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Bär Promises Major Student Aid Overhaul
A comprehensive overhaul of the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG) is planned for the winter semester of…
Germany Seeks Birth Control Options For All
The German Federal Ministry of Research is prioritizing the development of innovative contraceptive methods applicable to both genders,…
Left Party Calls For Increased Child Benefits
Marking this year’s International Day for Children, a leading figure is advocating for a significant increase to child…
New Rail Chief Faces Call for Honesty
The Green Party is calling for greater transparency and a shift in operational culture from the incoming head…
Crafts Chief Accuses Government of Broken Promise
The president of the German Crafts Confederation, Jörg Dittrich, has voiced strong concerns regarding the current economic policies…
CDU Reform Call Avoids Drastic Cuts
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has cautioned against overly dramatic rhetoric surrounding proposed social…
Hubertz Pregnancy Sparks Outrage
The leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed deep concern regarding the public reaction…
Klingbeil Confident of Union Support for Judge
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) anticipates a favorable outcome regarding the upcoming Federal Constitutional Court judge election, with…
Roads Fuel Growth CDU Backs Minister
The head of the Federation of Medium-Sized Businesses and Economics, Gitta Connemann of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU),…
Car Ban Fight Sparks Union Opposition
Debate intensifies over potential ban on smoking in cars with children and pregnant women. A proposal to prohibit…
Tougher Rules Target Poverty Migration
Discussions are underway to introduce stricter criteria for individuals migrating from countries like Romania and Bulgaria to access…
German Parliament Seeks Enhanced Security
The German Bundestag is facing renewed calls for enhanced security measures and legislative reforms following the revocation of…
Weber Demands Firm Response to NATO Airspace Breach
Following a recent airspace violation by Russia, Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s Party (EPP) and leader…
Bypass Primary Care Faces Potential Fine
Discussions surrounding the potential implementation of a primary care physician system for individuals with statutory health insurance have…
Industry Body Slams Government Over Traffic Woes
Concerns are mounting regarding the funding of critical infrastructure projects in Germany, with the President of the German…
Homeownership Aid Urged Amid Rising Prices
The Christian Democratic Employees’ Association (CDA) is calling for substantial government intervention to address the escalating costs of…
Minister Praises NDR Choice for New Host
The debate surrounding the departure of presenter Julia Ruhs from the NDR’s “Klar” magazine program and the subsequent…
Russian Jets Breach Baltic Security Zone
Reports of airspace incursions by Russian military aircraft have escalated tensions in the Baltic region, with both Estonia…
Economist Slams Government Budget Plans
Leading economist Michael Hüther has voiced strong criticism of the German government’s budgetary policies, characterizing recent maneuvers as…
Trump Lawsuit Against New York Times Dismissed
A federal judge has temporarily halted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against “The New York Times”.…
Trump Xi Summit Set
Following a telephone conversation, President Donald Trump has announced plans for a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.…
Inheritance Tax Sparks CDU Debate
A renewed discussion surrounding inheritance tax reform is taking place within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party. Following…
AfD Seeks New Berlin HQ After Landlord Dispute
A dispute between the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its former landlord regarding a termination of lease has…
NRW Autobahn Funding Sparks Political Clash
Discussions surrounding infrastructure funding are escalating between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the German federal government. Minister-President…
Left Party Sees Membership Surge
The Left party (Die Linke) has announced a significant surge in membership, reaching a new record level. Spokespersons…
State Minister Urges Berlin Reform Push
The Baden-Württemberg Finance Minister, Danyal Bayaz of the Green Party, is advocating for a comprehensive reform agenda to…
Bahn Chief Announcement Expected Monday
The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport is expressing cautious optimism regarding the impending announcement of the…
Tax Reform Debate Heats Up
A debate surrounding potential reforms to inheritance tax is gaining momentum in Germany, with representatives from both the…
Turkey Voices Concerns Over US Democracy
Concerns are mounting in Germany regarding recent developments impacting press freedom in the United States. Derya Türk-Nachbaur, Parliamentary…
Germany Halts Aid to Palestinian Authority
A planned transfer of €30 million from the German government to the Palestinian Authority has been temporarily halted…
AfD Matches CDU in New Poll
Recent polling data indicates a significant shift in the German political landscape. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has…
Germany Boosts Private Pension Plans
The German Finance Ministry is planning a significant expansion of private pension provisions, spearheaded by Minister Lars Klingbeil.…
Left Party Rejects Potential Saxony-Anhalt Alliance
The co-chair of the Basis Social Movement (BSW), Amira Mohamed Ali, has ruled out the possibility of a…
