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Germany’s Top General Calls for the Return of Conscription
A leading German NATO general, Christian Badia, has called for the reintroduction of military conscription in the face…
Bremen’s Last Stand Against Noise and Chaos?
In a bid to curb the chaos that has marred previous New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Chairman of…
‘Immediate Help Needed Before Summer Break’
A Call for Urgent Aid for German Hospitals Amid Financial Crisis The German Hospital Association (DKG) is urging…
Constitutional Limits to Stay
Economist Jens Südekum Dismisses Proposal to Eliminate Benefits for Job Refusers A prominent economist has rejected a proposal…
Defectors Demand a New Course in Defense Policy
A group of prominent Social Democrats has issued a foundational document, dubbed a “manifesto” calling for an immediate…
States May Hijack 100 Billion Euro Infrastructure Loan
A German Government’s Plan to Allocate 100 Billion Euros for Infrastructure Raises Concerns of Misuse The German Federal…
Former Green Party Chair Ricarda Lang Joins the Fight
A former Green party leader, Ricarda Lang, has expressed support for a working group of the federal and…
A Recipe for Disaster?
German Federal Environment Minister, Katharina Dröge, has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU of being reckless in…
Dutch and German Leaders Unite Against Frictions?
Berlin, Germany – The Dutch Prime Minister, Dick Schoof, held a meeting with German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, in…
BREAKING: EU in Crisis as Dutch PM’s Visit to Berlin Reveals Deepening Rift in European Unity?
Dutch Prime Minister Meets with German Chancellor Amidst Political Turmoil in the Netherlands In a meeting that took…
Hidden Costs Soar as Punctuality Plummets
A German Railway’s Decision to Scrap Family Discounts Draws Criticism The German railway’s decision to scrap the family…
The Greens’ Thin-Skinned Minister of Deceit?
A German politician, Sahra Wagenknecht, has accused her former party colleague, Robert Habeck, of spreading “open lies and…
Multiple Fatalities in School Shooting, German President’s Condolences
In the aftermath of a school shooting in Graz, Austria, that resulted in multiple fatalities, German Federal President…
Is the End Nigh for Germany’s Oldest Party?
A recent survey conducted by Forsa for RTL and ntv has shown a slight decline in the popularity…
Saxony’s Desperate Bid to Save Kindergarten in the Nick of Time
A landmark initiative has been launched by the Saxon state government, aiming to establish a comprehensive program for…
Russia’s Secret Agent in the Bundestag?
A senior politician from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed concerns over the potential ties of the…
Right-Wing Extremism in the Shadows of the Union’s Antidemocratic Alliances
German politician Jan van Aken, leader of the Left party, has accused the German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt…
Health Minister Reveals Damning Report on Pandemic Procurement
German Health Minister, Nina Warken, has announced that parts of the investigation report on the procurement of masks…
Right and Left Wing Violence on the Rise
German Extremist Groups Continue to Grow, Says 2024 Verfassungsschutz Report The number of extremist and violent groups in…
VACCINE REVOLUTION: mRNA Pioneers Honored with Germany’s Highest Award
German biotech pioneers Özlem Türeci and Ugur Sahin have been honored at the German National Prize 2025, a…
CDA Leader Calls for Urgent Reform of Citizen’s Basic Allowance
German politician Dennis Radtke, leader of the Christian Democratic Union of Workers (CDA), has called for the German…
Habeck Faces Slander Charges in Dresden
A German politician, Robert Habeck, a former economics minister, is now facing an investigation by the state prosecutor’s…
Migratory Crisis: A Global Threat to Western Unity
West’s Migration Challenge Comes to the Fore Amid US Unrest The recent unrest in the United States has…
A Wake-Up Call for Berlin
In the face of growing criticism in Germany of Israel’s military actions in Gaza and debates over a…
2,000 MORE NATIONAL GUARDS DEPLOYED, US ON BRINK OF CHAOS?
