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German Family Minister Supports Women’s Strike Drawing on Island’s Legacy
German Federal Minister of Family Affairs Karin Prien, a CDU member, expressed support for the International Women’s Strike scheduled…
German Health Insurers Await Bundestag Vote on Hospital Reform With Hope for Savings
The statutory health insurers are hoping the Bundestag will give the hospital reform a green light on Friday,…
Union Faction Rejects Quick Fuel‑Price Relief Calls for Timing Before Aid
The Union faction in the Bundestag has denied an immediate easing for motorists in response to soaring petrol…
Söder Urges Bundeswehr Machines to Evacuate Germans from Middle East
On Thursday, Bavarian Prime Minister and CSU leader Markus Söder told World TV that Germany’s current measures to bring its…
CDU and Greens Tied in Baden-Württemberg Ahead of State Election Poll
Three days before the state election in Baden Württemberg, the ZDF “Politbarometer” poll shows the CDU and the Greens…
NATO Elevates Missile Defense Readiness Across Member States
NATO spokesman Martin O’Donnell said that member states had heightened their missile‑defense readiness at all alliance posts. The step…
German States Increase Pressure on Minister Reiche as Fuel Prices Soar Due to Iran Conflict
In light of further rising fuel and gasoline prices caused by the war in Iran, the federal states…
SPD Shuts Down Printed Vorwärts Party Magazine
The SPD’s party magazine “Vorwärts” will no longer be released as a regular printed edition, according to the…
Trump Names Markwayne Mullin New Homeland Security Secretary, Replacing Kristi Noem
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he will replace “Home Protection Minister” Kristi Noem with Oklahoma senator Markwayne Mullin.…
German Economists Estimate Iran War Could Cut 2024 Growth by 0.2 Percentage Points
Germany’s five major economic research institutes are assessing the effect of the Iran war on its economy with…
Dobrindt Announces EU Agreement to Build Return Hubs Outside Europe
Five EU interior ministers met on Thursday at the EU Interior Ministers’ Council in Brussels and reached a…
58% of Germans Say US‑Israel Attack on Iran Not Justified
Most Germans regard the United States and Israel’s last‑week strike on Iran as unwarranted. A poll by Infratest…
Söder Halts CO2 Tax as Fuel Prices Soar
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and head of the CSU, used the current spike in petrol and gasoline…
EU Commission Warns of New Migration Crisis Amid Iran Conflict
The EU Commission believes that the war in Iran could trigger a refugee movement of significant magnitude. This…
Union Gains 2 Percentage Points in Sunday Poll, Outpacing AfD Ahead of Election
The latest Infratest poll, conducted Monday to Wednesday for ARD, surveyed 1,317 eligible voters and proposes a scenario…
Bundestag Approves Wolf as Legal Game Animal – New Hunting Law Status Granted
The German Bundestag voted to add the wolf to the Federal Hunting Act as a “huntable species”. The…
Baden‑Wurttemberg SPD’s Youth Leader Daniel Krusic Frustrated, Calls Current Campaign a Dead End
Daniel Krusic, the Juso boss in Baden‑Württemberg, feels that the chances for his party’s success in the current campaign…
German Government Spokesperson Plans Total Overhaul of Federal Press Office
After a multi‑month reform process, the Federal Press Office (BPA) announced on Thursday that it will restructure its…
German Pensions Set to Rise 4.24% Effective July 1 2026
Germany’s pensions will rise by 4.24 % effective 1 July 2026, announced Bundesarbeitsministerin Bärbel Bas (SPD) on Thursday. The sharp increase is…
Ricarda Lang Blasts Katherina Reiche Over Iran Energy Stance
Green Party politician Ricarda Lang sharply criticised Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) for her handling of the energy supply amid…
Germany’s New Chancellor Merz Calls Japan’s PM Takaichi To Discuss Bilateral Ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke on Thursday with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. According to the German government’s spokesman Stefan Kornelius,…
German Interior Minister Announces Upcoming Syrian President Visit to Berlin
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said that he expects Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shoaib to visit Berlin in the near future, adding…
Bundestag Approves Tightening of Citizen Benefit Reform
The Bundestag has moved forward with the planned tightening of the citizen’s basic income. In a roll‑call vote…
SPD Functionary Bozkurt Resigns Chair Amid Sharp Critique of Party Leadership
Aziz Bozkurt, chair of the SPD’s Integration and Diversity Working Group, has stepped down from his position and written…
CDU Economic Council Calls for New Federalism Commission as Municipal Finances Crumble
The CDU Economic Council has called for a new federalism commission amid severe financial problems faced by local…
