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Greens Eye Gas Car Ban for Fleets
The German Green Party faction in the Bundestag has expressed broad support for a proposed ban on internal…
Japan Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Projections released by Japan’s NHK indicate a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, with the ruling coalition…
Brantner Slams Government Energy Failures
Franziska Brantner, leader of the Green Party, delivered a sharp critique of the German federal government in a…
Berlin Mayor Flags Left-Wing Radicalization
Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has expressed concern regarding a perceived shift in the political direction of…
Weidel Criticizes Merz’s CDU Stance
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has expressed a view that the stance of…
Youth Leader Reaffirms Green Ties
Despite facing considerable criticism from within the Green Party, Jette Nietzard, a spokesperson for Green Youth, maintains a…
Weidel Interview Derailed by Protests
A scheduled interview with Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was disrupted Sunday by…
Fuel Ban Faces Fleet Fight
The German parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) has voiced strong…
Greens Accuse Government of Gaza Inaction
The Green Party is accusing the German government of failing to take sufficient action to alleviate the suffering…
Germany Pauses Syria Deportations Amid Conflict
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany is maintaining a cautious stance regarding deportations to Syria, particularly in…
Union Defies Pressure on Judge Election
Following a renewed call for a swift re-election process from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Union faction…
Conservative Party Backs Debt Brake Reform
Negotiations surrounding a reform of Germany’s debt brake (Schuldenbremse) remain on track, according to leading figures from the…
Left Party Open to Debt Brake Talks
Following pressure from Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) regarding the reform of the debt brake, as stipulated…
Renewable Energy Expansion Faces New Limits
The German government is facing growing concerns regarding the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources and the capacity…
Climate Goals Stalled Expert Report Sparks Debate
A recently released expert report, intended to assist the Transport Ministry in achieving climate targets, is facing criticism…
Germany Considers Deporting Syrian Asylum Seekers With Criminal Records
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated a potential future possibility of…
Germany Urges US Trade Caution
German officials express optimism regarding the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, suggesting a resolution remains possible.…
Klingbeil Demands New Constitutional Court Vote
The parliamentary leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Vice Chancellor, Lars Klingbeil, reaffirmed his commitment to…
EU Eyes Ban on Gas Car Fleets
The European Commission is reportedly preparing a new regulation that would effectively prohibit the purchase of vehicles with…
Platzeck Defends Russia Visits
Former SPD leader and former Minister President of Brandenburg, Matthias Platzeck, has defended his personal travels to Russia…
Germany Debates AfD Ban Urgency
The Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has cautioned against rushing a potential…
Weber Urges EU Border Police Deployment
European officials are advocating for a strengthened, coordinated approach to managing migration flows, with particular emphasis on bolstering…
AfD Ban Faces Public Resistance
A recent survey conducted by the Allensbach Institute for Demographic Research, commissioned by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, reveals…
Greens Blast Dobrindts Immigration Stance
Following a summit of several EU interior ministers held on the Zugspitze mountain in Bavaria, Agnieszka Brugger, Deputy…
Experts Urge CDU Choice for Top Court
A leading constitutional lawyer has voiced concerns regarding the political maneuvering surrounding the upcoming selection of a judge…
Climate Funds Falter Germany Risks Missing Goals
A new report by the Federal Audit Court has raised serious concerns regarding the German government’s ability to…
Germany Romania Pledge Deeper Ties
A deepening of ties between Germany and Romania has been announced following a meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich…
Judge Selection Sparks German Debate
A senior figure within the German parliament has cautioned against transferring the authority to select judges for the…
Germany Eyes Refugee Relocation Beyond Europe
The German government is moving to explore options for housing asylum seekers outside of Europe, signaling a shift…
Public Opinion Slams German Government Performance
A recent survey conducted by Verian for the German news magazine “Der Spiegel” reveals a mixed public assessment…
Merz Urges Netanyahu West Bank Caution
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Opposition Demands Budget Clarity
A leading figure within the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, is calling for increased transparency regarding budgetary decisions and…
Merkel Era Shadows Merz Coalition Concerns
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, delivered a sharp critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
Brosius-Gersdorf Debate Intensifies
The parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Matthias Miersch, has criticized calls for the resignation…
