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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…
Ex NBA Star Enes Kanter Labels Erdogan as New Chamenei and Warns US Society Heading Toward Turkey‑Like Conditions
Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom, who has held a U.S. passport since 2021, has expressed growing concern…
Top Economist Peter Bofinger Calls for New Fuel Subsidy Amid Skyrocketing Energy Prices
Former economist Peter Bofinger argues that the state should intervene in the energy market as prices rise sharply. He…
Allensbach Finds Part‑Time Lifestyle Debate Skips Workers and Employers
At the start of the year, a debate launched by Union politicians around “lifestyle part‑time” largely overlooked the…
Nouripour Urges German Government to Crack Down on Iranian Structures in Germany
The Vice President of the Bundestag, Omid Nouripour of the Greens, urged the German government to strengthen its…
Consumer Protection Advocates Question Rigid Age Limits in Social Media Ban Debate
Ramona Pop, the chairwoman of Germany’s Association of Consumer Centres, warned that a social‑media ban relying solely on rigid…
Digital Minister Urges Caution Before Youth Social Media Ban Despite Positive Australian Tests
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) cautioned against a quick ban on social‑media use for minors during a debate.…
Coalition Taskforce Expands Focus to Contain Soaring Food Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
A task force formed by the Union (CDU/CSU) and the SPD to tackle high fuel prices will now…
Digital Minister Warns of Dramatic Job Losses as AI Rewrites Industrial Workforce
Germany’s Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger of the CDU, urged the country to ready itself for a sharp decline…
Streeck Defends E Cigarette Ingredient Ban to Protect Public Health
The federal government’s drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck of the CDU, defended the proposed ban on ingredients used in e‑cigarette…
Germany Tightens Tourist Security Amid Iran Terror Threat
Following the terrorist threat against tourists worldwide issued by Iran, German security agencies are adjusting their measures. Christoph…
CSU State Group Leader Demands Swift Electoral Reform
The chair of the CSU state group in the Union faction, Alexander Hoffmann, is calling for an urgent reform…
Trump Signals US Withdrawal From Iran War After Three Weeks
Three weeks after a conflict began between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on…
SPD Sets Conditions For Deploying In The Strait Of Hormus As Germany Will Support Security Mission
German foreign‑policy officials welcomed Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s announcement that Germany is ready to help secure the Strait of Hormis. SPD…
German Transport Ministry to Review EU Court Ruling on Route Pricing Cap
The German Ministry of Transport plans to review the European Court of Justice ruling on the rail‑usage price…
German Justice Ministry Drafts Law to Curb Digital Violence
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig of the SPD plans to introduce three new sections into the German Criminal Code to curb…
German Government Urges Patience As Energy Prices Soar After Middle East Conflict
The federal government is urging patience amid the sharp rise in energy prices following the war in the…
German Interior Ministry Staff Question Legitimacy of Border Asylum Refusals Amid 1,300 Page Evidence
More than 1,300 pages of internal records from Germany’s Federal Ministry of the Interior disclose that the government’s…
Nina Warken Demands Rapid Action on Deepfakes in Digital Sexualized Violence Debate
In the debate over digital sexualized violence, Nina Warken, chairwoman of the CDU Women’s Union, called for swift action.…
Bundeswehr Procurement Chief Says Germany’s Push to Cut US Defense Ties Is Too Fast
Annette Lehnigk‑Emden, the chief procurement officer of the German armed forces, says the country has moved too quickly in…
CDA Leader Denounces CDU for Poisoning Social Reform Debate
Dennis Radtke, the chairman of the Christian Democratic Employees’ Union (CDA), slammed the CDU for tainting discussions about…
Only 3% of Syrians Face Loss of Protection Status Majority Retain Refugee Rights After Bamf Review
Most Syrian refugees in Germany retain their protection status even after a revocation review by the Federal Office…
Trump Denounces NATO Allies as Cowards, Claims Without US NATO Is Paper Tiger
President Donald Trump has once again criticized NATO’s partner states. “Without the United States, NATO is a paper…
Boris Palmer Refuses To Repent From His Controversial Statements
Boris Palmer, the mayor of Tübingen, says he has no regrets about what he has said. When asked by Der Spiegel,…
German Education Minister Reboots Criticized Democracy Promotion Program
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) announced a comprehensive overhaul of the controversial funding programme “Demokratie leben”. According to “Die Welt am…