Linke Demands Return Of 9 Euro Ticket Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Sören Pellmann, the chair of the Left’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag, said to RTL and ntv that the…
Bundestag Approves Germany UK Friendship Pact Signed By Merz Starmer
The German Bundestag has approved the “Friendship Treaty” between Germany and the United Kingdom, which was already signed…
Linnemann Calls for Market Power Control Over Fuel Prices After Rejecting Fuel Price Cap
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s Secretary‑General, rejected a proposed fuel‑price cap and called for tighter oversight. He told RTL…
Kretschmer Urges Stronger Efforts for Bureaucracy Cuts Ahead of State Conference
Before the Prime Ministers’ Conference, Saxon Premier Michael Kretschmer (CDU) accused the German Bundestag and the EU of lacking…
CDU in Saxony‑Anhalt Sticks to No‑Deal with Left After Reform Collaboration
The CDU in Saxony‑Anhalt has worked out a parliamentary reform package in cooperation with The Left, yet it…
EU Commissioner Says Iran Conflict Does Not Trigger New Refugee Wave to Europe
The EU Commission has rejected worries that a flare‑up in the Iran conflict could soon spark a fresh…
SPD MP Adis Ahmetovic Calls for End to Iran War Urges Israel and US to Cease Hostilities
Adis Ahmetovic, the foreign‑policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group, urged Israel and the United States to halt the…
Record Surge in Politician Slander Cases Sparks Reform Push
The number of complaints about insults directed at politicians has risen again, reaching a new all‑time record. In…
Pistorius Rejects Compensation for Towns Planning to Repurpose Former Military Grounds
Communities that have already spent money on planning the reuse of former military sites will not receive compensation…
Deutsche Städtetag Demands Higher Thresholds in Kritis Top Law to Boost Critical Infrastructure Safety
The German city council is urging the federal government to make a comprehensive reform of the Kritis rooftop…
Left Party Demands Safe Legal Escape Routes From Iran to Germany
The Left party in the Bundestag is demanding a halt to deportations to Iran and the creation of…
SPD Secretary Demands U.S.‑Israel Attack on Iran Be Deemed Illegal and Calls for Return to Negotiations
The SPD Secretary‑General Tim Klüssendorf has urged that the U.S.-Israel military strike be described as a violation of…
German Districts Stand Ready as Middle East Tensions Surge – Preparing for a Potential Iranian Refugee Wave
Faced with the escalation of the Middle East conflict, questions have arisen about whether German states and municipalities…
Kiesewetter Blasts US Move Away From Rule-Based Order
Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU politician known for his work on foreign affairs, took an unusually sharp stance against the…
Germany Cabinet Nominates Gabriel Felbermayr as New Economic Expert for National Development Review
The German federal government has proposed appointing Gabriel Felbermayr to the Advisory Council on the Economic Outlook. On Wednesday…
Dobrindt Confirms No Extra Threats As Middle East War Continues Germany Security Unchanged
Bundesminister of the Interior Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) says that the outbreak of war in the Middle East has…
German Defense Chair Says German Navy Could Operate in Gulf of Hormuz
Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), said that it is conceivable for the German Navy…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid European Challenges
Before departing for an informal Baltic Sea Council meeting in Warsaw, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) reaffirmed Germany’s commitment…
German Cabinet Approves Modernization of Design Law
The federal government has adopted a draft law to modernise its design protection regime. On Wednesday the Federal…
Nouripour Pushes Stronger Protection for German Soldiers in the Middle East
Vice President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Green Party, said he supports stronger protection for…
SPD and CDU unveil Brandenburg coalition pact following BSW departure
Just under two months after the SPD‑BLG coalition in Brandenburg dissolved, the Social Democrats and the CDU presented…
Black‑Red Coalition Reaches Final Compromise on Debt‑Brake Reform
The reform of the debt‑brake, one of the most important projects for the current coalition government, has reached…
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Fuel and Energy Relief Amid Middle East Crisis
Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Prime Minister Sven Schulze (CDU) has called for consultations on relief measures for households and businesses as gasoline…
German Justice Minister Criticizes US-Israel Strike on Iran as Unlawful
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) said that the United States’ and Israel’s attack on Iran cannot be defended…
The Left Calls for a New Citizen‑Schufa to Tackle Rising Personal Insolvencies
Amid a rise in the number of personal bankruptcies last year, the political party The Left has called…
