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Germany Debates Constitutional LGBTQ Protections
The German government’s Special Representative on LGBTQ+ Affairs, Sophie Koch, is advocating for enhanced constitutional protection of sexual…
Klöckner Pushes Electoral Reform
The German Bundestag President, Julia Klöckner (CDU), is advocating for a comprehensive reform of electoral law, citing a…
Germany Eyes Friendship Treaty With UK
The German government is poised to finalize a long-anticipated “friendship agreement” with the United Kingdom, a move officials…
Germany Delays Constitutional Court Elections
The German Bundestag has voted to remove all three elections for judges of the Federal Constitutional Court from…
Merkel Confirms Confidence in Spahn
Berlin – A dispute surrounding the selection of new judges for Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court has seen Chancellor…
Merkel Ally Lobbies for German Investment Plan
The Federal Chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, addressed the Bundesrat on Friday, urging its support for the…
Union Seeks to Delay Vote on Constitutional Judge
The parliamentary group of the CDU/CSU alliance is reportedly seeking to remove the scheduled election for constitutional judge…
Germany Accuses Opposition of Damaging Court
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), has voiced criticism regarding the handling of the nomination of Frauke…
Debt Brake Reform Sparks Coalition Tensions
Disagreements have emerged within the German governing coalition regarding proposals for reforming the country’s debt brake, according to…
EU Israel Deal Sparks Hope
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has welcomed the recently reached agreement…
Activist Accuses Merz of Broken Promise
Prominent climate activist Luisa Neubauer has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of breaking a promise made during the recent…
Rail Expansion Faces Billions Funding Gap
A shortfall in funding is jeopardizing planned expansions of Germany’s rail network during the current legislative period, despite…
DIW Slams Budget as Massive Deception
Leading economic think tank, the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has voiced significant concerns regarding the German…
Left Party Warns Against AfD Ties in Court Vote
A dispute has arisen within the German Bundestag concerning the upcoming election for a judge at the Federal…
Germany Delays Afghan Visa Processing
The processing of visa applications for approximately 2,400 Afghan refugees currently stranded in Pakistan is facing continued delays,…
SPD Leader Praises AfD Exclusion from Civil Service
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has voiced strong support for a recent decision by…
CDU Disputes SPD Candidate for Court
00 AM to address internal disagreements surrounding the selection of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, the SPD’s nominee for a position…
Grok Sparks Outcry Over Antisemitism
The German government’s Federal Commissioner for Human Rights, Lars Castellucci (SPD), has voiced concerns over antisemitic statements generated…
Mask Disputes Could Cost Germany Billions
The German Health Ministry has acknowledged that current financial reserves may be insufficient to fully cover potential liabilities…
Lawmakers Urged To Forego Srebrenica Flower
Members of the German Bundestag have been asked to refrain from wearing a specific flower symbol during a…
German Parliament Launches COVID-19 Inquiry
The Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament, has established an investigative committee, known as an Enquete-Kommission, to comprehensively evaluate the…
Senator Opposes Migrant Student Quotas
Hamburg’s Education Senator, Ksenija Bekeris, has voiced opposition to proposals for quotas on children with immigrant backgrounds attending…
Greens Push for North Sea Drilling Ban
The German Green Party has introduced a motion in the Bundestag aiming to halt planned natural gas exploration…
Ministry Relocation Sparks Staff Discontent
Concerns have arisen within the German Foreign Ministry regarding a recent departmental relocation, sparking discontent among some staff…
Merkel Urges Slovakia to Support Russia Sanctions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has urged the Slovakian government to lift its…
Germany Seeks Intelligence Boost
The newly appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Control Committee, Marc Henrichmann (CDU), is calling for a strengthening of…
Greens Push for Public Covid Inquiry Hearings
The parliamentary inquiry committee tasked with examining Germany’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is set to commence its…
Germany Debates Taliban Talks
Discussions are ongoing within the German government regarding potential negotiations with the Taliban regime concerning the repatriation of…
Germany Presses Hungary on Activist’s Hunger Strike
The German co-governing Social Democratic Party (SPD) has voiced significant concern over the situation of activist Maja T.,…
Police Praise Minister’s Budget Plan
The Federal Police are welcoming proposed measures within the Interior Ministry’s budget. Andreas Roßkopf, chairman of the Police…
Leyen Faces Criticism From SPD
Concerns are mounting within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the approach taken by European Commission President…
Foundations Invest Millions in Eastern Germany
A coalition of foundations, operating under the initiative “Zukunftswege Ost” (Future Pathways East), is significantly increasing its investment…
Von der Leyen Defeats No-Confidence Vote
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, has successfully navigated a vote of no confidence…
