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Van Aken Demands Probe of AfD Nepotism Allegations
Jan van Aken, chairman of the Left party, has called on the German federal parliamentary administration to investigate alleged…
EU Commission Approves Berlin’s Buy European Initiative
The EU Commission has agreed to support the German government on one of its most important industrial‑policy initiatives.…
European Public Prosecutor’s Office Opens Probe Into EU Commission
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has opened an investigation into the European Commission. The probe concerns irregularities…
CSU State Leader Rejects SPD Push for Gender Parity Reform in Bundestag Electoral Law
Alexander Hoffmann, head of the CSU state group, rejected the SPD’s proposal to introduce gender parity into the…
Würth Forecasts FDP’s End as Former Liberal Giant Foresees Party’s Demise
Reinhold Würth, the 90‑year‑old screw‑manufacturing magnate and former member of the Free Democratic Party, told Focus magazine that he…
German Government Closes Schloss Meseberg Guest House
The federal government announced that it will discontinue using Schloss Meseberg as a guest house. After 20 years of…
Reza Pahlavi Urges Quick US Military Strike on Iranian Regime at Munich Security Conference
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled eldest son of the deposed Shah of Iran, has announced that he will call…
German Social Association Calls for Gender Parity in All Parliaments
The German Social Association (Sozialverband Deutschland) is calling for an equal number of women and men in all…
Bundeswehr Struggles to Recruit Volunteers for Lithuania Brigade on NATO East Front
According to confidential military statistics, the Bundeswehr has received far fewer volunteer applications than needed to form the…
German Bundestag Speaker Klöckner Visits Gaza’s Yellow Zone Amid Green Party Backlash
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) flew into the Israel‑controlled portion of the Gaza Strip on Thursday. While there she…
German Marshall Fund Takes Aim at Macron Over Russia Push
The president of the trans‑Atlantic think‑tank German Marshall Fund (GMF), Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer, delivered sharp criticism of French…
Ischinger Urges EU Reforms to Strengthen European Self‑Confidence Ahead of MSC
Before the Munich Security Conference began, its chair Wolfgang Ischinger urged a stronger sense of European confidence. Speaking to…
Merz and Macron Display Unity at EU Summit in Belgium
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and French President Emmanuel Macron displayed a united front at an informal EU…
Haßelmann Dismisses Merkel’s Plan to Nominate ex‑Chancellor for President
The Greens have denied that they are planning to nominate former Chancellor Angela Merkel for the office of Federal…
Hasselmann Dismisses Merkel’s Bid to Nominate Angela Merkel for Presidency
The Greens have denied that they intend to put former German chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) forward for the office…
Haßelmann Denies Merkel Presidential Bid Greens Refute Former Chancellor Run
The Green Party has denied that it plans to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the office of…
Haselmann Rejects Merkel Federal President Bid as Greens Deny Claims
The Greens have denied that they intend to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the post of Federal…
Merkel Rules Out Running for German Presidency
Former chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed the rumours that she might run for the presidency next year. “That’s absurd”…
UN Deeply Alarmed Over Escalating Attacks In Sudan
The United Nations expressed deep alarm over the escalating attacks in Sudan. Airstrikes threaten civilians and directly target…
German CDU Demands Halt to Naturalisation Amid Language Certificate Fraud Allegations
Following several suspected fraud cases involving language certificates, CDU politicians are calling for a halt to naturalisation proceedings…
Röttgen Urges Stronger European Defence and Economic Competitiveness at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, CDU foreign‑policy spokesman Norbert Röttgen urged Europe to strengthen both its own defence…
Federal Interior Ministry Halts Integration Courses Without SPD Agreement
The Interior Ministry’s decision to halt integration courses was apparently made without consulting the SPD. “There was no…
Berlin Alarmed Over AfD Ties to Trump Circle Ahead of Munich Security Conference
Before the Munich Security Conference, Berlin’s concerns are growing over the repercussions of an expanding closeness between certain…
German Minister Calls For Parity Review Ahead Of Electoral Reform
During the coalition debate on the next electoral‑law overhaul, Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has called for a…
Greens Claim Child Welfare Threatened by Stricter Basic Income Sanctions as Federal Government Refutes Risk
The German federal government considers the tougher sanctions introduced with the new basic security law to pose no…
Turkish Community Criticizes BAMF Enrollment Stop for Integration Courses As Undermining Social Participation
