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German Government Pursues Solution to Keep Schwedt Refinery Running Securely and Prevent Fuel Shortages
The German federal government is still working on a solution that will keep the Schwedt refinery operating smoothly…
Hubig Defends SPD’s Social Media Ban for Children Under 14
Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig defended the SPD position paper she co‑signed, which calls for a ban on social media…
Laschet Warns Mullahs Facing Collapse as Regime’s Future in Question
Armin Laschet, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee and a member of the CDU, believes that the Mullahs…
JU Leader Johannes Winkel Announces Plan to Cut Pension Expenditures by Over 50 Billion Euros
Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Junge Union (JU) and a member of the CDU, says that a broad pension…
Owner Association Rings Alarm Over 15% Rent Hikes From SPD’s Insurance Plan Shift
According to the owners’ association Haus & Grund, the SPD’s plan to levy health‑insurance and nursing‑care contributions on rental income…
Police Union Champions ID Photo Requirement for Nationwide Deutschlandticket to Boost Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) backs a proposal from Rhineland‑Palatinate Minister‑President Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) to introduce a nationwide, photo‑verified…
Berlin SPD Candidate Demands More Federal Support for Capital City
Berlin’s SPD lead candidate Steffen Krach has called for a stronger federal commitment to the capital. He told the…
Germany Prepares to Force Conscripts for Lithuanian Brigade
The chairman of the Defense Committee in the German Bundestag, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), said that the Bundeswehr would…
Klingbeil to Unveil Plan to Cut Income Tax for Small and Middle Earners
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD is reportedly working on a plan to reduce income tax for low‑to‑middle‑income…
Dobrindt Extends German Border Checks Six More Months, Intensifies Security Across All Borders
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) will continue the checks at all German land borders. According to “Bild”,…
Unions Workers Demand National Social Security Council Central Social Policy Steering
Amid the vigorous debate over reforms, the labour group within the Union parliamentary faction is calling for a…
FDP Unveils Bold New Tax Reform Plan With Tiered Rates 15 25 35 42 Percent
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has outlined a new comprehensive tax reform, aiming to deliver the quickest impact…
German Pension Commission Sets Stage to Raise Retirement Age to 70
The government‑appointed Old‑Age‑Security Commission (ASK), tasked with reforming the statutory pension system, plans to discuss extending the retirement…
Klingbeil Warns Against Naivety in German‑US Relations After Munich Security Conference
Following the Munich Security Conference, Vice‑Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (SPD) warned that the German‑American relationship remains under pressure. “Foreign…
German Medical Society Calls for Expanded Women’s Health Research
The German Society for Internal Medicine (DGIM) is urging the federal government to put more emphasis on women’s…
Greens Push for Stronger Bundestag Security to Stop Extremism and Espionage
Irene Mihalic, the first parliamentary managing director of the Greens’ Bundestag faction, urged swift action to pass a…
Germany’s SPD Urges Social Media Ban for Under‑14s Backed by Vice Chancellor Klingbeil
Vice‑Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has backed the demands of the SPD parliamentary group to ban social‑media use…
Greens Push Europe to Assert Digital Independence Against Trump
Franziska Brantner, the Green Party co‑chair, urged Europe to act more decisively and confidently toward US President Donald Trump in…
Melnyk and Kiesewetter Demand Concrete Ukraine Commitments at Munich Security Conference
Kyiv’s UN ambassador Andrij Melnyk and CDU foreign‑policy spokesman Roderich Kiesewetter sharply criticized the absence of concrete commitments toward Ukraine…
AfD Welcomes CDU Top Tax Rate and Citizen Allowance Reform, Calls for Middle‑Class Relief
The AfD welcomes CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann’s proposals to reform the top tax rate and the citizen’s…
Wadephul Opens Door to New Russia Sanctions Amid Nawalny Poisoning Claim
In light of the joint statement by several European countries that Russian opposition figure Alexei Nawalny may have died…
SPD Ties Income Tax Reform to Conditions Amid Rising Union Conflict
The debate over income‑tax relief is now turning into a new clash between the Union party and the…
European Core Group on Third‑Country Solutions Meets at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference a new European “core group for third‑country solutions” convened, aiming to advance “innovative…
Wolfgang Ischinger Calls for Increased Pressure on Russia After Munich Security Conference
The chair of the Munich Security Conference (MSC), Wolfgang Ischinger, called for stronger pressure on Moscow at the conference’s…
