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‘Coalition’s Decisions Are a Recipe for Disaster’
Economist Veronika Grimm Critiques Coalition Agreement German economist Veronika Grimm has sharply criticized the decisions reached at the…
German Parties to Cash in on Big State Subsidy Boost!
Germany’s Political Parties to Receive Increased State Funding in 2025 According to a report by the German newspaper…
Feds Step Back as States Take the Lead
German authorities point to states as primary responders in the face of nationwide threats against German schools, but…
The Start of a New Era of Military Cooperation with Ukraine?
Berlin, Germany – In a significant development, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced a new agreement with Ukraine…
Frederiksen: I’ll Take a Stand for Greenland Against Trump
Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Defends Greenland Against US President Donald Trump’s Claims In a recent interview, Denmark’s…
Transparency in Slaughterhouses Delayed Again
A six-month extension has been granted for the implementation of a livestock labeling system in Germany, giving federal…
Youth Chief on the Brink of Expulsion Over Police Hate Speech
German Greens Party Faces Backlash Over Youth Leader’s Controversial Post The German Greens Party has come under fire…
Railway Revival: Cabinet Gives Green Light to Reuse Abandoned Tracks
German government’s cabinet approves draft amendment to the General Railway Act, aiming to regulate the use of former…
What’s at Stake for Ukraine’s Future?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a High-Level Meeting in Berlin In a significant…
Official Warns Against Publicly Debating Ukraine’s Military Aid
German Government Official Criticizes Public Debate on Potential Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine The head of the Chancellor’s…
Autonomous U-Turn: Hamburg’s 10,000 Self-Driving Car Dream Deflated?
Hamburg’s Transportation Senator, Anjes Tjarks, has expressed doubts over the city’s goal of having 10,000 autonomous vehicles on…
Government Shake-Up: Who’s In, Who’s Out in Berlin?
German Government Appoints New Officials in Various Roles The German federal government has announced the appointment of several…
Can a Ukraine Withdrawal Bring Peace to the East?
Berlin, Germany – In a prelude to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Berlin on Wednesday, Sahra Wagenknecht,…
Green Party Demands Clarity on Aid Amidst Waffling Leadership
Berlin, Germany – The German Green Party has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to provide clarity on the…
Billions Demanded for Adaptation
Six major German welfare organizations, represented by the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft der Freien Wohlfahrtspflege (BAGFW), have sent a letter to…
EU on Track to Meet 2030 Climate Goals, But More Needs to be Done
EU Closes in on 2030 Climate Goal as Member States Improve Emissions Reduction Plans The European Union is…
What’s Really at Stake?
German Politician Expresses Caution on Delivering Taurus Missiles to Ukraine In a recent interview, Alexander Hoffmann, the chairman…
Billions at Stake in High-Stakes Semiconductor Showdown
The newly formed federal government has reaffirmed its plan to invest two billion euros in the development of…
New Faces in German Government!
Berlin, Germany – In a move aimed at strengthening its transatlantic ties, the German government is set to…
Gastronomy Tax to be Slashed in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern!
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister-President, Manuela Schwesig, has been pressing the coalition committee of the Union and SPD to reduce the…
‘Decisions, Not Debates’ – CSU Demands Action
A key meeting of the coalition committee is set to take place on Wednesday, with CSU’s Landesgruppenchef Alexander…
Annalena Baerbock to Push for Harsher Russia Sanctions
Washington D.C., United States – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to arrive in the United States,…
AfD’s Secret Weapon for Bundestag Vice Presidency?
German party AfD submits new bid for Bundestag vice-president, In a renewed attempt to secure a vice-president position…
‘A Double Strategy of Hunger and War’?
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has publicly expressed his disapproval of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip, echoing…
CDU Remains in the Lead, AfD’s Popularity Plateaus
A recent survey conducted by Forsa for RTL and ntv has revealed the current state of public opinion…
BREAKING: Germany’s Citizenship Reform: ‘Wrong Path’ to End, Asylum Seekers Targeted
German Government to Revise Naturalization Process, Citing Insufficient Integration Period Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, is set to…
A Long and Bloody War Ahead?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism over a potential ceasefire in Ukraine, citing a lack of interest from…
The Rise of a New Sanctuary of Freedom
German Research Minister Dorothee Bär Sees Wissenschaftsfreiheit in the US Under Threat, Eyes Germany as a Safe Haven…
Every Citizen to Get a Digital Identity by 2025?
