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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…
SPD’s Betrayal of Defense and Nation?
German Defense Reserve Chief Criticizes SPD’s Military Service Compromise The head of the German Defense Reserve, Patrick Sensburg,…
Israel’s Only Friend in the Bundestag is in Jeopardy
BERLIN, GERMANY – In a recent interview with the German newspaper Welt, Bundestags Vice President Bodo Ramelow expressed…
CDU’s Spahn Ignites Debate on German Nukes
German Union Party Leader Jens Spahn Receives Support from the AfD for Nuclear Participation in NATO In a…
Austria’s Chancellor Warns of Europe’s Complacency Crisis
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker Sees Europe Trapped in a Wealth Trap Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker has expressed concerns…
German Parliament President Draws a Hard Line on Neutrality
German Parliament’s President Julia Klöckner Defends Decision to Abstain from Raising Rainbow Flags at the CSD Event in…
Nuclear Fiasco: SPD and Opposition Slam Spahn’s Bombshell Proposal
In a recent statement, Jens Spahn, the leader of the CDU parliamentary group, has sparked controversy by proposing…
Union in Chaos, AfD’s Lucky Break?
A German political party’s decision to prepare a ban procedure against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has sparked…
Ursula von der Leyen’s Silence Speaks Volumes in Hungary’s Fight for Freedom
EU Regional Council President Expresses Support for Budapest Pride The President of the European Committee of the Regions,…
SPD’s Last Hope for a Breakthrough?
Berlin, Germany – The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) has concluded its three-day federal party convention in…
Germany on the Brink of a Nuclear Nightmare?
German Union’s Leader Faced with Strong Opposition from SPD over Nuclear Defense Shield The leader of the German…
Dobrindt Unveils ‘Cyber Dome’ Five-Point Plan
Germany and Israel to Collaborate on Cyber and Civil Defense German Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt,…
Ramelow’s Reality Check
German Politician Warns Against Overreliance on Social Media in Resolving Political Debates Bodo Ramelow, the Vice President of…
Germany’s €5.31 Billion Climate Fund Delay: A Blow to EU’s Green Ambitions?
Germany to Miss EU Deadline for National Climate Plan Submission The German government is likely to miss the…
A Legal and Political Minefield?
In a cautious response, the Union has reacted to the SPD’s decision to prepare a procedure for a…
A New Era of Political Confrontation in Germany?
A special party convention of the Social Democratic Party of Germany in Berlin has voiced its support for…
Party Lines Drawn as Defense on the Brink
German Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Röwekamp Criticizes SPD’s Decision on Military Service The chairman of the German Defense…
AfD Ban Debate Ignites Party War.
Berlin, Sunday. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) continued its three-day national party convention in the capital…
How the First Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Ignored the Nazi Past
In a recent article in the German magazine “Spiegel”, former Chancellor’s Chief of Staff Peter Altmaier has sharply…
Last-Minute Plea to the Chancellor
Berlin, Germany – As the European Commission’s deadline for the submission of a national climate social plan approaches,…
Green Party Leader Warns of ‘Real Threat’ to German Democracy
German Party Leader Warns of Delay in AfD Ban Proceedings Felix Banaszak, the leader of the German Green…
RUSSIA’S WAR ON GERMAN SOUL!
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Warns of Russia’s Threat to Germany’s Peace and Freedom In a stern warning,…
Shocker: Transport Minister Unleashes Scathing Attack on Railway’s Unpunctual Trains
A new German transport minister, Patrick Schnieder, has expressed disappointment with the punctuality of the national railway, Deutsche…
5% or Bust?
German Chancellor’s Party Approves Higher Defense Spending The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) has approved the planned…
Juso Chief’s Ultimatum to Save the Party
A senior official of the German Social Democratic Party’s youth wing, Juso, has issued a warning to the…
‘Personal Disappointments Erupted’
New SPD Chair Bärbel Bas has commented on the close result of the party’s leadership election, in which…
German Minister’s Secret Visit to Israel Revealed!
