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Used Electric Car Incentives Possible
A proposal is currently under review within the German Federal Environment Ministry to introduce subsidies for the purchase…
EU Eases Landmark Human Rights Law
A significant compromise has been reached in Brussels, watering down the incoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive…
Pensioner Group Sues Over Misused Care Funds
The German social welfare association VdK is preparing to launch a nationwide wave of legal challenges against the…
Union Demands Changes to Pension Plan
The leader of the Junge Union (JU), Johannes Winkel, is publicly challenging the direction of the current German…
Europe Agrees Asylum Deal
Germany has secured agreements with Greece and Italy to resume the acceptance of asylum seekers previously registered in…
Merz Revisits AfD Pledge Amid Policy Shift
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has significantly backtracked on a previous pledge to “halve”…
EU Tightens Deportation Rules
Member states of the European Union have reached a contentious agreement on significantly tightening deportation procedures, signaling a…
Europe Stands Firm With Zelenskyy
European leaders reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to Ukraine on Monday, convening in London for a meeting with President…
Health Fund Supplements Likely to Rise
The prospect of rising supplementary contributions to Germany’s statutory health insurance system looms large, fueling political tensions and…
Bas Plan Sparks Pension Debate
The proposal by Labour Minister Bärbel Bas to link retirement age to years of contributions has drawn sharp…
Linnemann Eyes Pension Plan Debate
The proposal to link retirement age to the number of years contributed to the pension system is gaining…
EU Needs More Power Amid US Shift
The recently unveiled US national security strategy has intensified calls for a significant bolstering of European economic and…
Germany Sidesteps State Interest Definition on Israel
Berlin is subtly distancing itself from a long-held declaration intertwining German national interest with the security of Israel,…
Merz Avoids Defamation Charges
The shift in legal strategy of Chancellor Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is drawing…
Tax Cut Debate Sparks SPD Concerns
The proposal by Bavarian Premier Markus Söder to accelerate corporate tax cuts as a means of stimulating the…
Retirement Age Tied to Work Years Sparks Outcry
The proposal to decouple the German retirement age from chronological age and instead link it to years of…
Bartsch Slams Young Union Over Pension Vote
The recent parliamentary vote on the pension reform package has drawn a mixed response, with Dietmar Bartsch, a…
Link Beitragsjahre Could Shift Retirement Age
The debate surrounding Germany’s looming pension crisis has taken a new turn, with senior figures within the Social…
Europe Debates Security Guarantees for Ukraine
Ahead of a high-profile gathering in London bringing together Friedrich Merz, Keir Starmer and Emmanuel Macron, alongside Ukrainian…
Thailand Bombs Cambodia
The fragile peace between Thailand and Cambodia appears to be crumbling, with Thai forces initiating airstrikes within Cambodian…
Baerbock Condemns Territorial Concessions in Ukraine
The President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, has issued a stark warning against any peace…
Lawmaker Speaks Out About Migraine Struggles
The leadership of Germany’s Left Party, Heidi Reichinnek, has publicly addressed her ongoing struggle with debilitating migraines, sparking…
Germany China Diplomacy Awaits
The impending visit of German Foreign Minister Johannes Rau to China is being viewed as a tentative step…
Baerbock Champions Female UN Secretary-General
The current President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, is advocating forcefully for a female candidate to…
AfD Takes Harder Right Turn
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating its criticism of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), accusing the party…
US Security Shift Offers Europe Opportunity
The recently unveiled US national security strategy has ignited a complex debate within Europe, simultaneously viewed as a…
Trump Challenges Decades of US European Ties
The transatlantic relationship faces a seismic shift as the new US security strategy, championed by President Donald Trump,…
EU Army Push Gains Momentum
A growing disconnect in US foreign and security policy is fueling a renewed push within the Christian Social…
Merkel Urges Netanyahu West Bank Restraint
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) reaffirmed the depth of Germany’s commitment to Israel…
Baerbock Urges Gaza Aid Access
The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, has issued a stark warning to Israel, urging immediate…
German Minister Urges China to Pressure Russia
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is embarking on a high-stakes visit to China, signaling a deliberate shift in…
EU Shifts Auto Emissions Rules Date
The European Commission has postponed the unveiling of its revised automotive regulations and accompanying climate-focused industrial policy measures,…
Merz Filed Defamation Charges as Opposition Leader
Reports have surfaced alleging that Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and former leader…
Ruhnert Aims to Boost Party Growth
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is signaling a renewed push for expansion under its newly elected…
German Auto Group Seeks Closer China Ties
The head of Germany’s automotive industry association, Hildegard Müller, has urged closer collaboration between Germany and Europe with…