Germany’s New Minister for Digitalization and Modernization Outlines Plan for Simplified and Efficient Administration Germany’s newly appointed Minister…
Germany to Arm Itself Against the Skies
German Parties Seek to Revise Aerial Security Act to Allow Bundeswehr to Shoot Down Suspect Drones Over Germany…
Germany to Arm Itself Against the Skies
German Parties Seek to Revise Aerial Security Act to Allow Bundeswehr to Shoot Down Suspect Drones Over Germany…
Will EU’s New Sanctions Package Bring Russia to the Negotiating Table?
Berlin, Germany – In a show of diplomatic efforts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to arrive in…
A Delicate Balance of Security and Humanitarian Concerns?
German Union’s Chief Jens Spahn Calls for Prudence in Israel’s Military Response Jens Spahn, the leader of the…
Germany’s Economic Chief Demands a Bolder Tax Cut to Boost Growth
German business politician Christian Freiherr von Stetten has expressed concerns over the planned reduction of the corporate tax…
Minister Demands Radical Overhaul of Agricultural Policy
EU Agriculture Policy Reform Urged by German Minister In a call for fundamental changes, Alois Rainer, the German…
Deportation Revolution: Germany’s Hardline Stance on Asylum Seekers
German Politician Calls for Increased Deportation Flights, Emphasis on Asylum Reform Günter Krings, the deputy leader of the…
Chaos Unleashed Behind Closed Doors
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the Christian Democratic Union, has shared his impressions of a private…
Merz’s Scathing Criticism of Gaza Operation Rocks Berlin!
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has expressed unusually strong criticism of…
Can Merz Save the Day?
Thyssenkrupp’s Plight Sparks Concerns of a Catastrophic Consequences for the Steel Industry The German steel conglomerate Thyssenkrupp is…
Venezuela’s Democracy in a Death Spiral?
The German Federal Foreign Office has expressed skepticism about the outcome of the recent parliamentary and regional elections…
Green Party Leader’s Controversial Stance on Arms Deliveries
German Green Party Chief Felix Banaszak has expressed opposition to a complete halt of weapon deliveries to Israel.…
The Pandemic’s New Face of Controversy?
German expert in virology set to lead Germany’s drug policy, sources indicate A prominent virologist and member of…
EU Leaders Sound Alarm on Democracy Rollback
In a joint statement, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk…
Former Austrian Chancellor Walks Free After Acquittal
Austria’s Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Acquitted of False Statements In a major development, the Higher Regional Court in…
Green Party Leader Abandons Police-Critic Ally, Demands Consequences
German Green Party Co-Leader Felix Banaszak Distances Himself from Police-Critical Post by Youth Leader Felix Banaszak, the co-leader…
Not in the Same League
A prominent German politician has expressed his concerns over the tendency to equate US President Donald Trump with…
Childless Germans to Pay More
German Union’s Leader Urges Overhaul of Social Insurance in New German Government The head of the German Young…
TRUMP FLIPS: Tariffs on EU Suspended at the Last Minute
Washington D.C. – In a sudden turn of events, US President Donald Trump announced a temporary delay of…
Germany’s Top Cybersecurity Chief Warns of AI-Generated Disinformation and Espionage
German Cybersecurity Chief Warns of Russian Threat, Emphasizes EU’s Role in Combating Disinformation The President of the German…
The Shocking Truth About the Unstoppable Influx of Migrants
A German Official Defends the Country’s Migration Policy The President of the German Association of County Chiefs, Achim…
States Demand Urgent Action on Infrastructure Fund
German State Minister Anke Rehlinger Urges Federal Government to Create Precondition for Infrastructure Investment in Next Year’s Budget…
Wadephul’s Mission to Unite the Continent Against Global Turmoil
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Emphasizes European Unity and Actionability Ahead of Spain and Portugal Visits German Foreign…
Left Party Demands Bold Social Reform
German politician Ines Schwerdtner, the leader of the Left party, has called for a more equitable distribution of…
Seize Russia’s Frozen Fortunes to Fund Ukraine’s Fight
A senior official from Germany’s Christian Democratic Union, Norbert Röttgen, has called for the seizure of frozen Russian…
‘All Cops Are Bastards’ Row Rocks Berlin!
