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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Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, a senior FDP politician, has withdrawn her bid for the party chair as part of a…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…
Merz Says Germany Unfit to Defend Its Interests in Europe
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said on Wednesday that Germany is not currently “defence‑capable”. He told a parliamentary…
Left Party Demands Stronger Repair Rights as Affordability Gaps Remain Wide
The federal cabinet introduced a right to repair on Wednesday, but the Left feels it is still insufficient.…
Jan Bollinger Ousted as AfD RLP Parliamentary Group Leader Weeks After Election Victory
A few days after the AfD’s electoral success in Rhineland‑Palatinate, the state party chair and top candidate Jan Bollinger…
Germany’s Federal Cabinet Approves 2026 Climate Protection Plan
Germany’s federal cabinet has approved the 2026 Climate Protection Programme, which contains 67 measures intended to cut more…
CSU Opposes SPD Move to End Marital Tax Splitting
The CSU, which co‑chairs the federal coalition, sharply rejects the SPD’s proposal to eliminate marital tax splitting.“We are…
German Government Plans New Rules to Bolster Psychosocial Support for Crime Victims
The German federal government aims to strengthen psychosocial support for victims of crime. On Wednesday the cabinet introduced…
SPD Stands With President Steinmeier as Union Criticism Sparks Friction Within Party
The Union’s criticism of President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier has sparked unease within the SPD, according to a report by…
Merz Urges Faster Bureaucracy Rollback as Chancellor Promises Rapid Reform
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he wants more speed in cutting bureaucracy. According to the “Rheinische Post”, he…
Germany Launches Grants to Power EV Charging in Multi-Unit Housing
The Federal Ministry of Transport has launched a new funding programme aimed at expanding electric‑vehicle charging infrastructure in…
Union Warns Teachers Face End Of Lifetime Appointments As Minister Plans Shift
Before Thursday’s education ministers’ conference, Maike Finnern, chairwoman of the Education and Science Union (GEW), warned that the move…
Green Party Mulls Nationwide Speed Limit as Chair Katharina Dröge Calls for Action
Green Party parliamentary group leader Katharina Dröge is calling for a nationwide speed limit in Germany. “A speed…
Koch Demands Merz, Klingbeil, Bas Steer Politicians Into Reform Risk
Roland Koch (CDU) has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas to be ready…
Germany’s Finance Minister Targets Elimination of German Spousal Tax Splitting
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) appears poised to scrap Germany’s Ehegattensplitting (married‑couple tax split). The claim comes from the…
Trump Urges Hungary to Re‑Elect Orbán Ahead of Election
Two and a half weeks before Hungary’s parliamentary election, U.S. President Donald Trump issued a clear endorsement for incumbent…
Union & SPD Confident in Tougher Stance Against AfD a Year into New Bundestag
In the first year of the new Bundestag, the Union (CDU/CSU) and SPD confirm that their tougher stance…
Schröder Calls on SPD to Embrace a Bold New Agenda Program After Election Setbacks
After a streak of painful election defeats, former chancellor Gerhard Schröder urges the SPD to adopt a bold reform…
Strack-Zimmermann and Kubicki Eye Joint FDP Leadership Bid
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann says she is still willing to stand for the FDP chair together with her party associate…
Social Democrats Lead Denmark Parliamentary Election Exit Poll Despite Steep Losses
According to the first exit poll, Denmark’s Social Democrats still lead in the parliamentary election, even though they…
German Interior Ministry Cancels Democracy Project by Radical Daughters
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior, led by Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU, has decided to cancel the…
Merz Rejects Tax Hikes Again in CDU Session
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) rejected the proposal to raise taxes once more during Tuesday’s session of the Union parliamentary…
Steinmeier Criticises US-Israel War on Iran, Calls It a Violation of International Law
President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier sharply denounced the war that the United States and Israel has launched against Iran. He…
