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A Legal and Political Minefield?
In a cautious response, the Union has reacted to the SPD’s decision to prepare a procedure for a…
A New Era of Political Confrontation in Germany?
A special party convention of the Social Democratic Party of Germany in Berlin has voiced its support for…
Party Lines Drawn as Defense on the Brink
German Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Röwekamp Criticizes SPD’s Decision on Military Service The chairman of the German Defense…
AfD Ban Debate Ignites Party War.
Berlin, Sunday. The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) continued its three-day national party convention in the capital…
How the First Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Ignored the Nazi Past
In a recent article in the German magazine “Spiegel”, former Chancellor’s Chief of Staff Peter Altmaier has sharply…
Last-Minute Plea to the Chancellor
Berlin, Germany – As the European Commission’s deadline for the submission of a national climate social plan approaches,…
Green Party Leader Warns of ‘Real Threat’ to German Democracy
German Party Leader Warns of Delay in AfD Ban Proceedings Felix Banaszak, the leader of the German Green…
RUSSIA’S WAR ON GERMAN SOUL!
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul Warns of Russia’s Threat to Germany’s Peace and Freedom In a stern warning,…
Shocker: Transport Minister Unleashes Scathing Attack on Railway’s Unpunctual Trains
A new German transport minister, Patrick Schnieder, has expressed disappointment with the punctuality of the national railway, Deutsche…
5% or Bust?
German Chancellor’s Party Approves Higher Defense Spending The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) has approved the planned…
Juso Chief’s Ultimatum to Save the Party
A senior official of the German Social Democratic Party’s youth wing, Juso, has issued a warning to the…
‘Personal Disappointments Erupted’
New SPD Chair Bärbel Bas has commented on the close result of the party’s leadership election, in which…
German Minister’s Secret Visit to Israel Revealed!
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt Arrives in Tel Aviv for High-Level Talks German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt landed…
President Slams Greens’ Mask Affair Accusations
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner Criticizes Greens for Accusing Administration of Blocking Inquiry In a recent statement, Julia…
Can a New Culture of Togetherness Revive the Party’s Flagging Fortunes?
In a recent address to the SPD’s federal party convention in Berlin, outgoing party chair Saskia Esken reflected…
Expert Demands ‘Fundamental Changes’
A German Foreign Affairs Politician Criticizes the Country’s Middle East Policy German politician Norbert Röttgen, a member of…
Jarasch and Graf’s Unlikely Alliance Sends Ripples Through City Hall!
Berlin’s Green Party Appears to Find a Solution for Top Candidate for 2026 State Election According to the…
New General Secretary Reveals Shock and Frustration Over Election Result
German SPD’s New General Secretary Expresses Shock Over Klingbeil’s Poor Election Results The newly elected SPD General Secretary,…
‘Fight Against the Enemies of Humanity’!
In a strong rebuke of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), former Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Saskia…
AUSTRIA’S SECRET TO GERMAN COOPERATION EXPOSED!
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz Praises Cooperation with Austria on Border Control In a meeting with his Austrian counterpart,…
SPD Demands International Law in the Middle East
The Social Democratic Party of Germany has called on Israel to respect international law in the wake of…
A Blow to Human Rights?
German Parliament Approves Suspension of Family Reunification for Subsidiary Protection Holders In a vote on Friday, the German…
CDU and CSU Regain Voter Trust, but Incumbent Coalition Still Lacks Majority
German parties’ popularity sees a slight uptick, with CDU and CSU climbing to 29 percent in a recent…
The Party’s Doomed, Klingbeil’s Chances of Becoming Chancellor are Almost Non-Existent
A leading German pollster has expressed skepticism about the chances of Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Lars Klingbeil…
Tax Shock: Germany’s Electricity Bill to be SLASHED in Major Budget Overhaul!
German Politicians Call for Reduction of Electricity Tax for Private Households Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner and Saxony-Anhalt’s…
Can Klüssendorf Revive the Party?
A senior official of the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has outlined plans to revamp the party’s direction…
EU Slams Israel, Demands Unconditional Freedom for Hostages in Gaza.
