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Friedrich Merz Faces Coalition Criticism Over 80 Percent Return Plan for Syrian Residents
The Chancellor’s comments about an 80‑percent return rate for Syrians living in Germany have drawn sharp criticism from…
Wagener Calls for Germany to Lead Ukraine War Crime Tribunal
The chair of the German‑Ukrainian Parliamentary Group, Green Party member Robin Wagener, is urging German participation in a special…
Green Lawmaker Blasts Merz’s Syrian Return Plan as Unrealistic and Cynical
Luise Amtsberg, the Greens’ rapporteur on Syria and the Middle East and a member of the Foreign Affairs…
German Security Conference Leader Urges Merz to Lead Europe’s New Near East Initiative Ahead of Iran Conflict
Wolfgang Ischinger, chair of the Munich Security Conference, urged Germany and the rest of Europe to launch a…
Merkz Names Frank Haun As FCAS Mediator In Bid To Save German French Fighter Jet Program
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has tasked German defence manager Frank Haun with a final attempt to rescue the faltering German‑French…
Germany’s Left Demands Nationwide Stop to Deportation of Syrians as Syrian Transition President Visits Berlin
Following Syrian transitional president Ahmed al‑Scharaa’s visit to Berlin, the German left-wing party Die Linke warned against sending Syrians back…
Ricarda Lang and Gregor Gysi Demand Fairer Health Reforms and Stronger Prevention
Against the backdrop of the recently presented proposals to reform the health system, Greens politician Ricarda Lang and Left…
Israel’s Knesset Approves Death Penalty for Terrorists Amid Controversy
The Israeli parliament has approved a draft law that would re‑introduce the death penalty for terrorists. On Monday,…
Trump Issues New Threat to Iran as Hormuz Blockade Targets Energy Infrastructure
Donald Trump has reiterated his threat against Iran, saying that if the United States does not resolve its talks…
Merz Promises Germany Will Help Rebuild Syria After Berlin Meeting
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) pledged reconstruction aid to Syrian President Bashar Al‑Assad during a visit to Berlin. “In…
Greens Reclaim Liberalism as Party’s New Mission
Leading members of the Greens argue that redefining liberalism should become the party’s mandate. In a guest contribution…
Left Party Slams One‑Sided Health Insurance Reform as Patient Burden
The Left party views the proposals from the experts’ commission on stabilising health insurers as placing an unequal…
Left Criticizes New Gas Station Price Rule as Ineffective
The Left criticized the delayed entry into force of the new pricing rule for petrol stations.“It first could…
Syrian President Bashar al‑Assad Visits Berlin to Bolster Minority Rights Claims
Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sarra visited Berlin and reaffirmed his commitment to minority rights. During a meeting with Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Commission Unveils 66 Measures to Stabilize Health Insurance Contributions
The Health Finance Commission has presented its first report on stabilising contribution rates in Germany’s statutory health insurance…
German Foreign Office Calls Out Israel’s Death Penalty Expansion Plans
The German Foreign Office still hopes that the joint appeal against Israel’s plans to expand the death penalty…
German Chancellor Welcomes Syrian President Al‑Sharaa to the Chancellery
Syrian President Ahmed al‑Scharaa was received by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) on Monday. In the Chancellery a one‑to‑one…
Germany Proposes Streamlined EU Deforestation Regulation to Commission
Germany has forwarded its proposals to the European Commission for simplifying the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) in order…
Hardt Demands All Syrian Groups Be Included in Future Rebuilding Plans
Jürgen Hardt, the foreign‑policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, said he expects the German government to insist that…
Greens Demand Fast Implementation of GKV Health Insurance Reform Plan
Janosch Dahmen, the Green party’s health‑policy spokesperson in the Bundestag, urged the federal government to bring the statutory…
German Minister Karin Prien Announces Comprehensive Reform of Child and Youth Services
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) plans a comprehensive overhaul of child and youth services. The ministerial draft, which “Politico” reported…
Trump Lets Russian Oil Tanker Dock in Cuba to Ease Energy Crisis
U.S. President Donald Trump hinted on Sunday that the United States would allow a Russian oil tanker to…
Germany Green Health Minister Janosch Dahmen Wants Bürgergeld Costs Removed From Health Insurance
Before Nina Warken and the expert commission present their reform proposals for the statutory health insurance system, Green health‑policy…
PIK Director Demands Levy on New Oil and Gas Heaters Amid Building Modernisation Plan
Ottmar Edenhofer, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, has suggested a fee on new oil‑ and…
Reiche Delays Fuel Price Rule to April 4 to Smooth Implementation