Ifo President Warns German Coalition Against Raising Top Tax Rate Due to Growth Risks
Ifo chief Clemens Fuest warned the coalition parties against raising the top tax rate. He told the “Rheinische…
AfD Board Retracts Expulsion Request Against Youth Officer Kevin Dorow
On Monday evening the AfD’s federal board apparently reached a unanimous decision not to file a party‑expulsion motion…
Brantner Appeals to Former FDP Voters as Liberalism Falters in German State Parliaments
Franziska Brantner, the head of the German Greens, urged former voters of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) to get…
Hardt Blasts Steinmeier’s Iran War Label Amid Legal Debate
Jürgen Hardt, the foreign‑policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, criticized President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier for labeling the war…
Ansgar Heveling to Become President of Germany’s Federal Court of Auditors
The CDU member of the Bundestag, Ansgar Heveling, is slated to become the new president of the Federal…
VDV Urges German Government to Channel Special Fund into Public Transport Modernisation and Decarbonisation
Ingo Wortmann, president of the Association of German Public Transport Companies (VDV), has urged the federal government to…
German Transport Minister Advocates Larger Truck Fines Before NRW Debates
Germany’s federal transport minister, Patrick Schnieder (CDU), took a stand on a Bundesrat initiative from North Rhine‑Westphalia (NRW) even before…
Germany Eyes 21% VAT Increase To Stabilize Economy
The German federal government is reportedly working internally on a two‑percentage‑point increase in the standard value‑added tax (VAT)…
Union Narrowly Loses Lead Over AfD as Forsa Survey Shows 26 Percent Support
According to a recent Forsa poll measuring voter sentiment, the Union’s support has slipped again, leaving the CDU…
German Finance Minister Reiche Calls EU 2050 Climate Target Into Question at Houston Energy Summit
On Monday, German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) raised questions about the EU’s 2050 climate target while speaking…
Juso Leaders Demand Office Split for Bas and Klingbeil Amid Growing Calls for Accountability
Following the remarks of Juso federal chair Philipp Türmer, state chairpersons are now demanding clear personnel and substantive…
Kurt Beck Urges SPD to Oust Klingbeil and Bas After Election Blunders
Former SPD chairman Kurt Beck has warned against removing the party’s current leaders, Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas, after recent electoral…
Söder Endorses Merz’s Return as Chancellor Candidate
Markus Söder, leader of the CSU, made it clear that he backs a second chancellor bid from Friedrich Merz of…
Röttgen Says Iran Now More Credible Than Trump After Postponed Ultimatum
Following Trump’s postponed ultimatum to Iran, CDU foreign‑affairs expert Norbert Röttgen criticized the U.S. president. When asked who he…
EVP Leader Manfred Weber Rejects AfD Collaboration Claims in European Parliament
Manfred Weber, the European People’s Party (EVP) vice‑chair and a CSU politician, sharply rejected claims that his party was…
Steffen Krach Calls on SPD to Deliver Real Relief for Low and Middle Earners After Rhineland‑Palatinate Loss
After the Social Democrats lost the state election in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Berlin’s SPD candidate Steffen Krach has asked his national…
Hofreiter Urges Greater Personalization Among Greens After State Elections
After the state elections in Baden Württemberg and Rhineland-Palatinate, the Chair of the European Affairs Committee in the Bundestag,…
CSU Pushes for Major Reforms Before Pentecost as Markus Söder Speeds Decision-Making
Markus Söder, the chairman of the CSU, says he wants the black‑red coalition’s reforms to be approved faster…
Bärbel Bas Fights Back Against Prolonged SPD Leadership Debate After State Election Loss
After the SPD’s electoral defeat in Rhineland‑Palatinate, party chair Bärbel Bas opposed holding a debate about new leadership. She…
Strack Zimmermann Seeks Co‑Leader for FDP Duo After Entire Executive Resigns
After the resignation of the entire FDP leadership, European Parliament member Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann said she is open to…
SPD Signals Hard Negotiations Over Income Tax Reform as Klingbeil Sets Central Condition for Union Talks
Lars Klingbeil, the leader of the SPD, said that a comprehensive income‑tax reform must be a core condition in…
Schweitzer Leads SPD in Coalition Talks with CDU After German Exit
