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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…
Can the Greens Revive Their Fortunes in the 2026 State Election?
In the run-up to the March 2026 state election in Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir, the Green Party’s future top…
CDU’s Linnemann: I’ll Stay True to Myself, Even if Others Don’t Like It
A senior official of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has found a way to balance his role outside…
Germany Must Show Its Worth
A Shift in Climate Between the US and Germany, Says Thuringian Minister-President’s Aide In a recent statement, Mario…
BREAKING: Union Sets Sights on Rushing Constitutional Judge Election in Bundestag
German Union Seeks to Expedite Constitutional Court Judge Election in Parliament The German Union has expressed its intention…
Budget Betrayal: Greens Expose Finance Minister’s ‘Haushaltstrickserei’
Green Party Criticizes Budget Plans, Accuses Minister of ‘Haushaltstrickserei’ The Green Party has sharply criticized the budget plans…
Economist Sounds Alarm for Cost Cuts in Long-Term Care
Economist Warns of Insurance Premium Hikes, Calls for Cost Cuts in Healthcare A leading economist, Martin Werding, has…
East Germany’s New Commissioner Seeks Swift AfD Ban and CDU Separation
German Far-Right Party’s Ban a Possibility, Says New Eastern Envoy of German Government Elisabeth Kaiser, the new Eastern…
EU Law vs. Asylum: Justice Minister Demands Compliance, But Can Germany’s Asylum Policy Survive the Test?
German Asylum Policy Must Comply with European Law, Says Justice Minister Germany’s Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, emphasized the…
Elite University’s Days of Profiting from Foreign Students Numbered?
US Imposes Restrictions on Harvard University, Accusing it of Fostering Violence and Antisemitism In a dramatic escalation of…
The Victim Story Unravels
Bundestag’s Vice President Rejects AfD’s Allegations of Disadvantage In a recent development, the Vice President of the German…
BLOODY CONSEQUENCES: Israel Demands Retribution After Washington Attack on Embassy Staff
Israel’s Ambassador to Germany, Ron Prosor, has expressed shock and concern over the fatal attack on two Israeli…
Will the EU Follow Suit?
US Readiness for Trade Conflict Resolution Welcomed by German Finance Minister German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has expressed…
CDU’s Nina Warken Aims for Top Spot in a Battle for Equality and Influence
German Health Minister Nina Warken Seeks Greater Female Influence in Politics and Society Berlin, Germany – German Health…
G7 Summit: No Breakthrough in US-German Trade Dispute, But a Strong Message for Ukraine
German Finance Minister Holds Constructive Talks with US Counterpart, No Breakthrough on Trade Dispute At the G7 summit…
The New Normal for German Politics?
New Government Official Takes Maternity Leave, Returns to Post in Autumn Elisabeth Kaiser, the newly appointed Federal Government’s…
BREAKING: Justice Minister Threatens to Unleash ‘Sharpest Sword’ on AfD
Germany’s Justice Minister Calls for Review of AfD’s Constitutional Status In a recent interview with the Frankfurter Allgemeine…
A Crisis of Empty Beds?
Germany’s Refugee Accommodation Facilities Show Significant Improvement in Availability of Space According to a recent survey by the…
SPD Secures Otto-Wels Hall in Reichstag Building
SPD Secures Control of Historic Reichstag Room In a significant victory, the SPD’s Bundestag faction has successfully negotiated…
Eichel Gives Klingbeil a Vote of Confidence for the Chancellery
Ex-Finanz Minister Hans Eichel Praises Successor Lars Klingbeil’s Chances of Becoming Chancellor In a recent interview with the…
EU’s Top Official Unleashes Scathing Attack on Trump, Calls Him a Fascist
European Parliament President Slams US President Trump as Fascist, Unreliable Partner The President of the European Parliament’s Committee,…
10% Surge in Revenues in April!
Germany’s Tax Revenues Continue to Grow in April Germany’s tax revenues have continued to rise in April, according…
Who’s In, Who’s Out and What it Means for the Future of the German Government?
CDU’s Linnemann Set to Join Coalition Committee, Report Says The German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has reportedly agreed…
What’s Behind the False Claim?
US President Donald Trump Makes False Claims of ‘Genocide’ in South Africa In a meeting with South African…
Germany’s Defense in Jeopardy?
