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Greens Reject Mandatory Service
The German Green Party has faced internal division over proposals to strengthen civic duty and national service, highlighting…
AfD Attacks Steinmeier Over Ban Talk
The rhetoric surrounding the potential for a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has intensified following…
Berlin Leader Urges Unity Amid Rising AfD
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has sharply criticized the current German federal…
Digitalization Stalls Bureaucracy Fears Rise
Concerns are mounting within Germany’s Federal Employment Agency (BA) that vital administrative digitalization efforts are being needlessly stalled…
Left Lawmaker’s Election Failure Sparks SPD Criticism
The failed election of Left Party parliamentarian Clara Bünger to the Parliamentary Control Committee (PKGr) has ignited a…
Germany Sets Health Insurance Surcharge at 2.9 Percent
The German Health Minister, Nina Warken of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), announced on Monday the setting of…
Patient Fees Eyed to Ease Healthcare Strain
The German government is grappling with escalating healthcare costs, prompting debate and potential policy shifts spearheaded by Health…
Pharmacy Reform Faces Boost
The planned pharmacy reform in Germany is facing renewed scrutiny and delayed implementation as concerns mount within the…
Coalition Plan Weakens Patient Access
A growing chorus of criticism is targeting the current German coalition government – a partnership between the Social…
Youth Union Challenges German Chancellor on Pensions
The pressure is mounting on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz from within his own conservative party as the Young…
Tax Cut Could Benefit Top Earners
The German government’s planned income tax relief is facing internal debate, with leading Social Democrats (SPD) now advocating…
Left Party Highlights Widespread Antisemitism
The resurgence of debate surrounding antisemitism within German society has intensified, with prominent figures challenging the prevalent narrative…
Funds Divert From Climate Goals
A concerning analysis by the Institute of German Economy (IW), a research body closely aligned with employer associations,…
Economist Flags Risks of AfD Rule
Germany’s business leaders are facing increasing pressure to actively counter the rising tide of right-wing populism, according to…
Germany Aims for Telecom Independence
Shifting Gears: Germany Aims to Decouple Mobile Networks from Chinese Technology Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs is…
Stranded Afghans Plea for German Aid
A desperate plea from Afghan asylum seekers stranded in Pakistan has been delivered to Chancellor Friedrich Merz and…
Steinmeier Urges Action Against Extremism
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, delivered a stark warning regarding the fragility of German democracy during a…
Power Struggle Grips German Party
Internal divisions are intensifying within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) state chapter of Saxony-Anhalt, just ten months ahead…
Schulze Blocks AfD Power Grab
The upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt in September 2026 is being framed by CDU candidate Sven Schulze as…
Coalition Strong Claims Dismiss Exit Talk
Despite recent murmurs of instability, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) remains firmly committed to maintaining the current “black-red”…
Germany Deports Uygur to China
The German state of Lower Saxony has sparked international condemnation after deporting a Uyghur woman to China, a…
SPD Eyes Compromise on Combustion Engine Ban
Negotiations surrounding Germany’s planned 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles are showing signs of a potential…
Syria Asylum Claims Plummet
A sharp decline in the recognition of Syrian asylum seekers as eligible for protection by the Federal Office…
Germany Leader Urges Integration Respect
The escalating crisis of antisemitism in Germany has ignited a fierce political debate, with prominent figures issuing stark…
Israeli Ambassador Warns of Left-Wing Antisemitism
The Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, has issued a stark warning regarding the rise of left-wing antisemitism…
SPD Members Challenge Welfare Reform
A significant internal challenge to Chancellor Scholz’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is gaining momentum, with a faction opposing…
Military Draft Plans Progress Smoothly
The German government coalition appears to be navigating a delicate path regarding the future of compulsory military service,…
Reform Call Signals German Shift
A joint appeal for systemic reform and a renewed sense of national unity has been issued by the…
Syria Deportation Debate Inflated
The recent controversy surrounding remarks by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul regarding deportations to Syria has been dismissed…
Climate Activist Urges More Action
The German climate movement risks complacency, according to prominent Fridays for Future activist Luisa Neubauer, who has criticized…
Retirement Age May Rise
The President of the German Federal Social Court, Christine Fuchsloch, has ignited a fresh debate surrounding the nation’s…
Coalition Popularity Set to Rise
The German government, currently a coalition of Christian Democrats (CDU) and Social Democrats (SPD), anticipates a resurgence in…
Gelbhaar Eyes Political Return
The resurgence of former Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar onto Berlin’s political scene is stirring a complex mix of…
Trump Welcomes Orbán at White House Lunch