The chair of the Turkish community in Germany, Gökay Sofuoglu, criticized the admission stop for integration courses announced…
German Driving Schools Protest Over Scary New License Reform by Minister Patrick Schnieder
After Traffic Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) presented new reform points for the driver‑licence system on Wednesday afternoon, the…
Sigmar Gabriel Calls for EU Defense Loans and Direct German Support for France and Poland
Sigmar Gabriel, chairman of the Atlantic Bridge and former German Deputy Chancellor, says that new collective EU borrowing for…
Hubig Stands Firm on Rent Law Tightening Amid Coalition Criticism
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig of the SPD defended her plans to tighten tenancy law against criticism within the coalition and…
EU Summit Grimm Backs Merz in Clash with Macron over Trade Policy
Veronika Grimm, Germany’s economic spokesperson, strongly endorsed Chancellor Friedrich Merk ( CDU)’s economic strategy amid the dispute with France over…
Pistorius Declares “Arctic Sentry” Not a Greenland Mission
According to German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD), the announced NATO mission “Arctic Sentry” is not intended as a…
Germany Approves AI Implementation Law Fortifying EU AI Oversight
On Wednesday, the German federal cabinet adopted an implementation act to enforce the European Union’s AI Regulation. The…
Ursula von der Leyen Urges Faster EU Approvals for Industry to Stay Competitive
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called for a faster pace in Europe on Wednesday at the…
German CDU Faction Calls for State Intervention as Gas Storage Levels Drop
In light of the very low fill levels in German gas storage, the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction is calling…
Bundeswehr Alliance Urges Rapid Modernization Before Munich Security Conference
Before the Munich Security Conference, André Wüstner, chairman of the German Armed Forces Association, openly criticised the slow pace…
GD Leader Opposes AfD Contact Ban with Martin Sellner Generation Deutschland Chief Supports Continued Appearances
Jean‑Pascal Hohm, the head of the AfD youth organisation Generation Deutschland, says that AfD politicians should keep appearing alongside the…
Merz Announces New Era of Great Power Politics
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) says the world has entered a new era of great‑power politics. Speaking at…
Syria Opens New Consulate in Bonn on Thursday
The Syrian government announced that it will open a new consulate general in Bonn on Thursday. According to…
Pistorius Recruits Former Spokesman Schaefer as New Defense Advisor Amid Foreign Ministry Shakeup
In the midst of a large reshuffle at the Foreign Office, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has been…
German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Considers Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14
Ricarda Lang, a Green Party politician, has said she is now open to banning social‑media use for children under…
1300 European Companies and Unions Call for Urgent EU Action to Restore Industrial Competitiveness
Ahead of the extraordinary European Council meeting on Thursday, a coalition of more than 1,300 companies, industry associations…
AfD to Probe Family Member Employment as Parliamentary Staff
The AfD intends to review the employment of relatives of its politicians as parliamentary faction staff – a…
SPD Condemns Potential Gaza Visit by Bundestag President as Egregious Signal
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has issued sharp criticism of a likely visit by Federal President of the…
Germany’s Warken Announces Billion Dollar Health Reform Ahead of Summer
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) announced comprehensive reforms aimed at stabilising Germany’s statutory health insurance system amid billions‑worth deficits.…
Germany Health Minister Pairs No-Referral Fees With Primary Care Overhaul
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to introduce a primary‑care system to improve the coordination of patient…
Britain Deploys 1,000 Additional Troops Into Norway, Plans to Double Forces to 2,000 Within Three Years
The British Ministry of Defence announced that the number of troops stationed in Norway will be doubled from…
Merkel Shakes Up CDU Party Congress as Sepp Müller Praises 16-Year Leadership
Sepp Müller, the deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, welcomed the announcement that former Chancellor…
Israel’s IAI Promises Arrow 3 Will Shield Germany from Russian Missiles
Israeli defence company IAI has pledged to shield Germany from Russian rockets with its Arrow 3 missile‑defence system. “They’ll…
Barley Warns EU Against New Supply Chain Directive Changes, Calls for Planning Security
Katarina Barley, the European Parliament’s vice‑president from the SPD, has warned against further amendments to the EU supply‑chain directive…
SPD Budget Expert Demands Fast FCAS Choice Ahead of Munich Security Conference