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katharina Reiche (CDU) arranged for the new price regulation for petrol stations to take effect three days…
German Hospitals Call for Additional Funding to Fortify Crisis Resilience
The German Hospital Association (DKG) is demanding increased funding to make hospitals resilient to crises. Chairman Gerald Gass told…
German Red Cross warns against short‑term health cuts that could raise costs
Before the expert commission on statutory health insurance presents its report and reform proposals on Monday, the German…
Left Party Unveils Strategy to Undermine Government Reform Agenda
An internal strategy paper shows how Die Linke plans to counter the federal government’s planned reforms. Written by party…
SPD Ties Cyber Defense Powers to Conditions as Coalition Faces Online Security Clash
Within the grand coalition, a dispute is emerging over the future powers of German security agencies in cyberspace.…
Linke Calls for Comprehensive Strategy to Protect Women After Mass Protest Against Violence
After thousands of people took to the streets over the weekend to protest violence against women, the Left…
Kramp‑Karrenbauer Calls for a Female Bundespräsident in Germany
Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung and former chair of the CDU, made it plain that she supports the…
Former German Audit Chief Calls Govt a Shift Station Over 500 Billion Euro Climate Infrastructure Fund
Kay Scheller, the outgoing president of Germany’s Federal Court of Auditors, has criticised the federal government for its handling…
Verena Hubertz Announces New Federal Housing Company to Address Shortage
Germany’s housing sector has fallen behind, prompting Federal Building Minister Verena Hubertz to propose creating a federal housing company of…
NRW Municipalities Plunge into Billion‑Dollar Budget Crisis as City Finances Worsen dramatically within a year
The financial crisis facing municipalities in North Rhine‑Westphalia has worsened dramatically over the past year. According to the…
Germany and Allies Slam Israel Over Death Penalty Expansion
Germany and other countries have criticized Israel for its proposal to broaden the use of the death penalty.…
German Opposition Urges Merz to Reorient US Policy Amid Discord on Trump Stance
The opposition in the Bundestag has asked Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to realign his policies toward the United States, but…
Brandenburg FDP Leader Zyon Braun Endorses Henning Höne as the Party’s New Head
Zyon Braun, the Brandenburg state chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has announced that Henning Höne could become…
Kaddor Dismisses Future for Non‑Integrated Syrians Ahead of President Al‑Sarra’s Visit
Lamya Kaddor, a Green party member of the German Bundestag, says she sees no long‑term future for Syrians in…
German Minister Launches New Lebanon Aid, Calls Out US-Israel Attack on Iran
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD sharply criticized the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran.…
Iran Parliament President Warns US of Ground Invasion Threat
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States of a possible ground invasion. According to Iranian state media,…
Left Party Denounces Merz’s Berlin Meeting With Syrian Interim President As Moral Bankruptcy
The Left party sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) ahead of Syrian interim president Ahmed al‑Sharaa’s visit to Berlin.“Merz’s meeting…
Karin Prien to End Supervised Drinking for 14-Year-Olds
Federal Minister for Families Karin Prien (CDU) plans to abolish the “accompanied drinking” provision for young people aged 14…
Reiche Keeps Option Open for Higher German Top Tax Rate
Bundeswirtschaftsministerin Katharina Reiche (CDU) said she is not dismissing an increase of the top income‑tax rate, even though Foreign…
Söder Rejects Parity Requirement as Electoral Reform Faces Collapse
Markus Söder, the CSU chairman and Bavarian premier, told the newspaper “Stern” that a voting‑law reform proposed in the…
US Prepares for Possible Ground Invasion of Iran Amid Tense Ties
According to a media report, the United States is preparing for a possible ground invasion of Iran. The…
39% Reject Health‑Care Cuts Ahead Of Expert Plan To Stabilize Statutory InsuranceWe should ensure no periods. We used a dash. That’s fine.39% Reject Health‑Care Cuts Ahead Of Expert Plan To Stabilize Statutory Insurance
Before the expert commission expected to present cost‑saving proposals on Monday to stabilise the statutory health insurance system,…
AfD Ties the Union with One-Point Gain in Insa Polling
In the Sunday trend compiled each week for “Bild am Sonntag”, the AfD has gained a full percentage…
Reichinnek Cheers Spahn’s VAT Removal Plan for Basic Foods
The chairwoman of the Left Party’s parliamentary group, Heidi Reichinnek, welcomed the proposal to abolish value‑added tax (VAT)…
Dobrindt Seeks European Migration Reset Differentiates from Merkel Era
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) publicly distanced himself from Chancellor Angela Merkel’s migration policy.Speaking to the “Frankfurter Allgemeine” Sunday edition,…
Klöckner Celebrates Significant Parliamentary Calm After Reform Success
