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Greens Demand Bundestag Debate as Union Attempts to Trim Part Time Rights
The Greens have asked for a “current‑hour debate” in the Bundestag to discuss the ruling coalition’s economic wing’s…
County Council Promises Relief for Integration and Youth Services While Calling for Lower Municipal Social Duties
Achim Brötel, president of the German district assembly (Landkreistag) and district administrator of the Neckar‑Odenwald district, publicly endorsed the…
Left Party Open to Constitutional Change in Social State Reform Push
The Left’s parliamentary group has expressed openness to conversations about amending the Basic Law as part of the…
Lars Klingbeil Urges ‘Two‑Speed EU’ to Adapt Quickly to Rising Geopolitical Turbulence
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, a member of the Social Democratic Party, urged swift changes within the European Union…
Greens Challenge German Rule Naming ‘Safe’ Origin Nations – Court Case Filed
The Greens’ parliamentary group has filed an organ‑law suit with the Federal Constitutional Court, challenging the government’s newly…
German Interior Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Jewish Life on Holocaust Memorial Day
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) told the news channel “Welt” that Germany takes…
CDU Skips Vote on Redefining Climate Neutrality in February Emphasizes Green Goals While Safeguarding Economic Competitiveness
The CDU will not vote at its February plenary meeting on whether to dilute the definition of climate…
VdK Welcomes Social State Reform Plans, Highlights Need for Digitalisation and On‑Site Access
The German social association VdK welcomes the commission’s proposals for a social‑state reform, calling the draft “important and…
Left Party Calls Social Reform a Threat to the Welfare State
Ines Schwerdtner, the head of the Left, called the commission’s recommendations for a social‑state reform an “attack on…
Dobrindt Boosts Counter‑Terror Forces and Offers Million‑Euro Reward for Attacks on Berlin Power Grid
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) announced that measures aimed at counter‑extremist left‑wing activities would be strengthened, and…
German Premier Says Preparations Advance for United States Mid Range Missiles in Germany
According to Rhineland‑Palatinate’s minister‑president, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), the state is preparing to host U.S. intermediate‑range missiles. He told the…
German Coalition Parties Face Steep Membership Decline as CDU CSU And SPD Lose Thousands
For the past year the three governing parties-CDU, CSU and SPD-experienced declining membership. The CDU’s earlier upward trend…
Germany Urges U.S. Probe of ICE Shootings in Minneapolis
The German federal government has called on the United States to carry out an independent investigation into the…
Majority of Germans Want to Keep Phone-Based Sick Notes, Forsa Says
According to a poll carried out by the opinion‑research institute Forsa, German citizens, despite criticism from Chancellor Friedrich…
Nord Sea Nations Commit to Build World’s Largest Clean Energy Hub After Hamburg Summit
The heads of state and government of several North Sea‑bordering countries reached a consensus at the third North…
Germany’s Commission Plans Merge of Citizens’ Allowance, Child Supplement, and Housing Benefit into Unified Aid
The German federal government together with the Länder and municipalities has decided to combine the Bürgergeld, the Kinderzuschlag…
AfD Calls for Sweeping Policy Overhaul in Sachsen-Anhalt Ahead of September Election
The AfD is demanding a fundamental realignment of all policy areas ahead of the Sachsen‑Anhalt state election. “Welt”…
Greens Push EU to Expand Trade Deals with India Amid Mercosur Blockade
Despite the recent blocking of the Mercosur agreement by the Greens in the European Parliament, Katharina Dröge, the…
CDU sparks heated debate over potential elimination of part‑time rights
On Monday the debate that had begun over the weekend among the CDU’s economic wing about possibly abolishing…
EU India Deal Could Double Trade German Exports to India Jump 40% China Exports Drop 15%
German exports to India have surged by almost 40 % since 2019, while shipments to China have slipped by…
German Economy Ministry Targets Rapid Building Energy Law Reform
The Ministry of Economics says it is aiming to reform the Building Energy Act (GEG) “quickly” and remains…
Germany Open to Chancellor’s Visit to U.S. Soccer World Cup
The German government says it is open to the Chancellor visiting the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the…
Economists Slam AfD Auto Industry Boost Plans in Baden Wurttemberg
Leading economists sharply criticized the AfD’s economic proposals aimed at boosting the automotive sector in Baden-Württemberg and warned…
NRW Economy Minister Urges States to Take Center Stage in Germany’s Defence Pivot
