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Dual Citizenship Under Fire
A growing chorus of conservative politicians within the German governing CDU/CSU alliance are openly questioning the practice of…
AfD Queries Face Limited Action Across Germany
Concerns raised by the Thuringian Interior Minister, Georg Maier, alleging potential misuse of parliamentary inquiries by the AfD…
Merz Urged to Address Turkey’s Rights Record
Ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s upcoming visit to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, concerns are mounting regarding the…
Left’s New Members Prioritize Social Issues Over Climate
A recent surge in membership for the German Left Party (Die Linke) is being driven primarily by young,…
Left Open to Talks with German Leader on Debt Rules
A cautious opening for dialogue has emerged between Germany’s Left Party leader, Janine Wissler and CDU leader Friedrich…
Inheritance Tax Reform Gains Momentum
The debate surrounding wealth distribution in Germany has intensified, with SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf advocating for a…
City Leaders Demand Financial Aid
A stark warning has been issued to the German federal government from the mayors of all 13 state…
Germany Investigates AfD Over Infrastructure Espionage
The Thuringian state interior minister, Georg Maier, is maintaining his suspicions that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party…
SPD Members Challenge Welfare Reform
A significant faction within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) is mounting a direct challenge to the government’s proposed…
Greens Accuse Wealthy of Inaction on Chip Shortage
The ongoing semiconductor shortage is triggering a sharp rebuke of German Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) from the…
Germany Halts Military Property Transfer
The German Defense Ministry has initiated a significant shift in property management, reversing prior plans to repurpose military-owned…
Merkel Ally to Discuss Deportations with Erdogan
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is set to engage in a potentially fraught discussion…
Conservatives Unfazed by SPD Opposition
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is dismissing with apparent equanimity potential internal dissent within the Social Democratic Party…
Rosneft Germany Avoids US Sanctions For Now
The German subsidiary of Russian state-owned energy giant Rosneft appears to have been temporarily exempted from recently imposed…
Youth Union Rejects SPD Criticism of Benefits Overhaul
A simmering tension is escalating within Germany’s governing coalition as reform plans for the Bürgergeld (citizen’s allowance) spark…
AfD Holds Lead Merz Plummets
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) continues to dominate the German political landscape, holding its position as the leading…
Women’s Protection Bill Gains Momentum
The call for enhanced protection for women, amplified by over 50 prominent figures, has ignited a renewed and…
Female Leaders Urge Merz Action
A coalition of fifty prominent figures from the arts, sciences, politics and civil society have launched a scathing…
SPD Members Revolt Over Welfare Overhaul
A significant faction within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is mounting a direct challenge to the government’s…
Klose Defends Pension Stability
The Social Democratic parliamentary group’s spokesperson for labor and social policy, Annika Klose, has staunchly defended the government’s…
NRW Demands More Road Funding
The escalating tensions surrounding infrastructure funding are set to dominate this week’s Transport Ministers’ Conference (VMK) in Straubing,…
Merz Faces Pressure Over Inflammatory Remarks
A significant majority of Germans are urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz to exercise greater caution in his public pronouncements,…
SPD Defends Lawmaker Amidst Political Dispute
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has forcefully rejected criticism leveled by CDU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn regarding…
Schramma Quits CDU After Five Decades
The departure of former Cologne Mayor Fritz Schramma from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after nearly five decades…
Esdar Defends Rally Appearance
The deputy parliamentary group leader of the SPD, Wiebke Esdar, has staunchly defended her participation in a recent…
States Face Poultry Housing Mandate
The German Agriculture Ministry has drawn criticism for a perceived reluctance to implement a nationwide mandatory housing order…
Wagenknecht Backs City Planning Summit
The escalating debate surrounding urban decay and perceived safety concerns in German cities has seen an unexpected alignment…
Aiwanger Slams Inheritance Tax Proposals
Escalating Tax Debate Highlights Generational Divide and Economic Concerns The Bavarian government’s stance on inheritance tax is intensifying…
Merz Milei Remarks Draw Government Silence
Berlin – The German government is pointedly declining to comment on remarks made by CDU leader Friedrich Merz…
More Police Needed for Safer Streets
The escalating concerns regarding safety and security in public spaces, particularly at train stations, have prompted a nuanced…
Germany Backs Cyber Defense Strikes Abroad
Germany is poised to significantly expand the powers of its security agencies to proactively counter foreign cyberattacks, a…
Germany Halts Aid to Palestinian “Martyr Payments
Berlin is tightening controls on development aid to the Palestinian Authority (PA) following revelations that funds may have…
Security Agency Seeks More Respect
The 75th anniversary of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz) has sparked…
