknowledged and welcomed the efforts of US President Donald Trump to facilitate an end to…
Trump Pushes For Ukraine Peace Deal Not Ceasefire
Following a recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump has indicated a pursuit of…
Xi’s Childhood Marked By Strict Discipline New Biography Reveals
A newly published biography of Xi Jinping’s father, Xi Zhongxun (1913-2002), offers insights into the formative years of…
Zelenskyy to Address US Congress Monday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to travel to Washington D.C. on Monday, following a conversation with U.S.…
Fathers Desire More Time With Children
A recent study reveals a disparity between the aspirations of modern fathers and the realities of their lived…
Trump Putin Signal Hope After Alaska Talks
Following a meeting in Alaska, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin maintained a notably reserved…
Trump Putin Meet in Alaska for Ukraine Talks
Following a pre-arranged agreement, Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump convened in Alaska Friday to…
Trump Putin Meet in Alaska Seek Swift Ukraine Ceasefire
A high-stakes meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin commenced Friday in Alaska, bringing…
Rail Chief Out Transport Minister Urged To Do More
The recent departure of Deutsche Bahn’s CEO, Richard Lutz, has prompted criticism of Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder,…
Georgian Officials Renew Attacks on German Ambassador
The German Ambassador to Georgia, Peter Fischer, is once again facing attacks from Georgian government officials, this time…
County Associations Urge Merz Action Over Record Deficits
German county associations are urging the federal government to provide financial relief to local authorities, citing a growing…
Left Leader Demands Rail Firm Become Nonprofit
Following the departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, Jan van Aken, leader of the Left party, has…
Brandenburg Leader Admits Errors Handling Far-Right Party
Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke has acknowledged shortcomings in the approach taken towards the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.…
Germany Boosts Afghan Aid With New Funding
Germany has announced additional funding to address the escalating humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. The Foreign Office and the…
Heusgen Claims Putin Outmaneuvers Trump
Christoph Heusgen, a former advisor to ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel, has publicly criticized NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte’s approach…
Haseloff Urges Government to Unite on Key Reforms
Germany’s longest-serving state premier, Reiner Haseloff of Saxony-Anhalt, is anticipating fundamental reforms from the federal coalition government following…
Army Staff Criticize Minister’s Recruitment Focus
Germany’s armed forces face a significant personnel shortfall, prompting criticism of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius from the Association…
Merz Urges Putin to Ceasefire in Ukraine
Following anticipated discussions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, German Chancellor Friedrich…
Left Leader Criticizes Potential Putin Trump Talks
Ahead of the anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, Ines Schwerdtner, chair…
Taxpayers’ Group Urges Cuts to Public Sector Jobs and Perks
The president of the German Taxpayers Association, Reiner Holznagel, has called on the federal and state governments to…
Cities Urge Action To Protect Homeless From Heat
German city representatives are urging national and regional governments to enhance protections for individuals experiencing homelessness amidst rising…
German MP Warns Against Concessions to Putin Ahead of Trump Meeting
Ahead of a scheduled meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, German…
German States Seek More Detention Spaces For Deportations
Several German federal states are planning to increase the number of detention spaces for individuals subject to deportation,…
Conservatives Still Lead German Polls AfD Falls Back
Recent polling data indicates a continued lead for the conservative bloc, comprised of the CDU and CSU, in…
Dobrindt Meets Halle Jewish Community
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt visited the Jewish community in Halle (Saale) on Thursday as part of a…
Green Politician Praises Merz After Ukraine Talks
A leading figure in Germany’s Green Party has commended the federal government’s collaborative efforts with European partners regarding…
Rail Boss Set to Step Down
A leadership transition is underway at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company. Following discussions in Berlin on Thursday,…
Stegner Warns CDU Against Using AfD as Leverage
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned the governing coalition is facing significant internal…
CDU Official Backs Asylum Loans Idea
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Philipp Amthor, has voiced support for the concept of…
German official backs costly border checks
A leading security expert from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended the financial costs associated with ongoing…
Ex-NATO Strategist Accuses Rutte of Excessive Trump Appeasement
A security expert has voiced criticism regarding the approach taken by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning the…
Brandenburg AfD Now Officially Classified As Far-Right Extremist
Brandeburg’s branch of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has been officially designated as a confirmed extremist organization…
Putin Aims to Eliminate Ukraine German Politician Warns
A leading figure in German foreign policy has expressed skepticism regarding the potential outcomes of the upcoming summit…
Putin Trump Alaska Talks Detailed
The Kremlin has released further details regarding the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President…
Germany Approved Rocket Launchers for Israel
Germany authorized the export of an undisclosed number of Matador rocket launchers to Israel during the latter half…
Germans View Trump-Putin Meeting With Skepticism
Public opinion in Germany expresses considerable skepticism regarding a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian…
Stegner Urges SPD to Avoid Past Welfare Reform Mistakes
A leading figure from the left wing of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned against repeating the…
States Seek Funds To Repair Police Stations
Several German federal states are seeking increased financial support from the national government to bolster policing infrastructure and…
Housing Chief Voices Doubt Over Public Ownership Plans
Germany’s Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Spatial Planning, Verena Hubertz, has expressed reservations regarding the potential…
SPD Struggles in Coalition Government
A political scientist has offered a critical assessment of the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) performance during the first…
County Chiefs Propose Loans Not Aid For Refugees
Two district administrators from the German state of Thuringia are proposing a shift in how social welfare benefits…
Minister Criticizes Treatment of Former Party Leader
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation and Housing, Verena Hubertz, has publicly voiced concerns regarding the treatment of former…
Merz Retains Support From Union Seniors
Following one hundred days in office, Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears to be receiving consistent support from within the…
Minister Reul Urges Political Honesty
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul has publicly advocated for increased transparency and honesty within political discourse. Reflecting…
Opposition Delays Debt Brake Reform Decision
The parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) has indicated uncertainty regarding…
License Revocation for Support Evaders Faces Backlash
Germany is considering stricter measures to address rising costs associated with advance maintenance payments, also known as Unterhaltsvorschuss.…
Zelenskyy to Join Berlin Ukraine War Talks In Person
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Berlin in person to participate in a video conference…