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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…
Germany Defends EU Climate Goals
The German Federal Minister for Development Cooperation, Reem Alabali Radovan, has voiced her support for the European Commission’s…
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…
Former German Minister Dies
The state of Hesse is mourning the passing of former Minister Christean Wagner, who died on Saturday at…
Wagenknecht Urges CDU AfD Alliance
The leader of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), Sahra Wagenknecht, has suggested that the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
Helferich Expelled From German Party
A parliamentary delegate of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Matthias Helferich, has reportedly been expelled from the…
Transparency Group Demands More Salary Disclosure
Following a recent increase in allowances for the leadership of the AfD parliamentary group within the Bundestag, Transparency…
AfD Seeks Polished Image
Following internal discussions, members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group have agreed to a shift in…
German Minister Defends Dialogue Amid Criticism
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has addressed recent internal criticism, acknowledging a misstep while defending his approach to international…
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
BSW Rejects Alliance With AfD
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has reiterated its refusal to collaborate with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party,…
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…
Asyl Group Defends Somali Refugee Support
Human rights organization Pro Asyl has defended its actions concerning three Somali individuals who successfully challenged border rejections…
CDU Workers Criticize Child Benefit Plan
Discussions within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are intensifying ahead of a meeting led by party leader Friedrich…
Poland Blocks Afghan Asylum Seeker
A recent incident at the German-Polish border near Guben, Brandenburg, has highlighted tensions surrounding border management and the…
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,…
Reichinnek Condemns Potential AfD BSW Alliance
A senior figure within the German Left party has voiced concerns regarding potential collaborative efforts between the Alternative…
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…
CDU Warns Against AfD-BSW Merger
Concerns are mounting within German political circles regarding potential convergence between the AfD and the recently formed BSW…
Government Maintains Routine Contact With AfD
The German government maintains standard communication channels with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group, mirroring the interactions…
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…
AfD BSW Talks Spark SPD Alarm
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has issued a warning regarding potential collaboration between the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
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…
Customs to Get Police Database Access
German authorities are enhancing their capabilities to combat undeclared work through a new legislative initiative. A draft law,…
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…
Trump Tax Bill Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a significant tax and spending package proposed by President Donald…
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…
Germans Favor Military Draft Survey Shows
A significant majority of German adults are in favor of reinstating mandatory military service, according to a survey…
Wadephul criticizes China’s export restrictions
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Berlin on Thursday afternoon, addressing…
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…
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,…
Greens Oppose Taliban Deportation Deals
The Green party has strongly condemned plans by Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to establish deportation agreements…
Hospital Reform Changes Expected
Following recent discussions between federal and state governments, Gerald Gaß, Chairman of the German Hospital Federation (DKG), expressed…
Federal IT Security Lacking Auditor Warns
A recent confidential report to the Federal Budget Committee, reported by Der Spiegel, highlights significant security vulnerabilities within…
Zorn Urges Union to Cooperate
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has urged politicians from the CDU and CSU to…
Schwerdtner Slams Coalition Priorities
Opposition parties are sharply criticizing the coalition agreement reached by the governing Social Democratic Party (SPD), Christian Democratic…
Nordic Nations Eye EU Membership
A recent study by the Heinrich Böll Foundation suggests the next round of EU expansion will likely focus…
Germany Approaching US-Style Budget Constraints
Germany is approaching fiscal conditions similar to those in the United States, according to a recent analysis by…
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…
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…
Linnemann Plans Post-Politics Life
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann has indicated he is contemplating a future beyond his political career. In an…
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…
Steinmeier welcomes conscription debate
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has voiced support for renewed discussions regarding the reintroduction of mandatory military service. In…
Dobrindt Announces EU Asylum Reform Push
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has announced an initiative with five European counterparts to strengthen the planned…
EU Commission Faces Confidence Vote
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is facing a motion of no confidence in…
Germany Boosts Funding for Heat Adaptation
Federal Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Verena Hubertz (SPD), is urging municipalities to more actively adapt to…
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…
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…
Municipalities Seek Climate Adaptation Aid
André Berghegger, Chief Executive Officer of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, has emphasized the crucial need…
