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Germany Admits Past Naivete
Germany has become overly reliant on the goodwill of the United States and other nations, according to Wolfgang…
Minister Defies Tradition Plans Return to Work
The Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Construction, Verena Hubertz, is currently considering how she will balance…
Trump Urges Erdogan to End Russian Oil Deal
During a meeting at the White House on Thursday, former U.S. President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep…
Justices Elected to Germany’s Constitutional Court
The German Bundestag on Thursday confirmed three new justices to the Federal Constitutional Court. Günter Spinner secured his…
Abbas Accuses Israel of Expansionist Plans
Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, accusing Israel of pursuing plans…
Health Reform Commission Launches Fast Track
A newly formed financial commission tasked with stabilizing the finances of Germany’s statutory health insurance system has convened…
Benefit Overhaul Planned This Year
Negotiations surrounding the reform of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) are progressing, with concrete steps now projected to be…
Overtime Tax Break Delayed
The planned tax exemption for overtime bonuses is facing delays and may not be implemented as quickly as…
Merz Plans Close Ties with East German Leaders
Following a meeting with the state premiers of eastern Germany, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has affirmed his commitment…
Debt Brake Reform Delayed
The German Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, has granted the expert commission tasked with reforming Germany’s debt brake significantly…
Minister Fitness Under Scrutiny
The recent withdrawal of former Deutsche Bahn manager Dirk Rompf from consideration for the leadership position at Infrago,…
Space War Threat Looms
Concerns are growing over the potential for conflict extending into space, according to German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.…
Sugar Tax Sparks Union Rift
A proposal by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in Schleswig-Holstein to introduce a tax on beverages with high…
Sarkozy Faces Five Years Behind Bars
A Paris court has delivered a five-year prison sentence for former French President Nicolas Sarkozy, concluding a lengthy…
Sarkozy Found Guilty in Libya Affair
A Paris court has convicted former French President Nicolas Sarkozy of forming a criminal association in connection with…
Germany Faces Hybrid Threat
Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, has characterized the threat landscape facing the nation as “abstract yet significant” emphasizing…
Drone Threat Intensifies Across Europe
Recent incidents involving drones in European airspace have prompted the German Interior Ministry to assess a heightened risk…
Voigt Calls For East Germany Arms Contracts
Ahead of a meeting between the state premiers of eastern Germany and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Prime Minister…
Germany Faces Disappointment Winter
The Green Party parliamentary group leader, Britta Haßelmann, has signaled backing for the three nominees proposed for the…
Greens Urge Merz To Back Two-State Solution
As the United Nations convenes, leading figures are increasingly vocal regarding pathways toward resolution in the Middle East.…
Bundestag to Elect Three Constitutional Court Judges
Parliamentary proceedings are underway in the Bundestag concerning the election of three new judges to the Federal Constitutional…
Germany Debates Constitution Court Selection
The Left party intends to support both candidates nominated by the Social Democratic Party (SPD) for election to…
Klüssendorf Defends Budget Amid Green Criticism
A debate has arisen within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the utilization of funds earmarked for infrastructure development. Tim…
Ukraine Warns of Moldova Risk
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced concerns regarding…
Lawmakers Removed Over Palestine Flag Display
Four members of the Left party were removed from the Bundestag plenary hall on Wednesday during a debate…
Söder Slams NDR Over New Host
The Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder has publicly criticized the North German Broadcasting Corporation (NDR) regarding the recent dismissal…
Left-Wing MPs Removed Over Palestine Flag Display
During Wednesday’s parliamentary proceedings, four members of the Left party were removed from the Bundestag plenary hall following…
Paracetamol Safe Ministry Confirms
The Federal Ministry of Health in Germany has reaffirmed the safety of paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen, in…
Germany Dismisses Trump Praise
The German government has acknowledged US President Donald Trump’s remarks during the UN General Assembly, where he suggested…
Wealth Creation Not Wealth Tax
A senior figure within the CSU (Christian Social Union) has voiced strong opposition to proposals linking potential cuts…
Europe Meets Indo-Pacific On Security
Representatives from several European nations and countries within the Indo-Pacific region convened in New York, on the sidelines…
AfD Scrutiny Group Meets Amid Security Concerns
Following the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution’s assessment of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Germany Gears Up for Key Competitiveness Decisions
The German government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, is preparing for a two-day cabinet retreat next week focused…
Greens Eye Savings in Housing Costs for Welfare