German Federal Parliament Elects New Defense Inspectorate Chief The German Federal Parliament has elected Henning Otte, a former…
Diplomatic Row Erupts
Israel’s Military Opens Fire on Diplomatic Delegation in West Bank In a tense incident, the Israeli military opened…
Cap-gate: Germany’s Parliament in a Headspin?
Bundestag Member Marcel Bauer Makes Statement Without Wearing Cap to Parliamentary Session In a symbolic move, German Bundestag…
German Lawmakers Uncover Shaky Legal Grounds for Rejections at EU Borders
German Border Rejections Raise Legal Concerns, Say SPD Lawmakers A group of German lawmakers from the Social Democratic…
Spahn Demands Emergency Decisions to Save Germany
Germany’s Ruling Coalition Urged to Act Swiftly Amid Fears of Economic Downturn The head of Germany’s Christian Democratic…
‘I Rent on the Side Too’ – But What’s the Real Agenda?
German Minister of Construction Verena Hubertz Endorses Airbnb, but with Conditions Berlin, Germany – German Minister of Construction…
A Game-Changer for Germany’s New Government?
3+3+3+2″ Formula in the Works According to Politico, citing coalition sources, the composition of the coalition committee between…
Greens Demand Permanent Shutdown of Fossil Gas Pipelines
Germany’s Green Party to Push for Permanent Shutdown of Unused Nord Stream Pipelines The German Bundestag’s Green Party…
Germany’s Darkest Hour?
German Greens Demand AfD Ban Amid Rising Right-Wing Violence Berlin, Germany – The German Greens are renewing their…
EU Cracks Down on Radical Algorithms or Else Terror Wins?
European Lawmakers Urge Tougher Action Against Radicalizing Algorithms A German parliamentarian and expert in interior affairs, Sebastian Fiedler,…
ECONOMIC APOCALYPSE: Merz Government’s First Move: Chaos and Stagnation, Not Growth!
Economic Uncertainty Plagues New German Government, Greens Claim The German government has missed the opportunity to set the…
EU’s Top Prize to be Awarded to a King and a Chancellor?
EU’s Top Honor to be Awarded to Ursula von der Leyen, Expectations of Royal and Governmental Presence The…
Women’s Council Slams ‘Tragic’ Lack of Female Representation in Coalition Committee
German Feminist Group Criticizes Lopsided Coalition Committee Composition A German feminist organization has sharply criticized the composition of…
German Politician’s Last-Ditch Effort to Save the Democracy Channel
German Federal President Emphasizes the Importance of Phoenix in a Diverse Public Broadcasting Landscape In a statement supporting…
New Program or Perish?
SPD Must Revamp Its Principles, Says Armand Zorn, Party Faction Leader In an interview with RTL and ntv,…
A WAR CHEQUE TO BE SEIZED BY UKRAINE?
EU Lawmaker Urges Support for Ukraine with Frozen Russian Assets A senior European Parliament member has called for…
‘We’re in a Severe Crisis’
Newspaper SPD Leader Calls for Review of Party’s “Disastrous” Election Result The leader of the Social Democratic Party…
Minister and Opposition Clash on Simplifying Construction Rules
New Era in German Building Policy on the Horizon, Minister Says Berlin, Germany – Germany’s new Building Minister,…
Union’s Shocking U-Turn on Committee Chairs
German CDU/CSU Faction Leader Backs AFD for Committee Roles The parliamentary business manager of the CDU/CSU faction in…
The State’s New Prime Minister Unleashes a Climate-Friendly Economic Boom!
Newspaper Newly Elected Minister-President of Lower Saxony, Olaf Lies, Outlines Ambitious Climate-Friendly Transformation Plan Hannover, Germany – In…
Germany’s Chancellor Conquers the Global Stage in Triumphant Phone Calls
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Holds Telephonic Talks with Japanese and Indian Counterparts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in…
New Rules to Oust Committee Chiefs?
German Social Democratic Party (SPD) Seeks to Clarify Parliamentary Rules for Committee Chairs In a bid to strengthen…
FedPol: Germany’s Police Union Demands New Law to Combat Right-Wing Extremism and Political Crimes
German Police Union Leader Calls for New Law to Combat Right-Wing Extremism in German Parliament The head of…
SPD’s Olaf Lies Wins the Top Job in Lower Saxony in a Landslide!