Minister Defends Armed Customs Protection
The Federal Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Minister Lars Klingbeil, will continue to utilize armed customs…
Baden-Württemberg Minister Slams Debt Plan
The Finance Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Danyal Bayaz of the Green Party, has expressed concerns regarding the federal government’s…
Germany Boosts Cyber Defense
Germany is set to significantly bolster its cybersecurity defenses and enhance civil protection measures, according to recent statements…
Germany Calls For Increased Russia Pressure
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has announced plans to intensify pressure on…
FDP Seeks Shift for Low-Income Pensions
A proposal to restructure Germany’s pension system is gaining traction, spearheaded by Christian Dürr, the chairman of the…
Hoffmann Backs Constitutional Court Candidate
A prominent figure within the Christian Social Union (CSU) has publicly defended the candidacy of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, nominated…
Streeck Opposes Spahn Inquiry
Government officials are resisting calls for a formal inquiry into the procurement of personal protective equipment during the…
Germany Key NATO Ally Rutte Says
Germany’s pivotal role within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was underscored during a commemoration marking the nation’s…
Klöckner Defends Pride Flag Decision
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) has strongly defended her decision not to raise the rainbow flag at the…
Cyber Threats Intensify
The President of the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Claudia Plattner, has cautioned against a persistent and…
Germany Condemns China’s Laser Incident
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on Wednesday ahead of a commemoration marking…
Rackete Resigns From EU Parliament
Carola Rackete has announced her resignation from her mandate in the European Parliament, citing unspecified “personal reasons” in…
Germany Urges Increased Ukraine Aid
A leading voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is calling for a more assertive role for Germany…
Merkel Ally Defends Climate Goals
The German government remains committed to its established climate protection goals, affirmed Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) during parliamentary…
Ramelow to Vote for Union-Backed Court Candidate
Bundestag Vice President Bodo Ramelow, representing the Left party, has announced his intention to vote for Günter Spinner,…
Bahn Family Reservations Shelved
The possibility of reinstating family reservations on Deutsche Bahn (German Rail) appears to have been shelved, at least…
Germany Slams Unicredit’s Bank Move
The German government has characterized the recent increase in stakes held by Italian banking group UniCredit in Commerzbank…
Merz Warned Against Public Demands
Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius has indirectly confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has issued an internal warning against…
Germany May Probe Mask Procurement Scandal
Calls for a thorough investigation into the procurement of face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic are growing, with…
Greens Push for Digital Tax
Concerns are mounting over a lack of clarity and progress regarding the proposed digital tax within the German…
Steinmeier Praises German-Czech Ties
During a visit with his Czech counterpart, Petr Pavel, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier underscored the significance of continued…
Left Party Accuses Union of Potential AfD Deal
Ahead of Friday’s election for two judges on the German Federal Constitutional Court, Heidi Reichinnek, a parliamentarian from…
Online Contracts Require Revoke Button
The German Federal Ministry of Justice has announced a draft bill aiming to simplify consumer rights and align…
Germany Defends Digital Tax on Tech Giants
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction has refuted calls from the conservative Union parties…
Police Commissioner Sees Progress
The role of the Federal Police Commissioner, Uli Grötsch (SPD), is gaining increasing acceptance, according to his recent…
Merz Defends Foreign Policy Focus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended his administration’s initial focus on foreign policy…
Weidel Accuses Merz of Election Fraud
During a general debate in the Bundestag on Wednesday, Alice Weidel, leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD),…
SPD Defends Spending Plan
SPD parliamentary group leader, Dirk Wiese, has strongly defended the significant borrowing outlined in Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s…
Germany Creates New Foreign Policy Unit
The German Finance Ministry is undergoing a significant restructuring under the leadership of Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD),…
Think Tank Calls for Green Party Policy Shift
A prominent figure within the German Green Party is advocating for a reassessment of the party’s climate policy…
Czech Republic Urges Temporary Border Checks
Czech President Petr Pavel has cautioned against the permanence of enhanced border controls, referencing recent measures implemented by…
Left Party Signals Possible Constitutional Court Support
Negotiations surrounding the selection of new judges for Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court are entering a potentially pivotal phase,…
Germany Condemns Chinese Laser Attack
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has expressed strong concern regarding a recent incident involving a Bundeswehr (German Armed…
CDU Demands Transparency in Nature Office Funding