A senior figure within the German Green Party’s parliamentary group, Andreas Audretsch, has highlighted substantial potential savings within…
Germany Calls for Google Breakup
A leading German government official has voiced strong support for the dismantling of Google, expressing optimism that the…
Nouripour Slams Linnemanns TV Fee Threat
A senior German parliamentarian has strongly condemned recent remarks by a leading figure within the Christian Democratic Union…
Schneider Questions Reiche’s Energy Plan
A divergence in energy policy approaches is emerging between two high-ranking German government officials. Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister…
Merkel Ally Urges EU Unity After Trump Speech
Following a speech by US President Donald Trump before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, German…
Citizenship Revocations Surge
A growing number of individuals are losing their German citizenship due to intentionally false information provided during the…
Trump Accuses UN of Targeting Western Nations
Speaking before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, the US President delivered a sharply critical address, focusing…
Global Leaders Urge Peace Climate Action
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged the international community to prioritize peace and climate protection as…
Mom Makes History Baby in Tow
A German parliamentarian made history on Tuesday, delivering a speech in the Bundestag while holding her infant child.…
NRW Demands Asylum Halt for Yazidi Refugees
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Refugees, Josefine Paul (Green Party), has formally requested a nationwide suspension of deportations for…
East Germany Feels Shut Out of Defense Contracts
The eastern German state of Saxony is signaling a potential conflict with the federal government regarding the allocation…
EU Deforestation Rule Delay Sparks Relief
The German Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU, has welcomed the recent postponement of the EU’s…
Germans Doubt Government Reform Efforts
A recent survey indicates widespread public doubt regarding the ability of the German federal government to enact meaningful…
Lidl Lawsuit Rejected Greens Express Disappointment
A recent court decision regarding Lidl’s data collection practices has drawn reaction from German consumer protection advocates. Till…
Laschet Eyes Parliamentary Society Leadership
Armin Laschet, a prominent figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become the new President…
Forest Protection Law Delay Looms
The European Commission is considering a one-year postponement of the contentious EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a…
Minister Urges Flexibility for Special Funds
The Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder, has signaled a need for adjustments to the parliamentary process concerning…
Germany Considers Sending Doctors to Gaza
The German government is currently engaged in intensive discussions regarding its international stance on Israel’s military actions in…
AfD Surges To Record High
A recent survey conducted by Forsa reveals shifts in German voter sentiment and perceptions of political leadership. The…
Savings Possible From Welfare
The head of the Mittelstand und Wirtschaftsunion, Gitta Connemann of the CDU, has expressed the belief that further…
Reform Budget Debate Begins
The German parliament, the Bundestag, commenced a second week of budget deliberations on Tuesday, with Finance Minister Lars…
Drone Sightings Trigger Copenhagen Security Alert
The Danish government has declared that the drone sightings at Copenhagen Airport constitute a deliberate attack, marking what…
Social Reform Could Boost German Work Hours
A comprehensive reform of Germany’s social welfare system could potentially increase the number of working hours performed nationwide…
AfD Surpasses CDU in Latest Polls
A recent survey indicates a continued shift in voter preferences within Germany, with the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD)…
Germans Favor Higher Inheritance Taxes
A recent survey reveals a significant majority of German citizens support increased inheritance taxes on substantial assets. Conducted…
Ramelow Slams Spahn Over Judge Selection
Tensions are rising within the German Bundestag as the anticipated election of three new judges for the Federal…
Emmenegger Named Constitutional Court Nominee
The Bundestag’s Judicial Affairs Committee has put forward Sigrid Emmenegger as a candidate for a position on the…
Aging Nuclear Plants Face Growing Risks
A growing number of nuclear reactors worldwide are operating far beyond their originally intended lifespans, raising concerns about…
Left-Wing MPs To Vote By Conscience
Members of the parliamentary group “Die Linke” (The Left) have decided against coordinating their voting behavior for the…
Doctors Demand Practitioner Voices in Covid Review
The initial hearings of the parliamentary inquiry commission investigating the government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic have prompted…
Union Missed Talks Before Judge Vote
Negotiations between the Left faction and the center-right CDU/CSU parliamentary group have not taken place ahead of Thursday’s…
Merz Taps Blessing for Investment Drive
The German government has appointed Martin Blessing as the new Personal Representative for Investment, a move aimed at…
Autobahn Funding Fuels CDU Frustration
Disagreements are escalating within the German parliamentary group regarding perceived shortfalls in funding for the expansion and maintenance…
FDP Demands Rail Network Split
