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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…
March 12, 2026
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…
March 12, 2026
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…
March 11, 2026
Union and SPD Push to Tighten Parliamentary Staff Rules Amid Conservative Initiative
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) are working together to tighten the rules…
March 11, 2026
CSU Loses Seats in Bavarian Local Elections as AfD Gains Ground
The CSU suffered slight losses across Bavaria in the municipal elections. As shown by the results released on…
March 11, 2026
Bund Respects Baden‑Württemberg’s Quick‑Witted State Government, Stays Out of CDU‑Driven Power‑Split Debate
The German federal government stated that it will not intervene in the debate sparked by the CDU about…
March 11, 2026
Mossad Ex‑Chief Rejects Quick Military End to Iran Conflict Despite Trump Claim
Former head of Israel’s foreign intelligence agency, the Mossad, Efraim Halevy, says he does not believe a quick…
March 11, 2026
German Development Minister Calls on Europe to Deescalate Middle East Conflict
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD stresses that Europeans have a duty to push for de‑escalation in the…
March 11, 2026
Germany Sticks to Nuclear Exit Despite EU Atomic Energy Plans
The German federal government maintains its firm stance on phasing out nuclear power, even in the wake of…
March 11, 2026
CSU Breaks With Merz Over New Small Nuclear Reactors in Germany
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has sparked disagreement within the party by rejecting a comeback of nuclear power in Germany.…
March 11, 2026
German Government to Limit Daily Gas Station Price Hikes to Once Per Day
German economic minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) announced after a cabinet meeting that, in line with the “Austrian model”, gas…
March 11, 2026
Germany Releases Part of National Oil Reserves Amid Soaring Fuel Prices
Amid rising oil and gasoline prices, German media outlets reported on Wednesday that the government appears to be…
March 11, 2026
German Cabinet Approves Medical Registry Law to Enhance Data Use in Health Care, Research and Innovation Evaluation
The federal cabinet has approved a new law on medical registries, aiming to enhance the use of registry…
March 11, 2026
Von der Leyen Targets Lower Energy Bills for EU Citizens
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, announced new efforts to ease the burden on households and firms…
March 11, 2026
CDU Urges Hard Debt Brake as Finance Spokesman Warns of Endless Borrowing Loop
During the debate over revising Germany’s debt‑breach rule, the CDU cautions against softening the existing regulation. “I do…
March 11, 2026
German CDU Vice‑Chair Sees Chance for Nuclear Power Comeback
Sepp Müller, the deputy chair of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, says that nuclear power could see a comeback in…
March 11, 2026
SPD Demands Overhaul Germany Debt Brake to Fuel Infrastructure Investment
The SPD insists on a comprehensive overhaul of the debt‑brake, a stance that runs counter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…
March 11, 2026
Wadephul Predicts Iran War Will Not End Quickly
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said that a swift resolution to the conflict in Iran is unlikely.…
March 10, 2026
Trump Urges Iran to Remove Mines from Gulf of Hormuz
Donald Trump has demanded that Iran remove any mines it may have laid in the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway…
March 10, 2026
Gordon Schnieder Optimistic as He Enters Final Push for Rhineland‑Palatinate Election
The leading candidate of the CDU for the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, Gordon Schnieder, is heading into the final phase…
March 10, 2026
Minister Weimer Cancels German Bookshop Prize Over Jury Debate
Cultural Minister Wolfram Weimer announced that the award ceremony for the German Booksellers’ Prize will be cancelled. He…
March 10, 2026
German Environment Minister Rejects EU President von der Leyen’s New Nuclear Strategy
Bundes Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) denounced EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s recent comments on nuclear power. “It speaks volumes…