German PM Schweitzer Rejects Demand to Bar US Forces at Ramstein From Iran War
Alexander Schweitzer, the Minister-President of Rhineland‑Palatinate and member of the SPD, rejected calls to deny U.S. forces access…
Iran War Spurs Fertilizer Shortage Threatening Higher Food Prices
Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) has warned that rising fertilizer costs-driven by the conflict with Iran-could soon push up…
German Government Keeps All Options Open Over Hormuz Strait Security
The federal government remains open to all options regarding a possible German participation in security measures in the…
Union Urges Justice Minister to Act on Deepfake Triggered Digital Sexual Violence
The discussion about digital sexualised violence has prompted the Union to demand immediate action.Susanne Hierl, the CDU/CSU parliamentary…
Schröder Endorses Merz’s Stance as Germany Rejects US Military Aid in Iran Conflict
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder (SPD) has made it clear that he backs Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) stance of refusing the…
Unrest Builds in Germany’s Economy Ministry as Employees Sign Statements
Tensions are mounting inside the Federal Ministry of Economy, headed by Katherina Reiche (CDU). Sources say that several employees…
Transport Ministers Urge Revisions to Driver’s License Reform at Spring Conference
The state transport ministers plan to press Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) for further improvements to his…
Berlin Simplifies Export of Military Goods to Gulf States and Ukraine
The German federal government has streamlined the export of certain armaments to Gulf states and Ukraine. On Friday,…
Israel Launches Nighttime Attack on Multiple Syrian Targets
Israel carried out strikes on several targets in Syria during the night leading up to Friday. The Israeli…
Justice Minister Announces Bill to Close Gap in German Criminal Law on Digital Violence
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) will close a major gap in German criminal law by making the creation…
Germany’s Competition Commission Welcomes Stronger Cartel Office to Curb Long‑Term Market Abuse
The Monopolkommission welcomes the planned reinforcement of the Federal Cartel Office’s powers to tackle long‑standing competition distortions. Competition…
Merz Challenges EU AI Rules, Promises Uncompromising Review
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) announced that he intends to scrutinise the European Union’s AI regulation in its entirety.…
German Tax Revenue Rises in February 2026
Germany’s tax revenues rose in February 2026. The federal finance ministry, in its monthly report released on Friday morning,…
EU Council demands halt to attacks on energy and water infrastructure in Middle East
The European Council, in the conclusions of its meeting released Thursday evening, called for a moratorium on attacks…
CDU Holds Edge Ahead of Rhineland‑Palatinate Election with 29% vs SPD 27%
A few days before the state election in Rhineland‑Palatinate, the CDU remains ahead. According to the ZDF Politbarometer released…
German Minister Accuses Weber of Trust Breach in EU Right-Wing Alliance Scandal
In the controversy over alleged agreements between conservative and right‑wing forces in the European Parliament, Rhineland‑Palatinate’s Minister‑President Alexander Schweitzer…
Schneider Urges Germany Accelerate Renewables and Strengthen Tenant Protections
Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) called for accelerated growth of renewable energies and stronger tenant protections in the upcoming…
KfW Chief Urges Expansion of Capital-Linked Pension Schemes
Stefan Wintels, chief executive of the German development bank KfW, is urging a broad expansion of capital‑funded pensions. “We…
CSU Leader Rejects Tank Discount, Pushes for Stricter Cartel Law
Alexander Hoffmann, head of the CSU’s state group, has turned down the proposal of a petrol‑discount scheme to…
Germany and Allies Poised to Secure Strait of Hormuz
Germany, along with France, the United Kingdom, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan, has expressed its willingness to help…
Orbán Stalls Ukraine Aid, Demands More Money
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán continues to stall on new financial aid for Ukraine. At the recent EU Council meeting…
Fraunhofer Scientist Moves to Huawei Sparking German Debate on Research Security and Knowledge Drain
A prominent German scientist has moved from the leading Heinrich‑Hertz Institute (HHI) of the Fraunhofer Society to become…
NRW Youth’s Democracy Confidence Plummets Fast
In North Rhine‑Westphalia, satisfaction with democracy is falling rapidly, especially among young people-a finding from the third “democracy…
Schleswig-Holstein Minister Günther Calls for Bold Taboo-Free Reforms Without Fear of Elections
Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) is demanding that the federal government pursue reforms without taboos and without fearing…
