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Germany Faces Workforce Gap After Decade of Immigration
Ten years after former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s widely recognized statement “We can do it” during the 2015 refugee…
Government Open Day Draws Huge Crowds
The German federal government’s recent “Open Day” initiative drew approximately 100,000 visitors to the Chancellery and various federal…
Left Confirms Pact Enabled Chancellor Vote Runoff
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has revealed an agreement reached with the Christian Democratic Union…
Söder Questions German Troops in Ukraine
Markus Söder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has expressed reservations regarding the potential deployment of German…
Coalition Parties Clash Over Welfare Changes
Disagreement is emerging among Germany’s governing coalition partners regarding potential social reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU…
Merz Refreshed After Holiday Despite Interruptions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz reports feeling refreshed following his summer break, despite multiple interruptions to his time off. Speaking…
Minister Vows to Guard Gender Law Against Abuse
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has called for a review of the country’s Self-Determination Law following a case…
Klingbeil Vows Crackdown On Welfare And Tax Fraud
Germany is set to intensify its efforts to combat welfare and tax fraud, according to statements made by…
German MP Calls For Major Pension Overhaul
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for substantial reforms to the country’s pension…
Economists Divided Over Proposed Tax Hikes
Leading economists are offering divergent perspectives on proposals from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to increase taxes. Clemens…
Left Party Demands Free Schoolbooks For All Students
Members of the German left-wing party, Die Linke, are advocating for the complete elimination of costs associated with…
German State to Tackle Loot Box Regulation
Germany’s Minister for Social Affairs from the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Stefanie Drese, engaged with industry representatives at the…
Von der Leyen Defends Trump Trade Deal
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended a recently reached customs compromise with U.S. President Donald…
SPD Needs Fresh Ideas Says State Leader
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer is urging his Social Democratic Party (SPD) to revitalize its approach and reconnect with…
SPD Leader Demands Steel Industry Summit
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has called for a summit to bolster the…
Rehlinger Backs Higher Taxes For Wealthiest Saarländer
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has signaled openness to increased taxation for high earners…
Rehlinger Backs Higher Taxes For Wealthiest Saarländer
A leading figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has signaled openness to increased taxation for high earners…
SPD Leader Calls For AfD Ban Consideration
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has reiterated calls for consideration of a potential…
New Train Boss Eyes Return of Family Seat Reservations
Following the departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, both the CDU/CSU and Green parties are outlining priorities…
Merz Links Economic Strength to Foreign Policy Focus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the challenges and priorities of his administration during a speech at the CDU party…
Klingbeil Disputes Klöckner’s Media Comparison
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed surprise at recent statements made by…
Schweitzer Calls For Higher Taxes On The Super Rich
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer has called for a renewed discussion regarding taxation of high-net-worth individuals in Germany. In…
Greens Open to Cross-Party Election Law Talks
Germany’s Green Party has signaled a willingness to engage in cross-party discussions regarding further electoral law reform. Till…
Barley Rejects Constitutional Court Role
Katarina Barley, a Vice-President of the European Parliament, has dismissed speculation linking her to a potential appointment as…
Union to Tighten Rules on Botox and Filler Procedures
Members of several German political parties are calling for stricter regulations surrounding who is qualified to perform non-surgical…
EU Sends Ukraine 10 Billion Euros From Frozen Russian Assets
The European Union has transferred 10.1 billion euros to Ukraine in the first half of this year, derived…
Klingbeil Accuses Union Over Tax Dispute
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has responded to criticism from opposition parties regarding his recent statements on potential…
Linnemann Vows Welfare System Overhaul
A significant overhaul of Germany’s basic income scheme, known as the “Bürgergeld” is under consideration, according to Carsten…
SPD Demands Fair Cuts to National Budget
In ongoing discussions surrounding budgetary savings within the federal budget, Thorsten Rudolph, the SPD parliamentary group’s budget policy…
Germany Upgrades Bridges For Tank Readiness
Germany is revising bridge construction standards to accommodate heavier military vehicles, a move prompted by evolving national security…
Greens Slam SPD Secrecy Over Court Pick
Discontent is brewing within Germany’s Green Party regarding the Social Democrats’ (SPD) handling of a potential candidate for…
Greens urged to openly address integration issues
The co-leader of the German Green Party, Felix Banaszak, has urged his party to engage in a more…
Finance Minister Demands Budget Savings From Cabinet
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has formally requested that his cabinet colleagues submit detailed proposals for consolidating the…
Klöckner and Pilawa Fight Back Against Paparazzi Photos
A legal representative for German politician Julia Klöckner and television presenter Jörg Pilawa has issued a statement addressing…