The United States has deployed an additional 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, just four days after…
AfD Ban Proceedings Loom Large
A German Interior Minister Calls for the Ban of a Political Party Ahead of a Constitutional Protection Report…
SPD Opens Door to Historic Ban Procedure as Left Party Joins Greens in Call for Action
In a joint effort, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Left Party have expressed support for the…
AI vs. Hybrid Threats: Germany’s New Battle Plan
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has announced plans to increase the use of artificial intelligence in the fight…
Iran’s Nuclear Secrets Uncovered, But at What Cost to Global Security?
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi has expressed concerns over Iran’s cooperation, or lack thereof, in…
Union’s Own Minister Under Fire
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has been defended by the…
Scandal of the Century Exposed?
A political scandal is unfolding in Germany, with a former health minister and current Union faction leader, Jens…
Can We Revive the Dying Blue Planet in Time?
The United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has called for the restoration of marine ecosystems and increased support for…
MIGRATION EXPLOSION: German Minister Warns of ‘Burdensome’ Influx, Demands Stronger Control
German Interior Minister’s Conference Chairman Calls for Stronger Migration Control The chairman of the German Interior Ministers’ Conference,…
Rescue Overkill: NRW Minister Plans to Send Less Ambulances to Hospitals
Health Minister Karl-Josef Laumann of the North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) government proposes a new approach to the deployment of…
BREAKING: Top German Official Rejects AfD Ban, Citing Lack of Convincing Evidence
German Interior Minister and Chairman of the Interior Ministers’ Conference, Ulrich Mäurer of the Social Democratic Party, expresses…
Russia’s Threats Fall Flat as German Bundestag President Slams Back
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner Responds to Russian Duma President’s Threats of Escalation In a strongly worded statement,…
Fischer’s U-Turn: ‘Conscription is the Only Way to Ensure Germany’s Defense’?
In a surprising turn of events, former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer has expressed support for the reintroduction…
Can the World Unite to Save the Blue Lung?
Environmental Minister Carsten Schneider Urges Strengthened Marine Protection Ahead of UN Ocean Conference In a pressing call to…
Greens Launch State-Involvement Ban Bid
German Greens in the Bundestag Seek New Attempt to Ban the AfD, Involving the Länder this Time German…
Young Extremists Unleash a Wave of Violence
German Minister of the Interior Warns of Growing Radicalization among Young Extremists The German Minister of the Interior,…
Police Commissioner Warns of the Unintended Consequences of Securing Europe’s Borders
German Police Chief Criticizes Border Control Measures The Federal Police Commissioner, Uli Grötsch, has expressed concerns over the…
MINISTRY MAKEOVER: Katharina Reiche’s Major Shake-Up at the German Federal Ministry of Economics!
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche has largely completed the personnel restructuring of her department. According to the “Handelsblatt”,…
Billion-Euro Scandal Exposed?
In a recent Twitter post, the leader of the German Green Party’s parliamentary group, Britta Haßelmann, called for…
‘Come One, Come All and Leave the US Behind’
Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner Seeks to Attract US Researchers Amid US Crackdown on Harvard Berlin’s Mayor, Kai Wegner,…
Police’s New Weapon of Choice Sparks Deadly Controversy
In a recent development, the Interior Minister of Lower Saxony, Daniela Behrens from the Social Democratic Party, has…
Berlin’s Mayor Demands Fair Share of the Burden
Berlin’s Mayor Kai Wegner Calls for Structural Reforms to Ease Fiscal Burden on States and Communes Berlin’s mayor,…
A Threat to American Liberty?
California Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed shock and dismay at the announcement of the deployment of National Guard…
‘Pro Smuggling’ or Justice?
German political tensions escalate as CSU leader criticizes Pro Asyl In the midst of a heated debate surrounding…
Trump Deploys 2,000 National Guard to Los Angeles in Crackdown on Migrant Protests.