SPD Chief Wiese Urges Super Profit Tax on Oil Company Crisis Profits
SPD parliamentary chief Dirk Wiese supports the idea of an “excess‑profit tax” on emergency profits from oil companies.…
Merz and Macron Show Solidarity at Brussels EU Summit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and French President Emmanuel Macron once again displayed unity at the EU summit in Brussels,…
Kallas Urges EU Leaders Show Political Courage to Unlock €90 Billion Ukraine Loan
At the EU summit in Brussels, foreign‑policy chief Kaja Kallas urged the heads of state and government to display…
Orban Sticks to 90‑Billion‑Euro Credit for Kyiv Before Oil Deal Resolved
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signalled no willingness to compromise on the planned €90 billion loan for Ukraine just before…
Audit Office Criticises Foreign Ministry’s New Agency Construction
The German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Auswärtiges Amt) faces a stern review from the Federal Court of…
Hofreiter Blasts Chancellor Over EU Summit Issues
Anton Hofreiter, chair of the German Bundestag’s European Affairs Committee, voiced strong criticism of the federal chancellor. Speaking…
Union Workers Demand Mobility Package to Ease Burden of Rising Fuel Prices
To ease the burden on working people, especially those who are hardest hit by the recent sharp rise…
Klingbeil Looks to Impose Super‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Tackle Crisis Profits
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a “super‑profit tax” on the crisis…
Ehling slams Left Party’s antizionist resolution as messy
Janis Ehling, the national leader of the Left, sharply rebuked the anti‑Zionist resolution adopted by his party’s Lower Saxony branch.…
Alice Schwarzer says No Sexism in Manuel Hagel School Visit Accusations
Alice Schwarzer dismisses the accusations against CDU politician Manuel Hagel concerning a former school visit as nothing more than…
Germany Urges Stronger Pandemic Preparedness After COVID Review
Franziska Hoppermann, chair of the Bundestag’s Enquete Commission on the COVID‑19 pandemic, says Germany is not adequately prepared for…
AfD Forces Rhineland‑Palatinate MPs to Open Local Pubs or Face Fines
According to a media report, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Rhineland‑Palatinate has instructed its representatives to establish…
Former CDU Secretary‑General Calls for Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Over Alleged Infrastructure Fund Abuse
Reports of massive misuse of funds from the federal special infrastructure account have led former CDU general secretary…
SPD Secretary Calls for Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Firms to Reduce Fuel Costs
During the debate over how to effectively lower fuel prices, SPD general secretary Tim Klüssendorf reinforced calls for…
Iranian Strategist Claims US Navy Can’t Secure Hormuz Strait from Tankship Attacks
Former U.S. Air Force general and Iran‑strategy expert S. Clinton Hinote says it is almost impossible for the U.S.…
Former Transport Minister Volker Wissing Calls FDP Libertarian Course Questionable and Declines Return to Leadership
Former Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has sharply criticised the present direction of his former party, the Free…
Grit Tüngler Named New Head of Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has named Grit Tüngler as the new head of the Federal Office for Civil…
CDU Holds Slight Edge Over SPD 28 Percent Five Days Before Rhineland Palatinate Election
Four days before the Rhineland-Palatinate state election, the CDU remains slightly ahead in voter favourability according to the…
Merk Urges Faster EU Reforms Ahead of Brussels Summit
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he intends to push for a much faster pace of reforms both in…
German Asylum Rejection Tensions Push Government To Justify Border Policy
The federal government is under pressure to justify the ongoing refusals of asylum seekers at German borders. “The…
Germany Sets No Timeline For New Data Protection Commissioner After Specht‑Riemenschneider Resignation
After the announced resignation of Federal Data Protection Commissioner Louisa Specht‑Riemenschneider on health grounds, the federal government has not yet…
AfD Considers Legal Action Over Alleged Misuse of Infrastructure Funding
Bernd Baumann, the parliamentary chief of the AfD’s Bundestag faction, has confirmed that a legal review is underway…
Gysi Calls Left Party Racism Allegations Absurd, Declares No More to Say
German left‑wing Bundestag member Gregor Gysi has rejected accusations of racism issued by the Federal Association of Migrant Left…
Berlin Stalls on Stability Assessment After Killing of Iran Security Chief in Israeli Strike
After the Israeli air strike that killed Iran’s senior security chief Ali Larijani, the German federal government has chosen…
Germany’s Finance Ministry Denies Misuse Allegations of Infrastructure Special Asset Fund
The German Federal Ministry of Finance has rejected claims that the infrastructure special fund (SVIG) has been misused.…