Chip Deal Under Scrutiny
The German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space Travel (BMFTR) is reportedly scrutinizing a collaborative effort between…
Milei’s Party Claims Stunning Election Victory
Argentina’s ruling party, La Libertad Avanza, led by President Javier Milei, secured a resounding victory in Sunday’s parliamentary…
SPD Demands Wealth Tax Reform
The internal debate within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has taken a sharp turn, with prominent factions now…
Wealth Tax Debate Resurfaces
Months of contentious debate surrounding cuts to citizen’s income have spurred a surprising shift within the German Social…
Aid Groups Demand Gaza Access
Humanitarian organizations are issuing increasingly urgent warnings regarding access restrictions within the Gaza Strip, highlighting a rapidly deteriorating…
Germany Seeks Battery Independence From China
Germany’s reliance on China for battery cell production has drawn sharp criticism from Lower Saxony’s Minister President, Olaf…
Spahn Defends Merz Amid Cityscape Controversy
The Chancellor’s recent comments on urban landscapes have ignited a fierce debate within Germany and now a key…
Trump Ukraine Stance Gains Finnish Support
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has publicly defended recent statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing…
City Leader Calls for Financial System Overhaul
The incoming President of the German Federal Council, Andreas Bovenschulte, is pushing for a fundamental restructuring of Germany’s…
Dobrindt Signals Understanding of AfD Espionage Claims
The allegations of espionage leveled against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party by Thuringia’s Interior Minister, Georg Maier,…
AfD Still Leads In New Poll
Despite a marginal decline, the Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) continues to hold the position of largest political force…
Söder Urges Unity Reforms
The Bavarian Minister-President, Markus Söder, has delivered a sharp rebuke to the German coalition government, urging a cessation…
Mützenich Admits Russia Policy Missteps
The former parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Rolf Mützenich, has conceded missteps in Germany’s…
Connolly Wins Irish Presidency
Catherine Connolly is projected to decisively win the Irish presidential election, signaling a potential shift in the nation’s…
Ukraine Praises Germany’s Renewed Resolve
Kyiv is increasingly pressing Berlin to assume a more assertive leadership role in efforts to conclude the ongoing…
Bureaucracy Cuts Stall Minister Proposals Lag
Bureaucracy Reduction Targets Lagging, Casting Shadow on German Government Ambitions Berlin – A significant shortfall in proposed measures…
Germany Cancels China Trip Amid Tensions
The postponement of Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock’s planned trip to China next week has drawn criticism from within…
Wadephul’s China Trip Delayed
The planned visit by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to China, scheduled for this Sunday, has been abruptly…
Germany Cancels China Visit
The abrupt cancellation of German Foreign Minister Johannes Wadephul’s planned visit to China this week has drawn a…
Tax Relief Set No Extra Funds Coming
The promise of tax relief for Germany’s hospitality sector and commuters is facing renewed pressure to be swiftly…
Support Dwindles for BSW and FDP
The latest ZDF Politbarometer reveals a shifting landscape in German political representation, with significant implications for coalition dynamics…
Greens Eye Limits on AfD Questions
The German Green Party is initiating legal scrutiny into limiting the federal government’s obligation to answer parliamentary inquiries…
EU Seeks Climate Action Flexibility
The European Council’s summit in Brussels concluded Thursday with a significant pushback against the European Commission’s ambitious climate…
Russia Probes EU Amid Airspace Incident
The timing of Russia’s provocative airspace violation of Lithuania on Thursday, occurring concurrently with a crucial EU Council…
EU Boosts Ukraine With Funding
EU Pledges Substantial Aid Package for Ukraine, Faces Legal Hurdles in Asset Seizure Following a protracted session, European…
Lies Presses Söder To Ease Combustion Engine Row
The escalating dispute between Lower Saxony and Bavaria regarding the future of internal combustion engines is reaching a…
Left Party Eyes 20% Vote Share
The Left party in Germany, under the leadership of Jan van Aken, is signaling an ambitious strategy shift…
Zelenskyy Praises New Russia Sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the newly agreed-upon sanctions packages from the European Union and the United…
Ukraine Presses EU on Frozen Russian Assets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed cautious optimism Thursday regarding potential progress at the EU summit in Brussels concerning…
EU Considers Sanctions Over China Export Restrictions
The European Council is poised to grant the European Commission unprecedented authority to implement retaliatory measures against China’s…
SPD Challenges Merz Demands Future City Summit
A significant rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition, with ten SPD parliamentarians distancing themselves from Chancellor Scholz…
Bremen Court Overturns City Budget
The State Constitutional Court of Bremen has declared the city-state’s budgetary laws for 2023 and 2024 unconstitutional, raising…
Tourism Chief Demands Restaurant Tax Cut
The fragile recovery of Germany’s hospitality sector is facing a critical impasse as friction between the federal government…
Baerbock Urges UN Security Council Reform
The call for reform of the United Nations Security Council has been forcefully reiterated by Annalena Baerbock, the…