The former Rhineland‑Palatinates premier, Alexander Schweitzer of the SPD, will act as his party’s chief negotiator in talks with…
Christian Durr Eyes Second Term As FDP Leader After Mass Resignation
Christian Dürr, the leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), and the party’s entire board stepped down following the…
Merkz Calls Trump for Good Half‑Hour Conversation on Global Issues
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) told the German news agency dpa that he had spoken for a “good half‑hour”…
Christian Dürr Announces Planned Resignation as FDP Leader
Christian Dürr is reportedly planning to resign as FDP leader, according to “Politico” on Monday. He has called for…
Bundeswehr Union Predicts Significantly Higher Personnel Need
The chairman of the Bundeswehr Association, André Wüstner, expects the German armed forces to need far more personnel than…
Kubicki Stays With Christian Dürr Declines to Pursue FDP Leadership After Party Decline in Rhineland‑Palatinate
Wolfgang Kubicki, the FDP’s deputy chair, re‑affirmed his support for party chairman Christian Dürr after the Liberals’ setback in Rhineland‑Palatinate.…
G7 Foreign Ministers Back Middle Eastern Allies Amid Iran Attacks
The foreign ministers of the G7 states have reaffirmed their support for partner countries in the Middle East…
Iran Denies Trump Claims of Negotiations with Washington on Ending Middle East War
Iran has refuted President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran and Washington are currently engaged in talks aimed at…
Merz Urges Bold Reforms After CDU Victory in Rhineland‑Palatinate
After the CDU’s victory in the Rhineland‑Palatinate state election, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed the joint reform agenda with…
Strack Zimmermann Proposes Co‑Leadership for German FDP
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, the FDP’s European policy chief, reportedly offered on Monday morning during the party’s presidium to assume the…
Trump Reports Good Talks With Iran As Ultimatum Extended
The United States and Iran have begun talks, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, in an effort to…
Klingbeil and Bas Vow to Stay Amid SPD Fallout Over Rhineland‑Palatinate Election
Following the SPD’s disappointing result in Rhineland‑Palatinate, party leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas have made it clear they intend…
Rehlinger Calls SPD to Break Free from Bureaucratic Image After Election Loss
The Minister-President of Saarland and SPD deputy Anke Rehlinger called for decisive action within her party after the party’s…
Free Spouse Co‑Insurance Looms as Health Care Costs Rise for Families
The statutory health and long‑term care insurance schemes could become noticeably more expensive for many families. According to…
SPD Secretary Tim Klüssendorf Vows to Stay in Coalition Despite Party’s New Election Loss
Despite the recent electoral setback for the party, SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf ruled out a break in the…
Günther Urges Rapid Reforms After Rhineland-Palatinate Election
After the state election in Rhineland‑Palatinate, Schleswig‑Holstein’s premier Daniel Günther, a member of the CDU, urged the federal…
Slovenia Liberal Bloc Narrowly Triumphs Over Conservatives in Tight Parliamentary Race
In Slovenia’s latest parliamentary election, the ruling liberal coalition led by Prime Minister Robert Golob narrowly edged out the…
Paris Municipal Elections Socialist Wins Over Rachida Dati in Second Round
In Paris, the municipal elections on Sunday saw Emmanuel Grégoire of the Socialist Party decisively defeat Rachida Dati…
German Taxpayers Union Blasts “Stuck” Tax System as Holznagel Defends Lawsuit Against Active Pension
Reiner Holznagel, president of the German Taxpayers Association, defended the lawsuit he has filed against the so‑called “Aktivrente”…
CDU Wins Rheinland‑Pfalz State Election With Clear Majority
The CDU emerged as the clear winner of the state election in Rhineland‑Palatinate. According to the provisional official…
Schweitzer Praises CDU Efforts, Promises Ordinary Government After SPD Collapse in Rheinland‑Pfalz
After the SPD’s dramatic slump in the Rhineland‑Palatinate state election, Minister‑President Alexander Schweitzer officially accepted the core defeat. During…
SPD Suffers Worst State Result as Schweitzer Switches to CDU in Mainz
The forecasts from ARD and ZDF for the Rhineland‑Palatinate state election point to a clear defeat for the…
Schweitzer Refuses to Join Schnieder Cabinet, Remains Loyal to SPD
