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Germany Says Iran Regime Change Unlikely Just Three Weeks After Israel‑Hamas War
The German federal government says a regime change in Iran is unlikely within roughly three weeks of the…
Germany and France Seek Solution for FCAS Joint Fighter Project Ahead of Brussels Summit
Before the meeting in Brussels between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and France’s president Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, their foreign…
German Government Plans Massive Air Tax Cut by Mid-Year
The German federal government plans to lower the air‑traffic tax to the level it was in May 2024. According…
Merz Discusses Middle East Conflict With Azerbaijan President
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday. In the conversation, the two…
NRW Cabinet Approves First Anti-Discrimination Law in German Mainland
The North Rhine‑Westphalia state cabinet has adopted the first anti‑discrimination law for a German mainland state. According to…
EU Interior Commissioner Demands Greater European Independence in Security
EU internal affairs commissioner Magnus Brunner is calling for greater European autonomy in both internal and external security. He…
Woidke Criticizes SPD Over Worker Trust Loss saying “We Made Mistakes”
Brandenburg’s premier, Dietmar Woidke of the SPD, has criticized his own party sharply. He told the “Welt” on a…
Cabinet Delays New Building Modernisation Law to Post Easter
The cabinet’s decision on the draft of the so‑called “Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz” (GMG), which had previously been known as the…
Union and AfD Remain Even After Both Gain One Point in New YouGov Survey
In the YouGov survey released on Tuesday, both the CDU/CSU and the AfD now stand at 26 %, each…
Germany Opposes Market Interventions to Cut Energy Prices
The German federal government is wary of market interventions to lower energy prices ahead of the upcoming European…
Young Union Leader Demands Stricter Oversight of Finance Minister Over Special Fund Misuse
Faced with new data indicating the misuse of the special fund, Johannes Winkel, chair of the Young Union (JU),…
Röwekamp Pushes EU Aspides Expansion into Strait of Hormuz
The chairman of the Bundestag Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), suggested expanding the EU’s existing “Aspides” mission during…
Left Party Calls for Surplus Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Fund 9‑Euro Ticket and Energy Crisis Cash
The Left party (Die Linke) has filed an application with the Bundestag calling on the federal government to draft…
German Chancellor Merz Meets EU Parliament President Metsola in Berlin
On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, for an inaugural visit to…
Union Gains AfD Edge While Greens Fall Behind SPD After Baden-Württemberg Election
In the week following the Baden‑Württemberg state election, Forsa’s weekly survey for RTL and ntv shows a noticeable…
Ministry Rejects Covering Health Insurance Costs for Basic Income Recipients
In talks to curb spending in statutory health insurance, the Labour Ministry led by Bärbel Bas has apparently dismissed…
Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche to Wrap Up Fuel Price Package by Early April Amid Accusations of Oil Industry Price Hikes
Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) has criticised the petroleum industry amid sharply rising fuel prices. “It…
SPD VICE SPEAKER SLAMS OIL INDUSTRY AT FUEL PRICE TASKFORCE
SPD deputy faction leader Armand Zorn criticized the representatives of the petroleum industry as “unacceptable and contradictory” during the…
Warken Praises Revisions to Maternity Care Agreement
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) welcomed the revisions to the disputed midwives‑assistance contract.Speaking to the “Rheinische Post”…
AfD Demands Return of German Gold Reserves While SPD Accuses Panic‑Mongering
The AfD is demanding that the German government bring all German gold reserves overseas back to Germany. The…
Ifo Reveals 95% of 2025 New Government Debt Misused, Not for Infrastructure Projects
According to calculations by the Ifo Institute, the German government used 95 % of the new debt issued in…
SPD Threatens to Delay EU Decisions Made With Far‑Right Factions
The SPD warns that it will try to delay and weaken EU Parliament decisions that were adopted together…
Insa Ranks Cem Özdemir as Germany’s Second Most Popular Politician
Following the Baden-Württemberg state election, winning candidate Cem Özdemir of the Greens has risen to become the second‑most popular…
Scholz Calls Habermas His Intellectual Moral Guide in Touching Tribute
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) paid tribute to the late philosopher Jürgen Habermas, describing him as a formative…
Merk Blames Weber For EVP‑Right‑Wing Collusion Allegations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, has placed responsibility on the Christian Democrat and European…
Boris Palmer Declines Ministerial Post in Baden-Württemberg State Government
