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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…
Green Party demands investigation into Merkel’s Russia policy
In light of new findings regarding Angela Merkel’s Russia policy, opposition politicians are calling for an investigation committee…
Austria Considering Joining ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine Peace Mission
The Austrian government is considering participating in a potential “Coalition of the Willing” to monitor or secure peace…
Strack-Zimmermann Calls for Renewed Efforts and Relevance in Changing World
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, a European Parliament member from the FDP, predicts a challenging four-year journey for her party. Despite…
Eastern Germany’s Chemical Sites in Focus
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has reportedly entered the debate on the future of the eastern German chemical…
Germany’s Labor Minister Calls for More Full-Time Jobs for Mothers to Tackle Women’s Poverty
Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) urges the economy to improve working conditions in order to increase female employment. “Employers…
Grünen leader demands more women in defense leadership roles
Grünen-Chefin Franziska Brantner criticizes the black-red coalition for exclusively appointing men to leadership positions in defense policy. “What…
Insa Poll: Union and AfD Surge, FDP Plummets to Three Percent
In a recent poll conducted by the research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” the Union and AfD…
SPD Chief Stands by Male-Dominated Leadership Amidst Female Criticisms
SPD Leader Lars Klingbeil believes that the presence of predominantly male leadership positions in the ruling parties and…
Klingbeil: Sick & Nursing Insurance to Get Federal Cash Boost
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced “fundamental and bold” structural reforms of the social insurance systems. However, the…
Parliament Expels Left Party MP for Wearing Cap
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner defends removal of Linken lawmaker Marcel Bauer for refusing to remove his Basque cap Bundestagspräsidentin…
Germany Criticizes Israel for Gaza Offensive, Warns of Hostage Danger
The German government has expressed strong criticism of Israel following the start of a new ground offensive in…
Karliczek to lead Germany’s tourism committee as industry seeks boost
Former Federal Education Minister Anja Karliczek (CDU) is set to become the new chairperson of the Bundestag’s tourism…
France Pushes for European Debt to Finance Defense Amid Economic Shift
The French government is calling for more ambitious steps to address defense financing on a European level. As…
CDU’s Manuel Hagel Wins Top Spot, Targets Winfried Kretschmann’s Supporters in 2026 Race
Manuel Hagel, a 37-year-old political figure, has been chosen as the top candidate for the CDU (Christian Democratic…
Karin Prien: More Women Needed in German Cabinet
Karin Prien, the Vice-Chairwoman of the CDU and newly appointed Federal Minister of Family, has described it as…
Jewish Minister Wants to Make Jewish Life in Germany Visible
Bildungs- und Familienministerin Karin Prien will ihr jüdisches Erbe in ihre Arbeit einbringen. Sie ist die erste Frau…
CDU Chief Günther Pushes for AfD Ban, Challenging Merz’s Skepticism
Schleswig-Holstein’s Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther (CDU) urges the federal government to initiate a Verbot against the AfD, contrasting with…
Minister Proposes Mandatory Language Tests for Four-Year-Olds Nationwide
Federal Education and Family Minister Karin Prien has announced the introduction of mandatory language tests for all four-year-olds…
Health Minister Calls for Massive Budget Boost to Save Nursing Care Insurance from Collapse
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken is calling for a billion-dollar sum from the federal budget to stabilize the nursing insurance,…
More Reform Courage” for Germany’s Economy
Christian Dürr Elected as New President of FDP Christian Dürr, a former FDP Fraktion Chief, has been elected…
NRW Urgently Debates Alleged Russian Spies Planning Package Bomb Attacks
CDU and Grüne request Current Hour on Arrest of Alleged Spies Planning to Sabotage Freight Transport in Germany…
Lower Saxony Doubts Legality of Border Returns Amid Reduced Migration
Niedersachsen’s Minister of Interior, Daniela Behrens, expresses skepticism about the legality of new border refusals for asylum seekers.…
Ex-UN Ambassador Blasts Israel’s Gaza Bombardments as ‘War Crimes’
Former German UN Ambassador Christoph Heusgen has strongly criticized the Israeli government’s bombing campaign in Gaza and the…
Brandenburg Interior Minister Resigns Over AfD Dismissal Controversy
