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Police to Equip All Officers with Tasers
The German Federal Police are set to be comprehensively equipped with conducted electrical weapon devices, commonly known as…
Germany Streamlines Military Procurement
The German Federal Cabinet has endorsed a draft bill designed to streamline and expedite procurement processes for the…
Germany Israel Society Slams SPD Proposal
Disagreement has emerged within German political circles regarding the ongoing situation in Gaza and the appropriateness of arms…
Ishiba Defies Calls for Resignation
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has affirmed his intention to remain in office despite his governing coalition’s defeat…
Germany Urged to Back Gaza Peace Call
A leading member of the German Bundestag’s European Affairs Committee is advocating for Germany to formally endorse a…
Germany Urges Allies to Boost Ukraine Air Defenses
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius is urging European allies to contribute additional Patriot air defence systems to support…
Germany Tightens Afghan Deportation Rules
Saxon authorities are calling for a review of procedures following the disappearance of three Afghan nationals facing deportation…
Ishiba Resigns Amid Election Defeat
Following a disappointing outcome in recent Upper House elections, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is reportedly preparing to…
Germany Greenlights Eurofighter Sales to Turkey
The German government has cleared the path for the potential export of Eurofighter Typhoon combat jets to Turkey.…
Platzeck Russia Talks Spark German Political Debate
Recent trips by former SPD chairman Matthias Platzeck to Russia have drawn unexpected support from across the German…
Germany France Discuss Space Defense Amid Trade Tensions
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron are scheduled to meet in Berlin this Wednesday, with…
Left Party Accuses Parliament Speaker of Bias
The handling of the ongoing controversy surrounding former Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) has drawn criticism, with the…
Klöckner Defends Parliament Rules
The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner (CDU), has defended her strict interpretation of parliamentary rules in…
Germany Defends Stance on Gaza Declaration
The German parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended the federal government’s decision not to…
AfD Considers Constitutional Challenge
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is evaluating legal options after the Federal Administrative Court rejected a petition…
Germany Czechia Boost Rail Links
Following a meeting in Berlin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala have announced plans…
Germany Reinstates Government Facebook Page
The Administrative Court of Cologne has ruled in favor of the Federal Press Office (BPA) in its legal…
Huber Slams Söder Over Judges Debate
A prominent figure within the Christian Social Union (CSU) has publicly criticized recent actions by leading party members…
State Minister Accuses Berlin Senator Over AfD Ban
A public disagreement has emerged between prominent state-level politicians from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social…
US Exits UNESCO Again
The United States has announced its intention to withdraw from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization…
Minister Urges Gaza Ceasefire Now
German Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan has voiced a desire for increased German involvement in efforts to secure a…
Germany Eyes Welfare Reform Deal
Despite ongoing and contentious debates between the conservative and social democratic factions regarding the planned phase-out of the…
Germany Risks Missing Climate Targets
A recently released climate protection report from the German government indicates a growing risk that the nation will…
SPD Demands Tougher Israel Stance
Pressure on Israel is mounting internationally and within Germany, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group is now…
AfD Ties With CDU-CSU in New Poll
A new poll conducted by Forsa reveals a tightening of the political landscape, with the Alternative for Germany…
Conservatives Reject Left’s Court Appointment Power
Negotiations regarding appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court are facing a delicate balancing act, with discussions centered on…
Germany Eyes Faster Combustion Engine Ban
A push for a faster transition away from internal combustion engines is gaining momentum within Germany, as Environment…
Germany Seeks Tougher Migrant Returns
European justice and interior ministers convened in Copenhagen this week for an informal meeting, with a primary focus…
Merz Questions Climate Goals Sparks Debate
Germany’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2045 remains firmly in place, according to Environment Minister Carsten Schneider.…
Germany Questions Berlin’s Digital Citizenship Process
Concerns have been raised regarding the procedures surrounding naturalization processes in Berlin, with criticism directed at the Berlin…
Abortion Legalization Rumors Denied
Clarification sought regarding coalition agreement’s stance on abortion funding. Recent discussions surrounding a coalition agreement have sparked debate…
Poll Shows SPD Greens Face Setback
A recent survey indicates a shift in voter sentiment following the postponed election for three judges at the…
Politicians Defend Platzeck’s Russia Trips
Former parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich has defended the recent trips to Russia undertaken by his SPD colleague,…