Boris Palmer, the mayor of Tübingen, has apparently decided not to join the new state government that will be…
Spahn Demands Consequences Over EU Parliament Chat With AfD
Jens Spahn, chairman of the Union faction in the European Parliament, called for consequences after reports surfaced that members…
Reichinnek Calls for Doubling Pension Contribution Cap in Germany
Heidi Reichinnek, the chair of The Left’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag, has called for doubling the contribution‑assessment…
SPD Announces Major Trimming of Willy Brandt House as Party HQ Downsized for Efficiency
The Social Democratic Party is planning a large‑scale overhaul of its central headquarters, the Willy‑Brandt House. General‑secretary Tim Klüssendorf confirmed…
Jens Spahn Warns EU of New Refugee Crisis Amid Iran War and Calls for Stricter Migration Policy
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, warned on Monday on the ntv programme “Blome & Pfeffer” that the war in…
SPD and CDU Sign New Coalition Deal in Brandenburg
Two months after the break-up of the SPD‑BSW coalition, the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg have formally sealed…
German Government Warns Israel Against Ground Offensive in Lebanon
The German federal government warned Israel against launching a large‑scale ground operation in Lebanon. “We urge our Israeli…
SPD and Greens Call for Urgent Investigation Into EU Party Deals With Right‑Wing Parliamentarians
After a report surfaced alleging secret deals between members of the European People’s Party (EPP) and right‑wing groups…
Israel Launches Targeted Ground Offensive in Southern Lebanon Kills Hezbollah Fighters
The Israeli army has begun a limited and focused ground offensive against targets in southern Lebanon.On Monday it…
Berlin Participation Law Partially Deemed Unconstitutional by Expert Report
In Berlin’s “Law to Promote Participation in the Migration Society” abbreviated the Participation Act, the Justice Senator Felor Badenberg…
72,000 Integration Course Slots Await After Registration Ban Spurs Threat of Mass Cancellation
After the stopping of admissions for voluntary integration courses, the left‑wing parliamentary group fears that a large number…
Paris Municipal Election Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire Leads 37 Percent After First Round
Following the first round of municipal elections in France, Paris’s socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire leads with roughly 37 %…
CDU Wins Frankfurt Lead After Hessen Municipal Vote, Greens Face City Power Loss
After the local elections in Hesse, the Greens risk losing their dominant standing in Frankfurt am Main, the state’s…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Signals No Direct Iran War Role But Open to Expanding EU Red Sea Shipping Mission
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has reaffirmed that Germany will not become an active participant in the…
Gantz Warns Iran Must Not Play Games as Israel Keeps Options Open for Land Attack
With the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and rising oil prices, Iran, according to former Israeli Defence…
German Greens and Left Reject Participation in Hormuz Strait Security While Kiesewetter Highlights Government Split
Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU member of the Bundestag and foreign‑policy spokesperson, remained cautious about any German role in safeguarding…
SPD Questions Germany’s Unrestricted Use of Ramstein Air Base in Iran War
The shadow cabinet in the black‑red coalition is increasingly questioning whether the federal government can continue to allow…
Union Plans to Scrutinize Big Oil Over High Fuel Prices
During the recent war in Iran, gasoline and diesel prices at German service stations have surged. In response,…
Kevin Kühnert Criticizes His Tenure as SPD Secretary General
Kevin Kühnert, the former general secretary of the SPD, said that before stepping down he often found himself…
Thuringia Premier Voigt Calls for Temporary CO2 Tax Freeze Amid Energy Crisis Sparked by Iran War
Thuringia’s Minister‑President Mario Voigt has suggested temporarily suspending the CO₂ tax amid the energy‑price crisis triggered by the…
Social Association Urges Drug Price Curb Amid Rising Med Costs
The social association SoVD has demanded political action to curb the rising prices of drugs. “It can’t continue…
Söder’s Mini-Reactors Proposal Draws Sharp Green and SPD Criticism
Bavarian Minister‑President Markus Söder (CSU) has proposed building modern small nuclear power plants in the state, a plan that…
Former VW CEO Matthias Müller Calls for Breaking the Firewall Against the AfD
Former Volkswagen chief Matthias Müller criticized the strategy of Germany’s established parties toward the AfD and called for…
German LGBTQ Advocate Sophie Koch Defends Self‑Determination Law Says It Was Right and Helpful
The federal government’s queer commissioner, Sophie Koch (SPD), says there is no need to amend the Self‑Determination Act. Referring…
Hesse Municipal Elections Open Early as Polling Stations Kick Off at 8 AM