Merz Defends Holiday Traditions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has firmly rejected proposals to abolish public holidays, stating…
Merkel Successor Loosens Grip on MPs
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated a relaxed approach to parliamentary discipline amidst…
Border Controls Lack Data on Local Strain
The German Federal Government lacks its own data regarding the utilization of municipalities in accommodating asylum seekers, despite…
Left Party Backs Wealth Tax for Pensions
The debate surrounding a proposed “Boomer Solidarity Contribution” has spurred renewed calls for a broader approach to funding…
Söder Urges SPD to Drop Court Nominee
The nomination of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as a candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court is facing increasing challenges, according…
Greens Demand Voice in Court Appointments
The German Green Party parliamentary group leader, Britta Haßelmann, has cautioned the current coalition government – comprised of…
Spahn Blasted Over Court Vote Delay
The ongoing debate surrounding the postponed election of judges for the Federal Constitutional Court has seen sharp exchanges…
Ex-CDU Leader Questions Judge Selection Tactics
The failed election of judges to the Federal Constitutional Court has drawn criticism of the leadership of the…
Health Insurer Warns of Soaring Contribution Rates
A leading figure in Germany’s largest health insurance fund, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), has cautioned about a potential significant…
BSW Under Scrutiny Demands Grow
Calls are growing for Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, to assess the activities of the recently formed…
Germany Extends Aid to Syria
The German government has announced its willingness to offer support to the Syrian government, aligning with European partners…
Söder Praises Klingbeil Despite Court Dispute
Despite recent difficulties surrounding the failed election for the Federal Constitutional Court, the leader of the Christian Social…
Germany UK Forge Friendship Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer formalized a long-anticipated agreement in London on Thursday,…
Party Accuses Rival of Hypocrisy
A debate has emerged in the German parliament concerning the approach of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding…
Germany Questions EU Budget Plans
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has voiced significant concerns regarding the European Commission’s proposals for the next EU…
Karlsruhe’s Power Missed by German Conservatives
Former Federal Constitutional Court Judge Peter Huber has voiced concerns regarding a perceived lack of appreciation for the…
Budget Battle Looms for German Finance Minister
Negotiations surrounding the 2026 federal budget are encountering friction as two ministries are requesting significantly more funds than…
Green Leader Praises Merkel-esque Foreign Policy
A senior figure within the German Green Party has publicly commended the foreign policy approach of CDU leader…
Minister Calls for Bundestag Judge Election Reform
The recent failed election of judges in the Bundestag has ignited a debate over the current electoral process,…
Lauterbach Slams ME/CFS Research Neglect
Concerns are mounting over the German government’s response to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS), with former Health Minister…
Wagenknecht Slams AfD Over Trump Ties
Sahra Wagenknecht, founder of the BSW (Basis Social Movement), has publicly criticized the AfD (Alternative for Germany) for…
Union Demands Rules for Flexible Work
A faction within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the CDA (CDU Workforces), is calling for stringent regulations to…
Bayern Demands Action or Funds
A dispute is brewing among Germany’s federal states regarding the scheduling of summer school holidays, specifically concerning the…
Klingbeil Urges SPD to Embrace Bold Vision
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is initiating a renewed focus on long-term vision, according to party leader Lars…
Von der Leyen Seeks Two Trillion Euro EU Budget
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed a substantial increase in the EU’s…
SPD Praises Judge Candidate’s TV Performance
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has lauded the performance of their nominated candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court,…
Germany Demands Answers on Syria Execution Reports
Following a recent escalation of violence involving multiple ethnic groups and government forces in Syria, Germany’s Federal Foreign…
EU Tax Plan Faces Business Backlash
Concerns are mounting across German business and political circles regarding proposed EU plans for a new corporate tax.…
Schröder to Testify in Nord Stream Inquiry
Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is expected to participate in the North Stream 2 investigation committee of the…
Germany Updates Pandemic Response Rules
The German Federal Cabinet approved a draft bill on Wednesday amending the International Health Regulations (IHR), aiming to…
Single Parents to Get Boost From New Measures
The Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, is outlining plans to address the challenges faced by single…
Connemann Dismisses Legal Expert’s Concerns
The German government’s Commissioner for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Gitta Connemann of the CDU party, has remained unfazed…
Bayern Baden-Württemberg Ferien Dispute Nears Resolution
Calls for consensus are mounting regarding the differing school holiday schedules across German states, particularly concerning the special…