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) reflected on the year since she took office, noting a positive interim assessment.…
Dobrindt Locks in Debt-Free Future with Stricter Debt Brake Reform
In the internal coalition debate over the debt‑barrier reform set out in the coalition agreement, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt…
Germany Faces Biggest Loss in EU’s 2028-2034 Budget Reform
Germany is one of the biggest losers in the European Commission’s proposal for the multi‑annual EU budget covering…
SPD Vice Chair Dagmar Schmidt Rejects Markus Soder Budget Cuts
The deputy chair of the SPD faction in the Bundestag, Dagmar Schmidt, rejected the cost‑cutting proposals of CSU leader…
CSU Leader Sticks to Anti‑Green Stance Amid Poor Urban Vote Share
Despite the CSU’s relatively weak performance in Bavaria’s municipal elections, its Bundestag group chairman, Alexander Hoffmann, maintains that the…
SPD Rejects Trump’s Critique of Merz Over Middle East Policy
The SPD rejected criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Germany’s stance on the…
Schulze Demands Real Results From Merz Over CDU Performance
Sven Schulze, the premier of Saxony‑Anhalt and a member of the CDU, voiced a cautious assessment of the current…
German Security Chief Sounds Alarm Over Rising Russian Spy Threat to Defense Executives
Stephan Kramer, President of the Thuringian Office for the Protection of the Constitution, warns that the recent arrest…
Spahn Unveils Three‑Phase Plan For Berlin’s Black‑Red Reform Agenda
Berlin’s black‑red coalition plans to launch the announced reforms in three stages, says Jens Spahn, chair of the Union…
Former CSU Chief Huber Calls on Söder for Team Spirit, Warns of Government Blockade
Erwin Huber, the former chairman of Bavaria’s CSU, cautions his successor Markus Söder that the federal government could turn into…
Klöckner Announces Massive Bundestag Overhaul to Strengthen Cybersecurity
To counter the threat that cyber‑attacks pose to Parliament, Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) announced extensive renovations of the…
SPD Articulates Demands Ahead of Syrian Interim President’s Berlin Visit
Adis Ahmetovic, the foreign‑policy spokesman of the SPD’s parliamentary group, set clear expectations ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s meeting with…
German Employer Leader Calls for Health Budget Freeze amid Financial Crisis Concerns
A few days before the government commission on health insurance is set to hand over its reform proposals,…
Audit Office Blames Weaknesses in Germany’s Tax Fraud Crackdown
The Federal Auditing Office has identified clear shortcomings in Germany’s fight against tax crimes, according to a report…
VdK Urges Stop to Benefit Reductions for German Insurance Patients
Verena Bentele, president of the Social Association VdK, warned against cuts to services for statutory health‑insured members. She told…
SPD Workers’ Union Blasts Klingbeil’s Reform Plan as Betrayal of Social Justice
The SPD working group for employment (AfA) issued a sharp criticism of the reform proposals presented by party…
SPD Reshapes Fight Against High Fuel Prices, Leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil Stay in Power
After the crisis meeting, SPD leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil will remain in their posts, with no mention of personnel…
German Union Leaders Align Reform Strategy Following Vice‑Chancellor Klingbeil’s Offensive
Following Deputy Chancellor Lars Klingbeil’s reform push, the Union’s leadership aligned its strategy for the forthcoming negotiations. According to…
Seeheimer Circle Plans Pension Funds Investment in Startups as SPD Proposes Capital Linked Retirement
Three SPD members of the Sochaux circle have proposed a gradual shift toward a capital‑funded component in Germany’s…
Spahn Proposes Zero VAT on Basic Foods to Slash Tax Burden
Jens Spahn, the CDU spokesman for the parliamentary group, suggested that the state could completely eliminate the value‑added tax…
German Defense Committee Chair Urges Deployment to Gulf Amid Iran War Talks Deadline Approaches
In light of recent talks aimed at ending the Iran war, Thomas Röwekamp, chair of the Bundestag’s Defence Committee,…
German Government Defends Planned Reception of Syria’s Interim President
The German federal government is defending the planned Monday reception of Syria’s transitional president Ahmed al‑Scharaa. “It is important…
German Foreign Minister Demands Europe Play Bigger Role in US Iran Strategy Ahead of G7 Summit
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the CDU called for deeper European involvement in the United States’ strategy on the…
Saarland SPD Leader Anke Rehlinger Skeptical About Possible VAT Hike
Anke Rehlinger, the mayor‑premier of Saarland and a member of the SPD, expresses skepticism about a possible rise in…
SPD Slumps to Record Low in ZDF Politbarometer Ahead of Election
In the latest ZDF “Politbarometer” the SPD has slid to a record low. If the federal election were…
German CDU/CSU Draft Ties EU Grants to Aggressive Bureaucracy Cuts
A draft position paper from the CDU/CSU Bundestag faction calls on the European Commission to set higher ambitions…