March 10, 2026
Greens Reject Part‑Time Minister Presidency Plan, Turn Down Union’s Villa Reitzenstein Rotation Proposal
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens, rejected the Union’s proposals for a rotating leadership arrangement at Villa Reitzenstein. “There…
March 10, 2026
Renate Künast Warns Greens Against Party Split After Cem Özdemir’s Victory in Baden-Württemberg
After the surprising electoral success of Cem Özdemir in Baden‑Württemberg, Renate Künast warned the Greens against internal divisions.“I would consider…
March 10, 2026
German CDU Stands Ahead of AfD in Latest Forsa Poll 26% versus 24%
The Forsa poll, conducted for RTL and ntv, shows that the governing Union (CDU/CSU) remains slightly ahead of…
March 10, 2026
Merz Calls Czechia Under Babis a Close Partner Despite EU Skepticism
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said that, even with the relatively EU‑skeptical stance of the new Czech government,…
March 10, 2026
German Chancellor Merz Warns Israel Against Further West Bank Annexations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, voiced strong concern over Israel’s new annexation plans in the…
March 10, 2026
CDU Calls for Competition Authority Action Against Fuel Pump Price Gouging
Deputy of the union parliamentary group, Sepp Müller (CDU), has called on the competition authority to step in…
March 10, 2026
JU Leader Criticizes CDU After Narrow Loss in Baden-Württemberg Election
Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Junge Union (JU), which belongs to the CDU, sharply criticised the party after…
March 10, 2026
Ursula von der Leyen Calls Germany’s Move Away From Nuclear a Strategic Mistake
Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, has called the recent shift away from nuclear power in…
March 10, 2026
GKV Calls for Rapid Reforms to Stop 2025 Health Contribution Hike
After Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) announced that she wants to keep supplementary health‑insurance contributions stable, the…
March 10, 2026
New Study Reveals Widespread Discrimination in Germany
Discrimination appears to be widespread in Germany. According to the Federal Anti‑Discrimination Agency, which cited data from the…
March 10, 2026
14 Civil Society Groups Form New Social State Alliance in Germany
In Berlin on Tuesday, 14 civil‑society organisations announced the formation of a new Social State Alliance, aiming to…
March 10, 2026
Saarland Leader Stands Firm Against Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia
The Saarland premier, Anke Rehlinger of the SPD, rejected calls to relax oil sanctions against Russia. She told…
March 10, 2026
Trump Says Iran War Nearly Over
President Donald Trump suggested that the war in the Middle East could soon end. “I think the war…
March 10, 2026
Wissing Distances Himself From FDP’s New Course
Volker Wissing, the former Federal Transport Minister and former FDP general secretary, has made it clear that he…
March 10, 2026
Pistorius Secures 30 PAC‑3 Patriot Missiles to Shield Ukraine’s Skies
Ukraine is likely to receive a European package of Patriot air‑defence missiles in the coming weeks. Defense Minister…
March 10, 2026
Union Proposes Law to End Parliamentary Nepotism in MPs’ Offices
Concrete proposals from the Union aim to curb nepotism in Members of the Bundestag’s offices. Hendrik Hoppenstedt, the…
March 10, 2026
CDU Slashes Taxes to Sweeten Loss After Narrow Baden-Württemberg Election
After a narrow defeat in the Baden-Württemberg state elections, the CDU aims to win back disappointed voters by…
March 10, 2026
Germany Health Minister Targets Removal of Paper Medication Leaflets To Slash Bureaucracy
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) plans to roll out a comprehensive legal reform aimed at cutting bureaucracy within the…
March 10, 2026
Green Youth Demands Seat at Baden‑Wurttemberg Government Formation Table
The Green Youth demands to be involved in the upcoming government formation in Baden-Württemberg.Speaking to the magazine “Stern”,…
March 10, 2026
Steffen Bilger Urges Coalition to Quickly Adopt Fair Election Reform
Steffen Bilger, the first parliamentary manager of the coalition’s faction, urged the coalition committee on Wednesday to reach…