Farm Groups Slam Minimum Wage Rejection
The German Farmers’ Association has strongly criticized the Federal Ministry of Agriculture’s refusal to grant an exemption to…
Olmert Urges Trump Intervention in Gaza
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert has expressed hope that U.S. President Donald Trump will take more decisive…
Academic Slams Brosius-Gersdorf Row
The debate surrounding the proposed Federal Constitutional Court candidate, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, has drawn sharp criticism from Alexander Thiele,…
Olmert Condemns Israels Gaza Actions
Increasing international scrutiny and a fracturing of consensus are challenging Israel as the conflict in Gaza continues, according…
Greens Seek Advice on East Germany
A new advisory board is set to convene for the first time next Tuesday, designed to provide the…
Lobbyists Now Shadow Politicians
a substantial number of current lobbyists previously held positions within the Bundestag (German parliament), government ministries, or federal…
Germany EU Reach Financial Agreement
The German government has reportedly reached an agreement with the European Commission regarding a multi-year financial plan. According…
AfD Gains Ground CDU Loses Support
Recent polling data reveals shifts in voter sentiment and growing concerns about the nation’s economic outlook. Conducted by…
Childhood Vaccination Rates Remain Steady
Global vaccination rates for young children have remained steady throughout 2024, according to a joint statement released Tuesday…
Border Checks No Major Economic Hit
Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke has downplayed warnings from business leaders regarding the potential negative economic impacts of the…
Merz Confident in US-Germany Trade Dispute
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed continued optimism regarding the ongoing trade…
AfD Seeks Professional Image
The AfD party leader, Tino Chrupalla, has described recently introduced conduct guidelines for the AfD parliamentary group as…
Farm Labor Wage Plan Fails
A proposal by the German Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), to introduce exemptions to the minimum wage…
Judge Nominee Defends Record
The prospective candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, has issued a public statement defending herself against…
Left Party Balks at Special Parliament Session
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has voiced opposition to a proposal by the Green party’s…
Mask Scandal Legal Bills Soar
The Federal Ministry of Health has incurred approximately €90 million in legal fees since 2020 related to proceedings…
CSU Talks Strategy Not Alliance With Left Party
Negotiations and potential dialogue are emerging within German political circles surrounding the possibility of bridging divides, although a…
Brandenburg Hints at Possible Future Russian Energy
Brandenburg’s Minister President Dietmar Woidke has indicated that a return to importing affordable energy from Russia could be…
Union Questions Support for Top Court Nominee
The nomination process for Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as a judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has been thrown into…
Wüst Backs Reform Drive
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister President, Hendrik Wüst, is advocating for a broad-ranging state reform aimed at streamlining processes and…
Conservative Lawmaker Attacks Miersch Ally
A prominent member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is raising concerns regarding the potential renomination of legal…
Thierse Urges Calm in Germany’s Court Dispute
Former Bundestag President Wolfgang Thierse, a longstanding member of the Central Committee of German Catholics, has urged both…
German Rail Faces Persistent Delays
Concerns are mounting over the German rail network’s ability to meet punctuality targets, with Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister for Economy,…
Judges Weigh In On Constitutional Court Dispute
The German Federal Judges Association (DRB) has voiced concern regarding the recent failed parliamentary vote for new judges…
Patriot Delivery To Ukraine Proceeds Swiftly
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has affirmed a swift progression toward the planned transfer of Patriot air defense…
Trump Ukraine Arms Deal Boosted by Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU has welcomed the announced arms deal between the United States and…
Spahn Admits Errors in Judge Selection
The parliamentary group leader of the CDU/CSU, Jens Spahn, has acknowledged errors in judgment following the postponement of…
Germany Voices Concerns Over EU Budget Shift
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst has expressed concern regarding the significant overhaul of the European Union’s budget currently…
Spahn Loses Public Trust
A recent survey indicates a significant decline in public trust towards Jens Spahn, the parliamentary group leader of…
Union Dismisses Bundestag Session on Judge Election
Following the failed election for judges, the conservative Union faction is rejecting calls for an emergency session of…
Ukraine Names New Prime Minister Nominee
Kyiv – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Swyrydenko to succeed Denys Shmyhal as…
Reform Drive Demands Swift Government Overhaul
A prominent initiative advocating for a more effective state has presented a comprehensive reform agenda to Federal President…
Germany Tightens Medical Cannabis Access
The German Federal Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Minister Nina Warken (CDU), is proposing significant revisions…