Ukraine Suspect Held in Nord Stream Probe
A leading German parliamentary official has praised the work of security agencies following the recent arrest of a…
State Deficit Falls Sharply
Germany’s state-level financing deficit significantly decreased in the first half of 2025, reaching 28.9 billion euros. This represents…
German MP Calls For AfD Ban
A growing debate within Germany’s political landscape centers on the potential for a legal ban of the Alternative…
Spahn Blames Inexperienced MPs For Coalition Issues
Following the summer recess, Jens Spahn, leader of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, attributed recent challenges within the governing…
Heusgen Urges Germany to Recognize Palestinian State
A former key security advisor to ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel is urging the German government to formally recognize a…
German VP Condemns Halt to Arms for Israel
A senior German parliamentary official has voiced strong reservations regarding the recent decision to curtail arms exports to…
Patients to Pay More For Prescriptions
Germany’s statutory health insurance system is facing increasing financial pressure, prompting debate over potential reforms and cost-saving measures.…
Cities Face Tax Hikes to Close Funding Gaps
German municipalities are anticipating potential increases in property tax rates in the coming years as they navigate growing…
AfD Challenges Court Ruling on Suspicion Procedures
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has filed a constitutional complaint with the Federal Constitutional Court challenging a…
Aid Cuts Loom As Minister Cites Budget Constraints
Germany’s development aid faces reductions as the government implements austerity measures, prompting debate about prioritization and effectiveness. Development…
Aging System Risks Collapse Warns Expert
Historian Götz Aly has issued a warning to the German government regarding the need for comprehensive reform in…
Union Demands Changes to Hospital Reform Plan
Germany’s Verdi union is calling for significant revisions to the proposed hospital reform legislation following consultations with relevant…
German exchange students face tougher US entry rules
Concerns are being raised regarding the welfare of German students participating in exchange programs in the United States.…
Opposition Demands Major Transport Budget Boost
Members of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group are seeking significant revisions…
Haseloff Rules Out AfD in Next Government
The Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, anticipates the AfD will not participate in a governing coalition following the…
SPD Names New Judge Candidate for Top Court
Germany’s Social Democrats (SPD) have identified a new candidate for a judge at the Federal Constitutional Court in…
Coalition Clashes Over Heating Pump Funding Halt
A proposal from CSU General Secretary Martin Huber to halt funding for heat pumps in order to address…
Minister Urges Stronger Protection For Children From Sexual Abuse
Germany’s Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, has underscored the urgent need to protect children and adolescents…
Spahn Pushes for Billions to Stabilize Care Insurance
A leading figure within Germany’s parliamentary CDU/CSU group is advocating for increased federal funding to stabilize contributions to…
BSW Demands Recount of Federal Election
The Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) is formally requesting a recount of the recent federal election results before the…
Spahn Rules Out Any Cooperation With Far-Right AfD
Jens Spahn, a leading figure within the CDU parliamentary group, has firmly rejected any possibility of cooperation with…
Germany Plans Online Age Checks
The German federal government is pushing for mandatory age verification measures for online users, aiming to establish a…
Spahn Rules Out Any Cooperation With Far-Right AfD
Jens Spahn, a leading figure within the CDU parliamentary group, has firmly rejected any prospect of cooperation with…
Wagenknecht Opposes Sending German Troops To Ukraine
The co-leader of the BSW party, Sahra Wagenknecht, has voiced support for the position of Saxony’s Minister-President Michael…
Poland Traces Drone Crash to Russia
A military drone crashed and exploded in Osiny, Poland, southeast of Warsaw, reportedly originating from Russia, the Polish…
Klitschko Warns Ukraine Needs Strong Security Pledges
Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko has cautioned against accepting insufficient security assurances in potential negotiations with Russia, referencing the…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry Over Road Toll Testimony
The German Federal Ministry of Transport is declining to comment on the indictment brought against former Transport Minister…
Schulze Joins CDU Criticism of Ukraine Peacekeeping Forces
Growing dissent within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is surfacing regarding discussions about the potential deployment of German…
Germany Faces Fine Over Afghan Visa Delays
Germany’s Foreign Office is facing potential fines after a Berlin administrative court issued a directive demanding concrete action…
Coalition Divided Over Palantir Security Software
A divergence of opinion is emerging within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the deployment of data analysis software developed…
Scheuer Faces Court Over Toll System Claims
Following the indictment of former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) regarding potential false statements made before the inquiry…
Expert Says Report Could Fuel AfD Ban Bid
A legal expert has assessed the recent report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, regarding the Alternative…
Germany Sees No Progress From Putin On Ukraine Peace
Berlin – The German government currently observes no indications of movement towards a peaceful resolution from Russian President…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry After Toll Road Scandal