March 10, 2026
Germany Faces Growth Pitfall as Reform Package Teeters Amid Energy Shock
The recent surge in oil and energy prices is undermining the Berlin coalition’s plans for a large reform…
March 10, 2026
Forsa Chief Manfred Güllner Says No New Green Wing Clash After Özdemir’s State‑Election Victory in Baden‑Württemberg
Forsa chief Manfred Güllner says that, following the election victory of Greens’ top candidate Cem Özdemir in Baden‑Württemberg, a fresh…
March 10, 2026
Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at German Camp in Jordan
The German base in al‑Azraq, Jordan, appears to have been struck by Iranian ballistic missiles during the night…
March 9, 2026
Banaszak Dismisses Spahn’s Proposal to Split Baden-Württemberg Prime Minister’s Term as Nonsense
Felix Banaszak, co‑chair of Germany’s Green Party, dismissed Jens Spahn’s proposal to split the term of the Minister‑President of…
March 9, 2026
Dröge Skeptical Palmer Won’t Join Özdemir Cabinet After Baden-Württemberg Victory
Katharina Dröge, the Greens’ parliamentary group leader in the Bundestag, does not expect her colleague Cem Özdemir to bring…
March 9, 2026
Green Youth Forces Stuttgart Mayor Boris Palmer to Leave Green Party Rally
During a Green Party rally in Stuttgart, members of the Green Youth allegedly told Tübingen mayor Boris Palmer to…
March 9, 2026
German Drug Commissioner Streeck Criticizes Discount Stores Selling Cannabis Seeds
The federal drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), has criticized the sale of cannabis seeds in more than 250…
March 9, 2026
Stuttgart Mayor Calls for Ödemir and Hagel to Share Baden-Württemberg PM Role After Narrow Election
In light of the close election results in Baden‑Württemberg, Stuttgart’s mayor Frank Nopper (CDU) has called for the top…
March 9, 2026
Merz Blasts Greens Over “Stormy” Campaign After Narrow CDU Loss in Baden-Württemberg
After the CDU’s narrow defeat in Baden‑Württemberg’s state election, Chancellor Friedrich Merz publicly targeted the Green Party. He said…
March 9, 2026
Greens Urge EU Commission to Crack Down on Soaring Oil Prices
The Green Party members in the EU Parliament have urged the European Commission to take action against the…
March 9, 2026
German Foreign Office Anticipates No Policy Shift in Iran After Chamenei Ascension
The German Foreign Office says that the choice of Modschtaba Chamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader is unlikely…
March 9, 2026
German Frigate Nordrhein-Westfalen Set to Continue Med Unifil Mission Despite Middle East War Readiness Stays High
The German frigate Nordrhein-Westfalen continues its deployment in the Mediterranean as part of the UN Mission Unifil, regardless of the war…
March 9, 2026
SPD General Secretary Declares No Consequences for Coalition After Bad Baden-Württemberg Vote
After the SPD’s disappointing performance in the Baden‑Württemberg state election, General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf said he does not…
March 9, 2026
Sven Schulze to Tailor Sachsen‑Anhalt Campaign Using Lessons from Baden‑Württemberg Defeat
Saxony‑Anhalt Minister‑President Sven Schulze (CDU) has drawn a number of lessons for his own state election campaign from…
March 9, 2026
Green Youth Fires Six Demands at Baden-Württemberg Governor Cem Özdemir After Election Win
After Cem Özdemir won the Baden-Württemberg state election, the Green Youth asked the newly appointed premier to clarify…
March 9, 2026
Berlin Attorney General Drops Case Against Spahn Over Mask Purchases
The General Prosecutor’s Office in Berlin has dropped the criminal case against Bundestag faction leader Jens Spahn (CDU) concerning…
March 9, 2026
Franziska Brantner Declines Baden-Württemberg Ministerial Post Prefers National Role
Franziska Brantner, chair of Germany’s Green Party, confirmed that she will not take a ministerial post in Cem Özdemir’s cabinet…
March 9, 2026
Strack‑Zimmermann Challenges FDP Leader Dürr Amid Baden‑Württemberg Fallout
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, a member of the FDP presidium, has distanced herself from party chair Christian Dürr after the party’s disappointing…
March 9, 2026
SPD Leadership Resists Karin Prien for President Amid Push for First Female Head
