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CDU Revises Part‑Time Application Ahead of Federal Party Congress to Probe Misaligned Incentives
After the debate about a “lifestyle” type of part‑time work, the union is now set on testing whether…
Finnish Foreign Minister Urges US to Intensify Pressure on Moscow Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks
Before the peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen called on the Trump administration to step…
Greens Demand Mini‑Job Abolishment and Social Security Coverage for Employees
Deputy Green parliamentary group chairman Andreas Audretsch wants to abolish mini‑jobs in their current form. He told RTL and…
Green Party Accuses Merz of Weakening Pension And Endangering Women
Andreas Audretsch, the deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of wanting to weaken Germany’s…
German Chancellor’s Chief Announces New BND Law to Pass Within This Year
Thorsten Frei, the head of the German Chancellery and a member of the CDU, announced that a new…
Youth Union Calls for Stricter German Citizenship Rules
The Junge Union is calling for significantly stricter rules for becoming a citizen in Germany. In a paper…
German Chancellor’s Chief Softens Social Reform Hopes as Pension Takes Priority
The head of the chancellor’s office, Thorsten Frei (CDU), assured the “Tagesspiegel” that the government will have the…
German Parliament Speaker Julia Klöckner Sets Mid‑March Deadline To Announce 2027 Bundesversammlung Election Date
Bundestag president Julia Klöckner (CDU) will announce a date by mid‑March for convening the Federal Assembly in 2027.A…
Union and AfD Tied Again at Insa While CDU CSU and SPD Slightly Behind in Voter Favoritism
The poll, taken from January 30 to February 2 2026 among 2,006 eligible voters, shows a slight uptick for the Union…
Lauterbach Rejects Privatizing Dental Costs Cites Need for Efficient Care
Former federal health minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) criticised a proposal by the CDU’s Economy Council that would require patients…
German Researcher Warns of False Expectations in Planned Mass Deportations to Syria and Afghanistan
Dresden‑based migration researcher Hans Vorländer expresses strong skepticism about Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt’s (CSU) plans to deport large numbers…
German Government Finds No Moderation in AfD’s New Youth Group
The German federal government sees no moderation in the newly formed AfD youth organisation compared with the earlier…
French Budget Approved Lecornu Govt Survives Two No Confidence Votes
The French government survived two no‑confidence votes in the National Assembly before finally passing the budget for the…
Schwerdtner Warns Social-State Reform Will Increase Bureaucracy
The Left party leader Ines Schwerdtner cautions that the planned welfare‑state reform could increase bureaucracy for citizens. Speaking to…
SPD Denounces Söder’s Push for Extra Hours, Labels It Misguided
According to SPD spokeswoman Annika Klose, the Bavarian premier Markus Söder’s call for an extra hour of work per week…
Warken Rejects Removal of Dental Services from Germany’s Statutory Health Insurance
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) rejected the CDU‑Business Council’s proposal to remove dental care from the statutory…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
Weber Supports Discontinuity Principle Across EU as Step Toward Real Parliamentary Democracy
The chairman of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber (CSU), says that the proposal to introduce a principle…
DIW President Calls Söder’s One-Hour Extra Work Plan Populist Facing Economic Backlash
Economists have criticised CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal to add an extra hour of work each week. DIW president…
Berlin Notes Iran’s Terror Designation of EU Forces While Prioritizing Soldier Safety
The German Federal Ministry of Defence acknowledged that Iran has announced it would label the armed forces of…
Federal Government Declines to Comment on Nationwide Public Transport Strike
The German federal government said it would not comment on the nationwide strike in public transport that caused…
Mourning Rita Süssmuth as President Steinmeier Announces State Funeral
Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier has ordered a state funeral for former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth. The Federal Presidential Office…
German Justice Minister Aims to Overhaul Administrative Court Rules
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced that she intends to overhaul the German Administrative Court Ordinance. According to…
Enzo Weber Frowns on Markus Söder’s Extra Hour of Work Plan
Labor market researcher Enzo Weber criticized CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal for an extra hour of work each week. “It…
CDU Rejects Schleswig Holsteins Zuckersteuer Proposal
The CDU will not pick up the initiative by Schleswig‑Holstein’s Prime Minister Daniel Günther to introduce a sugar tax…
Politicians Demand Consequences After Fatal Hamburg Subway Attack
After a deadly incident at a Hamburg U‑station, politicians called for clear consequences. On Thursday evening an 18‑year‑old…