Since 8 a.m. across Hesse, polling stations are open for the municipal elections. Almost 4.7 million eligible voters are…
AfD Mulls Its Own Presidential Candidate After Alice Weidel’s Call
The AfD is reportedly considering nominating its own candidate for the office of President of Germany, according to…
75 Percent of Germans Blast Government for Failing to Curb Fuel Price Surge
The German federal government faces heavy criticism from citizens for its approach to tackling high petrol prices.According to…
Sachsen‑Anhalt Leader Pushes for Fuel Tax Cut as Gas Prices Surge
In response to rising fuel prices at service stations, Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident Sven Schulze (CDU) has urged the federal…
Queer Agency Invites Chancellor Merz to CSD on Government Bus
Sophie Koch, Germany’s federal commissioner for the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity, said she hopes to see Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Söder Plans Mini‑Reactors as Bayern Leads Germany Nuclear Debate
Bavarian Minister‑President Markus Söder (CSU) calls for a fundamental shift in Germany’s nuclear exit plan and is planning the…
Prien Welcomes Growing Debate on Social Media Age Limits in Germany
The German federal families minister, Karin Prien of the CDU, welcomed the widening debate on age limits for social…
Trump Urges Greater Alliance Action After New Iran Military Strikes on Gulf Oil Passage
After recent military strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump urged increased participation from his Western allies. Writing on Truth Social…
Greens Alarm EU Over Billions in Climate Penalties If German Policy Stagnates
The new German climate assessment has triggered a call from the Green Party for a dramatic turnaround in…
SPD Approves CDU Coalition in Brandenburg With Clear Majority
The planned coalition between the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg has cleared its final hurdle. At a state…
Germany Emissions Drop Only 0.1 Percent in 2025 According to Environmental Ministry
Germany’s greenhouse‑gas emissions dropped only 0.1 % in 2025, the Federal Ministry of the Environment and the Federal Environment…
German Population Shifts With 350,000 Ukrainian Men 18‑63 In Germany Amid Ongoing Ukraine War
While the war in Ukraine continues, the number of Ukrainian men aged 18 to 63 present in Germany…
Brandenburg CDU Approves SPD Coalition Agreement With Overwhelming Majority
Members of the CDU in Brandenburg voted overwhelmingly in favour of the coalition agreement with the SPD for…
Bundeswehr Divided on Hormuz Mission with Ernst Urging International Marine Deployment
Germany’s coalition experts remain split over whether the Bundeswehr should join an international naval operation in the Strait…
Klingbeil Open to Lowering Cost Cap for Retirement Savings Ahead of Bundestag Hearing
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has shown, ahead of the Bundestag hearing, that he is open to adjustments for the…
Harald Christ Forecasts Full 10 Percent Investment Quota Met for 500 Billion Special Fund
The chairman of the Investment and Innovation Council of the German Finance Ministry, Harald Christ, believes that the federal…
Consumer Advocates Slam Klingbeil’s Private Retirement Plans, Demand Corrections
Consumer‑rights advocates criticize the federal government’s plans for private retirement savings and call for corrections. They argue that…
Greenland’s Foreign Minister Resigns as Coalition Cracks in Government Crisis
Greenland’s government is facing a crisis. The broad coalition that governed after last week’s election is fracturing almost…
Kiesewetter Urges President Steinmeier to Debate Mandatory Social Year
Ruderich Kiesewetter, a federal foreign‑policy spokesperson for the CDU, has called on President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier to initiate a…
Reiche Unveils Five-Point Plan to Bolster German Industry Amid Global Uncertainty
German Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) stressed the importance of a strong industrial sector for…
German NKR Blasts Modernization Agenda as Unfulfilled Promises
The National Standards Control Council (NKR) has issued strong criticism of how the federal government is carrying out…
Kiesewetter Demands Immediate Training of Ukrainians on Taurus Cruise Missiles
Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU foreign‑policy spokesman, urges the German government to begin training Ukrainian soldiers on Taurus cruise…
German Finance Ministry Refutes Claim That Higher Fuel Prices Raise State Revenue
The German federal finance ministry, led by Lars Klingbeil (SPD), rejects claims that the state stands to gain…
TK CEO Baas Blames Federal Government For Hospital Reform
The head of Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) has criticized the hospital reform that the Bundestag approved last week. By…
Germany Hopes for Stable Dutch Government After Election Turmoil
The German federal government hopes for a stable executive in the Netherlands. “Naturally we are keen on stable…
Poll Finds Only Defense Minister Boris Pistorius Keeps Majority Satisfied
