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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…
CDU Plans Broader Policy Focus
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is embarking on a strategy to broaden its policy development and strengthen its…
Germany Seeks Talks With Poland Over Border Disputes
Following a dispute over border controls along the Polish border, a senior German parliamentarian is calling for clarifying…
Merz Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister
The German government has confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi last Friday.…
Spahn Defends Border Checks
German parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn has defended the recent intensification of border controls within Germany and refuted…
Germany Confident in EU-US Customs Talks
The German government expressed cautious optimism regarding ongoing customs negotiations between the European Union and the United States,…
Minister Accuses Wagenknecht of Division
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier of the SPD has strongly condemned a recent call by Sahra Wagenknecht, leader…
Germany Poland Border Talks Planned
Following the implementation of enhanced border controls by Poland, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is planning a…
AfD May Block Court Appointment
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is reserving its position on the upcoming vote to fill three vacancies on…
Audit Flags Slow Pursuit of Covid Test Fraud
A review by the German Federal Audit Court (Bundesrechnungshof) has concluded that efforts to recover funds lost due…
Spahn Defends Mask Procurement Role
The parliamentary group leader, Jens Spahn, has reaffirmed his personal involvement in the procurement of coronavirus protective masks…
Greens Leader Sees Hope in Left Party Gains
The recent success of the Left party (Die Linke) in the German federal election has been acknowledged by…
Leftist Party Demands Voice in Court Appointments
Negotiations and representation are at the forefront as Germany prepares to appoint three new judges to the Federal…
Klitschko Urges Germany to Send Taurus Missiles
Kyiv’s Mayor Vitali Klitschko has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to approve the delivery of Taurus missiles, citing…
Hessen Presses for Electricity Tax Cut Plan
The state premier of Hesse, Boris Rhein, has urged the German federal government, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…
Asylum Rejection Cases Face Legal Challenges
Six legal challenges have been filed by asylum seekers against their rejection at the German border, according to…
Left Party Sets Conditions for Judge Selection
The upcoming election for a new judge on Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is poised to be heavily influenced…
Driver’s License Fees Too High
The cost of obtaining a driver’s license is becoming a significant barrier for many, prompting calls for reform…
Historian Questions Steinmeiers Baltic Trip
A prominent German historian has questioned the appropriateness of President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s upcoming visit to Latvia and Lithuania,…
Employers Push for Nursing Care Overhaul
German employers are proposing sweeping reforms to the long-term care insurance system. According to plans developed by the…
Conservative Party Seeks Tougher EU Asylum Rules
Following a notable decline in asylum application figures, German political factions are engaging in discussions regarding the future…
Record Number of German Retirees Working
New figures released by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) reveal that over 1.4 million pensioners in Germany…
Germany to Pilot Digital Public Services
The newly appointed Federal Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger, has announced an accelerated push to digitize public…
Berlin Warsaw Seek Border Deal
Concerns are mounting ahead of a planned implementation of systematic border controls by Poland at its frontier with…
Germany Warns of Rising Homophobia
Ahead of Cologne’s Pride celebration, North Rhine-Westphalia’s Family Minister Josefine Paul (Green Party) has voiced concern over a…
Trump Trade Deal Stirs EU Divisions
The European Union heads into a potentially pivotal week of trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump amid…
Reichinnek Accuses Spahn Over Mask Scandal
Heidi Reichinnek, parliamentary group leader for the Left party, has publicly accused Jens Spahn, leader of the CDU/CSU…
CSU Accuses Greens of Anti-LGBTQ Immigration Policy
A political dispute has erupted in Germany, centering on the intersection of migration policy and LGBTQ+ rights. Alexander…
Musk Launches New Political Party
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party. The announcement, made on his…
Spahn Defends Mask Procurement Record
The former German Health Minister and current leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentary group, Jens Spahn,…
LGBTQ Attacks Rise Ahead of Pride
The German government’s Commissioner for LGBTQ+ Affairs, Sophie Koch, has expressed concern over a rise in attacks targeting…
Germany Defends EU Climate Goals
The German Federal Minister for Development Cooperation, Reem Alabali Radovan, has voiced her support for the European Commission’s…
Ex-Judge Warns Against AfD Ban Risks
Former Constitutional Court Judge Udo Di Fabio has cautioned against pursuing a ban of the Alternative for Germany…
Former German Minister Dies
The state of Hesse is mourning the passing of former Minister Christean Wagner, who died on Saturday at…