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faction in Lower Saxony has formally requested access to all documentation pertaining to…
Court Ruling Sparks Union Criticism of Afghan Intake Program
A decision by a Berlin administrative court regarding the federal Afghanistan resettlement program has drawn sharp criticism and…
Germany Weighs Military Draft Reintroduction
A protracted internal debate within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party regarding the reinstatement of compulsory military service…
Ministers Pledge Cooperation After Court Appointment
Following the state cabinet’s decision to appoint Carsten Günther as the future president of the Higher Administrative Court,…
Trump Offers EU Ten Percent Deal
The United States has reportedly presented the European Union with a proposed trade agreement that includes a baseline…
Education Minister Confirms Migration Quotas Local Issue
The standing conference of German state education ministers has no authority to regulate the proportion of children with…
Business Group Urges Budget Reform
Leading voices from Germany’s business sector are expressing concerns about the nation’s fiscal policies and advocating for comprehensive…
Germany Urges Fulfilling Afghan Asylum Pledges
A leading Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician is advocating for Germany to uphold its commitments regarding the resettlement…
Union Slams Pistorius Military Draft Plan
Concerns are being raised regarding proposed reforms to Germany’s military conscription system, spearheaded by Defence Minister Boris Pistorius.…
SPD Denies Agreement on Constitutional Court Vice Presidency
Following reports suggesting a consensus between the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding…
Greens Demand End To Polish Border Checks
Two months after Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) instituted stricter border controls, including the rejection of asylum seekers,…
Germany Promises Continued High Investment
The German government has unveiled plans for significantly increased investment over the coming years, as announced by Finance…
Germany Debates New Military Service
Proposed reforms to Germany’s conscription model are facing scrutiny, particularly regarding the potential for mandatory service under specific…
Germany Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Laser Incident
The German Foreign Ministry summoned the Chinese Ambassador to Berlin on Tuesday. The action was prompted by an…
Spahn Denies Pandemic Mask Funds
Former German Minister of Health Jens Spahn has strongly denied allegations regarding financial dealings related to mask procurement…
German Unions Demand Savings Proposals from Minister
Significant savings measures are anticipated in the coming years, despite newly available options for government borrowing, according to…
Linke Gains Match Green Popularity
A recent opinion poll indicates a significant shift in German voter preferences, with the Left Party (Die Linke)…
Linke Party Gains Ground
A recent opinion poll indicates a significant shift in German political standing, with the left-wing party, Die Linke,…
Spahn Praised for Pandemic Leadership
The political landscape surrounding the “mask affair” continues to draw attention, with Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer publicly expressing…
German Police Union Seeks Border Protocol
Concerns have been raised by the German Police Union (GdP) regarding the commencement of Polish border controls on…
Lawmakers Push For Mask Deal Inquiry
The debate surrounding multi-billion euro contracts awarded during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic has intensified, with…
Patient Advocate Backs Universal Healthcare
The Federal Government’s Patients’ Advocate, Stefan Schwartze, has publicly voiced his support for a citizen’s insurance model within…
Spahn Welcomes Potential Inquiry
Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has stated he approaches the possibility of…
Germany Urges Caution on Taliban Talks
A leading figure within the German Green Party has urged Christian Democratic Union (CDU) leader Friedrich Merz to…
Von der Leyen Defends EU Pandemic Response
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a parliamentary…
Left Party Demands Voice in Court Appointments
The Left party is pressing for a greater role in the selection process for new judges at the…
Greens Urge Closer Ties with Left
A growing internal debate is emerging within the Green Party in Germany, prompting calls for a strategic shift…
Germany Demands Border Control Review
Concerns have been raised regarding the impact of recent Polish border controls, prompting calls for a reassessment of…
SPD Rejects Green Lefts Mask Inquiry Push
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has rejected calls from the Green Party and the Left Party for a…
Germany’s Greens Accuse Rivals of Fossil Ties
Leading figures within the Green Party, Katharina Dröge and Felix Banaszak, have expressed concerns regarding the current German…
Poland Tightens Border Controls Sparks Concerns
The recent implementation of increased border controls by Poland, commencing on Monday, is creating significant strain on the…
AfD Distances Itself From Sellner
Sources indicate a discussion regarding the right-wing activist Martin Sellner took place within the AfD’s federal executive committee…
Health Insurance Premiums Set for Hike
Health Minister Nina Warken of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is reportedly anticipating a significant rise in contributions…
Germany Warns of Far-Right Influence in Court Elections
Negotiations are intensifying in Berlin as political parties grapple with the upcoming selection of judges for Germany’s Federal…