According to a new Ipsos poll released on Friday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) is the only cabinet member…
Van Aken slams US permit of Russian oil sales as double wrong signal
Jan van Aken, the chair of Germany’s Left (die Linke), called the U.S. government’s decision to allow the sale of…
CDU NARROWLY LEADS IN RINELAND-PALATINE BEFORE STATE ELECTION ACCORDING TO POLITBAROMETER POLL
A new ZDF political barometer released a week before the Rhineland‑Palatinate state election finds the CDU just ahead…
Körzell Warns Corporate‑Driven Social Overhaul Harms Workers as DGB Accuses Union of Ignoring Wealth and Inheritance Tax Debate
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) accuses the Union of refusing to engage in debate over the potential…
Dröge Defends Colleague Amid Controversy Over 8‑Year‑Old CDU Hailing Video
Katharina Dröge, chairwoman of the Green parliamentary group, defended her colleague Zoe Mayer after criticism over a repost of an…
Ricarda Lang Says Özdemir’s Win Stems from Staying Distanced from the Greens
Former Green party chair Ricarda Lang said that Cem Özdemir’s victory in Baden‑Württemberg can be attributed largely to…
Kevin Kühnert Puts Red‑Red‑Green Coalition in Question Over Foreign Policy Obstacles
Former SPD general secretary Kevin Kühnert says that, at present, a red‑red‑green coalition at the federal level seems unlikely…
Reiche Warns Of Economic Fallout If Iran War Prolongs
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) warned that the ongoing war in Iran could have significant economic repercussions.…
Union Showcases Flexibility on Top Tax Rate, Open to Adjustment Talks
The German “Handelsblatt” reports that the Union-CDU and CSU combined-has apparently moved away from a categorical “no” on…
Rhineland Palatinate Race Heats Up with ARD Poll Showing Narrow CDU SPD Lead
The ARD poll suggests the outcome of the Rhineland‑Palatinate state election on 22 March could be very close.Using data…
Former SPD MP Robin Mesarosch Blasts Party Over Closed‑Minded Mantra After Election Crash
After the SPD’s disappointing result in the Baden‑Württemberger state election, former parliamentarian Robin Mesarosch is openly castigating his own…
Bundesrechnungshof Warns of Gigantic Shift‑Exchange Scam Targeting Federal Budget
President Kay Scheller of the Federal Court of Auditors warned the federal government that a new “gigantic shift factory”…
Germany Expands Criminal Repatriations to Afghanistan and Syria
German authorities have increasingly started deporting repeat offenders to Afghanistan and Syria, a trend documented by the federal…
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz Threatens Lebanon With Military Conquest
On Thursday, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon that if the country does not stop Hezbollah from launching…
President Steinmeier Urges Firewalls to Shield Democracy from Extremist Threats
Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier said that “firewalls” are essential to protect democracy from its enemies. Speaking to the weekly…
Hofreiter Calls For Intergovernmental Ukraine Fund Excluding Hungary
Anton Hofreiter, chair of the European Committee in the German Bundestag and member of the Greens, said on German…
Scholz Yet to Read Merkel Memoir
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz, a self‑confessed passionate reader, admitted in an interview with the “Rheinische Post” that he…
German Federal Budget Future Ratio Hits Record High at 22.3 Percent in 2025
The ZEW’s calculated “future quota” for the German federal budget reached a new peak in 2025.According to ZEW…
Katharina Dröge says Left foreign policy blocks future red red green coalition
Karina Dröge, chair of the Green parliamentary group, argues that a future red‑red‑green coalition at the federal level cannot…
Markus Soder Urges Permanent Electricity Tax Cut for All
Markus Söder, the head of the CSU, says he wants the promised electricity‑tax cut to be applied to everyone.…
Trump Administration Urges Berlin to Grant US Exception in EU Deforestation Law
The U.S. government is tightening its pressure on Germany and the EU to allow a special exemption for…
Jusos Urge SPD to Return to Roots After Devastating Baden-Württemberg Election Loss
Juso leader Philipp Türmer said the Social Democrats lack credibility after a devastating defeat in Baden‑Württemberg. “We have to…
MPs Demand Next-Week Rollout of Gas Price Cap
Members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) have urged Federal Economy Minister…
Greens Focus on Winning FDP Voters After Baden-Württemberg Setback
After the Greens’ victory in Baden‑Württemberg and the FDP’s disastrous result in its home state, the party plans…
Only One in Four Iranian Asylum Seekers Granted Right to Stay in Germany
Based on recent figures from the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), only about one quarter…
German Leader Julia Klöckner Touches Down in Kyiv Ahead of Parliamentary Speech
Julia Klöckner, President of the German Bundestag, arrived in Kyiv on Wednesday morning for a visit that marks…