Nordrhein‑Westfalia’s economy minister, Mona Neubaur of the Greens, is demanding that the federal government bring the states into the…
North Rhine-Westphalia Proposes Concrete Model For Digital Tax on US And Chinese Tech Giants
In a recent discussion about a digital levy for U.S. and Chinese tech giants, the North‑Rheinland‑Westphalia (NRW) media…
Wadephul Drives Freedom Forward Across the Baltic Sea Region
German Foreign Minister Johannes W. Wadephul has turned his attention to the Baltic Sea region. “Here we and…
Auto Giants Save €4.2 Billion in Fines After EU Lowers CO2 Limits
The automotive sector has saved up to €4.2 billion in penalties thanks to the EU Commission’s relaxation of CO2…
Hessian Premier Criticises Recipient States Over Spending in State Financial Equalisation
The Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein (CDU) criticized how recipient states spend money in the federal budget transfers.“It can’t…
AfD Forms New Working Group As It Prepares for Possible State Power
The AfD is preparing internally for a potential role in governments across several German states. According to the…
Haus & Grund Warns GEG Reform Will Fail Without Faster Action by Union and SPD
The negotiations over a reform of Germany’s Building Energy Act (GEG) have stalled, prompting industry groups to warn…
German Interior Ministry Warns Nation Is Poorly Equipped Against Chemical Attack
According to a new risk analysis by the German Federal Ministry of the Interior, revealed by “Bild” Germany…
Health Insurers Plan Prescription App to Slash Doctor Visits
The statutory health insurance associations plan to launch a digital navigator that could, in specific circumstances, issue prescriptions…
CDU Women Push for Complete Public Face Covering Ban
The CDU women’s union has called for a total ban on face coverings in public and aims to…
German Defence Minister Demands Trump Apologise for Afghanistan Comments
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius demanded that U.S. President Donald Trump apologize for his remarks about Afghanistan. In a pre‑recorded…
SPD defends part time rights amid coalition dispute
Several members of the SPD have sharply criticized the Union for the Economy and Small Businesses (MIT) for…
Germany Boosts Intelligence Powers to Fight Cyber Threats
The federal government plans to grant foreign intelligence agencies far more powers. They would be allowed to gather…
New Paratrooper Regiment Commander Urges Fresh Start After Serious Misconduct Revelation
After severe misconduct was uncovered in the parachute regiment 26 in Zweibrücken, the new commander has urged his…
Ukraine Talks Reveal Greens Demand Stronger European Pressure on Putin and Robust Support for Ukraine
After the preliminary conclusion of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States, the Greens urged European leaders…
Reichinnek Defends Political Sharpening as Left’s Tool Claims Content Distinguishes From Right Populism
Left faction leader Heidi Reichinnek defended the use of concise, pointed arguments as a tool for political engagement,…
Activist Gazelle Sharmahd Calls Iran Regime Politicide Amid Nationwide Crackdown
Gazelle Sharmahd, the daughter of the executed German Jamshid Sharmahd, accuses the Iranian Mullah regime of carrying out…
CDU Economic Wing Aims to Do Away With Part‑Time Work Rights
The economic wing of the CDU plans to abolish the statutory right to part‑time work. At the party’s…
US Embassy Warns Klingbeil Over New Streaming Law Amid Coalition Dispute Over Foreign Services
In the governing coalition there is deep disagreement over how to handle foreign streaming platforms, especially those from…
61% of Germans Fear Trump as Threat to Society
A recent poll conducted by the public‑opinion institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” shows that most Germans feel…
German Government Grants 65 Arms Export Approvals to Israel in a Single Month, Sudden Surge After November Resumption
After the re‑authorization of arms exports to Israel at the end of November, the volume of shipments increased…
SAP CEO Christian Klein Warns of AfD Success Threatening Germany’s Business Appeal
Christian Klein, chief executive of SAP, warned that the AfD’s political gains could damage Germany’s business climate. Speaking…
German Defence Minister Pistorius Fires Back at Trump Over Afghan Mission Claims
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that European NATO troops had carried out a…
Mariam Claren Blasts Europe Germany and USA Over Iran’s Mass Killings
German‑Iranian human rights activist Mariam Claren has been deeply disappointed with Germany, Europe and the United States in…
Nagel Slams Trump for Attacking Fed Chair Powell
The President of the German Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, sharply criticised Donald Trump’s personal attacks on U.S. central‑bank chief Jerome Powell. “That…
Denmark Expands Arctic Alliance With Germany After Recent Expedition
