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Social Media Age Limit Under Review
The German government is establishing a panel of experts to examine the possibility of implementing a minimum age…
East Germans Need Renewed Pride Schulze Says
A leading figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for increased self-assurance among citizens of eastern…
Conservative Party Gains Ground on Far-Right
A new ZDF Politbarometer survey indicates a shift in Germany’s political landscape, with the CDU/CSU bloc demonstrating a…
Germany Considers National Service Year
A leading figure within the German Green Party has voiced concerns regarding the suspension of mandatory military service…
Geywitz Eyes Top Audit Role
Klara Geywitz, the former German Federal Minister for Construction, is set to assume a new role as Vice…
Germany Backs Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan
The German government has indicated its willingness to actively support the implementation of the peace proposals recently outlined…
Town Finances Face Growing Shortfall
Preliminary data released by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) reveals a significant financial shortfall for core and supplementary…
Germany Seeks Boost for Aid Budget
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is advocating for increased funding for humanitarian aid within the upcoming federal budget,…
Germany Streamlines Bureaucracy Embraces Digital Future
The German government is embarking on a substantial program of deregulation and digitalization, according to sources present at…
Merz Promises Germany’s Economic Rebound
Germany aims to regain its position as a leading economic power, Chancellor Friedrich Merz affirmed following a two-day…
Germany Debates Ambitious Reform Plans
The recently approved modernization agenda by the German federal government is eliciting a range of responses and sparking…
Germany Forecasts Massive Funding Needs
The German Finance Agency projects a substantial and increasing need for federal funding in the coming years, estimating…
Macron Backs EU Loan Package For Ukraine
European leaders are coalescing around a substantial financial lifeline for Ukraine, with President Emmanuel Macron voicing strong support…
Germany Divided on Key EU Initiatives
A review of ongoing European Union initiatives has revealed internal disagreements within the German government, hindering its ability…
Germany Debates Spending Amid Reform Promises
The Green Party’s top candidate for the upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir, has voiced concerns regarding…
Judge Questions Retreat Amidst Intense Nomination
The unsuccessful candidate for the position of judge at the Federal Constitutional Court, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, has described the…
Fiber Lag Threatens German Growth
A significant gap remains in Germany’s plans to modernize its digital infrastructure, potentially hindering progress and deregulation efforts,…
Drone Incidents Spark NATO Caution
Recent incidents involving suspected Russian drone incursions into NATO member states have prompted a call for measured responses…
Germany Calls for Fundamental Reset
Thirty-five years following German reunification, Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, is advocating for fundamental reforms across the…
US Government Shuts Down
The United States government entered a period of shutdown earlier today after Congress failed to reach an agreement…
Germans Favor Joint European Military
A recent survey indicates substantial support among German citizens for increased European defense cooperation. According to findings published…
NATO Urges Russia Clarity
Following recent airspace violations by Russia affecting NATO member states, German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has urged the…
Trump Plan Sparks Debate Across Europe
Reactions to a newly proposed peace plan for Gaza are varied among international political figures. Armin Laschet, Chairman…
Minister Collapses During Cabinet Meeting
During a cabinet retreat held Tuesday at Villa Borsig near Berlin, Federal Minister for Transport Patrick Schnieder (CDU)…
AfD Gains Lead Merkel Approval Dips
A recent poll conducted by Forsa for RTL and n-tv reveals shifting political dynamics within Germany. The Alternative…
Germany Debates Competitiveness in Key Summit
The German government commenced a two-day cabinet retreat on Tuesday morning at Villa Borsig, situated on the Tegeler…
SPD Backs Trump’s Gaza Proposal
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany has expressed cautious support for the Gaza peace plan proposed by…
Chancellor Signals Key Decisions Ahead
The German government convened a two-day cabinet retreat at Villa Borsig, situated on the Tegeler See in Berlin,…
Merkel Meets Families of German Hostages
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) met with family members of German citizens held hostage…
Retirement Income Tax Threat Looms
Concerns are mounting regarding the planned “Aktivrente” (active retirement) scheme, set to take effect on January 1, 2026,…
SPD Blocks Nursing Level 1 Cuts
Lawmakers have dismissed proposals to eliminate the initial level of care assistance, reaffirming a commitment to maintaining existing…
Germany Navigates Uncertain Times
Germany faces significant security challenges, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who addressed a gathering in Düsseldorf on Monday…
Coalition Stalls Divorce Tax Reform
Significant disagreement has emerged within German political circles regarding the future of the “Ehegatten-Splitting” – a system of…