Brandenburg’s Interior Minister Katrin Lange has resigned. On Friday afternoon, at a press conference, she said it was…
Left Party MP’s Baseball Cap Expulsion Stirs Controversy
After being ejected from the plenary chamber on Thursday, Left Party Bundestag representative Marcel Bauer expressed surprise at…
Merz: Peace Efforts with Russia Have Failed
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses disappointment over the outcome of the Russian-Ukrainian talks in Istanbul. Merz, in a meeting…
Ukraine and Russia Exchange 1,000 Prisoners in Historic Meeting
Ukraine and Russia Reach Deal on 1,000 Prisoner Exchange in Istanbul Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange…
Armin Laschet set to lead Foreign Affairs Committee in Germany
The highest decision-making body of the German Parliament, the Bundestag, has determined which political parties will lead the…
SPD Finance Minister Sets Record for Summer Bills
Finanzminister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD presents the Federal Budget for 2025 to the German Bundestag, requiring legislative…
Saskia Esken to Lead Key Parliamentary Committee Despite Missed Cabinet Spot
Saskia Esken, the outgoing chairwoman of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is set to become the chairwoman of…
Former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach to Lead Key German Research Committee
Former German Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) is expected to take over the presidency of the Bundestag…
Haseloff: AfD Ban Process Not an Option, Warns of Potential Government Inclusion
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident, Reiner Haseloff, has strongly opposed the initiation of a ban against the AfD party. In an…
UN Chief Warns Against Losing Ukraine’s Territory to Russia
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has warned against forcing Ukraine to cede territories to Russia. “A just peace means…
Ukrainian Ambassador Blames Putin’s Absence for Stalled Negotiations
Oleksij Makejew, the Ukrainian Ambassador to Germany, believes that Russian President Putin has no interest in negotiations. “We…
SPD’s Özdemir Hopes for a Stronger Faction Lead
Following the Bundestag election, the FC Bundestag also needs a new captain. The former team captain, Mahmut Özdemir…
Peace Talks Between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul Postponed Again
The planned “peace talks” between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul are likely to take place on Friday –…
CDU Leader’s Inspiration from SPD’s ‘Zeitenwende’
Friedrich Merz, the CDU candidate for chancellor, has reportedly drawn inspiration from the same source as Olaf Scholz,…
Left-Wing Politician Booted from Session for Wearing Basque Cap
Marcel Bauer, a member of the Left Party in the German Bundestag, was asked to leave the plenary…
Merz Announces Possibility of Confiscating Russian Assets
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has announced stricter sanctions against Russia. “We are in agreement among the heads of…
Never Aspired to be Chancellor, Offers Wise Advice on Political Communication
Franz Müntefering, former SPD chairman, reveals his lack of interest in becoming the German Chancellor. In an interview…
Dürr Aspires to Revamp FDP, Aiming for Teamwork and EU Integration
During their upcoming party congress on Friday and Saturday, the FDP intends to distance themselves from the Lindner…
Experts Predict Further Decline in Revenue
The Tax Estimation Working Group has once again lowered its expectations. For the current year 2025, the experts…
Social Justice Advocate Petra Köpping Set for SPD Deputy Chairmanship
On the proposal of the eastern German state federations, Petra Köpping is to become the deputy chairman of…
Health Minister Sees Ignorance as Strength to Drive Reforms in Healthcare Sector
Nina Warken, the new Health Minister of Germany, sees her lack of prior knowledge in the field as…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Calls for 5% of GDP for Defense Spending
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has joined the call by US President Donald Trump for Germany and…
Left Party Chief Calls AfD “Fascists” – Receives Rebuke from Bundestag Vice President
Linken-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner delivered her first Bundestag speech on Thursday, but received a rebuke from Bundestag vice-president Andrea…
Merz Doubts AfD Ban, Sees ‘Political Competitor Elimination’
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism towards an AfD-Verbotsverfahren. He believes that it smells “too much of political competitor…
Green Party Leader Calls for EU Punishment of Germany over Border Policy
Sven Giegold, the deputy chair of the Green Party, has called for the EU to sanction Germany for…
Röttgen: Peace Talks in Ankara Are Just a Tactic, Warns CDU Foreign Policy Expert.