Danish Army Chief Michael Wiggers announced that, following an exploratory mission in the Arctic a few days earlier, Denmark…
Traditional Election Posters Outshine Social Media in Party Visibility, New Survey Finds
Classic campaign posters still seem to be the most effective way for parties to be seen. A new…
German nursing minister demands higher state share for nursing home costs
Faced with increasingly higher out‑of‑pocket costs for nursing home residents, Katrin Staffler, the federal government’s nursing delegate and…
The Left Doubles Membership In 2025 Base Grows Younger And More Female
The Left reported a dramatic surge in membership during 2025. By 31 December 2025 the party counted 123,126 members, a…
Denmark’s Army Chief Demands NATO Steps for Arctic Security
Denmark’s army chief, General Michael Wiggers, demanded that NATO take concrete steps to increase security in the Arctic. “We…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Reaffirms Partnership with United States Amid Trump’s Greenland Annexation Threat
Despite recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex Greenland, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU…
Germany Italy Agree To Strengthen Security Cooperation
Germany and Italy agreed to deepen their cooperation in a series of new, jointly signed agreements. At a…
Germany Pushes Offshore Wind at Upcoming North Sea Summit
Germany intends to push the development of offshore wind power aggressively at the North Sea summit scheduled for…
Kurdish Bundestag MPs Urge German Pressure on Syria to End Attacks Amid Escalating Conflict
In light of the ongoing clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters, four Kurdish‑origin members of the…
Laschet Says Debate Over European Nuclear Shield Is Premature
Armin Laschet, the CDU member who chairs the Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, believes that a discussion on a…
Reiche’s Micromanagement Sparks Rising Criticism in Economy Ministry
Criticism of Katherina Reiche’s leadership of the federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is growing both inside the ministry and…
Bavarian Education Minister Stands Firm Against Proposal to End Teacher Civil Service Positions
Bavarian Minister of Culture and new president of the Education Ministers Conference, Anna Stolz of the Free Voters, dismissed…
Laschet Urges Europe to Talk with Russia as Abu Dhabi Talks Offer Hope for Ukraine Peace
Armin Laschet, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag and a member of the CDU,…
Staffler Blames Klingbeil for Rising Nursing Home Co‑Payments
Katrin Staffler, the Federal Government’s nursing care commissioner from the CSU, said that the rising out‑of‑pocket share for…
Laschet Criticizes EU Over Delay of Mercosur Deal Ahead of Court Review
Foreign‑policy politician Armin Laschet (CDU) sharply criticised the European Parliament’s decision to have the European Court of Justice…
Merz Thanks Trump for Withdrawing Greenland Annexation Plans
At the informal European Council meeting on Thursday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for abandoning…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
German Court Upholds Convictions of Four Members of Extremist Martial Arts Group Knockout 51
The Federal Court of Justice largely upheld the convictions of four defendants for their membership in the far‑right…
Police Foil Terror Plot on Chancellor Merz’s Private Plane
Police reportedly thwarted an attempted attack on Prime Minister Friedrich Merz’s private aircraft during the night before Thursday. Three…
Germany Forces Russian Embassy Military Attaché Out Over Spy Allegations
The German federal government has ordered the deputy military attaché of the Russian embassy to leave the country.…
Klingbeil Calls for German‑French Nuclear Security Talks with France
Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) called for German‑French discussions on nuclear protection for Europe. In an…
Trump Officially Launches Board of Peace After Signing Charter in Davos
U.S. President Donald Trump signed the charter of the new “Board of Peace” together with representatives of its member…
Merz Urges Transatlantic Unity Over Greenland Rift, Points to Russian‑Chinese Threats Ahead of US Push
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos about the ongoing Greenland dispute and stressed…
Germany Pushing More People Away Than Before Revealed by Federal Police Data
According to the German federal government, the number of people being deported has risen more than in recent…
Merz Skips Trump’s Peace Council Launch at Davos World Economic Forum
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) will not attend the founding ceremony of U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Peace Council”…
German Cabinet Approves Digital Police Clearance Law
The German federal cabinet has approved a draft law to digitize police clearance certificates. Under the new regulation,…
Trump Reasserts Claim to Greenland