Merz Reportedly Ditching Alcohol
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has reportedly abstained from alcohol consumption since assuming office…
Jung Defends 2045 Climate Goal
A debate within the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding the country’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2045…
Taliban Decision Sparks Afghan Consulate Walkout
The entire staff of the Afghan General Consulate in Bonn has resigned in a coordinated action, citing concerns…
Parties Face Opposition Over Election Body
The decision by the governing coalition to exclusively appoint its own members to a commission tasked with reforming…
New Panel Boosts German Investment
A newly formed Investment and Innovation Advisory Council convened on Monday for its inaugural meeting at the Federal…
Germany Values Polish Partnership
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul underscored the significance of Poland as a “close partner and friend” of Germany…
Pharmacy Honor Delay Sparks Outrage
The proposed pharmacy reform unveiled by Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has drawn criticism from the German…
Moldova Elects Pro-EU Government
Moldova’s ruling pro-European party, Action and Solidarity (PAS), has secured a clear victory in parliamentary elections, successfully defending…
Voigt Demands Cannabis Law Repeal
Thuringia’s Minister President Mario Voigt has called for the repeal of Germany’s recently implemented cannabis law, anticipating the…
Union Chief Warns on Work Hour Changes
Concerns have been raised by the head of the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, regarding…
Apothecary Chief Slams Proposed Changes
The President of the Federal Association of German Pharmacist Associations (ABDA), Thomas Preis, has voiced strong concerns regarding…
SPD Celebrates German Local Election Victory
The outcome of the recent municipal run-off elections in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) has been welcomed, with a sentiment…
Spahn Praises CDU Gains in Local Elections
The CDU faction leader, Jens Spahn, hailing from North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed considerable satisfaction with the results of the…
Dortmund Elects First CDU Mayor in 78 Years
Following the initial round of municipal elections in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, run-off elections were held in numerous municipalities…
Drone Defense Sparks Political Clash
Concerns are escalating regarding the German government’s response to the increasing threat posed by unauthorized drone activity. Konstantin…
Electric Car Incentives Need Boost
Leading figures from Germany’s two major political parties, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party…
CDU Eyes Presidential Run
Growing within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), voices are advocating for a candidate from their own ranks to…
Spahn Defends Israel No Sanctions
Calls for sanctions against Israel have been definitively rejected by Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian…
Draft Returns Could Trigger Civilian Service
The German government is proactively preparing for the potential reinstatement of compulsory military service, including the re-establishment of…
Drone Defense Needs Urgent Coordination
Concerns are mounting over the coordination of defenses against drone incursions, prompting calls for a comprehensive overhaul of…
Germany Talks Taliban Kabul
German government officials are initiating direct negotiations with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. According to a report by…
Care Cuts Loom Amid Funding Gap
A potential reform of Germany’s statutory care insurance system is under discussion within the federal government, driven by…
Germany Debates Response to Russian Jets
Disagreement has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition regarding the appropriate response to Russian fighter jets violating NATO airspace.…
Germany Calls for UN Security Council Reform
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has voiced a call for reform within the United Nations, specifically advocating for…
Union Eyes Presidential Bid
Speculation is mounting within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding the selection of the next German Federal President,…
Mothers Demand Easier Path to Politics
Efforts are underway in the German Bundestag to enhance conditions for women’s participation in political life, particularly concerning…
East Germans Fear Economic Decline
A recent survey reveals a palpable sense of economic pessimism among supporters of several political parties in eastern…
German Politician Champions Parental Acceptance in Politics
The recent appearance of a baby during a parliamentary speech has sparked a renewed discussion regarding the compatibility…
Wealth Tax Proposal Targets German Billionaires
The leader of Germany’s largest trade union federation, the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, has proposed a one-time…
Serbia Accuses Germany of Protest Funding
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has leveled serious accusations against Germany, reiterating claims previously made in Serbian media regarding…
Culture Wars Threaten Stability
The Minister-President of Saarland, Anke Rehlinger (SPD), has cautioned against protracted “culture wars” stating that such conflicts are…
Spahn Urges Wealth Redistribution
A leading figure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has voiced renewed concerns regarding wealth inequality in Germany,…
Military Deployed To Guard Against Drones