A deployment of 2,000 National Guardsmen has been ordered to Los Angeles by US President Donald Trump, in…
Tasers to Become Standard Issue
Germany to Equip Federal Police with Electric Shock Devices The German Federal Minister of the Interior, Alexander Dobrindt,…
VdK Demands Price Relief for the Affordability of Fresh Fruit
As regional food prices, including those for strawberries and other local produce, continue to rise, the President of…
Union Rejects SPD’s Plan to Hit High Earners with Higher Premiums
Germany’s Coalition Party Rejects Proposal to Increase Contributions from High-Earners to Stabilize Health Insurance Funds The German government’s…
Merkel’s Successor Has a Military Advantage in the Debate
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the Christian Democratic Union, has spoken positively about his time in…
Commissioner Demands Clarity on Rejection Rights
German Police Chief Urges Clarification on Border Rejections The German Federal Police Chief, Uli Grötsch, has called for…
A Tweet That Sparked a Feud and a Cover-Up?
A possible reconciliation in sight for the high-profile feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, as the tech…
Will the AfD be Silenced?
Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner, sees the Constitutional Protection Office’s assessment of the AfD as a potential basis…
Merkz’s Magic: CDU Surges Ahead as AfD Falters
A recent survey by the polling institute Insa, commissioned by the German newspaper Bild am Sonntag, has revealed…
AfD Ban Looms Large
In a recent development, the leader of the SPD’s parliamentary group, Matthias Miersch, has announced that the party…
SPD Rejects Military Conscription, But Will Wait and See on Defense Minister’s Voluntary Expansion Plan
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’s recent announcement that the German military needs an additional 60,000 soldiers has sparked…
Germany’s Military in a Rush to Arm for a Potential Russian Showdown
In a recent interview, the President of the German Federal Office for Defence Administration, Annette Lehnigk-Emden, emphasized the…
Alarming Warning from a Renowned Climate Expert
Environmental Concerns Mount as Oceans Face ‘Alarming’ State Ahead of the World Oceans Day on Sunday and the…
‘Germany’s Last Stand’ on Asylum Reforms
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt Stands by Border Control Measures Despite Court Ruling German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt…
SPD Leader Warns of Social Catastrophe
A senior German politician has expressed concerns over the European Union’s carbon emissions trading scheme, which is set…
Pro Asyl’s Betrayal of Refugees Exposed?
Berlin Administrative Court Rules Against Asylum Denial, CDU Criticizes Pro Asyl In a recent development, the Berlin Administrative…
Lithuania Blasts ‘Pretend Peace Talks’ as Russia’s War Games Continue in Ukraine
In a scathing critique, Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene has labelled the peace negotiations initiated by US President…
BSW Booms: Sahra Wagenknecht’s Alliance Doubles Membership in a Year!
A German Left-Wing Party Sees Significant Growth in Membership According to a recent report by the German news…
BREAKING: Majority of German Lawmakers Ready to Ban AfD, Union Faction’s Resistance Holds Key to Success
A significant number of German parliamentarians are in favor of launching a procedure to ban the far-right Alternative…
What’s Behind the Veil of Secrecy?
German Government Remains Vague on New Economic Exchange with the US Despite a recent meeting between the US…
Ex-Bundestag Chief Defends Strict Fashion Rules
German Politician Criticizes Colleague’s Use of Fashion to Make a Point in Parliament Former Bundestag President Wolfgang Thierse,…
German Election Landscape Shifts
German public opinion shifts in latest ZDF-Politbarometer survey, with CDU and CSU gaining ground. According to a recent…
Merkel’s Shocking Gift Revealed!
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz brought a unique gift to the US President, in addition to his grandfather’s birth…
Left’s Chair: Greens and SPD Must Unite for Progressive Majority
German Left Party’s Chairperson Calls for Joint Strategies for a Red-Red-Green Coalition The chairperson of the German Left…
Basements to Become Mass Shelter Spaces in a Matter of Minutes
A German Government Agency Announces Plans to Convert Public Spaces into Emergency Shelters The President of the German…
Germany’s Silent Complicity in Gaza’s Bloodbath?