Germany’s EV Charging Gap Widens
A significant portion of German municipalities currently lack publicly accessible charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, according to a…
Coalition Plan Faces Legal Challenge
A coalition plan to shift the burden of proof regarding persecution grounds onto asylum seekers and legal proceedings…
German Leader Voices Israel Concerns in Madrid
During a recent visit to Spain, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in discussions with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro…
Germany Targets Google Breakup
The German Minister for Culture and State Affairs, Wolfram Weimer, has called for a fundamental reassessment of Google’s…
Property Market Cools Investor Confidence
The German real estate sector is experiencing a significant shift in sentiment following the summer break, according to…
Economist Schnitzer Retains Top Advisory Role
Professor Monika Schnitzer has been re-elected to lead the “Wirtschaftsweise” the expert council advising the German government on…
Germany Sees Refugee Numbers Decline
According to recently released data stemming from a parliamentary inquiry by the Left Party, the number of individuals…
Wüst Slams Federal Government
A senior official of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has publicly criticized the federal government’s handling of a…
US Eyes Bagram Airbase Return
The United States is reportedly exploring the possibility of re-establishing a presence at the former Bagram Airfield in…
Germany Ticket Secured Through 2030
The “Deutschlandticket” a nationwide public transportation pass, has received funding confirmation for the next five years, according to…
Ticket Price Hike Looms for Germany
The Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transport pass, is expected to increase in price again starting in the new…
Germany Approves 2025 Budget
The German Bundestag has formally advanced the budget for the current fiscal year. A vote on Thursday afternoon…
Road Repairs Face Halt Billions Short
A planning document detailing ongoing budget negotiations from the Federal Ministry of Transport is raising concerns among transport…
Democracy Faces Critical Juncture
A senior German government official has defended recent remarks by a leading politician, sparking debate about the current…
Border Checks Strain Police Resources
The current extensive border controls in Germany are increasingly unsustainable, according to the Federal Police Commissioner, Uli Grötsch.…
Bahn Union Slams Minister Ahead of Strategy Reveal
The General Works Council of Deutsche Bahn has voiced sharp criticism of Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU)…
Germany Eyes Auto Smoking Ban Again
Legislators are poised to attempt again to prohibit smoking in vehicles in the presence of minors or pregnant…
Historian Urges Caution on AfD Ban
Renowned historian Heinrich August Winkler has cautioned against pursuing a legal ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Germany Considers Eurovision Boycott Over Israel Debate
Calls for a potential boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest are growing, spurred by ongoing debate surrounding Israel’s…
Ticket Price Hike Sparks Passenger Outrage
A leading passenger advocacy group is criticizing potential plans by federal and state transport ministers, who are expected…
Metsola Calls for Bold EU Overhaul
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is calling for a renewed sense of boldness and adaptability…
Pension Plan Faces Growing CDU Doubt
Concerns are mounting within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding a recently approved package of pension reforms. Johannes…
Diesel Doubt Grips German Lawmakers
Concerns are growing within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the planned ban on internal combustion engine…
Trump Labels Antifa a Terror Group
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to designate the Antifa movement as a terrorist organization.…
Union Rejects Talks With Top Judge Candidate
Sources within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group report a distinct lack of engagement regarding the upcoming selection process for…
Think Tank Flags Concerns Over AfD Ties
A new study by the Konrad-Adenauer Foundation, a think tank closely associated with the German Christian Democratic Union…
Germany Ticket Price Talks Must End
Negotiations are intensifying amongst German states concerning the future pricing of the Deutschlandticket, a nationwide public transportation pass.…
Roth Calls for Mental Health Boost
A former Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician is advocating for a significant shift in attitudes toward mental health…
Greens Push Plan For Affordable Living
A proposal for a “Pact for Affordable Living” is being drafted by members of the Green Party within…
Germany Needs More Workers New Incentives
Germany’s central bank, the Bundesbank, is calling for a comprehensive package of measures to address the country’s current…
Merz Praises Jewish Council Vital Partnership
The German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), underscored the vital role of the Central…
Germany Urges EU Climate Action
The German Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider, is advocating for a swift agreement on increased EU climate targets ahead…
Poland Links Reparations Talks to NATO Security
During a visit to Berlin on Tuesday, newly elected Polish President Karol Nawrocki presented a noteworthy proposition during…
Germany Ticket Faces Funding Uncertainty
Ahead of a special ministerial conference on transport scheduled for Thursday, the Social Association Germany (SoVD) has urged…