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received a notably warm reception at the White House on Friday, a…
Germany Urges Action From Georgia
Berlin is signaling a hardening stance in its ongoing diplomatic dispute with Tbilisi, placing significant pressure on the…
Germany Nears Conscription Debate Resolution
Negotiations surrounding the future of Germany’s mandatory military service are nearing a resolution, according to Defence Minister Boris…
Security Boosts Christmas Markets
The German Interior Ministry has reaffirmed its heightened vigilance concerning the security of Christmas markets across the nation,…
Winkel Slams Merkel Public Remarks
A growing rift within the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has emerged, with the leader of the party’s…
Merz Champions German Climate Approach in Brazil
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, representing the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), aggressively championed Germany’s approach to climate crisis mitigation…
Justice Tech Leap Accelerates
Federal and state authorities have finalized further steps towards the digital transformation of the German judicial system, resolving…
Germany Extends Discount Ticket Program
The German Bundestag has approved a significant legislative amendment securing the financial backbone of the Deutschlandticket program through…
Germany’s SPD Rejects EU Carbon Pricing Ease
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is staunchly resisting calls for a relaxation of the European Union’s carbon…
Spahn Praises Trump’s Foreign Policy
German Politician Offers Qualified Praise for Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach One year after Donald Trump secured a second…
Union and AfD Neck and Neck
The latest ZDF Politbarometer reveals a concerning shift in German political sentiment, with the traditionally dominant CDU/CSU experiencing…
Digital Radio Failure Fuels Defence Minister Pressure
Pressure mounts on Defence Minister Boris Pistorius as delays plague Bundeswehr digital radio integration, jeopardizing operational readiness and…
Auto Industry Denies Supply Chain Blame
A sharp rebuke has been issued by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) following statements from…
Germany Reviews China Ties With Expert Panel
The German Bundestag is poised to establish a high-level expert commission tasked with scrutinizing the nation’s critical economic…
Germany Hosts Pharma Summit Next Week
The German government is initiating a significant overhaul of its pharmaceutical strategy, signaling a potential shift in its…
Greens Echo CSU Dynamics
The Green Party’s top candidate for the upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir, has drawn a provocative…
DM Pharmacy Delivery Sparks Debate
The German drugstore chain dm is poised to launch the delivery of over-the-counter medications within Germany as early…
Road Repairs Stalled
The Patrick Schnieder-led Ministry of Transport is facing mounting criticism over the glacial pace of motorway bridge renovations,…
Germany Seeks Berlin Approval for Steel Tariffs
Brandenburg’s State Premier Dietmar Woidke is pressing for the swift implementation of proposed safeguard tariffs on steel imports,…
Germany Considers Sex Buyers Ban
The debate surrounding prostitution in Germany has intensified, with prominent figures within the ruling CDU advocating for a…
Lula Demands Climate Debt Repayment
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a stark warning to wealthy nations ahead of the…
Job Hunt Struggles Leave Many Needing Aid
A concerning trend is emerging in Germany regarding the efficacy of job placement programs for citizens receiving basic…
NRW Employers Demand Fees End Coverage
Business leaders in North Rhine-Westphalia are escalating calls for a fundamental overhaul of Germany’s healthcare system, arguing that…
Leye Eyes BSW Deputy Leadership
The rise of the “Die Basis” (BfS) party, spearheaded by Sahra Wagenknecht, is entering a potentially transformative phase…
Lawmakers Lift Immunity for Another AfD Politician
The German Bundestag on Thursday voted to lift parliamentary immunity for a second AfD (Alternative for Germany) parliamentarian,…
Germany Tightens 5G Security Rules
Germany’s ruling coalition, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social…
Lindner Considered Resigning as Party Leader
A palpable tension within Germany’s fragile ‘traffic light’ coalition government emerged earlier this year, with then-FDP leader Christian…
States Federal Dispute Compensation Plan
A stalemate is emerging between the German federal government and state governments regarding the implementation of a financial…
Drone Delivery Delays Threaten German Forces
A confidential report from the Federal Office for Procurement (BAFA) has cast a shadow over Germany’s ambitious plan…
Poll Shows Union Narrows Gap With AfD
A hypothetical snap election would yield a deeply fragmented political landscape, according to a new poll conducted by…
Federal Aid Package Boosts States Billions
A looming financial reckoning is emerging between Germany’s federal government and its constituent states, highlighting a growing disconnect…
Pelosi Steps Down Historic Era Ends
The departure of Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in American politics, marks a significant shift in the Democratic…
Businesses Urge Merz on EU Supply Chains
Leading European businesses are pressing Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD…
Democracy at Risk Atlantic Editor Warns
The erosion of democratic norms in the United States is accelerating and the nation may already be significantly…