European Leaders Condemn Israeli Actions, Urge Compliance with International Law The European Council has issued a stern rebuke…
SPD Vows to Deliver Before Party Convention!
In a recent interview, Dirk Wiese, the Parliamentary Business Manager of the SPD-Fraktion in the German Bundestag, confirmed…
Leftist Rise: Is the End of Social Democracy Near?
In a prelude to the SPD’s party convention, the leader of the Left Party, Jan van Aken, expressed…
Green Party Leader Threatens to Upend German Economy
Germany’s Green Party Leader Urges Minimum Wage of 15 Euros Germany’s Green Party leader, Felix Banaszak, has called…
Bärbel Bas Exposes Saskia Esken’s Dark Side?
A leading figure in the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Bärbel Bas, has expressed criticism towards the party’s…
Budget Boom: Germany’s Economy to Get a Much-Needed Boost?
Economic Boost Expected from Germany’s New Federal Government Budget The German economy could receive a significant boost from…
Klöckner’s CSD Snub Sparks Backlash, Merz’s Invitation Sparks Hope
German Parliament President Julia Klöckner has come under fire from her own party and the LGBTQ+ community for…
Merz’s Secret Hold-Up Revealed
Brussels, EU Summit Concludes with General Consensus, One Exception The European Union’s recent summit in Brussels has concluded…
New Head of Parliamentary Control Group to Unleash Intelligence Services Revolution?
German Parliament’s New Head of Oversight Committee Emphasizes Strengthening of National Resilience and Intelligence Services The newly appointed…
Will the Government Keep Its Promise to Citizens?
Pressure Mounts on Chancellor and Finance Minister to Implement Coaliton’s Pledge to Reduce Electricity Tax The German government’s…
A Smoking Gun for a Healthier Germany?
Berlin, Germany – In a joint call, the German Green and Left parties have urged the government to…
MIGRATION CRISIS: German Cities Demand Tougher Stance on Refugees
German Municipal Leaders Urge Tougher Migration Policy Top officials from Germany’s municipal associations are calling on the government…
Union’s Democracy Betrayal Exposed
In a scathing critique, the leader of the Left Faction, Reichinnek, has lambasted the Union after the election…
Party Leader Under Fire from Within
In a rare public statement, Rolf Mützenich, the former SPD faction leader, has expressed his disappointment and unease…
Union to Speed Up Securing Old Age
German Chancellor’s Coalition Eyes Further Pensions Reforms Germany’s ruling coalition, comprising the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the…
CSU Demands Swift Action in Coalition Committee
German coalition party CSU demands swift changes to the mothers’ pension extension, as presented by Labor Minister Bärbel…
Heidi Reichinnek’s Political Ouster Unleashed
In a recent development, the German Union has reaffirmed its criticism of Heidi Reichinnek, the leader of the…
What’s at Stake for Europe and the World?
European Union Leaders Converge on Defense and Middle East at Brussels Summit European Union leaders concluded the first…
Israel’s Occupation in Crisis
In a sharp rebuke, the German Foreign Ministry has condemned the recent attack by a group of Israeli…
What’s Behind the Extended Deployments?
Germany’s Parliament Extends Military Missions Abroad The German Bundestag has approved the extension of several international military deployments,…
Heidi Reichinnek Falls Short in Election
German Federal Parliament Elects Members to Parliamentary Oversight Committee The German Federal Parliament has concluded the election of…
SPD Threatens to Block 15 Euro Minimum Wage if It’s Not Reached
German Politics Seek Compromise on Minimum Wage As the designated SPD general secretary, Tim Klüssendorf, expressed his hope…
SPD: Parliament’s Oversight Committee is Still Effective, Despite Downsizing
German Politics Continue to Shape the Parliamentary Control Group The Social Democratic Party (SPD) views the Parliamentary Control…
Austria’s Chancellor Warns of AfD’s Rise to the Right-Extremist Fringe
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker Warns of Far-Right AfD Ahead of German Coalition Talks Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker, leader…
SPD’s North Rhine-Westphalia Chief Sets the Bar High
German Social Democratic Party’s North Rhine-Westphalia state chair, Achim Post, predicts a significant increase in the minimum wage.…
Fiscally Responsible or Broken Promise?