Tax Cut Push Aims to Boost German Business
Pressure is mounting on the German government to accelerate planned corporate tax cuts, as policymakers grapple with a…
Germany’s BSW Party Finalizes Leadership Today
The far-left “Bündnis Soziale Gerechtigkeit und Wirtschaftliche Vernunft” (BSW), formerly known as “Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht” concluded its two-day…
Greens Push 1000 Euro Care Cap
Germany’s Green Party is escalating the debate surrounding the nation’s struggling long-term care system, proposing a radical overhaul…
De Masi and Ali Lead New BSW Era
The German socialist party, “Die Linke”-offshoot Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), has undergone a significant leadership transition this weekend,…
Merz Praises Jordan’s King Abdullah
During a brief stopover in Jordan en route to Israel, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered a highly complimentary…
New Party Name Signals Shift
The political landscape of Germany is undergoing a significant shift as the “Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht” (BSW) formally embarks…
Wagenknecht Admits Flaws Outlines New Strategy
Sahra Wagenknecht, concluding her tenure as leader of the freshly formed political party “Die Bewegung für ein soziales…
Scooter Rules Tighten Police Union Calls For Action
The German Police Union (GdP) is calling for significantly expanded measures alongside the planned reform of liability rules…
Merz Speaks with Palestinian President
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent telephone conversation with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has drawn attention for its unusually…
New Party Convention Kicks Off
The political landscape of Germany is undergoing a subtle but significant realignment as the “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” (BSW),…
Minister Calls For Pension Overhaul
The German government’s recently approved pension package, hailed as a compromise, is already facing calls for a far…
Security Checks Tighten for Parliament Staff
Parliamentary authorities are poised for a significant overhaul of security protocols following revelations that individuals deemed security risks…
Klöckner Deflects “Supernanny” Label for Parliament
The deterioration of parliamentary discourse within the German Bundestag has prompted concerns from Speaker Julia Klöckner, who acknowledged…
Draft Law Sparks Youth Protests
Widespread Protests Erupt Across Germany as New Military Service Law Passes Berlin – Demonstrations involving predominantly young people…
Weidel Sparks Outrage With Security Remarks
Sharp condemnation has erupted from within German political circles following controversial statements made by Alice Weidel, parliamentary group…
Tax Relief Boosts German Pensions
The recent passage of the German government’s pension package has been met with cautious optimism from Verena Bentele,…
Germany Approves Pension Package Signals Progress
The passage of the pension package through the Bundestag has been hailed as a significant moment of stability…
Union Rebels Defy Rent Package Vote
The passage of the contentious pension reform package through the Bundestag yesterday exposed a significant fracture within the…
Weidel Sparks Outrage With Spy Claims
The rhetoric surrounding Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, has escalated sharply following recent comments from Alice Weidel,…
German Parliament Approves Pension Reform
The German Bundestag narrowly approved the government’s controversial pension package on Friday, securing passage with a ruling coalition…
Wadephul Reschedules China Trip
German Foreign Minister to Embark on China Trip German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union…
Germany Revives Mandatory Service
The German Bundestag has approved a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s military conscription laws in a contentious vote…
Renten Rescue Not Political Save
The parliamentary group leader of the Left party in the Bundestag, Heidi Reichinnek, has defended her party’s planned…
Germany Slows Afghan Intake Sparks Concerns
The German government’s commitment to human rights is facing renewed scrutiny amid persistent delays in the relocation of…
Mandatory Service Sparks Opposition Debate
The debate surrounding a proposed overhaul of Germany’s military service is intensifying, with leading figures within the Left…
Coalition Fears Rent Package Stumbling
A shadow of unease hangs over the impending parliamentary vote on the government’s contentious pension reform package, according…
Ruhnert Aims to Unite Nationalist Party
The nomination of Oliver Ruhnert as the new General Secretary of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) signals a…
Greens Accuse Left of Retreating on Pensions
A deepening rift is emerging within Germany’s political landscape as the Green Party accuses the Left party of…
BSW Loses Challenge Election Recount Rejected
The Bundestag’s Electoral Oversight Committee has rejected a request for a recount of the recent federal election, effectively…
Finance Talks Delayed Until 2026
A fundamental reassessment of financial responsibilities between the federal government, state authorities (Länder) and municipalities is slated for…
Union Holds Lead Over AfD in New Poll
The latest ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll, released this week, paints a stark picture of German voter sentiment and signals a…
Rehlinger Defends Bas Amid Employer Backlash
The Saarland’s Minister-President, Anke Rehlinger (SPD), has staunchly defended Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas against criticism levied by…