Within the top ranks of the SPD there are reservations about a potential bid for the presidency by…
March 9, 2026
Turkey Acts as Bouncer Against Iranian Refugees as War Looms
In light of the escalating military situation in Iran, migration experts warn of new refugee movements toward Europe,…
March 9, 2026
Greens Lead in Baden-Württemberg Vote Results but Seat Tally Remains Tie
The Baden‑Württemberg statistical office announced, at night on Monday, the provisional final results of the state election. In…
March 9, 2026
Green Leader Calls Baden‑Wurttemberg Election Blueprint for Nationwide Party Success
Omid Nouripour, the Green deputy chair of the Bundestag, sees the recent electoral success of his colleague Cem Özdemir…
March 9, 2026
Serbian President Vucic Urges Partial EU Entry as Russia Tensions Rise
With rising tensions with Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed his desire to steer Serbia into the European Union.…
March 9, 2026
Merz Urges Youth to Save Early for Retirement Critics Call for Pension Reform
Opposition politicians have criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s appeal to young people to start saving early for retirement.In a Monday…
March 9, 2026
Iran Names Khamenei’s Son Mojtaba New Supreme Leader After Father’s Death
Mojtaba Khamenei appears to have been named the new supreme leader of Iran after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,…
March 8, 2026
Spahn Blames Local Backwind For Baden-Württemberg Election Loss
Jens Spahn, chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, says that the federal government bears no joint blame for the…
March 8, 2026
Baden Württemberg FDP Leader Rülke Signals Resignation If Party Falls Short in State Election
After the likely withdrawal of the FDP from the state parliament in Baden‑Württemberg, state chairman Hans‑Ulrich Rülke has…
March 8, 2026
Hagel Assigns Coalition‑Building Mandate to Greens after Baden‑Württemberg Election
After the Baden‑Württemberg state election, CDU chairman Manuel Hagel said that coalition negotiations will start with the Greens.…
March 8, 2026
Andreas Stoch Announces Immediate Resignation as Baden-Württemberg SPD Leader After Electoral Debacle
After the sharp electoral collapse of the SPD in the Baden‑Wuerttemberg state election, top candidate Andreas Stoch announced…
March 8, 2026
Linnemann Rejects CDU Loss in Baden‑Württemberg Election
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s secretary‑general, told ARD that he would not yet admit his party’s defeat in the…
March 8, 2026
Greens Advance Ahead of CDU in Baden-Württemberg State Election Polls
00 forecasts by ARD and ZDF..On average they are projected at 31.8 percent, followed by the CDU at 29.8 percent.…
March 8, 2026
Baden-Württemberg Early Voting Sees 41% Turnout, Up from 31% in 2021
At the state election in Baden-Württemberg, about 41 % of eligible voters had cast their ballots in a polling…
March 8, 2026
Bundestag Won’t Let SPD‑Green Set Pace of Pension and Health Reforms
When it comes to the planned pension and health reforms, the German Bundestag does not want its pace…
March 8, 2026
Swiss Reject Drastic Cut to Broadcasting Fee in Referendum
Swiss voters rejected a proposal to sharply cut the radio‑and television licence fee. Early estimates from the GfS…
March 8, 2026
Karin Prien Warns Germany About AI Discrimination
Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) warns that artificial intelligence can reproduce discrimination. She told newspapers of the Funke…
March 8, 2026
Iran’s Expert Council Picks New Supreme Leader After Khamenei’s Sudden Death
The Iranian experts council appears to have elected a successor for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to…
March 8, 2026
German Union Demands Sex‑Buying Ban and Stiff Penalties for Clients
For International Women’s Day, Susanne Hierl, the CSU’s spokesperson on legal affairs for the parliamentary Union faction, reaffirmed her…
March 8, 2026
Bavaria’s Municipal Elections Spring to Life as Polling Stations Open at 8am
Since 8 a.m. polling stations across Bavaria have been open for the eagerly awaited local elections. About 10.1 million eligible…
March 8, 2026
Baden-Württemberg Landtag Election Opens at 8 AM as Polls Go Live