The German Federal Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, is advocating for enhanced drone defense measures, proposing the potential deployment…
Conservatives Reject LGBTQ Rights Inclusion
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its sister party, the Bavarian Christian Social Union (CSU), have rejected a…
Early Retirement Plan Sparks Debate
Discussions continue surrounding Germany’s planned early start pension scheme, sparking debate over its structure and implementation. According to…
Netanyahu Condemns Palestine Recognition
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sharply criticized…
Faeser Slams SPD Israel Stance
A former German Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, has voiced concerns regarding her party’s current approach to Israeli policy.…
Climate Risks Now National Security Priority
German politicians from both the center-right Union and Green parties are raising concerns over emerging security risks linked…
Senate Approves National Budget
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the 2025 federal budget on Friday, a decision that brings an end…
Senate Approves Federal Budget
The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) approved the 2025 federal budget on Friday, enacting legislation that takes effect retroactively…
AfD Wins Landmark Rental Dispute
A Berlin regional court has ruled against a landlord’s attempt to evict the offices of the Alternative for…
CDU Demands Citizen Income Reform
Several prominent figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are expressing strong expectations for Chancellor Friedrich Merz as…
Pensioners Income Boost Planned
A proposal is gaining traction within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to enhance the appeal of the planned…
Food Tax Cut Off Table
The Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), has stated that current budgetary constraints preclude any potential reduction…
Trade Tensions Auto Steel Clash
A growing rift is emerging within German industry as the automotive and steel sectors lobby the government regarding…
Wagenknecht Questions Russia’s Role in Attacks
A leading figure in the German political party, Die Sahra Wagenknecht, has questioned the immediate attribution of responsibility…
Greens Leader Urges Aggressive Strategy
A prominent figure within the Green Party, Felix Banaszak, is advocating for a more assertive approach to political…
Germany Debates East Commissioner Role
As Germany approaches the Day of German Unity on October 3rd, a prominent voice within the ruling coalition…
SPD Rejects Health Insurer Cuts
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned against cuts to healthcare services as a…
Germany Considers Ukraine Loan From Russian Assets
Following recent discussions surrounding potential avenues for supporting Ukraine, a senior German parliamentarian has expressed support for a…
Judges Welcome Successful Constitutional Court Election
The German judiciary has expressed relief at the recently concluded election for judges to the Federal Constitutional Court,…
AfD Gains Alarm Coalition
The recent surge in support for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has prompted reactions of concern from…
Germany Admits Past Naivete
Germany has become overly reliant on the goodwill of the United States and other nations, according to Wolfgang…
Minister Defies Tradition Plans Return to Work
The Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction, Verena Hubertz, is currently considering how she will balance…
Trump Urges Erdogan to End Russian Oil Deal
During a meeting at the White House on Thursday, former U.S. President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep…
Justices Elected to Germany’s Constitutional Court
The German Bundestag on Thursday confirmed three new justices to the Federal Constitutional Court. Günter Spinner secured his…
Abbas Accuses Israel of Expansionist Plans
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, accusing Israel of pursuing plans…
Health Reform Commission Launches Fast Track
A newly formed financial commission tasked with stabilizing the finances of Germany’s statutory health insurance system has convened…
Benefit Overhaul Planned This Year
Negotiations surrounding the reform of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) are progressing, with concrete steps now projected to be…
Overtime Tax Break Delayed
The planned tax exemption for overtime bonuses is facing delays and may not be implemented as quickly as…
Merz Plans Close Ties with East German Leaders
Following a meeting with the state premiers of eastern Germany, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has affirmed his commitment…
Debt Brake Reform Delayed
The German Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, has granted the expert commission tasked with reforming Germany’s debt brake significantly…
Minister Fitness Under Scrutiny
The recent withdrawal of former Deutsche Bahn manager Dirk Rompf from consideration for the leadership position at Infrago,…
Space War Threat Looms
Concerns are growing over the potential for conflict extending into space, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.…
Sugar Tax Sparks Union Rift
A proposal by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Schleswig-Holstein to introduce a tax on beverages with high…
Sarkozy Faces Five Years Behind Bars
A Paris court has delivered a five-year prison sentence for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, concluding a lengthy…
Sarkozy Found Guilty in Libya Affair
A Paris court has convicted former French President Nicolas Sarkozy of forming a criminal association in connection with…