Spahn Expresses Optimism After Rubio Speech Reaffirms Transatlantic Partnership
Jens Spahn, the chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, said he was optimistic that the transatlantic partnership could be…
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien Pushes Rapid Election Law Reform While Debating Parity Independently
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) is pressing for a rapid reform of the electoral law, saying it is “essential for…
CDU Secretary General Urges Steep Income Tax Cuts
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary, has pressed the party for clear cuts to the income tax. Speaking…
CDU Employee Wing Urges Party to Shift Course at Federal Congress
Dennis Radtke, the chief of the CDU’s employee wing (CDA), urged his party to change course ahead of…
Warken Pushes for Fast Finalization of Germany’s Annual Prescription Plan for Chronic Patients
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) is hopeful of a quick resolution to the implementation of annual prescriptions…
CDU General Secretary Linnemann Calls March Bürgergeld Switch First Step Toward Deeper Welfare Overhauls
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann sees the planned replacement of the Bürgergeld in March by the new basic security…
German Foreign Minister Claims State Murder of Nawalny After Poison Test
After police presented evidence of poisoning on the body of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU)…
SPD Sticks to Caution After Rubio Speech at Munich Security Conference
After U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke at the Munich Security Conference, the SPD now sees only limited…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Demands International Action Over Navalny Poisoning Claims
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) responded sharply to the evidence presented by several European states that Russian opposition politician…
CDU Party at Stuttgart Shuts Down Alcohol as Merz Orders Ban to Keep Sessions Focused
The CDU is limiting alcohol consumption at its federal party congress, scheduled for next weekend in Stuttgart, following…
European Nations Confirm Alexei Navalny Poisoning After Two Years
Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny, who died two years ago, appears to have been poisoned. According to “Der…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Hails Strong US Europe Unity After Rubio Speech
After the highly anticipated speech by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, German Interior…
Harvard Scholar Daniel Ziblatt Urges German Parties to Keep Strict Firewall Against AfD
Daniel Ziblatt, a democracy scholar from Harvard, warns Germany’s CDU and CSU that lowering the party’s hard line…
Court Lets Bundestag Deny Staff Personalized ID Badges
Employees of members of the German Bundestag are not entitled to a personalized parliamentary badge. A ruling from…
CSU Urges Closer US Cooperation, GenSec Martin Huber Highlights Transatlantic Defense Pact Is Unavoidable, Asks For More Investment
The CSU chief of staff, Martin Huber, described the transatlantic security alliance as indispensable and urged larger investments in…
Merk Urges Stronger Europe Calls For Independence From US At Munich Security Conference
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for a stronger Europe and greater independence from the United States at…
China’s Wang Yi Urges UN Strengthening and Multilateralism at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to strengthen the United…
Rubio Calls for US‑Europe Unity at Munich Security Conference Despite Past Mistakes
At the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for stronger ties with Europe, framing his…
Police Union Supports Seven‑Point Railway Plan as Key First Step to Improve Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) regards the measures agreed upon at the recent rail safety summit as a crucial…
FDP’s Hans‑Ulrich Rülke Blasts SWR After Triell Trial, Escalating Political Tension
Hans‑Ulrich Rülke, the leader of the FDP in Baden‑Württemberg and the party’s top candidate, has taken a hard…
CDU Youth in NRW Urges Decisive Action on KO Drops Ahead of Carnival Peak
Just before the street carnival reaches its peak, the CDU youth wing in North Rhine‑Westphalia is demanding a…
Warken Urges CDU to Boost Gender Equality in Party Committees and Elections
Nina Warken, the chair of the CDU’s Frauen‑Union, called on the party to give women equal consideration in committees…
German Justice Minister Declares No Authority Over Epstein Files Amid International Investigation
Looking at the international investigations that have followed the release of the documents on the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Hubig Stands Against Lowering Criminal Age Amid Spike in Teen Violence
In the debate about the rising extreme violence among children and adolescents, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has…
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Ukrainian Men to Leave Germany for Military Duty
The Minister President of Saxony‑Anhalt, Sven Schulze of the CDU, has called for Ukrainian men to be conscripted into…