Tax Hike Fears Stall Reform Drive
The recent upward revision of tax revenue forecasts has triggered a sharp warning from the conservative bloc, cautioning…
Court Ruling Bolsters Church Workplace Rights
The Federal Constitutional Court’s recent ruling on religious labor law has ignited a complex debate surrounding the scope…
Germany Brokers Nexperia Production Concerns
The German government convened an emergency session Wednesday evening, bringing together industry representatives to address looming production disruptions…
Weidel Faces Espionage Accusations
The accusations of espionage on behalf of Russia leveled against the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party have triggered…
Trump Sanctions Catch Putin Off Guard
The recent imposition of sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector by the United States is drawing cautious praise from…
Tax Revenues Surge Forecasts Revised Upward
Federal, state and local authorities are projecting significantly higher tax revenues than initially forecast earlier this year, according…
Merz Urges EU Action Boost Competitiveness
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a forceful push for enhanced European…
SPD Sees Progress on Commuter Tax Break and Restaurant Relief
The planned tax relief measures for commuters and the hospitality sector are facing hurdles, but a key Social…
Lüders Joins Wagenknecht Party As Vice Chair
The burgeoning political force, Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), is poised for a significant shift in leadership structure with…
Draft Bartels Urges Return to Military Service
A resurgence of mandatory military service is gaining momentum in Germany, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns…
Merz Sparks Cityscape Controversy
The recent discourse surrounding urban aesthetics, ignited by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, has drawn sharp criticism from Eva…
States Demand Compensation for Restaurant Tax Cut
A deepening rift is emerging between German state governments and the federal government over a proposed package of…
Trump Putin Meeting Called Off
The anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, slated for Budapest, has been…
DIW Chief Slams Merz Migration Remarks
Leading economists are raising stark warnings about the damaging economic repercussions of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s increasingly vocal and…
Relief Package Expected to Pass
The proposed relief package from the German federal government is facing a tense final hurdle as it heads…
Cross-Paired Kidney Donations Get Green Light
The German government has approved a significant overhaul of its transplantation law, paving the way for cross-paired living…
Journalists Win Top EU Rights Prize
The European Parliament has bestowed its prestigious Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought upon Belarusian journalist Andrzej Poczobut…
Greenpeace Urges EU Leaders Climate Action
The upcoming EU leaders’ summit is facing mounting pressure to adopt ambitious climate targets for 2040, with Greenpeace…
Germany Deploys AI Across Government
The German government is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence across its departments, a move lauded as potentially transformative but…
Kuban Suspends Duties Amid Private Allegations
A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as Tilman Kuban, a prominent Bundestag representative…
Antisemitism Grips German Schools Universities
Germany’s Federal Education Minister Karin Prien has voiced serious concerns about the escalating climate of antisemitism within the…
Ukraine Demands Halt to German Aid for Russia Allies
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Andriy Melnyk, has issued a stark challenge to Germany, advocating for a…
Taliban Ties Angered Nobel Laureate
The German government’s recent signals indicating a normalization of relations with the Taliban regime are facing a blistering…
US Jobs Secure in Germany Amid Shutdown
The ongoing US government shutdown has triggered a delicate political dance in Germany, particularly impacting the livelihoods of…
Russia Spies Threaten German Parliament
Concerns are escalating within the German Bundestag regarding Russian espionage activities, with prominent figures from the Christian Democratic…
Spahn Slams Klingbeil Over Tax Debate
A simmering political standoff is threatening to derail planned tax relief measures aimed at commuters and the hospitality…
Debate Erupts Over Cityscape Concerns
A growing rift within Germany’s ruling coalition is emerging following controversial remarks by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who alluded…
Germany May Reinstate Draft Amid War Fears
The head of Germany’s Reserve Forces Association, Patrick Sensburg, is advocating for the reinstatement of mandatory military service,…
Quiet Action Needed To Beat Extremism
The fragile coalition government in Berlin faces mounting pressure to reassess its strategy in the escalating fight against…
Red Cross Urges Military Outreach on Social Services
The German Red Cross (DRK) is urging a reassessment of the government’s strategy for encouraging youth engagement, specifically…
Germany Greenlights E-Fuel Engines Beyond 2035
A coalition of German state leaders is mounting a coordinated challenge to the European Union’s planned ban on…
CDU Aims to Overtake AfD in Saxony-Anhalt
The designees for the CDU’s leading candidate in Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze, appears determined to steer clear of protracted…
Wagenknecht Demands Full Vote Recount
The upstart Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is escalating its challenge to the legitimacy of the recent German federal…