Just before the start of the Munich Security Conference, SPD budget and defence expert Andreas Schwarz raised the pressure…
Junge Union Leader Urges CDU to Adopt Harder Negotiating Tactics Against SPD in Social Reform Battle
During a dispute over social reforms, Junge Union leader Johannes Winkel urged his party’s leadership to negotiate with…
AfD Politician Lucassen Calls on Germany to Lead Europe’s Military
Rüdiger Lucassen, the AfD spokesperson for defense policy in the Bundestag, has called for Germany to assume a stronger…
Every Second Asylum Case at Germany BAMF Exceeds EU Deadline with Record 12.2 Month Average
In 2025 the average duration of asylum procedures at Germany’s Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (Bamf) rose…
IW Chief Criticizes SPD Health Levy as Unnecessary Burden on Health Insurance
Criticism of the health levy that the SPD plans to impose on capital income continues unabated. The senior…
CDU Employee Wing Criticizes Party’s Public Image in Social Debate
Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU’s employee wing, opened a frank critique of his party’s public image in the…
Karin Prien Urges Societal Action Against Violence as a Common Problem
Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) described violence as a societal phenomenon that extends beyond intimate partner abuse to…
EU and Australia Seal Defense Pact Strengthening Global Security Alliance
The European Union and Australia have finished negotiations on a defense and security pact, the Handelsblatt (Wednesday edition)…
Wadephul Announces Fresh Leadership for Seven B9 Embassies Including Tel Aviv Moscow Mexico City Madrid Beijing New Delhi And Brasilia
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has re‑appointed the heads of seven German embassies at the B9 pay grade-Tel Aviv, Moscow,…
Greens and Left Reject CDU’s Proposal to Raise Mini‑Job Income Limit
The Greens and the Left have strongly rejected the CDU’s call to raise the earnings limit for mini‑jobs.…
EU Parliament Approves New 2040 Climate Target in Green Deal Update
The EU Parliament approved amendments to the EU Climate Law on Tuesday, adding a new intermediate target for…
EU Parliament Approves List of Safer Countries for Asylum Procedures
On Tuesday the European Parliament approved new rules for asylum procedures across the EU. With 408 votes for,…
AfD and Left Parties Reject Proposed Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
AfD and the Left oppose a ban on social media for children and teenagers under 16-a measure that…
Calls for Action Surge After New Dark-Field Study Reveals Alarming Violence Rates
After the release of a new dark‑field study on violence, the call for decisive action has grown louder.…
Angela Merkel Skips Speeches at CDU Party Conference after Leaving Office
Former Chancellor and CDU leader Angela Merkel will be attending a CDU party conference for the first time since…
Forsa Poll Finds Union Unchanged Leader Ahead of AfD With 26%
In the Forsa poll on voter preferences, the Union-CDU and CSU together-remains the strongest political force with 26 percent…
AfD Deputy Head Gottschalk Skips Party Orders to Fly to Remigrations Summit with Sellner in Porto
Kay Gottschalk, the deputy chairman of the AfD, plans to attend the so‑called Remigration Summit in Porto this…
Ramelow Defends Left’s Joint Vote With AfD In Thuringia Parliament
After the revelation that the Left had coordinated a joint vote with the AfD in the Thuringian state…
Germany Seeks EU‑Wide Genehmigungsfiktion to Speed Environmental Approvals
The German federal government intends to introduce an “approval fiction” at the EU level, a key topic on…
Amthor Encourages Work Requirement Debate for Basic Income Recipients in Saxony‑Anhalt
Philipp Amthor, the secretary‑general at the German Ministry for Digital Affairs, welcomed the proposal by Saxony‑Anhalt’s state premier, Sven Schulze…
Merz Plans Munich Security Summit Talks With Zelenskyy Rubio and Newsom
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has arranged a series of bilateral talks for the upcoming Munich Security Conference (MSC).…
Marco Rubio Accepts Invitation to Attend Munich Security Conference
The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has accepted the invitation to attend the Munich Security Conference (MSC). He…
Brantner Blasts Israeli Settlement Policy, Demands Immediate Reform
In Jerusalem, Green Party leader Franziska Brantner sharply criticized the Israeli government’s settlement policy. She told “Politico” that the…
EU Politicians Call for Europol Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
The case of U.S. sex‑crime suspect Jeffrey Epstein should be investigated at the EU level, according to several members…
Greens Demand German Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Possible Victims in Germany
The Greens have called on the federal government to launch its own investigations into the case of the…
SPD Warns US Politicians Of Discrediting Germany at Munich Security Conference
The SPD parliamentary group has taken a stand against what it sees as provocations by the US government…
Ischinger Proposes Sending Polish Arms German Experts Skeptical