German Return Program Attracts 15576 Refugees Back to Homeland With State Aid
Over the past year, a noticeably larger number of refugees have returned to their home countries with financial…
German Defence Committee Chair Opens Up to European Nuclear Shield Proposal
Thomas Röwekamp, chair of the Bundestag’s Defence Committee, told “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland” that he is open to the idea put…
Christian aid groups call for increased global health funding after US aid cuts
Christian aid organisations are calling on the German government to boost funding for global health, one year after…
Merz Visits German Handball Locker Room to Congratulate Players After Euro Final Loss
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) personally congratulated the German handball team after their loss in the European Championship final. The…
CDA Slams CDU Economic Council Drastic Cuts to Unemployment and Health Benefits
The Christian Democratic Employees’ Union of Germany (CDA) strongly condemned proposals from the CDU’s Economic Council that call…
Steinmeier Hails Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth as Bold Champion of Democracy
President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier paid tribute to the late former President of the German Bundestag, Rita Süssmuth, describing her as…
Social Association Germany Calls CDU Economic Council’s Worker Agenda Unfair and Disturbing
The Social Association Germany (SoVD) has rejected a paper from the CDU’s Economic Council, titled “Agenda for Workers”…
Germany Warns Bundeswehr Over Iran Threat Following Tehran Designation of EU Forces as Terror Group
After Tehran announced that the armies of the European Union would be regarded as a terrorist organization, Konstantin von Notz,…
Merz Hails Late Süssmuth as Great Politician and Beacon of Democracy
On Sunday, Chancellor Friedrich Merz honored the late former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth, describing her as a “great politician” and…
Former German Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth Dies
Former Bundestag president Rita Süssmuth has died at the age of 88. The death was announced on Sunday by…
CDU Fights Over Energy Drink Age Limits Sparks Debate in Union
In the Union, a debate is unfolding over a proposed sales limit for caffeinated sodas. While the CDU/CSU…
CDU in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern Rejects AfD Collaboration as Daniel Peters Declares No Alliances
Daniel Peters, the CDU’s lead candidate for Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern, rejected every possibility of working with the AfD. “I rule…
Social Democrats Warn Against Cutting Dental Services
Ines Schwerdtner, the chair of the Left, called the CDU Economic Council’s plan to eliminate publicly funded dental…
SPDs Bounce Back As Infratest Shows NRW Dark Green Decline
In a recent poll conducted by Infratest, the governing parties in North Rhine‑Westphalia-the CDU and the Greens-experienced declines…
SPD Counters Klöckner Criticism As Wiese Urges Trust in a Functional State
SPD parliamentary secretary‑general Dirk Wiese rebuts criticism from Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU), who said citizens’ expectations of politics…
Thuringia Leader Urges Rapid Labor Market Reform Amid Three Million Jobless
Mario Voigt, the Minister-President of Thuringia and a member of the CDU, has called on both federal and…
Germany’s Defence Ministry Boosts In-Flight Internet on Government Jets
The German Ministry of Defence is working to improve the internet connections on its government aircraft. Reports of…
Ukraine Russia Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi Wednesday
The direct talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will resume only on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Selesnicki…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Wadephul Heads to Indo-Pacific to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said that he aims to strengthen partnerships during his upcoming trip to the…
NRW CDU Calls for Nationwide Drone Defense Strategy to Counter Airborne Threats
The CDU in North Rhine‑Westphalia is calling for a nationwide, coordinated strategy to counter aerial threats. In a proposal…
Spahn Proposes Tax Incentives to Lure Global Entrepreneurs to Germany
The chairman of the Union faction, Jens Spahn (CDU), has urged Germany to entice founders and entrepreneurs abroad with…
Iran Calls EU Troops Terrorist Groups After EU Designates Revolutionary Guards as Terror Organization
After the EU decided to classify the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, Iran declared the…
Spahn Calls for Renewed Discussion on Nuclear Sharing Amid Transatlantic Tensions
Union faction chief Jens Spahn (CDU) said that, amid growing tensions in transatlantic relations, a new discussion on nuclear…
NRW CDU Launches Motion to Crack Down on Social Benefit Abuse by Criminal Gangs
The CDU in North Rhine‑Westphalia (NRW) plans to curb the abuse of social benefits by criminal gangs. In…
Klöckner Opposes Phone Ban and Dress Code in Bundestag