Following the indictment of former Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer (CSU) on suspicion of providing false testimony to the…
Haseloff Opposes Tax Hikes Favors Welfare Reform
The debate around Germany’s fiscal policy is intensifying, with diverging views emerging from key political figures. Reiner Haseloff,…
Scheuer Faces Inquiry Fallout Over Road Toll Claims
A former member of the parliamentary investigative committee examining the toll system, Oliver Luksic, views the indictment against…
Iranian Espionage Threatens Berlin Senator’s Election
Security expert Professor Peter Neumann, specializing in security studies at King’s College London, has cautioned about the potential…
Ex-Minister Scheuer Faces Perjury Charges
Berlin’s public prosecutor’s office has filed charges against former German Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer, according to reports. The…
Luxury Tax Plan Faces Opposition From Local Authorities
A proposal by Germany’s Left Party to introduce a special tax on luxury real estate is facing criticism…
Kretschmer Opposes German Troops in Ukraine
Saxon State Premier Michael Kretschmer has voiced opposition to the deployment of German ground troops in Ukraine. “German…
German Party Seeks Spy Agency Powers After Data Breach
Berlin is facing increased calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures following a sophisticated espionage attempt targeting Justice Senator Felor…
SPD Fights Low Wages To Protect Welfare System
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany is aiming to reduce the number of individuals reliant on supplementary…
Hodges Calls For Western Troops To Bolster Ukraine Security
Former U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges has advocated for substantial security commitments to Ukraine, suggesting the deployment…
Greens Accuse Opposition of Tax Cuts For The Wealthy
Members of Germany’s Green Party are sharply criticizing the opposition CDU and its leadership, alleging policies favoring the…
Opposition Demands Cuts to Heat Pump Funding
A growing budgetary dispute is unfolding in Germany, with opposition parties demanding significant spending cuts as concerns mount…
Wagenknecht Hints at Uncertain Future in Party
The co-leader of the BSW (Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht), Sahra Wagenknecht, has indicated she remains committed to the party,…
CO2 Storage Alone Won’t Fix Climate Crisis Warns Agency
Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has cautioned the government against over-reliance on carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies…
Afghan Allies Demand More Action From German Official
A network advocating for former local staff employed by German federal agencies in Afghanistan has leveled serious accusations…
CDU Divided Over Ukraine Security Guarantees
Members of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are engaged in a lively discussion regarding potential security guarantees for…
Stegner Warns Against Ukraine Troop Deployment Race
A senior German Social Democrat is urging caution regarding discussions about deploying international peacekeeping forces to Ukraine. Ralf…
German MP Claims Trump Showed No Interest in Ukraine Peace
A leading German foreign policy figure has commended a recent meeting between Chancellor Friedrich Merz and former US…
Berlin Justice Chief’s Data Stolen in Cyberattack
Berlin’s Justice Senator Felor Badenberg has been the target of a cyberattack, resulting in the apparent compromise of…
Ukraine Security Pledges Don’t Need Russia’s Approval Expert Says
Security expert Nico Lange has voiced critical perspectives on current discussions surrounding security guarantees for Ukraine, coinciding with…
AfD Remains Strongest Party Support Rises for CDU and Left
Recent polling data indicates a continuing lead for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in voter preference, maintaining 26…
German MP Trabert Resigns Due To Health Concerns
Federal Parliamentarian Gerhard Trabert is stepping down from his seat due to health concerns, the Left Party announced…
Kukies Rules Out Deutsche Bahn Top Job
Former German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies has stated he does not intend to pursue the position of Chief…
Merz Seizes Leadership Role in Europe Amid Ukraine War
A leading political scientist believes the conflict in Ukraine is shaping into a pivotal moment for German opposition…
Stegner Sees Germany Hosting Putin Zelenskyy Summit
Germany has emerged as a potential host for a high-stakes summit involving Ukraine, Russia and the United States,…
Wagenknecht Questions Europe’s Commitment To Ukraine Peace
Following the recent Ukraine-focused summit in Washington, Sahra Wagenknecht, leader of the BSW party, has expressed skepticism regarding…
Ukraine Talks Leave Key Figure Unconvinced
A leading German parliamentarian has expressed cautious assessment of the recent Ukraine summit held in Washington, suggesting limited…
Germany Joins Nato Exercise To Counter Russia In North Atlantic
Germany’s participation in the Canadian-led exercise “Nanook” in the North Atlantic represents a significant contribution to maintaining regional…
Wadephul Demands Greater Safety For Aid Workers
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for unimpeded access for humanitarian workers to populations in need around…
German MP Urges Speaker To Resign
The co-leader of the Left Party parliamentary group, Heidi Reichinnek, has called for Bundestag President Julia Klöckner to…
German Reserves Back Ukraine Peacekeeping Role With Soldiers
The president of the German Reserve Forces Association, Patrick Sensburg, has publicly indicated openness to the potential deployment…
German Lawmakers Raise Concerns Over Bundeswehr’s Google Deal
Concerns are being raised by German parliamentarians regarding the Bundeswehr’s (German armed forces) planned digital modernization, specifically the…
Greens Urge Research Minister to Speed Up Tech Plan
A prominent German parliamentarian has urged the Minister for Research, Technology and Space to accelerate the implementation of…