The proposal made by Wolfgang Ischinger, chair of the Munich Security Conference, to give Poland weapons in order…
German President Relocation Delayed Until Summer Break
The planned spring move of President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier and the Presidential Office to a temporary location is being delayed. According…
BSW Pushes Federal Constitutional Court to Order Bundestag Election Recount
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) plans to file a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court demanding a complete…
Warken Rejects SPD Plan to Fund Health Insurance with Rental and Capital Gains
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) has rejected the SPD’s proposal to tap rental income and capital gains to fund…
German Government Threatens to Miss 2030 Climate Target Despite Court Ruling
The German federal government is on the verge of missing the legally mandated 2030 interim climate target, according…
Russia Rejects MSC Invite and Skips Munich Security Conference
Russia will again be absent from this year’s Munich Security Conference, and MSC chief Wolfgang Ischinger says there is…
SPD Secretary General Demands Lower Voting Age and Expanded Pension Coverage for Politicians
SPD Secretary‑General Tim Klüssendorf said on Monday’s “Frühstart” programme on RTL and ntv that politicians feel it is…
SPD Criticises Debate Over Health Service Cuts Tim Kluessendorf Speaks Out
Tim Klüssendorf, the general secretary of the SPD, sharply criticized the ongoing debates over cuts to dental prosthesis…
Wiese Defends SPD Overhauled Social Security Funding Plan Amid Debate Over Dental Care Cuts
Dirk Wiese, the parliamentary manager of the SPD parliamentary group, defended his party’s proposal to fundamentally overhaul the…
CDU Proposes Immediate Refusal of Refugees at EU Borders from Safe Third Countries
The Brussels branch of the CDU plans to immediately turn away asylum seekers who arrive from so‑called “safe…
Germany’s Transatlantic Coordinator Says German Troops Could Help Ensure Ukraine’s Security
Metin Hakverdi, Germany’s transatlantic policy coordinator, said he does not rule out a possible deployment of German troops…
Municipal Companies Urge German Government to Act Swiftly on Energy Policy
The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) has called on the federal government to take decisive and rapid action…
NRW Data Protection Officer Bettina Gayk Fights Back Against Centralization as Premier Emphasizes Public Trust
The state commissioner for data protection and information freedom in North Rhine‑Westphalia, Bettina Gayk, is fighting attempts to abolish her…
Police Union Cautiously Responds to SPD’s Rail Security Overhaul Plans
The Police Union (GdP) responded cautiously to the SPD parliamentary group’s plan to reorganise security services at the…
Dobrindt Grants Federal Intelligence Agency New Powers To Combat Hybrid Threats
Bundesminister Alexander Dobrindt announced that he intends to arm the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz)…
António José Seguro Clinches Portuguese Presidential Win for the Socialist Party
The Socialist candidate António José Seguro has decisively won Portugal’s presidential election, defeating the hard‑right André Ventura in a runoff held…
Union Demands Key Fixes to Rent Law Draft by Minister Hubig
The Union caucus is calling for corrections to the draft tenancy law put forward by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig…
FDP Calls for Sweeping Revisions to Justice Minister Hubig’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union caucus is calling for adjustments to the draft tenancy law proposed by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
Carsten Linnemann Critiques SPD Capital Gains Tax Plan That Hits Small Savers
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s secretary general, expressed strong doubts about the SPD’s proposal to introduce a health‑surcharge on…
German Economy Minister Aims to Hurdle Renewable Energy Rollout
The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is preparing regulatory amendments that could make the expansion of renewable energy…
Union Pushes for Stronger Revisions to Housing Law Draft
The Union faction is calling for improvements to the draft rent law presented by Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig.…
Union Demands Revisions to Germany’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union parliamentary group is calling for amendments to the draft federal tenancy law presented by Justice Minister…
Union Demands Revisions to German Rent Law Draft
The Union faction calls for further revisions to the draft law on tenancy rights presented by Federal Justice…
German Union Demands Revisions to Proposed Tenancy Law Draft by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig
The Union faction is calling for revisions to the draft tenant‑law bill presented by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
Japan LDP Seizes Parliamentary Majority in Key Election Results
Early projections indicate that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has secured a majority in Japan’s House of…