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) has opposed the introduction of a mobile‑phone ban during plenary sessions. “A ban…
Low‑Income Germans Grab Hundreds of Thousands From Welfare While Paying Little in Taxes
Low‑income earners and socially vulnerable people in Germany receive, over the course of a lifetime, far more in…
Union Rises to AfD Parity in New Insa Poll
The latest Insa poll shows that the Union has erased its lag behind the AfD in voter favourability.…
SPD Considers License Halt for Certain EV Makers Over Cyber Risk Concerns
The SPD is considering a registration halt for certain electric‑car manufacturers because of potential cyber risks. Digital‑policy spokesperson…
German States Stall on New Secondary Migration Centers Amid GEAS Reform Agreement
The black‑red coalition at the federal level has reached an agreement on reforming the European asylum system (GEAS),…
Defense Minister Promises No Humiliation During New Draft Caution Against Intimate Exams
During the new conscription exams, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) said there will be no humiliations. He told…
Professor Snyder Draws Nazi Parallels to Trump Administration
US historian Timothy Snyder draws parallels between the governing style of President Donald Trump and the methods employed by…
US Temporarily Shuts Down Over Budget Dispute With ICE Compromise Pending House Approval
In the United States a brief fiscal shutdown went into effect, even though the U.S. Senate had passed…
Wüst Praises Black‑Red Coalition For Strong Performance Amid Germany’s Challenges
Hendrik Wüst, the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed confidence in the federal government’s performance. He told the “Rheinische…
German Thinktank Leader Says Europe Will Need a Decade to Become Military Independent from the US
Jana Puglierin, head of the Berlin office of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), says Germany and the…
EU Commission Launches Record-Breaking Number Of Legal Acts In 2025, Matching Surge Since 2010
In 2025 the EU Commission introduced legal acts at a volume it hasn’t seen since 2010. Under the…
Pistorius Warns Europeans of No Guarantee to Overcome Greenland Crisis With Trump
Germany’s defence minister, Boris Pistorius (SPD), said that the United States still offers no certainty that it can resolve…
German Physicians’ Association Pushes for Higher Tobacco Tax as President Klaus Reinhardt Welcomes Debate
The president of the German Federal Doctors’ Association, Klaus Reinhardt, welcomed the debate over raising the tobacco tax.…
SPD and Greens Call for Stricter Bundestag Access Controls
The SPD and Green parliamentary groups have called for tighter access controls at the German Bundestag.Parliamentary manager of…
German Federal Government Welcomes Syrian‑Kurdish Agreement to Foster Peaceful Integration and Stable, Inclusive Syria
The German government welcomed the agreement reached on Friday between the Syrian government and the Greek alliance Syria’s…
Health Minister Warken Supports Higher Tobacco Tax to Reduce Smoking and Increase Health Literacy
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) stressed that a higher tobacco tax would help curb smoking. “It’s undisputed…
Merkz to Speak on Human Rights as He Visits Saudi Qatar and UAE
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) will address human‑rights issues during his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and…
East Germany Ombudsman Criticizes Söder, Threatens to Rattle Federal Solidarity
The Federal government’s East Commissioner, Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD), has sharply criticized Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder (CSU) amid the ongoing dispute…
South German States Form Three Lions Alliance to Strengthen Federal Council Collaboration
Prime ministers from Bavaria and Hesse, together with the CDU leader of Baden-Württemberg, announced the creation of a…
Debt‑Brake Reform Commission Stalled Over Key Point Disagreement
The commission established by the red‑black coalition to overhaul the debt brake has made very slow progress to…
NRW Proposes Preemptive Purchase Rights for Cities to Combat Derelict Buildings and Social Fraud
North Rhine‑Westphalia intends to support municipalities in the fight against derelict properties by filing a resolution in the…
Sachsen-Anhalt Churches Brace for Bankruptcy as AfD’s Possible Takeover Threatens State Funding
If the AfD comes to power in Saxony‑Anhalt after the September state election, churches in the region warn…
CDU Women Push Mandatory Military Service Questionnaire for All Women
The women’s Union is calling for an expansion of the new armed‑services questionnaire and for it to be…
Medico International Warns of New Syrian Civil War Amid Kurdish‑North Offensive
In light of the Syrian government’s offensive in the Kurdish‑controlled northeast, the aid organisation Medico International has warned…
Young Union Sets Deadline for CDU to Reinstate Conscription
The Junge Union has set a deadline for the CDU to re‑introduce conscription. In a proposal submitted for…
Selenskyy Thanks Merz for Winter Aid Deal