New Minister-President Elected in Lower Saxony, Germany Hannover, Germany – Olaf Lies, a member of the Social Democratic…
Germany’s Green Party Blames AfD, CDU and CSU for Social Polarization and Rising Hate Crimes
German Greens’ Parliamentary Business Manager Blames Far-Right and Mainstream Parties for Social Polarization In the wake of a…
Merz’s Empty Threats Leave Putin Unimpressed
EU Sanctions on Russia Criticized as Ineffective by Linken’s Jan van Aken In an exclusive interview with the…
84,172 Cases in 2024
German Political Crimes Rise Sharply in 2024, Says Interior Ministry The German Interior Ministry has reported a significant…
Economists Betrayed by Cowardly Reforms in New Government
Economists Criticize German Government’s Economic Plans, Expect Little Reform A recent survey of 179 German economists has revealed…
Putin Pulls the Strings in Ukraine Crisis?
US President Under Pressure to End Ukraine Conflict, Says German Politician As the future head of the German…
A Boon for the Economy, or a Trumped-Up Claim?
German Minister-Designate Sees Defense Spending Boost as Economic Boon for Germany In a recent interview with the German…
CDU Demands Mediation at Tesla’s Grünheide Plant
Tesla Workers in Germany Demand Resolution from Federal Government Amid Labor Disputes A conflict over rejected sick leave,…
AUSTERITY KILLS: Germany’s Care System on the Brink of Collapse?
Caritas President Urges Radical Shift in German Government’s Austerity Strategy BERLIN, GERMANY – In a scathing critique, Caritas…
A 10 Billion Euro Gamble?
EU Approval for German Industry’s Subsidized Power Price Plan in Doubt A recent document from the German Federal…
BREAKING: German Minister Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Rush to Ban AfD
German Minister Warns Against Rushed AfD Ban Proceedings In the debate over a potential AfD ban, Olaf Lies,…
Ex-Chief Demands Radical Overhaul of Party’s Core Program
Former SPD Parliamentary Group Leader Calls for Clear Programmatic Consequences in Wake of Election Defeat In the aftermath…
Union Gains, SPD’s Popularity Plummets in New Poll
German parties’ poll numbers shift ahead of potential election, survey finds According to a recent survey by the…
New Poll Reveals Shocking Shift in German Politics!
German parties’ popularity shifts in new poll, as CDU gains and SPD loses ground A recent survey by…
TRUMP’S U-TURN: What He Really Discussed with EU Leaders on Ukraine Crisis is a Game-Changer!
US and European Leaders Discuss Path to Peace in Ukraine After Putin Meeting Following a meeting with Russian…
Ukraine on the Brink of a Historic Deal?
Russia Paves Way for Ukraine Peace Talks, Putin Says After Trump Call Moscow, Russia – Russian President Vladimir…
René Wilke’s Rise to the Top!
René Wilke Takes the Reins Potsdam, Germany – Brandenburg’s Minister-President, Dietmar Woidke, announced on Monday in Potsdam that…
Berlin Doubles Down on Global Health in a Post-US Era
Germany to Strengthen Support for the World Health Organization In a move to bolster the global health response,…
Greece Bound: Germany’s Refugee Deportation Plan Sparks Outrage
Germany to Resume Deportations of Asylum Seekers to Greece The German government is planning to resume the deportation…
CDU Aims to Boost Ground Presence in Germany Ahead of Key State Elections
The CDU plans to increase its presence in the coming years. This was stated by Carsten Linnemann, the…
EU and UK finalize new security and defense partnership after Brexit deal.