German Government Official Defends Decision on Electricity Tax The head of the Chancellor’s Office, Thorsten Frei, has defended…
BAN DEBATE: CDU Leader’s Scathing Rejection of AfD Ban
German Politics: Minister of Saxony Rejects AfD Ban, Advocates for Alternative Approach Saxony’s Minister-President, Michael Kretschmer of the…
Unions Demand More for a Secure Old Age
German Trade Union Federation Criticizes Government’s Pension Package The German Trade Union Federation (DGB) has criticized the pension…
Germany’s Housing Market Just Got a Temporary Reprieve
Berlin, Germany – The German Bundestag has extended the rent brake until the end of 2029, with the…
A Financial Time Bomb for Germany?
German Chancellor’s Deputy Criticizes NATO’s Five-Percent Defense Spending Plan The Deputy Leader of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union, Michael…
Committee Reduction Sparks Green Party Fears
Germany’s Parliamentary Control Group to Undergo Changes Ahead of Election As the German parliament prepares to elect a…
Merz Warns of Economic Crisis in Brussels
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Highlights Economic Competitiveness at European Council Meeting In his first appearance at the European…
Parliament Passes Multi-Billion Euro Investment Boost
German Parliament Approves Investment Program, Lifting Corporate Tax and Expanding Depreciation The German parliament, the Bundestag, has approved…
Ticket Tussle: Germany’s States Refuse to Foot the Bill for Public Transport
Germany’s Federal and Regional Transport Ministers Unanimously Reject Shouldering Additional Costs of the Germany Ticket from 2026 Germany’s…
Left Party Leader Demands Seat in Intelligence Oversight Committee
German Left Party’s Leader Urges Union Faction to Support Parliamentary Control Committee Member The leader of the German…
Jusos Launch a Last-Ditch Effort to Save Germany from Compulsory Military Service
Our Expectations for Military Service.” The proposal, which has been reported by the news portal T-Online, explicitly rejects…
Europe Must Become a Military Power
In a pre-EU Summit interview, Manfred Weber, the European People’s Party (EPP) Chief, emphasized the need for Europeans…
SPD Politicians Push for AfD’s Demise
German politicians from the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) have called for a serious examination of the…
Expert Warns of ‘Ruinous Price Competition’ in German Social Insurance System
A new report suggests that the loan promised by the German Federal Minister of Finance, Lars Klingbeil, may…
FedGov to Make or Break Germany Ticket’s Future?
German States Expect Clear Commitment on Funding from Federal Transport Minister Ahead of a special conference on the…
CDU Chief’s Desperate Plea for Federal Help
Saxony-Anhalt’s State Premier Expresses Doubts Over Coalition Formation Without Federal Support Saxony-Anhalt’s Minister-President Reiner Haseloff has expressed concerns…
Wüst Warns of “Break of the Agreement” Over Electricity Tax Stalemate
German Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil’s Budget Plan Draws Criticism from NRW Premier Hendrik Wüst In a recent…
Germany’s Finance Minister Hides Behind Empty Chairs in Fight Against Tax Fraud
German authorities have no plans to increase the number of investigators tasked with tackling so-called illegal Cum-Ex transactions…
SPD’s Politicization of Pay Threatens Saxony’s Economy?
German Politician Warns Against Politicizing Minimum Wage Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President Reiner Haseloff, a member of the Christian Democratic Union…
SPD’s Crossroads: Will a Clear Course Define the Party’s Future?
In the run-up to the SPD’s party convention, which begins on Friday, the CDU is expecting a clear…
Minister’s Shocking Betrayal of the Environment?
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has rejected claims made by the country’s Minister of Economics, Katherina Reiche, who…
20 Procedures Piling Up in Karlsruhe
The German Federal Constitutional Court is currently dealing with around two dozen lawsuits involving the Alternative for Germany…
New Tax Breaks to Save the Farming Industry?
Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer, a member of the Christian Social Union, is working on tax incentives to encourage…
SPD and Union Play Politics with Parliamentary Control Committee
German Politician Casts Doubt on Union’s Refusal to Nominate Left-Wing Leader for Parliamentary Oversight Committee In a surprising…
Will the World Witness a Bloody Repression?