Voigt Accuses Weidel of Lacking Patriotism
Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt of the CDU has publicly criticized AfD co-leader Alice Weidel, alleging a lack of…
Germany Norway Forge Stronger Ties
Germany and Norway have announced plans to significantly expand their strategic partnership across a range of crucial sectors.…
Germany Confirms Ukraine Air Defense Funding
The German parliamentary budget representative for defense, Andreas Schwarz, has voiced his support for plans to supply Patriot…
Public Opinion Backs Brosius-Gersdorf
A recent survey indicates strong public opposition to calls for Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf to withdraw her candidacy for the…
Merz Eyes Women’s Euro Final
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU is considering attending the Women’s European Championship final in Basel on…
Germany Waits on EU Fleet Emission Plans
The German government is adopting a cautious stance regarding recent reports suggesting a potential phase-out of internal combustion…
Flights Get Cheaper Tax Cut Incoming
The German government is reportedly planning to reverse the increase in aviation tax introduced by the previous administration…
German Economy Sees Mixed Signals After Government Shift
The newly formed German government has laid important groundwork in security policy, according to Ifo Institute President Clemens…
AfD Gains Ground in Shifting Economies
A new study by the Institute for German Economy (IW) reveals a notable correlation between economic transformation and…
Merz Hails Improved Investment Climate
The German government is hosting a significant investment summit at the Chancellery on Monday afternoon, signaling what officials…
Weidel Interview Protests Draw Criticism
The interruption of the recent ARD “Sommerinterview” featuring AfD parliamentary group leader Alice Weidel has drawn criticism from…
CDU Demands Reforms Amid Infrastructure Funds
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is intensifying pressure on its coalition partner, the Social Democratic Party (SPD), to…
Left Demands Concessions in Court Appointment Talks
Negotiations surrounding the election of judges to the Federal Constitutional Court are entering a delicate phase, with the…
Debate Rises Over Germany’s Debt Brake
Political leaders are increasingly focused on reforming Germany’s “debt brake” (Schuldenbremse), a constitutional rule limiting government borrowing. Vice…
Coalition Seeks Resolution After Judge Vote Delay
The recent, last-minute postponement of judicial elections has not fundamentally damaged the governing coalition of the Christian Democratic…
Lower Taxes Less Regulation CDU Push
Concerns are mounting regarding the potential for rising social security contributions in Baden-Württemberg, with the leader of the…
Airlines Seek Tax Relief to Lower Fares
Calls are mounting within the German parliament for a policy shift aimed at reducing the cost of air…
Tourist Protests Spark Concerns
Concerns are mounting over rising tensions between local residents and tourists in several popular destinations, according to Anja…
AfD Ban Bid Faces Doubt
Berlin’s Justice Senator Felor Badenberg, of the CDU party, has expressed skepticism regarding the feasibility of a nationwide…
Mandatory Swimming Lessons Proposed After Drowning Spike
Germany is facing a rise in fatal drowning incidents, prompting a call for mandatory swimming lessons in primary…
Government Start Mixed Review
The initial weeks of Germany’s coalition government have yielded a mixed assessment, according to SPD General Secretary Tim…
Greens Eye Gas Car Ban for Fleets
The German Green Party faction in the Bundestag has expressed broad support for a proposed ban on internal…
Japan Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Projections released by Japan’s NHK indicate a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, with the ruling coalition…
Brantner Slams Government Energy Failures
Franziska Brantner, leader of the Green Party, delivered a sharp critique of the German federal government in a…
Berlin Mayor Flags Left-Wing Radicalization
Berlin’s Governing Mayor Kai Wegner (CDU) has expressed concern regarding a perceived shift in the political direction of…
Weidel Criticizes Merz’s CDU Stance
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has expressed a view that the stance of…
Youth Leader Reaffirms Green Ties
Despite facing considerable criticism from within the Green Party, Jette Nietzard, a spokesperson for Green Youth, maintains a…
Weidel Interview Derailed by Protests
A scheduled interview with Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, was disrupted Sunday by…
Fuel Ban Faces Fleet Fight
The German parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) has voiced strong…
Greens Accuse Government of Gaza Inaction
The Green Party is accusing the German government of failing to take sufficient action to alleviate the suffering…
Germany Pauses Syria Deportations Amid Conflict
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Germany is maintaining a cautious stance regarding deportations to Syria, particularly in…
Union Defies Pressure on Judge Election
Following a renewed call for a swift re-election process from the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Union faction…
Conservative Party Backs Debt Brake Reform
Negotiations surrounding a reform of Germany’s debt brake (Schuldenbremse) remain on track, according to leading figures from the…
Left Party Open to Debt Brake Talks