German Education Minister Pushes Age‑Appropriate Iran War Lessons in Schools
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) called for a factual and age‑appropriate approach to the Iran war when it is taught…
Wagenknecht Calls for 7% Energy VAT and CO2 Tax Cut to Ease Fuel Costs
Faced with rapidly rising prices for petrol and gas, BSW founder Sahra Wagenknecht has urged the German federal…
Malmendier Calls on EU to Prep Eurobonds as Defense Funding Needs Surge
Former economist Ulrike Malmendier says the EU should start planning for Eurobonds if it ever needs to raise a…
CDU Edge Over Greens in Baden-Württemberg Poll As Election Looms
In a new Insa poll released by “Bild” in its Wednesday edition, just four days before the state…
Merk Says US Respects Germany After White House Visit
After his visit to the White House, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) appeared pleased. “The United States respect Germany”…
SPD Spokesman Adis Ahmetovic Criticizes Foreign Minister Wadephul on Crisis Communication
SPD foreign‑policy spokesperson Adis Ahmetovic criticized the crisis communication of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. “The initial statement that…
Trump Receives Copy of Historic Prussian Trade Deal From Chancellor Merz During White House Visit
During his visit to the White House, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) presented U.S. President Donald Trump with another gift. Merz…
Coalition, Union and SPD Demand Harsher Sentences for Femicide
Martin Plum, chairman of the CDU’s parliamentary group in the Committee on Legal Affairs, told the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”…
AfD Bundestag Fraktion Expels Jan Wenzel Schmidt From Ranks
The AfD parliamentary group announced the removal of its member Jan Wenzel Schmidt from the caucus on Tuesday during…
German Defence Ombudsman Calls for Boost in Recruitment of New Lithuania Brigade
The German Bundestag’s Wehrbeauftragter, Henning Otte, a member of the CDU, urged the Defence Ministry to assess the…
SPD Leader Miersch Accuses Germany of International Law Violations Over US and Israel Strikes on Iran
SPD faction leader Mathias Miersch, unlike federal chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU, called the attacks by the United States…
German Defence Commissioner Pushes for Bureaucracy Cutbacks to Speed Up Military Procurement
The Inspector General of the German Bundestag, Henning Otte (CDU), uses his new annual report to argue that the…
Forsa: Union Keeps AfD Just a Hair Behind in Voter Favor
A Forsa survey carried out for RTL and ntv from 24 February to 2 March 2026 shows that the governing coalition…
AfD Leader Chrupalla Shakes Off Frohnmaier Comments on Middle East Conflict
Tino Chrupalla, the AfD party and parliamentary group leader, criticised fellow party member Markus Frohnmaier for omissions about the Middle‑East…
Linnemann Warns of Double Inflation as Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Crisis
Carsten Linnemann, the secretary‑general of the CDU, warned that the Iran crisis could lead to a doubling of…
SPD Signals Change to Building Modernization Law as Climate Spokesman Pushes for Reform
The SPD climate‑policy spokesman Jakob Blankenburg has taken a distance from the planned Building Modernisation Act and has warned…
Trump Claims U.S. Armaments Enable Endless War Against Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned his supporters that a protracted war with Iran could be launched, asserting that…
Prosor Says No Plan Exists for Iran After Potential Regime Change
Israel’s ambassador, Ron Prosor, says there is no ready plan for the period after a potential overthrow of the…
Germany Hopes Trump Delivers Clear Stance on Trade, Ukraine, and NATO Commitments
Before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was received by President Donald Trump at the White House, the German government is hoping for a clear…
German Government Faces Criticism Over Middle East Evacuation Plans by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
Following the German government’s announcement that it would allow its first holiday‑makers to leave the war zone in…
German Government Persists On Hardline Against Afghans Amid Legal Challenges And Taliban Crackdowns
Despite a surge of lawsuits filed by Afghans in German courts and the Taliban’s tightening of penalties against…
German Police Union Warns of Raised Threats to Officers Amid Iran War
In light of the war in Iran, the German Police Federation (GdP) has warned that German officers are…
BSW Launches Web App Encouraging Military Service Refusal
With a new online tool, the BSW is encouraging young men to refuse military service. The service went…
Green Party Leader Puts Charter Amendment Referendum on Track as Party Decides Reform in June
The Greens will decide in June in a final vote on a proposed charter reform. The party leadership…
German Security Service Warns Of Russian Influence Attempts Ahead Of State Elections