German politician Omid Nouripour, the Vice President of the German Bundestag, has expressed concerns over the Iranian regime’s…
EU Chief Demands Right to Love and Be Free
EU’s Top Official Calls for Budapest Pride Parade to Go Ahead in Hungary The European Commission’s President, Ursula…
Did He Just Save the Alliance?
NATO Summit in Den Haag Concludes with Positive Outcome, Says German Defense Minister German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius…
BREAKING: German Government in Secretive Move, Abolishes Arms Reports, Raises Fears of Unchecked Military Spending
In a move that has raised concerns about parliamentary oversight, the German government has decided to forgo the…
Military Deployment Extended for 5 More Years!
In a decisive vote, the German Bundestag has extended the deployment of the Bundeswehr in Bosnia and Herzegovina,…
Enquete Commission to Expose Corona Truth?
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has welcomed the willingness to establish an inquiry commission to address the COVID-19 era.…
Spain in the Crosshairs
US President Trump Issues Warning to Spain Over Defense Spending Following the NATO summit in The Hague, where…
Germany Leads the Charge as Allies Unite on Defense Spending
In a historic agreement, NATO member states, including Germany, have pledged to increase defense spending to a total…
5% of GDP on Defense, a New Era of Security?
NATO Allies Commit to Significant Defense Spending Increase At the conclusion of the NATO summit in The Hague,…
German Minister’s Shocking Backtrack on 2045 Neutrality Goal
Berlin, Germany – The German government’s commitment to achieving climate neutrality by 2045 remains unchanged, despite a recent…
CDU’s Criticism of Energy Tax Decision is a Smokescreen for their own Failure
German coalition government’s energy tax plans draw criticism and defense. The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has rejected…
Young Rebels in CDU Threaten to Sink Germany’s Economic Future
In a move that could potentially stall the German government’s plans for a 500 billion euro infrastructure fund,…
BMI Eyes New Opportunities for Restrictions
A German government ministry is considering the possibility of issuing further bans, similar to the one that was…
Government Betrays Its Own Promise
German Government’s Budget Plan Draws Criticism from Opposition for Omitting Electricity Tax Cut The opposition in the German…
CDU Leader Demands Electricity Tax Cut to Spark Economic Boost!
Germany’s CDU Party Urges Immediate Reduction of Electricity Tax for All Citizens and Businesses The Christian Democratic Union…
Europe’s Defense Spending to Soar as Russia’s Shadow Looms Large
At the start of the second day of the NATO summit in The Hague, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Inspectors’ Report Reveals Hidden Risks
Economic Auditors Assessed Northvolt’s Risk of Complete Loss of Funding at One Percent A report, commissioned by the…
Budget Betrayal: CDU’s Social Wing Slams Electricity Tax Hike for Ordinary Germans
German Social Democratic wing of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is criticizing the federal budget draft, calling for…
Spahn and Warken Exposed
The German Greens have accused former Health Minister Jens Spahn and his successor, Nina Warken, of lacking transparency…
Can the Party Regain its Credibility on Russia?
German politician Hubertus Heil, a former Federal Labor Minister, has called on the Social Democratic Party of Germany…
SPD Demands a Law for More Female MPs in the German Bundestag
German Social Democratic Party’s General Secretary Calls for Electoral Reform to Boost Women’s Representation in the German Parliament…
Will they Save Heidi Reichinnek?
German Greens’ Parliamentary Leader Signals Support for Left’s Heidi Reichinnek in Parliamentary Oversight Committee In a significant development,…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: Greens Uncover €150 Billion Black Hole in German Government’s Financial Plan!
The German Greens have highlighted a significant gap of 150 billion euros in the federal budget, despite the…
Finance Minister’s Radical Shift in Spending Priorities!
Germany’s Finance Minister Defends Record-Breaking Debt and Spending Plans In a recent interview, German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil…
Expert Warns of Irreparable Damage to Global Order Under Trump
A prominent peace and conflict researcher has expressed concerns that the recent US military strikes against Iran may…