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Thursday evening, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius reported. Zelenskyy thanked the German government for the…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Cheers US Designation Of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard As Terrorist Group
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) welcomed the European Union’s decision to classify the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps…
WWF Urges Broad Climate Action After Leipzig Court Ruling
The WWF welcomed the decision of the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig against the coalition government’s climate protection…
CDU Open to Participation in European Nuclear Weapons
Chairman of the Defense Committee Thomas Röwekamp (CDU) told the TV channel “Welt” on Thursday that German participation…
German Education Ministry Tightens Hurdles for Local Democracy Initiatives
The German Federal Ministry of Education, led by Minister Karin Prien (CDU), has tightened the conditions for municipal democracy…
EU Adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to Terrorist List Calls Repression Unacceptable
The so‑called IRGC, Iran’s “Revolutionary Guards” have been placed on the EU’s terrorist list, as EU foreign affairs…
Merz Highlights German‑Lithuanian Military Ties, Calls Both Unwavering Allies
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, underscored the close cooperation between Germany and Lithuania, especially in…
Bundestag Passes Critical Infrastructure Resilience Law Boosting National Preparedness
The German federal parliament approved the Kritis “roof” law to bolster the resilience of critical infrastructure. The government’s…
Germany Faces Cost Battle Over 1,400-Page Operations Plan to Counter Possible Russian Attack
Germany’s 1,400‑page “Operationsplan Deutschland” is the central document guiding how the country intends to prepare for a possible…
Senior Council Scrutinizes Rising Costs of Bundestag New Build As Meetings Postponed to March
The cost of one of the Bundestag’s largest new construction projects is raising concern at the commission of…
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Iran for Suppressing Protests And Supporting Russia
The EU foreign ministers have approved new sanctions against Iran. According to consensus reports, the measures target several…
CDU Aims to Block EU’s Annual Inspection for Older Cars
The CDU wants to block the European Union’s proposal for a mandatory annual TÜV inspection of older cars.…
Merz Urges European Unity as Global Power Play Ahead of New World Order
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the CDU leader, said that the global order is currently reshaping itself and that this…
Union Faction Satisfied With Coalition Summit Despite Limited Outcomes
Although the outcome was modest, the Union caucus expressed satisfaction with the coalition summit that took place last…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Warns Trump Is Building Oligarchy
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer of the Greens believes U.S. President Donald Trump is actively working to dismantle democracy.“Trump…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls for Europe to Get Its Own Nuclear Weapon
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer, a Green Party figure, has urged Europe to develop its own nuclear weapon.…
Schwerdtner and van Aken Target Reappointment as Chairs of the German Left Party
The leaders of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken, have announced that they will run again for the…
Schulz Warns of Trump Election Blockade
Former EU Parliament president Martin Schulz expressed doubt that the U.S. mid‑term elections scheduled for November will actually take…
Union and SPD Agree to Restrict Public Access to Security Data Pushing Resilience and Sovereignty Agenda
Union and SPD members reached an agreement in the Coalition Committee late on Wednesday evening. They agreed to…
CDU Secretary Linnemann Rejects Minijob Abolition, Pushes for Tax Reform
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU general secretary, rejected the idea of placing the abolition of minijobs at the heart…
Germany Romania Deepen Arms Cooperation in Berlin
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) welcomed Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan in Berlin on Wednesday and agreed to deepen…
Thuringia Governor Mario Voigt Set to Sue University Over Doctorate Revocation
On Wednesday the Thuringian State Chancellery announced that State Minister‑President Mario Voigt (CDU) will bring a lawsuit against…
629 German Citizens Send Six-Figure Donation to Reduce Federal Debt
Last year, 629 citizens transferred money into the federal debt-repayment account. The total amount was €123,107.69-about €49,000 more…
Germany’s Left Criticizes Planless Use of Special Fund Amid Downgraded Growth Forecast
Facing a gloomier growth forecast for the German economy, Die Linke sharply criticized the black‑red economic policy and…
Merz Reappoints Members of Sustainable Development Council
The German chancellor, Friedrich Merz of the CDU, announced that the cabinet will re‑appoint the members of the Sustainability…