Merz Backs German Steel Sector
The German steel industry faces an existential crisis, Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged at a “Steel Summit” held at…
Chancellor Backs Minister Amidst Syria Remarks
The German government is facing renewed scrutiny over the increasingly assertive rhetoric surrounding the potential repatriation of Syrian…
Rent Law Debate Intensifies
The debate surrounding Germany’s legislation to combat exploitative rental practices intensified this week as parliamentary discussions precede a…
Left-Wing Youth Sparks Israel Debate
A significant internal rift is emerging within Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) following a contentious resolution passed by…
Germany Streamlines Nursing Care
Streamlining Care: German Parliament Approves Sweeping Reforms Amidst Political Divide The German Bundestag on Thursday passed a landmark…
Juso Demand SPD Shift Left
The recent victory of self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s mayoral elections is prompting calls within…
AfD Tactics Under Scrutiny
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier has reignited accusations against the Alternative for Germany (AfD), alleging a concerted effort…
AfD Delegation to Meet Medvedev in Sochi
A delegation of German politicians from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, alongside a Luxembourgish MEP, are reportedly…
Wadephul Defies Recall Set to Address Parliament
The attempt by the Green Party parliamentary group to formally summon Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to the Bundestag…
Military May Shed Properties
The German Ministry of Defense has paused the transfer of Bundeswehr properties to civilian use, signaling a potential…
Lawmakers Vote to Lift MP’s Immunity
The Bundestag voted on Thursday to lift the parliamentary immunity of AfD lawmaker Raimond Scheirich in a move…
Germany Restores Ambassador to Georgia
The German Foreign Ministry has formally recalled and subsequently reinstated Ambassador Peter Fischer to his posting in Tbilisi,…
Germany Vows Support For Steel Industry
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s steel industry, a move intended to quell…
New Drug Threat Sparks Call for National Alert System
Germany’s strategy for combating drug-related deaths faces renewed scrutiny as officials acknowledge a concerning rise in fatalities among…
Germany Seeks Healthcare Savings with Emergency Overhaul
A sweeping reform package aimed at alleviating pressure on German emergency rooms and ambulance services, while simultaneously generating…
CDU Leaders Championed as Strong Feminists
The assessment of CDU and CSU leadership regarding gender equality is drawing scrutiny following remarks by Science Minister…
Germany Bans Muslim Group
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has issued a ban on the association “Muslim Interaktiv” a move…
AI Boosts Cancer Treatment Research
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research is launching a substantial initiative leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize…
Identity Costs Surge Sparks Outrage
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s passport and identity card system, accompanied by significant cost increases for citizens, has…
Chip Goals Missed EU Struggles
The European Union’s ambitious goal of achieving semiconductor independence from global powerhouses like China, South Korea and Taiwan…
Security Council Tackles Emerging Threats
The inaugural meeting of Germany’s National Security Council convened on Wednesday, chaired by Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the…
German States Demand Steel Tariffs
German states are pushing for aggressive tariffs on steel imports ahead of a critical meeting at the Chancellery,…
Wadephul Faces CDU Fire SPD Offers Shield
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is facing internal scrutiny over his…
Germany Faces Climate Action Doubts
The German Green Party’s leadership has launched a scathing critique of the current federal government’s approach to climate…
Germany Accuses AfD of Russian Espionage
A senior German parliamentarian has accused the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of systematically seeking out sensitive…
More Islamists Face Potential Bans
The German government is signaling a potential escalation of measures targeting Islamic associations within the country, following a…
Germany Shrinks Climate Delegation
Germany is significantly reducing the size of its delegation to the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil,…
Cybersecurity Draft Needed
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) Economic Council is issuing a sharp critique of Germany’s current cybersecurity posture, advocating…
Germany Demands Foreign Policy Reset
A growing rift within the ruling conservative alliance in Germany is escalating concerns over the nation’s foreign policy…
DIW Chief Urges More Relief Measures
The recently approved relief package by the German government’s “Relief Cabinet” falls short of what is needed to…
EU Agrees Weaker Climate Target 2040
Following an exhaustive eighteen-hour negotiation, EU member states have reached a tentative agreement on a significantly diluted climate…
Cash Incentives Eye Deportation Push
Facing mounting pressure to reduce the backlog of asylum rejections and alleviate strain on local municipalities, German politicians…
Draft Law Proposes Lottery for Military Service
The proposal to implement a lottery system for conscript selection within the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) is gaining…