CDU’s Norbert Röttgen warns against excessive optimism regarding the planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian…
New Basic Program to Revive Party
To secure its return to the German Bundestag in the next election, the Free Democratic Party (FDP) is…
Putin Scraps Plan to Meet Zelensky in Istanbul Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not travel to Istanbul to hold direct talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky…
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär Pitches Long-Covid Research to Combat Chronic Symptoms and ME/CFS
German Research Minister Dorothee Bär (CSU) sees significant potential in the field of research on chronic diseases and…
Steinmeier Urges Netanjahu to Lift Gaza Aid Ban
During his visit to Jerusalem, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow humanitarian…
German County Council Slams Bas’ Plan to Make Civil Servants Contribute to Pensions
The German County Association has rejected the proposal by Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) that civil…
Merz Pledges Germany’s UN Contributions Amid Guterres Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged continued support for the United Nations during a visit to UN Secretary-General…
Crafts President Calls for Unity and Focus on Implementation in New Government.
Jörg Dittrich, the President of the Central Association of the German Crafts (ZDH), hopes for a constructive government…
Green Party Slams Interior Ministry Over Leak of Extremism Report on AfD
Grünen-Bundestagsabgeordneter Till Essen kritisiert Bundesinnenministerium für Verzögerung bei Veröffentlichung des AfD-Gutachtens Der Grünen-Politiker Till Essen hat sich scharf…
SPD Rejects Proposal to Abolish Religious Holiday
SPD Rejects Proposal to Remove a Church Holiday in Light of Economic Situation Armand Zorn, the deputy chair…
Spahn: Political Change Already Underway in Germany
Following the government statement by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), Union faction chief Jens Spahn has claimed that…
A Return to Power for the Former President?
Leipzig’s Mayor Burkhard Jung has been elected as the President of the German Cities’ Association at the main…
Positive Voices Ignored
SPD Chairwoman Saskia Esken has criticized the media’s handling of her and the debate surrounding her person with…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
CDU Politician Otte Set to Become New Defense Commissioner Amid Security Concerns
Niedersächsische CDU-Politiker Otte Announce New Appointment as Bundestag’s Defense Spokesperson Niedersachsen’s CDU defense policy representative, Henning Otte, has…
Merz’s Speech: Is He Embracing Merkel’s Style or Failing to Set a Vision?
Green Party Bundestag Member Ricarda Lang has welcomed the first government statement made by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz.…
More Investments or Budget Cuts?
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced that he will bring a budget draft to the Bundestag…
CSU Leader Calls for Calm Amidst Retirement Proposal Debate
In response to the pension proposal by Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD), Reinhard Brandl, the parliamentary leader…
Development Minister Defends EU Supply Chain Law Amidst Chancellor’s Call for Retention
In the ongoing debate about the future of the European Supply Chain Act, Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan (SPD)…
Mützenich Rejects Bid for Foreign Affairs Chairmanship, Citing Focus on Non-Military Issues
The proposal by the SPD leadership to appoint former faction chief Rolf Mützenich as the new chair of…
Only One Woman Amidst Eleven Men
In the new coalition committee of CDU, CSU and SPD, there will be eleven men and only one…
Jusos Demand Union to End Incompatibility with The Left
Philipp Türmer, the leader of the Social Democratic Youth Organization (Juso), has called on the Union to enable…
Parliament to Resume Earlier in September, Union and SPD Plan Extra Session Week
According to reports by the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday), the Union and SPD are considering ending the summer break…
Steinmeier Pushes for Gaza Aid Despite War Criminal Allegations
During his visit to Jerusalem, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow aid…
Thüringen’s Interior Minister Slams AfD’s Argument Against Constitutional Protection Agency Monitoring
Thüringen’s Interior Minister Georg Maier (SPD) believes that the AfD’s assessments against observation by the Thuringian Constitutional Protection…
Left Party Leader Criticizes Decision on Antisemitism in Gaza and Israel
Linken politician Bodo Ramelow criticizes party’s decision on antisemitism definition. Ramelow argues that the decision is unnecessary and…
Revitalizing Social Democracy Requires Bold Ideas and Political Backbone
Philipp Türmer, the head of the Juso, expects new ideas from the SPD leadership to find a way…
Kornelius Steps Up as Federal Spokesman
The Federal Press Office has finally handed over the reins to the new government spokesman, Stefan Kornelius, after…
Bärbel Bas Sees Historic Challenge
Federal Employment Minister Bärbel Bas faces a significant challenge in her candidacy for the SPD party leadership. Bas…