In the midst of the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the German government has faced criticism from the Green Party’s…
A New Era of Transatlantic Cooperation?
German officials praise Chancellor’s US visit as a success, citing a positive start to the transatlantic relationship. German…
Merkel Secures Historic Visit Amid Trade Tensions!
Washington, DC – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking…
A Glimpse of a ‘Good Deal’ in Store?
Washington, D.C. – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, accompanied by a delegation of high-ranking officials, concluded a meeting with…
Germany’s Politicians Turn to Court, But at What Cost?
A former German justice minister has expressed concern over the increasing number of lawsuits and criminal charges filed…
Breaking News: Trump Gets Exclusive China Invite, Trade Talks on the Table!
In a phone call on Thursday, US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, discussed a…
Conscription on the Horizon?
In a recent interview, the President of the Federal Armed Forces Association, Oberst André Wüstner, emphasized the need…
The Future of Justice is Decided, But Human Decisions Remain in Charge
German Justice Ministers Unite on Artificial Intelligence in the Judiciary In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the…
States vs. Feds: The Battle for Billions Begins
German State Leaders Urge Financial Compensation for Municipalities and Local Governments In the aftermath of the Minister Presidents’…
The ‘Kingsteiner Key’ Revealed?
German states agree on demands for federal government at minister-presidents’ conference At a minister-presidents’ conference on Thursday, the…
States Demand Swift Cash Injection as Economic Fears Mount
Berlin, Germany – The German federal states are set to intensify their pressure on the federal government at…
Söder’s Surprising Offer to Harvard
German Chancellor’s US Visit Raises Questions, Bavarian Minister Says Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder, a member of the Christian…
A New Era of German-American Relations?
A Test of Diplomacy Amidst Tensions Germany’s Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is set to make his inaugural visit to…
The Unlikely Critic of Israel’s Actions
German politician Omid Nouripour, vice president of the German Bundestag, has called for criticism of Israel’s actions in…
Minister-President Warns of Economic Crisis
A senior regional leader in Germany has expressed concerns over the federal government’s economic plans, citing a need…
BOMBSHELL: Trump Reveals Putin’s Threat in Response to US Air Force Base Attacks
Washington, D.C. – In a statement following a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald…
Minister’s Silence Sparks Fears of a New Year’s Eve Crackdown
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has yet to publicly announce a stance on a potential fireworks ban for…
Majority Wants to Limit or Stop Arms Exports
A new survey by the German opinion research institute “Infratest” has revealed a growing criticism in Germany towards…
But Most Germans Still Unimpressed
A recent survey by the Infratest institute, conducted for the ARD’s “Deutschlandtrend” program, has shown that the Union…
Will Climate Neutrality Fund Deliver or Disappoint?
The German government has announced plans to conduct regular success controls for the newly established special fund, Infrastructure…
BREAKING: Chaos in the Bundestag: ‘Free Palestine’ chants disrupt session!
In a sudden disruption to the proceedings, a visitor in the German Bundestag chamber loudly shouted “Free Palestine”…
Can a Communist Take Control of Germany’s Parliament?
In a move that is likely to stir controversy, the Left Faction in the German Bundestag is reportedly…
‘Free Speech or Free from Politics’?
German politician Cansin Köktürk was removed from the Bundestag on Wednesday due to a Palestine-printed t-shirt. According to…
Not a Pension Heist, But a Boost for Skilled Workers!
In a recent controversy, the General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has disputed statements…
Top Official Silenced for Speaking Truth?
A German politician, Roderich Kiesewetter, has expressed disappointment and criticism after being overlooked for re-nomination to the Parliamentary…
Absent in Parliament, Present in Berlin?
In a strongly worded rebuke, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) accused North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst of the…
Can the Chancellor’s US Visit Revive the Transatlantic Bond?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to visit the United States, with the German government’s foreign policy spokesperson,…