German Cabinet Tightens E‑Scooter Liability Rules to Ease Victim Claims
The federal cabinet approved a draft law that will tighten liability for accidents involving electric scooters. The Justice…
German Cabinet Approves Automatic Child Benefit From Birth Without Paperwork
Parliament’s cabinet has decided that child benefit will be paid automatically after a child’s birth, eliminating the need…
Woidke Calls for Unity as New Brandenburg Cabinet Comes to Order
Seeing the swearing‑in of the new ministers in Brandenburg, Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke (SPD) said that the coming…
Kuban Defends Merz’s Iran Stance Against Trump Criticisms
Tilman Kuban, the Union’s (CDU/CSU) spokesperson for European politics, said there is no reason for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to alter his…
DGB Speaks Out Against Health Fund Cuts Calls Reform Unfair
DGB chief Yasmin Fahimi has warned against raising contributions and cutting benefits in the health and long‑term care…
Greens Slam Misuse of 500 Billion Euro Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate
The Green parliamentary group has issued a sharp criticism of how the €500 billion special fund’s investment money has…
Taxpayers Association Fears Lazy Compromise as 49 Percent Top Rate Proposed
Reiner Holznagel, president of the German Taxpayers’ Federation, criticized a proposal by the Institute of German Economic Research (DIW)…
Lindner Honors Westerwelle Legacy on Ten-Year Death Anniversary
On the tenth anniversary of the death of FDP politician Guido Westerwelle, former party leader Christian Lindner reflected on Westerwelle’s…
Jewish Council Denounces Lower Saxony Left Party Vote Against Real-Existing Zionism
The Central Council of Jews has condemned a newly adopted resolution by the Lower Saxony Left party that…
SPD Demands Clear International‑Law Assessment on Attacks on Iran and Venezuela
Foreign policy representatives of the SPD parliamentary group have called on the government to present a legal assessment…
EU Guarantees Funding for Repair of Ukraine’s Druschba Pipeline
The EU has pledged its support for repairing the Druzhba pipeline in Ukraine. This announcement came after talks…
Germany Says Iran Regime Change Unlikely Just Three Weeks After Israel‑Hamas War
The German federal government says a regime change in Iran is unlikely within roughly three weeks of the…
Germany and France Seek Solution for FCAS Joint Fighter Project Ahead of Brussels Summit
Before the meeting in Brussels between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and France’s president Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, their foreign…
German Government Plans Massive Air Tax Cut by Mid-Year
The German federal government plans to lower the air‑traffic tax to the level it was in May 2024. According…
Merz Discusses Middle East Conflict With Azerbaijan President
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke by phone with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Tuesday. In the conversation, the two…
NRW Cabinet Approves First Anti-Discrimination Law in German Mainland
The North Rhine‑Westphalia state cabinet has adopted the first anti‑discrimination law for a German mainland state. According to…
EU Interior Commissioner Demands Greater European Independence in Security
EU internal affairs commissioner Magnus Brunner is calling for greater European autonomy in both internal and external security. He…
Woidke Criticizes SPD Over Worker Trust Loss saying “We Made Mistakes”
Brandenburg’s premier, Dietmar Woidke of the SPD, has criticized his own party sharply. He told the “Welt” on a…
Cabinet Delays New Building Modernisation Law to Post Easter
The cabinet’s decision on the draft of the so‑called “Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz” (GMG), which had previously been known as the…
Union and AfD Remain Even After Both Gain One Point in New YouGov Survey
In the YouGov survey released on Tuesday, both the CDU/CSU and the AfD now stand at 26 %, each…
Germany Opposes Market Interventions to Cut Energy Prices
The German federal government is wary of market interventions to lower energy prices ahead of the upcoming European…
Young Union Leader Demands Stricter Oversight of Finance Minister Over Special Fund Misuse
Faced with new data indicating the misuse of the special fund, Johannes Winkel, chair of the Young Union (JU),…
Röwekamp Pushes EU Aspides Expansion into Strait of Hormuz
The chairman of the Bundestag Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), suggested expanding the EU’s existing “Aspides” mission during…
Left Party Calls for Surplus Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Fund 9‑Euro Ticket and Energy Crisis Cash
The Left party (Die Linke) has filed an application with the Bundestag calling on the federal government to draft…
German Chancellor Merz Meets EU Parliament President Metsola in Berlin
On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, for an inaugural visit to…