Polling stations in Baden‑Württemberg opened at 8 a.m. for the state election. Approximately 7.7 million voters are expected to take…
March 8, 2026
Germany Economy Minister Katherina Reiche Deepens Ties with Israel in Video Summit
German Federal Minister of Economy Katharina Reiche (CDU) is visibly deepening Germany’s ties to Israel. In a video…
March 7, 2026
Trump Promises Hard Attack on Iran, Threatens Wider Destruction
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new wave of attacks against Iran. Trump stated that Iran has…
March 7, 2026
Union Clinches Lead Ahead of AfD in Baden-Württemberg Election Polls, SPD Slumps
Just before the state election in Baden-Württemberg on Sunday, the Union is still ahead of the AfD in…
March 7, 2026
German Left Leader Demands Secure Escape Routes for Iranian Refugees as War Escalates
Heidi Reichinnek, the leader of the Left Party’s parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, is urging the federal…
March 7, 2026
Former Atomic Safety Chief Calls New Endlager Plans Inadequate for Rising Nuclear Threat
Former head of Germany’s Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Disposal (BASE), Wolfram König, has called the…
March 7, 2026
German Taskforce Warns Oil Companies Over Unexplained Fuel Price Surge
Sepp Müller, the co‑chair of the Bundestag Taskforce “Economic Effects of the Iran War” which comprises members of…
March 7, 2026
Iran Limits Attacks on Neighbors and Promises No Further Rockets Unless Attacked by Them
The Iranian president, Massud Peseschkian, announced that Iran will curb its attacks on neighboring states. During a Saturday address…
March 7, 2026
German Finance Minister Announces Ministries Achieved 1% Spending Cut to Plug Budget Gaps
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) says he has achieved a first success in closing the gaps in the federal budget.…
March 7, 2026
Bundestag Chair Defends US-Israel Military Action Against Iran, Denies Legal Concerns
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) defended the military operation launched by Israel and the United States against Iran, dismissing…
March 7, 2026
Nationwide Surge in Right‑Wing Harassment at Schools Fires Alarm Across States
Many German states are witnessing a rise in right‑extremist incidents at schools. Data gathered by the “Welt am Sonntag” from…
March 7, 2026
Bundestag President Warns Reichstag Dome Threatened by Drone Attacks
In light of the heightened security climate caused by the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, Bundestag…
March 7, 2026
Metalworkers Leader Urges Government To Enforce Promised Weekly Hours
Udo Dinglreiter, president of Gesamtmetall, has urged the federal government to implement the promised weekly working hours. “The…
March 7, 2026
Majority of Germans Support Five-Year Delay of Climate Targets
A majority of Germans are calling for a five‑year postponement of the country’s climate‑neutrality goal. According to a…
March 7, 2026
Klingbeil Keeps VAT Raise on the Table as Deficit Grows
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD made clear that he would not disclose whether the black‑red coalition…
March 7, 2026
German Justice Minister Announces Tenant Protection in New Heating Law
Justice and Consumer Protection Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced that, amid the debate over the proposed Heating Law, new…
March 7, 2026
Gender Pay Gap Widening for Non-Union Workers While Unionized Employees See Decline
According to a federal government response to a written question from the Left parliamentary group-reported by the “Rheinische…
March 7, 2026
AfD Drops Bid for New Party Headquarters in Berlin
According to a media report, the AfD has shelved attempts to buy a representative property for its national…
March 6, 2026
NRW Transport Minister Supports Infrastructure Law, Sparking Surprise at Greens
The Infrastructure Future Act is largely rejected by the Greens, yet NRW’s green transport minister, Oliver Krischer, is more…
March 6, 2026
Wolfgang Ischinger Blasts Trump Administration Over Iran War Planning
Wolfgang Ischinger, former senior diplomat and head of the Munich Security Conference, has openly condemned the U.S. administration for…
March 6, 2026






































































