Wagenknecht Urges CDU AfD Alliance
The leader of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), Sahra Wagenknecht, has suggested that the Christian Democratic Union (CDU)…
Helferich Expelled From German Party
A parliamentary delegate of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Matthias Helferich, has reportedly been expelled from the…
Transparency Group Demands More Salary Disclosure
Following a recent increase in allowances for the leadership of the AfD parliamentary group within the Bundestag, Transparency…
AfD Seeks Polished Image
Following internal discussions, members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group have agreed to a shift in…
German Minister Defends Dialogue Amid Criticism
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has addressed recent internal criticism, acknowledging a misstep while defending his approach to international…
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
BSW Rejects Alliance With AfD
The Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) has reiterated its refusal to collaborate with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party,…
BSW Faces Setback in Talks with AfD
Political analyst Constantin Wurthmann, from the Center for European Social Research at the University of Mannheim, believes potential…
Asyl Group Defends Somali Refugee Support
Human rights organization Pro Asyl has defended its actions concerning three Somali individuals who successfully challenged border rejections…
CDU Workers Criticize Child Benefit Plan
Discussions within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are intensifying ahead of a meeting led by party leader Friedrich…
Poland Blocks Afghan Asylum Seeker
A recent incident at the German-Polish border near Guben, Brandenburg, has highlighted tensions surrounding border management and the…
Germany Urges Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine
Following a recent intelligence report indicating Russia’s increased use of chemical weapons in Ukraine, German parliamentarian Roderich Kiesewetter,…
Reichinnek Condemns Potential AfD BSW Alliance
A senior figure within the German Left party has voiced concerns regarding potential collaborative efforts between the Alternative…
Merz Discusses Middle East With Saudi Arabia Qatar
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) engaged in telephone conversations with Crown Prince and Prime…
CDU Warns Against AfD-BSW Merger
Concerns are mounting within German political circles regarding potential convergence between the AfD and the recently formed BSW…
Government Maintains Routine Contact With AfD
The German government maintains standard communication channels with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group, mirroring the interactions…
Dobrindt to Push Stricter EU Migration Policy
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is advocating for a stricter migration policy across Europe. He plans to…
AfD BSW Talks Spark SPD Alarm
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has issued a warning regarding potential collaboration between the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Wüst Fault Lack of Progress on Old Debt Relief
North Rhine-Westphalia Premier Hendrik Wüst (CDU) has expressed disappointment regarding the lack of detailed agreements reached in Berlin…
Customs to Get Police Database Access
German authorities are enhancing their capabilities to combat undeclared work through a new legislative initiative. A draft law,…
Green and Left Parties Seek Investigation Committees
Green and Left Party Members Urge Cooperation on Parliamentary Inquiries Politicians from the Green and Left parties are…
Trump Tax Bill Passes House
The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved a significant tax and spending package proposed by President Donald…
Günther Disappointed by Coalition Committee Results
Schleswig-Holstein’s State Premier Daniel Günther (CDU) has expressed disappointment regarding recent agreements on the expansion of the parental…
Germans Favor Military Draft Survey Shows
A significant majority of German adults are in favor of reinstating mandatory military service, according to a survey…
Wadephul criticizes China’s export restrictions
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock met with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Berlin on Thursday afternoon, addressing…
SPD Plummets to 13 Percent in Poll
A hypothetical election held this Sunday would see the Social Democratic Party (SPD) experience its lowest approval rating…
Germany’s Debt Manageable Says Economist
Financial Advisor Assesses Germany’s Debt Capacity Jens Südekum, an economics professor and advisor to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil,…
Greens Oppose Taliban Deportation Deals
The Green party has strongly condemned plans by Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to establish deportation agreements…
Hospital Reform Changes Expected
Following recent discussions between federal and state governments, Gerald Gaß, Chairman of the German Hospital Federation (DKG), expressed…
Federal IT Security Lacking Auditor Warns
A recent confidential report to the Federal Budget Committee, reported by Der Spiegel, highlights significant security vulnerabilities within…
Zorn Urges Union to Cooperate
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has urged politicians from the CDU and CSU to…
Schwerdtner Slams Coalition Priorities