Concerns are being raised over the efficacy of proposed reforms to Germany’s national railway, Deutsche Bahn, following the…
Germany Urges EU Sanctions on Israel
A leading German parliamentarian is calling for a more assertive stance from the German government regarding its relationship…
Catcalling Bans Gain Momentum
A majority of state justice ministers in Germany are reportedly open to a ban on verbal sexual harassment,…
Germany Eyes Major Pension Overhaul
The German Minister for Economic Affairs, Katarina Reiche of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has voiced strong support…
Steinmeier Voices Church Decline to Pope
The German Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, concluded a brief visit to Rome and the Vatican on Monday, marked…
Jobcenter Staff Want Tougher Sanctions
A recent study by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) has revealed nuanced perspectives among Jobcenter employees regarding…
Left Party Slams Deutsche Bahn Leadership
A leading figure within the Left party has voiced concerns regarding recent personnel appointments at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s…
No Family Seats Return Planned
The incoming CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Evelyn Palla, has confirmed that the recent elimination of family seat reservations…
Palla to Lead German Rail
A significant leadership overhaul is underway at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company. Federal Minister for Transport Patrick…
Germany Calls For Tougher Russia Response
Recent incursions by the Russian military into Estonian airspace and over the Baltic Sea have prompted calls for…
Bahn Reform Faces Demands
A senior figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has voiced expectations for a significant shift in strategy…
Debt Exit Plan Needed Warns Top Economist
As the German Bundestag prepares for its annual budget week, Christian Haase, the parliamentary group’s spokesperson for budgetary…
Germany Pushes for Two-State Solution Talks
Germany is advocating for the commencement of a process toward a two-state solution, while maintaining its current position…
UN Charter Faces Unprecedented Strain
The international organization faces unprecedented pressure, according to German Foreign Minister Anna Kühn, who is travelling to New…
Palestine Gains International Recognition
The Palestinian Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Omar Awadallah, has welcomed the growing recognition of Palestine by additional…
German Minister Backs Stock Pensions
The German Minister for Construction, Verena Hubertz, has expressed strong support for equity-linked pension schemes, a model that…
Bas to Tackle Social Fraud Quickly
The German Federal Minister of Labour, Bärbel Bas, has announced plans for a swift rollout of measures aimed…
Germany Pushes Rail Upgrade Funds
Senior figures are calling for a renewed focus on the utilization of a substantial special fund to address…
Tax Relief Debate Heats Up
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautioned the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) against prioritizing tax relief in areas…
Merkel Exits Social Media
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has announced she will entirely forgo the use of social media platforms. In…
Merz Absence Sparks Opposition Fury
The absence of CDU leader Friedrich Merz at this year’s United Nations General Assembly and a preceding conference…
SPD Defends Healthcare Cuts
Concerns are escalating in Germany regarding potential adjustments to the statutory health insurance system, following comments from Health…
Steinmeier Visits Pope in Vatican
The Federal President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, embarked on a brief visit to Italy and the Vatican City…
Russia Airspace Violations Spark Debate
Following a series of airspace incursions by Russia into NATO member states, Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, chair of the European…
Taxpayers Hail Reiches Tax Cut Plan
The Federation of Taxpayers has voiced its support for a proposal by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katarina…
CDU Rules Out Alliance With AfD
A senior figure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Sepp Müller, has firmly ruled out any prospect of…
Germany Weighs Ukraine Aid From Russian Assets
The German government continues to adopt a cautious approach regarding the potential use of frozen Russian assets to…
Western Nations Recognize Palestine Sparks Berlin Debate
The recent recognition of a Palestinian state by several Western nations is generating a range of perspectives within…
SPD Seeks Inheritance Tax Hike
Debate intensifies in Germany over potential inheritance tax reforms, highlighting differing perspectives on economic fairness and the nation’s…
Greens Urge Merkel Ally to Join Peace Talks
Ahead of a high-level conference on the two-state solution hosted at the United Nations headquarters, German Green Party…
Britain Backs Palestine State
The recent announcement by the United Kingdom regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state has drawn varied reactions…
Controversy Brews Over Pension Reform
Concerns have been raised regarding proposed pension reforms in Germany, particularly the planned “Aktivrente” scheme and the commitment…
Germany Fights EU PFAS Ban
The German government is reportedly working to prevent a blanket ban on so-called “forever chemicals” – PFAS substances…
EU Defends Israel Sanctions
The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, has strongly advocated for the recently proposed sanctions package targeting…