41 Percent of Germans Question Government Stability Expect Early Collapse of Black‑Red Coalition
According to a poll by the opinion‑research institute Insa, almost every second German citizen expects the current coalition…
Middelberg Urges Ending Germany’s Unlimited Defense Debt Exemption
Mathias Middelberg, vice chair of the CDU parliamentary group, has called for the suspension on defense spending to…
Greens Urge Stronger European Intelligence Cooperation as Security Pressures Rise
Konstantin von Notz, the vice‑chair of the Greens’ parliamentary group, said in an interview with “Handelsblatt” that the current security…
CDU Urges EU to Further Ease Rules on Combustion Engine Cars
Leading EU politicians are pushing to further relax the European Union’s planned ban on combustion‑engine cars. Sources cited…
Miersch Demands Specialist Budget Cuts After Long Waits for Statutory Insured Spark Discontent
SPD faction leader Matthias Miersch has urged that specialist doctors who delay appointments for statutory health‑insured patients receive…
Wissing Calls on FDP to Clarify Its Policy Direction
Former FDP member Volker Wissing has called on the party to clarify its substantive direction, saying the crucial question…
Miersch Accuses Merz of Highlighting Migrants in Debate on Women Violence
The SPD parliamentary group leader, Matthias Miersch, has criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for singling out migrants when addressing violence…
SPD Leader Calls on CSU for Constructive Collaboration on Reforms
SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch urged CSU chairman Markus Söder to work constructively on the reform agenda set by…
Kurdish German Community Denounces Syrian Interim President Al‑Sharaa’s Berlin Visit Over Lack of Democratic Legitimacy
The chairman of the Kurdish Community Germany (KGD), Ali Ertan Toprak, criticized sharply the upcoming visit of Kurdish…
Farmers’ Association Demands Diesel Tax Suspension Amid Energy Price Surge
Before the upcoming consultations of the CDU-SPD taskforce on high energy prices, the farmers’ association is demanding that…
North Rhine-Westphalia PM Wust praises SPD Leader Klingbeil’s reform speech
Nordrhein‑Westphalia’s state premier, Hendrik Wüst of the CDU, praised the reform speech delivered by SPD chairman Lars Klingbeil at the…
Trump Extends Iran Deadline By 10 Days to April 6 2026
Donald Trump extended his ultimatum for Iran.At the request of the Iranian government, he announced through his personal…
Manuela Schwesig Rejects VAT Increase – Calls It Tax Poison
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), said she is firmly against raising the value‑added tax to pay for…
SPD Warns Union After Klingbeil Reform Speech Calls for Compromise
After SPD leader and finance minister Lars Klingbeil’s reform proposal, the Social Democrats urged the Union to demonstrate a…
Germany’s Federal Government Pushes Rapid Chemistry Measures by 2027
The new German government chemistry agenda, called Chemieagenda 2045, contains several short‑term “immediate measures” that should be implemented by…
Bundestag Passes Law to Speed Up Recognition of Foreign Health Care Credentials
The German Bundestag has passed a bill to speed up the recognition of foreign professional qualifications in health…
Christian Dürr Stays Put Amid FPD Party Challenge by Henning Höne
Despite announcing his candidacy for the FDP chair, Henning Höne, the party’s vice‑chair, does not shake Christian Dürr’s resolve…
Bundeswehr Officer Suspended Over Alleged Leak of Long‑Range Arms Plans
The German Defence Ministry has apparently suspended an officer on suspicion that he disclosed sensitive information about long‑term…
Bundestag Passes Groundbreaking Live Organ Donation Reform
The federal parliament has approved a reform of the regulations governing living kidney donation. The draft bill, introduced…
Germany and Netherlands Accelerate Deportations of Rejected Asylum Seekers and Expand Border Security Cooperation
Germany and the Netherlands have agreed to speed up the repatriation of rejected asylum seekers and to broaden…
Top CDU SPD Politicians Fight Back Against Proposed VAT Increase in Germany
BundesChancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said in a government survey on Wednesday that he has not ruled out a rise…
Marie-Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann Pulls Out Of FDP Leadership Bid Amid Double‑Presidency Plan
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, a senior FDP politician, has withdrawn her bid for the party chair as part of a…
FDP Deputy Henning Höne Announces Candidacy for Party Leader
Henning Höne, the FDP’s current vice‑chair, has announced that he will stand for the party’s top post. Speaking…
EU Parliament Approves Controversial Third-Country Deportation Centers Sparks Debate
The European Parliament cleared the way for a controversial tightening of EU immigration rules. On Thursday in Brussels,…
Klingbeil Shifts Retirement Plan to Rely More on Contribution Years
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD said on Wednesday during a policy speech at the Bertelsmann Foundation…