Opposition parties are sharply criticizing the coalition agreement reached by the governing Social Democratic Party (SPD), Christian Democratic…
Nordic Nations Eye EU Membership
A recent study by the Heinrich Böll Foundation suggests the next round of EU expansion will likely focus…
Germany Approaching US-Style Budget Constraints
Germany is approaching fiscal conditions similar to those in the United States, according to a recent analysis by…
Left Criticizes CDU’s Electricity Tax Maneuvering
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has sharply criticized the provisional failure to reduce electricity taxes…
Dobrindt Warns CDU East Against AfD Alliance
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has cautioned his party colleagues in eastern Germany against potential cooperation with…
Linnemann Plans Post-Politics Life
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann has indicated he is contemplating a future beyond his political career. In an…
No further electricity tax cut agreed
Discussions regarding a broad-based reduction in electricity taxes have stalled between the Union and SPD coalition partners. A…
Steinmeier welcomes conscription debate
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has voiced support for renewed discussions regarding the reintroduction of mandatory military service. In…
Dobrindt Announces EU Asylum Reform Push
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has announced an initiative with five European counterparts to strengthen the planned…
EU Commission Faces Confidence Vote
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is facing a motion of no confidence in…
Germany Boosts Funding for Heat Adaptation
Federal Minister for Urban Development and Housing, Verena Hubertz (SPD), is urging municipalities to more actively adapt to…
Cities Criticize Lack of Funding Guarantee
Following the federal cabinet’s decision to implement the special infrastructure fund, the German Association of Towns and Municipalities…
Poland Border Controls May Become Permanent Warns Envoy
Germany’s Commissioner for Poland, Knut Abraham (CDU), has cautioned against the establishment of permanent border controls between Germany…
Municipalities Seek Climate Adaptation Aid
André Berghegger, Chief Executive Officer of the German Association of Towns and Municipalities, has emphasized the crucial need…
Germany May Reintroduce Military Draft
Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, has indicated a potential shift towards mandatory military service in Germany if voluntary…
CDU Fears More Iranian Spy Operations
Following the arrest of a Danish citizen on suspicion of espionage for Iran, CDU security policy expert Roderich…
SPD Criticizes Merz on Border Control Approach
German political figures are criticizing Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for a perceived lack of coordination with European partners…
Söder pushes for universal electricity tax cut
Ahead of a coalition committee meeting, Bavarian Minister President and CSU Chairman Markus Söder urged leaders from the…
Germany Considers Gradual Electricity Tax Cut
Discussions between the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) are reportedly progressing towards a…
Dröge Slams Merz’s Border Policy
Green Party parliamentary group leader Katharina Dröge has sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his border policy.…
Senate Approves Trump Tax Bill
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved a significant tax and spending bill proposed by President Donald Trump. The…
Merkel Warns of Schengen Damage Over Poland’s Border Controls
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has cautioned against the potential damage to the European Union and the Schengen…
Klingbeil Presents 100 Billion Euro Plan for State Investments
Starting in 2026, German federal states will be required to provide the federal government with annual reports detailing…
Türmer Urges Quick Electricity Tax Cut
At a meeting of the coalition committee, Philipp Türmer, leader of the SPD’s youth wing (Juso), called for…
SPD Criticizes Merz’s CSD Remarks
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has publicly distanced himself from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent…
Germany Poland to Coordinate Border Controls
Following Poland’s announcement of border controls at its frontier with Germany, commencing Monday, the German federal government has…
Aid Group Condemns Development Fund Cuts
Misereor Condemns Global Development Aid Cuts The Catholic aid organization Misereor has strongly criticized the worldwide reduction of…
Business Group Criticizes German Pension Plan
CDU Economic Council Critiques Union’s Proposed “Active Pension” Plan The CDU Economic Council has issued a sharp critique…
Germany Questions Turkish Justice Independence
The German government has strongly condemned the recent arrests of numerous prominent opposition politicians in Izmir, Turkey. A…
Germany Targets “Red” Media Platform
The German government has announced measures targeting the online media platform “Red” which has been identified as having…
Germany Approves 100 Billion Euro State Investment Plan
The German federal cabinet approved draft legislation on Wednesday concerning the financing of infrastructure investments for states and…
Retail Group Condemns Energy Tax Stance
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reduce the electricity tax for…
Exiles Warn China Against Dalai Lama Succession Interference
The head of the Tibetan exile government, Penpa Tsering, has firmly rejected attempts by the Chinese government to…