EU Readies Sanctions Against Israel
The European Commission has detailed plans for significant measures targeting Israel, following an initial announcement by Commission President…
Germany Confident EU Stability Holds
The German government has stated it is not concerned about the political stability of the European Union following…
Germany Urges Review of Gaza Report
The German government has expressed concern regarding a recent United Nations report alleging actions by the Israeli military…
FDP Struggles Lindner Absence Felt
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is grappling with a period of strategic re-evaluation following disappointing results in the…
Government Faces Spending Demands
A recent analysis of the 2026 federal budget by the German Federal Audit Court has sharply criticized the…
Linnemann Defends Proposed Pension Plan
The proposed “active retirement” initiative, designed to incentivize continued employment for individuals past the statutory retirement age, has…
Overtime Tax Breaks May Not Boost Work Hours
Analysis suggests proposed incentives may not boost working hours in Germany. Recent proposals by the German government to…
Merz Champions Justice Consensus
The Chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, has called for a “new consensus on justice” during a debate…
Ticket Price Hike Sparks Debate
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Britta Haßelmann, has voiced concerns regarding potential price increases for…
Parliament Denies Security Passes for Staff
The German Bundestag has denied security clearances and access authorizations to IT systems for several employees of parliamentarians.…
Germany Fears Rising Leftist Violence
Concerns are escalating regarding the nature and severity of politically motivated violence perpetrated by left-wing extremist groups within…
AfD Surpasses CDU in New Poll
A recent survey conducted monthly by the polling institute YouGov reveals a notable shift in German political preferences.…
Steinmeier Calls For Social State Overhaul
The German Federal Minister of Finance and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed…
Right-Wing Group Probe Intensifies
The German government is facing increasing scrutiny from opposition parties following revelations that authorities are investigating eight individuals…
Patient Fees Spark Debate
The suggestion by Federal Drug Commissioner Hendrik Streeck (CDU) to introduce patient co-payments for doctor’s visits has sparked…
Tax Reform Sparks Union Rejection
A significant disagreement has emerged regarding proposed reforms to Germany’s inheritance tax system. The Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social…
Scholz Used Authority Amid Gas Crisis
A recent request filed under freedom of information laws has revealed a correspondence suggesting former Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
Germany Debates Patient Fees Sparks Outrage
A debate has emerged in Germany regarding potential changes to the healthcare system, specifically concerning patient co-payments for…
CDU Backs Steinmeier’s Welfare State Overhaul
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed strong support for a call by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier advocating…
Merkel Era Echoes AfD Slides CDU Approval Dips
A recent survey conducted by Forsa indicates minor shifts in voter preferences within Germany. The Alternative for Germany…
Bayern Demands Higher Inheritance Tax Thresholds
Bavaria is advocating for an increase in inheritance tax allowances, arguing the current system places undue financial pressure…
Date Labels Face New Challenge
A renewed effort is underway in Germany to eliminate expiry dates on a range of food products, aiming…
Von der Leyen Faces New No-Confidence Votes
The European Parliament is set to debate and vote on two separate motions of no confidence against European…
Germany Demands Israel Sanctions
Following an escalation of hostilities in Gaza City, a prominent German politician has called for the German government…
German Media Urge Merz to Oppose US Visa Changes
Leading German media organizations are urging the German government to intervene against proposed changes to U.S. visa regulations…
Merz Nawrocki Discuss Ukraine Drone Concerns
Discussions between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Polish President Karol Nawrocki centered on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine…
Minister and Comedian Clash in Heated Debate
30 PM.. Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer and entertainer Jan Böhmermann will participate in the discussion, which is…
Poland Meets Merkel Successor
The newly elected Polish President, Karol Nawrocki, held discussions with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the Chancellery in…
Budget Debate Begins in Parliament
The German Bundestag commenced deliberations on the 2025 budget this week, marking the start of a crucial period…
Energy Slumps Signal Recession
Government officials are attributing current lower-than-anticipated electricity demand in Germany to policies enacted by the previous coalition government.…
Germany Pivots Energy Shift to Save Industry
The German government is prioritizing measures to safeguard the nation’s industrial base, with a focus on ensuring a…
Greens Accuse Government of Budget Tricks
The parliamentary group leader of the Green Party, Britta Haßelmann, has voiced strong criticism of the German federal…
Trump Oil Ban Gains German CDU Support
Calls for a complete halt to European oil imports from Russia are gaining traction within Germany’s Christian Democratic…