German Green Party’s Parliamentary Spokesperson Marcel Emmerich has distanced himself from the spokesperson of the Green Youth, Jette…
Cannabis Crackdown: Germany’s New Health Minister Takes Aim at Online Prescriptions
Minister of Health, Nina Warken, has expressed concerns over the misuse of medical cannabis, citing a significant increase…
Germany’s War on Delay is Over
German Union’s Fractious Vice, Norbert Röttgen, Calls for Mandatory Service in New Military Service Law German Union’s Fractious…
CDU’s Last Hope Against the AfD’s Rise?
Germany’s CDU Secretary General Warns of Polarization Threat Germany’s CDU Secretary General, Carsten Linnemann, has urged the federal…
Can Germany’s Safety Net Hold?
A German politician has called for a comprehensive review of public safety measures in the wake of a…
Germany’s President Demands Less Drama, More Solutions in Berlin’s Coalition Chaos
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on the federal government to engage in less public bickering and to…
The Shocking Truth of Life-Life-Balance
German Union Leader Urges Citizens to Prioritize National Productivity In a recent interview, Carsten Linnemann, the General Secretary…
Germany’s Energy Under Siege
German Cybersecurity Agency Warns of Growing Threats to Energy Infrastructure The head of Germany’s Federal Office for Information…
BMA President: Doctors in Retirement Age Must be Incentivized to Continue Working
In a bid to address the looming healthcare workforce crisis, the head of the German Medical Association, Klaus…
MIGRATION SHOCK: Germany’s Secret Plan to Cut Off Family Reunions of Migrants!
German government officials are set to discuss a proposal to suspend family reunification for asylum seekers without a…
Germany Won’t Fire Back in US Tariff War, But Will Fight for Europe’s Interests
Germany’s Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, has urged the US to engage in serious negotiations to resolve the ongoing…
Green Party’s Infighting Erupts Over ‘Rebuilding the West’ Proposal
German Greens’ Leader Criticizes Call for ‘Western Revival’ Michael Kellner, the chair of the Eastern group in the…
Is ‘State Raison’ Just a Code for Anti-Palestinian Bias?
German Government’s Antisemitism Commissioner, Felix Klein, calls for a more honest debate in Germany on the concept of…
Union Gains, AfD Falls, as Germany’s Political Landscape Shifts
According to a new survey by the Insa research institute, the approval of the Union is increasing, while…
Green Revolution: Can Cem Özdemir Steal the Show in Baden-Württemberg?
German Greens name Cem Özdemir as their top candidate for the state election in Baden-Württemberg next year. At…
GERMANY’S WARPATH: Could Berlin Send Troops to Ukraine?
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has not ruled out the possibility…
SPD in Open Revolt Against Border Controls
The German government’s introduction of a stricter border regime has sparked criticism from leading SPD politicians. Saarland’s Minister-President,…
Politicians Demand Endless Border Control
EU Officials Urge Prolonged Border Controls Amid Rising Migrant Numbers In the face of the European Commission’s forecast…
Migration, Military and Economic Boom or Bust?
The leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Bavarian Minister-President, Markus Söder, outlined the top priorities…
The Politician Who Never Said Never
Former SPD Secretary General Kevin Kühnert Rules Out Immediate Return to Politics, Leaves Door Open for Future Comeback…
Bundestag President Vows to Ensure Equal Conditions for All
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has assured that all parliamentary groups can hold their meetings in a suitable…
Trump’s Trade War Threats Meet Counter-Tariffs from Brussels
European Union Prepared to Counter US Trade Threats, Says Chief Trade Negotiator The European Union is ready to…
Germany’s Finance Minister Heads to Washington in a Desperate Bid to Avoid Tariffs
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil Remains Optimistic on EU-US Tariffs Despite recent statements from US President Donald Trump,…
Germany’s New Digital Ministry Goes High-Tech
Berlin, Germany – The new Federal Ministry of Digitalization and Modernization of the State (BMDS) is distancing itself…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: Finance Minister Klingbeil to Confront Cabinet in Personal Talks
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil, also the leader of the Social Democratic Party, has announced individual talks with the…
Migrant Numbers in Basic Allowance Spark Alarm in Berlin
German Politician Warns of Social Unrest Over Migrant Influx in Social Benefits Jens Spahn, the newly appointed leader…
Can Linnemann Eradicate the Female Deficit?
CDU’s Linnemann Cites Attractiveness Issue in Party’s Female Shortfall The CDU’s General Secretary, Carsten Linnemann, has described the…
Union Leader’s Blunt Warning on Migrant Crisis
Germany’s New Government to Intensify Migration Policy, Aim for Zero Illegal Migrants The newly formed German government will…
Border Control Questions Left in the Dark
German Green Party’s Federal Delegation Expresses Frustration Over Delayed Answers to Questions on Border Controls The German Green…
We Won’t Be Pushed Around” in Tariff War with US.
EU to Stand Firm in Trade Dispute, Says Top Official The European Union is prepared to take a…
Schnieder’s Summer Plan Unveiled!
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced that he will present proposals for the further financing of the…
Motive of Hamburg Train Station Attacker Remains a Dark Secret
Investigations into the Motive of the Hamburg Train Station Stabbing Continue Police are continuing to investigate the motive…
The Battle for Equality Begins
In a recent interview with the ARD, CDU Vice-Chair Karin Prien emphasized the need for more women in…
BREAKING: German Court’s Surprise Move to Nominate Own Judges Exposes the Old Guard’s Stranglehold on Justice!
German political parties welcome the move by the Federal Constitutional Court to present its own candidates for the…
CSU’s State Group Leader Fires Back at AfD’s Frustrations in the Bundestag
German politics in the Bundestag have recently been the subject of controversy, with the AfD party expressing discontent…
Who’s the New Chief Economist of Klingbeil’s Finance Ministry?
Financial Ministry Appoints New Chief Economist The German Federal Ministry of Finance is set to appoint a new…
The Shocking Truth Behind Deceptive Online Deals
In a recent conference of consumer protection ministers in Berlin, the attendees emphasized the need for greater transparency…
Surplus Tax” on the Table?
In a recent interview, the designated SPD General Secretary, Tim Klüssendorf, expressed openness to the idea of a…
‘Come for Research, Not Politics’
Germany Seeks to Attract International Talent Amid US Restrictions In the wake of the Trump administration’s decision to…
Minister Takes on the German Railway’s Power Brokers
The newly appointed German Federal Minister of Transport, Patrick Schnieder, has taken a confrontational stance with the Deutsche…
Neutrality Reevaluated as a Threat to Democracy?
In a recent conference of youth and family ministers, a strong emphasis was placed on strengthening democratic youth…
Will He Bridge the Gap or Fuel the Fire?
In an exclusive interview with Watson, the designated SPD Secretary-General, Tim Klüssendorf, emphasized the importance of sharpening the…
Lawmakers Demand Suspension
EU Lawmakers Urge Germany to Support Suspension of Hungary’s Voting Rights in EU Sanctions Policy In the wake…
States in the Hot Seat as Germany’s Economic Woes Deepen
The German government has shifted the responsibility of potentially scrapping a public holiday to boost the economy to…
Fines of up to 5,000 Euros for Rogue Members!
A German far-right party’s parliamentary group has announced a plan to strengthen the punishment of its own members’…
Union’s Grip on Power Slipping: SPD Surges Forward in Shock New Poll!
According to the latest ZDF Politbarometer, the Union is losing voter support. If a federal election were held…