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt Arrives in Tel Aviv for High-Level Talks German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt landed…
President Slams Greens’ Mask Affair Accusations
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner Criticizes Greens for Accusing Administration of Blocking Inquiry In a recent statement, Julia…
Can a New Culture of Togetherness Revive the Party’s Flagging Fortunes?
In a recent address to the SPD’s federal party convention in Berlin, outgoing party chair Saskia Esken reflected…
Expert Demands ‘Fundamental Changes’
A German Foreign Affairs Politician Criticizes the Country’s Middle East Policy German politician Norbert Röttgen, a member of…
Jarasch and Graf’s Unlikely Alliance Sends Ripples Through City Hall!
Berlin’s Green Party Appears to Find a Solution for Top Candidate for 2026 State Election According to the…
New General Secretary Reveals Shock and Frustration Over Election Result
German SPD’s New General Secretary Expresses Shock Over Klingbeil’s Poor Election Results The newly elected SPD General Secretary,…
‘Fight Against the Enemies of Humanity’!
In a strong rebuke of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), former Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Saskia…
AUSTRIA’S SECRET TO GERMAN COOPERATION EXPOSED!
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz Praises Cooperation with Austria on Border Control In a meeting with his Austrian counterpart,…
SPD Demands International Law in the Middle East
The Social Democratic Party of Germany has called on Israel to respect international law in the wake of…
A Blow to Human Rights?
German Parliament Approves Suspension of Family Reunification for Subsidiary Protection Holders In a vote on Friday, the German…
CDU and CSU Regain Voter Trust, but Incumbent Coalition Still Lacks Majority
German parties’ popularity sees a slight uptick, with CDU and CSU climbing to 29 percent in a recent…
The Party’s Doomed, Klingbeil’s Chances of Becoming Chancellor are Almost Non-Existent
A leading German pollster has expressed skepticism about the chances of Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Lars Klingbeil…
Tax Shock: Germany’s Electricity Bill to be SLASHED in Major Budget Overhaul!
German Politicians Call for Reduction of Electricity Tax for Private Households Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner and Saxony-Anhalt’s…
Can Klüssendorf Revive the Party?
A senior official of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has outlined plans to revamp the party’s direction…
EU Slams Israel, Demands Unconditional Freedom for Hostages in Gaza.
European Leaders Condemn Israeli Actions, Urge Compliance with International Law The European Council has issued a stern rebuke…
SPD Vows to Deliver Before Party Convention!
In a recent interview, Dirk Wiese, the Parliamentary Business Manager of the SPD-Fraktion in the German Bundestag, confirmed…
Leftist Rise: Is the End of Social Democracy Near?
In a prelude to the SPD’s party convention, the leader of the Left Party, Jan van Aken, expressed…
Green Party Leader Threatens to Upend German Economy
Germany’s Green Party Leader Urges Minimum Wage of 15 Euros Germany’s Green Party leader, Felix Banaszak, has called…
Bärbel Bas Exposes Saskia Esken’s Dark Side?
A leading figure in the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Bärbel Bas, has expressed criticism towards the party’s…
Budget Boom: Germany’s Economy to Get a Much-Needed Boost?
Economic Boost Expected from Germany’s New Federal Government Budget The German economy could receive a significant boost from…
Klöckner’s CSD Snub Sparks Backlash, Merz’s Invitation Sparks Hope
German Parliament President Julia Klöckner has come under fire from her own party and the LGBTQ+ community for…
Merz’s Secret Hold-Up Revealed
Brussels, EU Summit Concludes with General Consensus, One Exception The European Union’s recent summit in Brussels has concluded…
New Head of Parliamentary Control Group to Unleash Intelligence Services Revolution?
German Parliament’s New Head of Oversight Committee Emphasizes Strengthening of National Resilience and Intelligence Services The newly appointed…
Will the Government Keep Its Promise to Citizens?
Pressure Mounts on Chancellor and Finance Minister to Implement Coaliton’s Pledge to Reduce Electricity Tax The German government’s…