Germany Seeks Pragmatic UK Ties
The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has championed a pragmatic recalibration of relations between the European Union and the…
Germany Eyes Digital Overhaul
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), anticipates a significant shift in modernization and deregulation efforts to…
Mogherini Resigns After Police Investigation
The resignation of Federica Mogherini as Rector of the prestigious College of Europe has sent ripples through European…
AfD Ban Hope Rekindled
A renewed push for a potential ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party gained significant momentum this…
Roma Discrimination Sparks Political Backlash
Government’s Anti-Romani Bias Commissioner Issues Stern Rebuke of Political Discourse Berlin – Concerns are mounting over a resurgence…
Merz Swaps Oslo Trip for Belgian Dinner
A scheduled visit by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Oslo has been abruptly cancelled, replaced by a late-night…
Hoffmann Demands CSU Majority on Pension Bill
The German coalition government, comprised of the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Christian Social Union (CSU), is mounting…
Renten Reform CDU Seeks Own Majority
The looming parliamentary vote on the government’s contentious pension reform package has triggered a heightened sense of urgency…
Tax Relief Package Passes Parliament
The German Bundestag has advanced a sweeping tax package, intended to provide relief for commuters, the hospitality sector…
CSU to Scale Back Heat Pump Subsidies
The Christian Social Union (CSU), Bavaria’s dominant political force, is preparing to push for a significant shift in…
Merz Immigration Strategy Backfired
A recent study commissioned by the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung, a think tank closely aligned with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU),…
Wagenknecht Slams Germany as “Banana Republic
The parliamentary group Die Bewegungsleitung (BSW), led by Sahra Wagenknecht, has launched a scathing critique of the anticipated…
AI Surveillance Aims to Stop Attacks
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Saxony-Anhalt is pushing for a significant expansion of surveillance capabilities, leveraging artificial…
Europe Urges China to Mediate Ukraine Talks
A growing chorus within Germany’s left-wing political landscape is calling for a radical shift in approach to the…
AfD Ban Explored By German States
SPD Interior Ministers in Thuringia and Lower Saxony are pushing for a serious discussion regarding a potential legal…
Lawmakers Resume Business Class Travel
A recent policy shift within the German Bundestag has sparked debate and criticism, as lawmakers are once again…
Windfall Tax Boosts German State Funds
A windfall tax levied on the extraordinary profits of major energy corporations following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has…
AfD Youth Group Faces Scrutiny
Federal authorities are reportedly scrutinizing the newly formed youth wing of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), “Generation Deutschland”…
Union Forges Ahead On Pension Reform
The ruling coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) is poised to push…
Rutte Vows Continued Pressure on Russia
Following a Tuesday meeting between US and Russian representatives regarding the future of Ukraine, NATO Secretary General Mark…
Carstensen Backs Pension Plan After Initial Opposition
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentarian Sandra Carstensen is set to vote in favor of the contentious pension…
Wage Law Delay Looms
The passage of the Collective Bargaining Loyalty Act and the Procurement Acceleration Act, initially slated for completion this…
Pension Reform Advances Amidst Opposition
Despite internal dissent within the conservative bloc, the path appears clear for the Social Democratic-Green coalition government’s pension…
Germany Deploys New Missile Defense System
Germany has formally activated the Arrow air defense system at the Schönewalde military base, marking a significant shift…
Ukraine Trip Off After AfD Controversy
The European Parliament’s Security and Defence Committee (SEDE) abruptly cancelled a planned visit to Ukraine following objections to…
Homeopathy Faces Opposition in Germany
A growing political consensus is emerging in Germany to end public funding for homeopathic treatments, sparking debate about…
Stadium Bans Spark Fan Backlash
Bavarian Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann has sharply dismissed accusations that the recently implemented stadium bans constitute a blanket…
Putin’s Threats Dismissed as Routine
Berlin – The German government has adopted a measured response to recent escalatory threats issued by Russian President…
Pension Rebels Miss Union Deadline
The deadline for members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group to declare an intended vote against the government’s proposed…
Wealth Tax Debate Resurfaces
Calls are intensifying within Germany to reinstate the wealth tax, fueled by a scathing critique of the government’s…
Lebanon Israel Talks Expand Peace Efforts
A tentative thaw in relations between Israel and Lebanon is underway, with both nations signaling a willingness to…
Football Security Concerns Spur Urgent Action
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul is pushing for stricter security measures ahead of the upcoming Interior Ministers…
Coalition Deal Faces Parliament Block
The German Bundestag is poised to bypass a formal vote on a supplemental resolution attached to the contentious…