Germany May Reintroduce Military Draft
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, has indicated a potential shift towards mandatory military service in Germany if voluntary…
CDU Fears More Iranian Spy Operations
Following the arrest of a Danish citizen on suspicion of espionage for Iran, CDU security policy expert Roderich…
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…
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…
Germany Considers Gradual Electricity Tax Cut
Discussions between the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are reportedly progressing towards a…
Dröge Slams Merz’s Border Policy
Green Party parliamentary group leader Katharina Dröge has sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his border policy.…
Senate Approves Trump Tax Bill
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a significant tax and spending bill proposed by President Donald Trump. The…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Aid Group Condemns Development Fund Cuts
Misereor Condemns Global Development Aid Cuts The Catholic aid organization Misereor has strongly criticized the worldwide reduction of…
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…
Germany Questions Turkish Justice Independence
The German government has strongly condemned the recent arrests of numerous prominent opposition politicians in Izmir, Turkey. A…
Germany Targets “Red” Media Platform
The German government has announced measures targeting the online media platform “Red” which has been identified as having…
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…
Retail Group Condemns Energy Tax Stance
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reduce the electricity tax for…
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…
Heatwave Fuels Climate Policy Criticism
Kiel, Germany – Climate researcher Mojib Latif of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel has criticized…
Germany Bans Anesthetic Gas
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft law amending the Act on New Psychoactive Substances (NpSG), with…
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…
Heatwave Forces Construction Shutdown Fears
The discussion surrounding worker protection from heat is intensifying, with proposals emerging to broaden existing support mechanisms. Jan…
Mask Scandal Reopens Who Really Knew
The German Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) is transferring responsibility for reviewing the procurement of face masks during…
SPD’s Shock Loss Threatens Government
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has experienced a slight decline in voter preference following their recent federal party…
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…
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…
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…
Industry Power Bill Relief Sparks Urgent Debate
Berlin – A significant clarification has been issued regarding the criteria for industrial businesses to benefit from planned…
Germany Defies Nuclear Threat
The German government has responded cautiously to recent calls from Jens Spahn, leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group,…
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…
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…
Left Party Shock New Candidate Emerges
A potential shift in strategy is brewing within the German Left party regarding its candidate for the Parliamentary…
Europe’s Left in Crisis Timmermans Urges Bold Action
As right-leaning parties gain traction across Europe, veteran Dutch politician Frans Timmermans is calling for a clear response…
SPD’s Bold Move May Change Nothing
A leading figure within Germany’s Left party has expressed skepticism regarding the recent calls by the Social Democrats…
Refugee Numbers Soar Germany Faces Crisis
At the close of 2024, Germany registered approximately 3.3 million individuals seeking protection within the Central Register of…
German Politician Risks It All For Ukraine
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, embarked on a visit to Kyiv on Monday, marking his first official…
Tech Giants Rejoice Canada Delays Digital Tax
Canada has temporarily halted its tax on digital services provided by major U.S. technology companies, a move intended…
Left Party Faces Existential Crisis
The recent period of significant transformation within the Left Party (Die Linke) is presenting a considerable challenge, according…
Germany’s Military Bracing for Chaos
The German Armed Forces Federal Association (Bundwehrverband) has expressed serious concerns regarding recent decisions by the SPD party…
Berlin Courts Facing Staff Collapse AI May Be Only Hope
Berlin’s judicial system is facing a significant staffing challenge, projected to lose approximately six percent of its workforce…
Moore Drying Up Germany Faces Climate Crisis
As Germany grapples with increasingly frequent heatwaves, the President of the German District Association (DLT), Achim Brötel, is…
HEATWAVE WARNING Germany’s Cities Face Urgent Action
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has urged municipalities to implement heat and climate-friendly renovations and adaptations. Speaking to…
Left Party Demands Seat at Constitutional Court Table
A prominent German political party, Die Linke, is formally requesting a greater voice in the selection process for…
Germany’s Shock Demand China Holds Key to Peace
The leader of the German Left party, Jan van Aken, has publicly urged CDU leader Friedrich Merz to…
Energy Tax Fight Threatens German Coalition
A dispute has emerged within the German governing coalition regarding the timing of planned reductions in electricity taxes.…
Youth Exodus Threatens SPD Future
The youth wing of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), known as the Jusos, has issued a call for…
Baerbock Demands UN Overhaul Global Order at Risk
Charting a New Course for the United Nations at 80 As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary,…
Baerbock Demands UN Overhaul Global Order at Risk
Charting a New Course for the United Nations at 80 As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary,…
A Traffic Jam Holiday in Austria? No Problem, Says Chancellor Stocker!
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker has downplayed concerns over massive summer traffic jams on the country’s roads, particularly on…