Warken Open To Expanding Health Insurance Contributions To Cover Pensions Rents And Capital Gains With Savings Package
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) said she does not oppose the SPD’s proposal to include pensions, rent and capital gains…
Germany’s Health Minister Readies System for War Scenarios
German Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) said the country is not yet ready for war‑time health emergencies. She…
Environment Minister Calls German Car Makers to Source More Steel From Germany
Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider, a member of the SPD, urged German automakers to source more raw materials within the country.…
German Embassy in Iran Stops Issuing Visas
The German Embassy in Iran has temporarily stopped accepting visa applications, the German Foreign Office said to the…
German Cities Association Warns of Collapse of Integration Courses After Government Cuts
The German city association has sharply criticized the federal government’s planned cuts to integration courses. “Restricting access to…
German Auditor General Criticizes Military Procurement Office Structures in Sharp Review
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has issued a sharp rebuke of the structures…
German Audit Office Criticizes Planned Electric Car Funding as Aimless Strategy
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has criticized the federal government for a lack…
Greens Keep Possible Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Open
Katharina Dröge, the Green parliamentary group leader, keeps the option of taking the federal budget to the Federal…
German Government Negotiates Future of Schwedt Refinery
The German federal government is negotiating with the U.S. Treasury Department for an extension of the production license…
EU Climate Commissioner Calls for Expanded Nuclear Power in Europe
EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has called for a broader use of nuclear power within the European Union. “We…
Union Welcomes Plan to Equip Train Conductors With Body Cameras
After the rail‑safety summit, CDU interior expert Alexander Throm welcomed the plan to give train conductors body‑cams. “AI‑driven video…
Bavarian Premier Markus Soder Warns of Break With US Despite Differences at Munich Security Conference
Markus Söder, the Bavarian premier and CSU chair, warned against a rupture with the United States, saying the fate…
Berlin Alarmed Over Alleged Glyphosate Use in Southern Lebanon by Israeli Forces
The German foreign ministry has expressed concern about reports that the Israeli army may be using glyphosate in…
Ukraine Partners Announce Fresh Energy Assistance at Berlin-Format Summit Near Munich Security Conference
At a gathering of Ukraine partners held in the so‑called Berlin format on the sidelines of the Munich…
Dutch PM Mark Rutte Highlights Growing Russian And Chinese Presence In Newly Opened Northern Sea Lanes
NATO Secretary‑General Mark Rutte spoke of opening sea lanes not only in Greenland but across the entire High North.…
Felix Klein Quits German Anti‑Semitism Office This Summer for New Role
Felix Klein, the federal government’s anti‑Semitism Commissioner, will leave his post this summer to focus on a new endeavour.…
State Security Investigates Potential Attack on Cem Özdemir
By chance a possible arson attempt on Baden‑Württemberg Green Party candidate Cem Özdemir was reportedly thwarted at the end…
Macron Urges Stronger Europe at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, French President Emmanuel Macron echoed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for a stronger Europe. “A…
US Senator Marco Rubio Applauds Germany, Boosts NATO Partnership
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised Germany for its efforts to strengthen NATO after a meeting with…
Germany Defence Minister Pistorius Says Ukrainian Front is Stuck
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the SPD, says the Ukrainian front line is “stuck”. Speaking on…
Klingbeil Vows Stronger Ties With Global South, Citing Shared Values With UK Canada New Zealand And Australia
Deputy Chancellor and Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil stressed the need for a tighter partnership with nations in the…
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
German Chancellor Merz Meets US Secretary of State Rubio at Munich Security Conference
On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security…
Unexpected Alliance Calls for More Development Aid Ahead of Munich Security Conference
At the opening of the Munich Security Conference an unlikely coalition has emerged to push for more development…
EU Eyes Germany’s Border Policy Commission to Review Schengen Compliance in March
In March, the European Commission plans to review how Germany applies Schengen rules, reports the “Welt” and Politico…
German Defense Minister Pistorius Presents First Quantum Drone to Ukraine’s President Selenskyj
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented a Quantum Systems drone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Sel Sikryak on Friday, just before the…