Following pressure from Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) regarding the reform of the debt brake, as stipulated…
Renewable Energy Expansion Faces New Limits
The German government is facing growing concerns regarding the rapid expansion of renewable energy sources and the capacity…
Climate Goals Stalled Expert Report Sparks Debate
A recently released expert report, intended to assist the Transport Ministry in achieving climate targets, is facing criticism…
Germany Considers Deporting Syrian Asylum Seekers With Criminal Records
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated a potential future possibility of…
Germany Urges US Trade Caution
German officials express optimism regarding the ongoing trade dispute with the United States, suggesting a resolution remains possible.…
Klingbeil Demands New Constitutional Court Vote
The parliamentary leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and Vice Chancellor, Lars Klingbeil, reaffirmed his commitment to…
EU Eyes Ban on Gas Car Fleets
The European Commission is reportedly preparing a new regulation that would effectively prohibit the purchase of vehicles with…
Platzeck Defends Russia Visits
Former SPD leader and former Minister President of Brandenburg, Matthias Platzeck, has defended his personal travels to Russia…
Germany Debates AfD Ban Urgency
The Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has cautioned against rushing a potential…
Weber Urges EU Border Police Deployment
European officials are advocating for a strengthened, coordinated approach to managing migration flows, with particular emphasis on bolstering…
AfD Ban Faces Public Resistance
A recent survey conducted by the Allensbach Institute for Demographic Research, commissioned by the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, reveals…
Greens Blast Dobrindts Immigration Stance
Following a summit of several EU interior ministers held on the Zugspitze mountain in Bavaria, Agnieszka Brugger, Deputy…
Experts Urge CDU Choice for Top Court
A leading constitutional lawyer has voiced concerns regarding the political maneuvering surrounding the upcoming selection of a judge…
Climate Funds Falter Germany Risks Missing Goals
A new report by the Federal Audit Court has raised serious concerns regarding the German government’s ability to…
Germany Romania Pledge Deeper Ties
A deepening of ties between Germany and Romania has been announced following a meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich…
Judge Selection Sparks German Debate
A senior figure within the German parliament has cautioned against transferring the authority to select judges for the…
Germany Eyes Refugee Relocation Beyond Europe
The German government is moving to explore options for housing asylum seekers outside of Europe, signaling a shift…
Public Opinion Slams German Government Performance
A recent survey conducted by Verian for the German news magazine “Der Spiegel” reveals a mixed public assessment…
Merz Urges Netanyahu West Bank Caution
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu…
Opposition Demands Budget Clarity
A leading figure within the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, is calling for increased transparency regarding budgetary decisions and…
Merkel Era Shadows Merz Coalition Concerns
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, delivered a sharp critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
Brosius-Gersdorf Debate Intensifies
The parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Matthias Miersch, has criticized calls for the resignation…
Merz Defends Holiday Traditions
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has firmly rejected proposals to abolish public holidays, stating…
Merkel Successor Loosens Grip on MPs
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has indicated a relaxed approach to parliamentary discipline amidst…
Border Controls Lack Data on Local Strain
The German Federal Government lacks its own data regarding the utilization of municipalities in accommodating asylum seekers, despite…
Left Party Backs Wealth Tax for Pensions
The debate surrounding a proposed “Boomer Solidarity Contribution” has spurred renewed calls for a broader approach to funding…
Söder Urges SPD to Drop Court Nominee
The nomination of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as a candidate for the Federal Constitutional Court is facing increasing challenges, according…
Greens Demand Voice in Court Appointments
The German Green Party parliamentary group leader, Britta Haßelmann, has cautioned the current coalition government – comprised of…
Spahn Blasted Over Court Vote Delay
The ongoing debate surrounding the postponed election of judges for the Federal Constitutional Court has seen sharp exchanges…
Ex-CDU Leader Questions Judge Selection Tactics
The failed election of judges to the Federal Constitutional Court has drawn criticism of the leadership of the…
Health Insurer Warns of Soaring Contribution Rates
A leading figure in Germany’s largest health insurance fund, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), has cautioned about a potential significant…
BSW Under Scrutiny Demands Grow
Calls are growing for Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, to assess the activities of the recently formed…
Germany Extends Aid to Syria
The German government has announced its willingness to offer support to the Syrian government, aligning with European partners…
Söder Praises Klingbeil Despite Court Dispute
Despite recent difficulties surrounding the failed election for the Federal Constitutional Court, the leader of the Christian Social…