The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement five years after Brexit. At a summit…
German Government Cheers Romania’s Stable Election Outcome
The German government has welcomed the outcome of the presidential election in Romania as a sign of stability.…
Merz Optimistic After Phone Call with Trump on Ukraine Talks
Following the recent phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears to be optimistic…
Federal Cabinet Extends Full-Day Kindergarten Expansion Program
On Monday, the German Federal Cabinet approved a draft law extending the deadline for the Full-Day Kindergarten Expansion…
‘Before it’s Too Late’
Grünen-Bundesvorsitzender Felix Banaszak receives support from his party for calling for the initiation of an AfD-Verbotsverfahren. Banaszak urges…
Green Official Warns of Capacity Crisis at Borders
Irene Mihalic, the parliamentary executive director of the Green Party’s Bundestag faction, believes that the Federal Police are…
Katherina Reiche seeks to intervene in laws of other ministries for economic growth
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) has announced her intention to intervene in legislation proposed by other ministries. In an…
Economy Minister Slams Uncontrolled Renewable Energy Expansion
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katherina Reiche (CDU) has expressed concerns over an unrestricted expansion of renewable energy sources. In an interview…
Applebaum Hails Merz for Potential European Defense Leadership
Anne Applebaum, a renowned American historian, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2004 and the German Book Trade Peace Prize…
Rhein: “Four States Paying Billions While 13 Receive Money – Need for Financial Equalization Reform
Hessischer Ministerpräsident Boris Rhein fordert Reform des Länderfinanzausgleichs In Vorfeld der bevorstehenden Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz im Juni hat der hessische…
SPD Warns of Risks of Tightened Border Controls in Germany
In light of the heightened border controls and refusals at Germany’s borders, the SPD-Fraktion’s Interior expert, Lars Castellucci,…
‘Very Complex and Long Road’
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein expresses skepticism towards a potential banning process against the AfD Hessian Minister President…
Future Military Service Needs Obligation, Not Just Voluntary Basis.
Eva Högl, the outgoing Wehrbeauftragte of the Bundestag, has expressed her belief that the upcoming military service will…
EU Urges Water Conservation Amid Drought in Germany and Europe
In light of increasing drought in Germany and other European countries, the European Union (EU) Commission is aiming…
Germany’s Defense Commissioner Advocates for Mandatory Service Amidst Recruitment Challenges
According to outgoing Federal Parliament Defense Commissioner Eva Högl (SPD), the future mandatory military service will not be…
Hesse’s Minister President Doubts Ban Proceeding Against AfD Will Succeed
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein expresses skepticism towards potential AfD ban proceedings. In an interview with “Ippen-Media”, Rhein…
Merz, European Leaders Discuss Ukraine with Trump Again
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) had another phone conversation with US President Donald Trump and the heads of state…
SPD Urges Union to Act on Wage Agreement Law Amid Energy Crisis
The first parliamentary leader of the SPD-Bundestagsfraktion, Dirk Wiese, has announced urgent measures to reduce energy costs and…
Rehlinger Seeks SPD Vice-Chairmanship to Revitalize Party After Historic Loss
Saarland’s Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger Announces Candidacy for SPD Stellvertreter Post Saarland’s Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger has announced her intention…
GKV President Calls for Spending Moratorium to Prevent Contribution Hikes
The President of the GKV-Spitzenverband, Doris Pfeiffer, has called for immediate actions from the new Federal Minister of…
Moderate conservative mayor of Bucharest leads in Romanian presidential election.
In the second round of the re-run presidential election in Romania, Nicusor Dan, an independent mayor of Bucharest,…
Political Scientists: Left Not Extremist, CDU Should Open Up to Them
Political scientists advise the CDU to open up to the Left Party. Hans Vorländer, Director of the Center…
Center-right AD Alliance Leads in Portuguese Election, But Falls Short of Majority
In Portugal, the center-right alliance Aliança Democrática (AD) led by Prime Minister Luis Montenegro is leading in the…
Poland Election: Trzaskowski and Nawrocki in Runoff for Presidency
In a closely contested race, the Polish presidential election will be decided in a runoff. Preliminary projections indicate…
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Calls for Banning Controversial Far-Right Party AfD
Thüringens Innenminister Georg Maier has called for a ban against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In an…
Citytag President Urges Direct Funding for Municipalities
Leipzig’s Oberbürgermeister Burkhard Jung, the President of the German Cities Association, has called on the 16 federal states…
Merz Praises Potential Progress in Trump-Putin Talks on Ukraine
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) expressed hope on Sunday that the planned phone call between US President Donald Trump…
New Memorial Sites Concept Needed to Combat Rising Anti-Semitism
Felix Klein, the German government’s representative for Jewish life and the fight against antisemitism, is calling for a…
German Greens Slam Israel’s Gaza Strategy Amid Humanitarian Concerns
The criticism of Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip is growing in Germany. Israel has the right to…
German Chancellor Merz Invites Canadian PM Carney for Strategic Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Germany. During a meeting in Rome…
Finance Minister Calls for Fiscal Responsibility
Nordrhein-Westfalen Rejects Funding for Increased Commuter Allowance Nordrhein-Westfalen’s Finance Minister, Marcus Optendrenk (CDU), has stated that the state…