AfD Calls for Nationalisation of Gas Storage in Bavaria
The AfD faction in the Bavarian state parliament is calling for the nationalisation of gas storage facilities. They…
CSU Warns AfD May Leak Sensitive Info to US GOP at Munich Security Conference
The CSU general secretary, Martin Huber, expressed concern that members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) present on the…
Baerbock Calls Multilateral Order a Giant Opportunity for Europe Ahead of Munich Security Conference
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, the Green Party politician, called on Europe to boost its confidence ahead of…
Spahn Calls for Sharp Increase in Retirement Age as Germany Faces Aging Workforce
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, says the retirement age is expected to rise sharply. “If you reach…
Greens Slam Merz’s EU Carbon Trade Overhaul Plans Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Greens, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emission trading system and,…
Greens Block Merz’s EU CO2 Trading Revamp, Warn of Market Weakening
Franziska Brantner, co‑chair of the Green Party, rejected Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) saying that the proposal to overhaul the EU’s existing CO₂‑emissions…
KAS Chair Kramp‑Karrenbauer Claims Merz Campaign Left No Trace as Stipulated Relationship Remains Good
The chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung (KAS), Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, denies that her successful campaign against Chancellor‑candidate Friedrich Merz has left…
East German Official Calls Out Unequal Inheritances Between East and West
Elisabeth Kaiser, the federal government’s East‑German affairs spokesperson from the SPD, has highlighted a persistent gap in inheritance…
Economist Urges State Veto Over Critical Mineral Exports
Marcel Fratzscher, the president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has called for stronger state control over…
Thuringian AfD Demands Sharper Rules Amid Nepotism Scandals
Because of rising accusations of cronyism against senior AfD officials, the Thuringian state chair Stefan Möller has called for…
Merz Prepares for Future Clash with Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reportedly preparing for future confrontations with U.S. President Donald Trump. According to the Süddeutsche Zeitung, Merz…
Streeck Welcomes Menthol Ban in E‑Cigarettes as Crucial Step for Youth Health
Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, welcomed Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer’s proposal to ban menthol and other additives in e‑cigarettes.…
Education Minister Warns of Generation of Alienated Young Men Vulnerable to Authoritarian Extremism
Federal Family and Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) warned of a generation of marginalized young men. She told the…
SPD Women Call for Female President to Succeed Steinmeier
The Association of Social Democratic Women in the SPD urges that in the coming year, for the first…
Spahn Criticizes Washington Upgrade of AfD as Irritating
Jens Spahn, the CDU parliamentary group leader, sharply criticised how the AfD is treated in U.S. government circles. “It…
Karin Prien Keeps Her Options Open as German Presidential Race Heats Up
Rumours about who will run for Germany’s presidency keep returning to the name Karin Prien. The deputy chairwoman of…
Health Minister Laumann Calls for Groundbreaking Nursing Reform
NRW Health Minister Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU) says the social nursing‑care insurance is a successful model but insists that…
EU Leaders Set Stage for Concrete March Summit Decisions Following Informal Belgium Meeting
European Council President António Costa and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen say that the informal EU summit in Belgium…
SPD Warns Union of Blockade over Debt Brake Reform
A conflict over the reform of the debt brake is emerging within the governing coalition, as reported by…
Merz Calls for Rapid EU Reforms After Summit Urges Decisive Action
Bundesminister Friedrich Merz (CDU) is pressing for substantial decisions on European Union reforms to be made this year. After…
Trump Undermines US Climate Protection Foundation With Bold Rollback
U.S. President Donald Trump has overturned a critical pillar of American climate protection. On Thursday he rescinded the Environmental…
Winkler Calls for Parliamentary Review of Germany’s Policy Toward Russia
Historian Heinrich August Winkler urges a comprehensive parliamentary review of Germany’s foreign policy in Eastern Europe. “There are good…
Wadephul Hopes Big Outcomes From Munich Security Forum
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) entered the Munich Security Conference on Friday with high expectations. He said the conference…
Van Aken Demands Probe of AfD Nepotism Allegations
Jan van Aken, chairman of the Left party, has called on the German federal parliamentary administration to investigate alleged…
EU Commission Approves Berlin’s Buy European Initiative
The EU Commission has agreed to support the German government on one of its most important industrial‑policy initiatives.…