After the SPD’s disastrous performance in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, Premier Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) reaffirmed that he does…
Calls Surge for SPD Leaders Klingbeil and Bas to Resign After Rhineland‑Palatinate Election Defeat
Calls for the resignation of SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas grew louder after the party’s disastrous result in…
Greens Capture Munich Mayoral Seat as Reiter Concedes Defeat
In the Munich mayoral by‑election, the Green Party candidate Dominik Krause defeated incumbent mayor Dieter Reiter of the SPD.Shortly after…
Jusos Demand Immediate SPD Shake‑up After Mainz Vote Disaster
Following the SPD’s defeat in Rhineland‑Palatinate, the Jusos have demanded consequences within the federal party. Philipp Türmer, the…
CDU Claims Top Spot in Rheinland Pfalz as Gordon Schnieder Celebrates Comeback
According to the first projections, the CDU has emerged as the strongest force in the Rhineland-Palatinate state election.…
CDU Tops Rhineland‑Palatinate Election as Linnemann Cheers Authentic Triumph
The first polling forecasts have shown the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to emerge as the strongest force in…
CDU Leads Ahead of SPD in Rhineland Palatinate Forecasts
In the Rhineland-Palatinate state election the CDU emerged as the strongest party, according to the 6 p.m. forecasts from…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Trump Over Iran War
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) told reporters that he had spoken on the telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump…
Union Party Criticizes New Riester Pension Reform
The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reports that members of the Union (CDU/CSU) are strongly critical of the draft bill on the…
Caritas Demands Mandatory Climate‑Smart Heating in Rental Homes As Energy Prices Soar
Caritas is demanding a legal requirement that climate‑friendly heating systems be installed in rental properties, citing the “drastically”…
Realo Politicians Demand Green Youth Federation Adjust Course
Leading figures of the Greens’ “Realo” wing have urged the federal association of the Greens Youth to adjust…
Carsten Träger Former Environment Minister and SPD MP Dies
SPD Bundestag member Carsten Träger has died. The parliamentary state secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment passed…
Union Blasts Criticism Over Prien’s Proposed Cuts to Democracy Initiative
Union leaders dismiss the criticism of the restrictions on projects slated for the federal “Democracy Living” program, announced…
Rhineland‑Palatinate State Election Sees Roughly 40% Voter Turnout by 10AM
By 10 a.m., roughly 40 % of eligible voters in the Rhineland‑Palatinate state election had already cast their ballots. About…
Trump Issues Iran Ultimatum, Threatens Power Plant Attacks
President Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Iran via a short‑message post on the platform Truth Social. He warned…
Rhineland‑Palatinate State Election Kicks Off
The state election in Rhineland‑Palatinate has begun. Nearly three million voters are set to choose a new 101‑member…
Trump Denies Iranian War Failures Says He Was Ahead of Schedule by Weeks
Donald Trump refuted a media report that the United States’ objectives in the Iran conflict had not been…
EU Parliament President Metsola warns against breaking ties with the US as Europe has few allies
Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, reaffirmed the European Union’s close ties to the United States, even…
Pharmacy Protest Stirs as Health Insurers Reject Honorarium Demands
Health insurers sharply reject the pharmacies’ demand for higher fees, accusing them of spreading false claims. Addressing a…
Union Reclaims Dominance and Distances Itself from AfD in Nationwide Insa Survey
The Union is distancing itself from the AfD again, according to the political mood measured by the institute…
Former FBI chief and special counsel Robert Mueller dies Trump smiles
On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced the death of his longtime adversary, former FBI director and…
German Left Party Prepares Anti‑Semitism Motion for June Congress
The left‑wing party’s leadership plans to adopt a motion that delivers a clear message against antisemitism at the…
Vice Premier Calls Deepfake Rules Lax While Praising Collien Fernandes
Colin Fernandes, a German activist who has exposed the use of deep‑fake technology that targets women, received public praise…