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Donald Trump reiterated his claim that Greenland belongs to the United…
Trump Announces Settlement in Greenland Conflict – No Tariffs Imposed
President Donald Trump announced that the tariffs he had threatened to impose on February 1, in connection with a…
Germany’s Workforce Turning to Overtime as 40-Hour Weeks Grow
In Germany, a growing number of employees have been working longer than the statutory 40‑hour week. According to…
AfD Eyes Own German Radio Station
The AfD is exploring the possibility of launching its own radio station in Germany. Party leaders are expected…
German Gold Reserves in US Face Growing Calls for Pullout Amid Geopolitical Risk
Calls are mounting in Bundesbank circles and among politicians to remove the German gold reserves-worth about €164 billion-from New York.…
Public Debt Climbs 2.1 Percent in Q3 2025 by 54.8 Billion Euros
The debt of social insurance fell according to Destatis in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the…
Netanyahu Accepts Trump’s Peace Council Invite
In this role, Trump should have veto power and decide on the agenda as well as the composition…
Greens Push European NATO‑Like Alliance After Trump Threatens Greenland
Brantner compared Europe’s miscalculations in dealing with President Trump to Germany’s failed Russian policy. “The hope that Trump…
SPD Blames German States for Iran Deportation Ban Rejects Nationwide Stop Cites Lack of Federal Powers
Emmerich also called for increased protection options for politically persecuted individuals. “The federal government should be asked to…
Study Finds Germany Heavily Dependent on U.S. Defense Supplies Despite Rising Military Spending
Globally, two‑thirds of all defense‑sector startups are located in the United States. The superpower also dominates the large‑enterprise…
Denmark’s Defense Committee Warns Trump of Potential US Takeover of Greenland
Mit Blick auf die nukleare Abschreckung sprach sich Jarlov dafür aus, dass Europa über eigene Atomwaffen verfügen sollte.…
California Governor Newsom Warns EU of Weakness vs Trump Urges Unity on Greenland Clash
Newsom added: “Trump does not represent the majority of Americans”. His policy and his personality are becoming ever…
Left Demands Immediate Ban on Syrian Deportations Amid Kurds Conflict
Leader of the Left party Ines Schwerdtner demanded a suspension of the repatriation of Syrian refugees amid the advance…
Communities Back CDU’s Push for Automated Permit Approvals
The Association of Towns and Municipalities says the proposals, however, do not go far enough and that administrations…
European People’s Party Leader Manfred Weber Urges Stronger Germany-Italy Ties with Meloni
The leader of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has advocated for a significant deepening of German‑Italian…
EU Foreign Commissioner Kaja Kallas Confirms Support to Greenland Amid Trump Threats
She concluded that a unified Europe, capable of defending its interests and values, must also strengthen its engagement…
Justice Minister Rules Out Palantir Use in Germany’s Federal Courts
Regarding regional adoption, Baden-Württemberg police authorities are expected to begin using Palantir’s “Gotham” platform around mid‑this year. A…
Linke Warns Against NATO Mission in Greenland
Instead of a military deployment, Thoden called for the involvement of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in…
Merz Honors Loved Ones of Soldiers and Police Serving Abroad at the Chancellor’s Office
The event highlighted both the human dimension of duty and the procedural safeguards guiding Germany’s overseas engagements.
Green Party Leader Fires Shots at Youth Wing for Self‑Portrayal
While the Greens have previously had tensions with senior figures in the youth wing, Banaszak expressed relief at…
EU Unveils Greenland Security Strategy Amid US Tariff Threats
The commission president announced additional agreements with Australia, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and the United Arab Emirates. She…
German CDU Pushes for Stricter Rules on Child Influencers in Social Media
If adopted, the proposal would mean that any family or individual wishing to showcase a child’s online presence…
Half of Germany’s Citizens Call Electric Car Subsidy Unfair
When asked whether introducing the subsidy is a sensible measure, 40 % answered positively, whereas 44 % disagreed. The public…
Germany Revokes Nearly Half Of Afghan Resettlement Promises
The Left calls on the government to end its “legal grinding” strategy and to implement all original admissions…
Wagenknecht Demands Retirement at 60 for Care Workers And Physically Demanding Jobs
Today, many caregivers are forced to retire early because the work is physically unsustainable, yet they are penalised…
German Economist Martin Werding Calls for Tough Tariffs on U.S. Over Trump’s Greenland Threat
He added that the customs debate is merely a secondary battlefield and that the EU, as the chief…