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has warned that Russian influence operations are likely…
German Official Warns of Threat From Supporters of Iran Revolutionary Guard
The foreign‑policy spokesperson of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Jürgen Hardt, has urged German authorities to increase vigilance because…
Lebanese Premier Bans Hezbollah Military Operations, Restricts Group To Political Role
The Lebanese government has declared the recent attacks by the Iran‑backed Hezbollah militia illegal. Prime Minister Nawaf Salam…
Warken Announces Sweeping Health Care Reforms, Seeks To End Rising Insurance Costs
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) announced sweeping reforms to Germany’s healthcare system, pledging an end to the steady rise of…
Majority of Germans Say No to US‑Israel Attack on Iran 57% Oppose
Most Germans do not support the military strike by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets. In…
Macron to Strengthen France Nuclear Deterrent Amid Rising Global Tensions
French President Emmanuel Macron said he wants to strengthen his country’s nuclear deterrent. Speaking on Monday in Île…
Germany Opens Reporting Line for Iranian Citizens Threatened by Homeland Intelligence
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has opened a special reporting point for Iranian…
Macron Signals Germany as Key Partner in Joint Nuclear Military Exercises
French President Emmanuel Macron said that France and Germany will begin joint nuclear‑military exercises.In a policy speech delivered Monday…
German Gas Station Association Warns of Long Queues Amid Escalating Iran Conflict
The gas‑station trade association is bracing for queues at pumps over the coming days and weeks because of…
German Government Weighs Exit Assistance for Citizens in Middle East Conflict
The outbreak of war and the closure of large portions of airspace in the Middle East have prompted…
Iran War Forces Germans to Seek Evacuation Greens Urge Govt Action
The Greens urged the German government to provide more active exit assistance for the thousands of German citizens…
Merz Calls Selensky Ahead of US Trip Aligns Stances Before Trump Meeting
Before heading to the United States, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke on the phone with Ukrainian President…
Middle East War Powers German Chancellor Merz US Trip
The war that erupted over the weekend in the Middle East will take a central place on Chancellor…
EU and Switzerland Sign Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
The EU and Switzerland have launched a comprehensive package of agreements aimed at deepening and broadening their bilateral…
SPD Accuses Gas Stations Of Nickel And Dime Over Iran War Fuel Price Hikes
The SPD says that the rapid rise in fuel prices at gas stations-attributable to the Iran war-is unjustified.…
Beyer Warns Merz Washington Visit Will Shift Focus After Iran Attack
Peter Beyer, a CDU foreign‑policy spokesperson, says the recent Iranian attack will change the agenda of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit…
Schleswig-Holstein Demands Tougher Penalties for Antisemitism After Kiel Incident and Berlinale Row
After a string of antisemitic incidents in Kiel and controversial remarks at the Berlinale, the state of Schleswig‑Holstein…
German States Hold Back on New Secondary Asylum Centers Despite Parliament’s Push
So far, many German states have reacted with great caution to the possibility that the Bundestag created on…
SPD Warns of Mass Exod of Iranians as Middle East Tensions Rise
The SPD’s Bundestag spokesperson for foreign policy, Adis Ahmetović, warned that the current escalation in the Middle East could…
EU Leaders Condemn Iran Missile Attacks as Unwarranted and Disproportionate
The heads of state and government of France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemned Iran’s missile attacks on…
German Foreign Minister Declares No Military Evacuation From UAE Possible Amid Middle East Tensions
Due to the tense situation in the Middle East, many Germans are stranded in the United Arab Emirates.Foreign…
Trump Says New Iranian Leadership Ready to Talk After Khamenei’s Death
After the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, U.S. President Donald Trump said the new Iranian leadership was signaling…
DGB Blames Employers for Massive Attacks on Germany’s Social Safety Net
Yasmin Fahimi, the chair of the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB), accused employers of retreating into what…
Local Government Bodies Demand Immediate Financial Relief Ahead of Berlin Premier Conference
Before the forthcoming Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz (MPK) in Berlin on Thursday, the leading municipal associations at federal and state level…
Merz Confirms Germany’s Unwavering Support for U.S. and Israel in Iran Situation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) firmly backed the United States and Israel after their strike on Iran. “The German…
Three US Soldiers Killed in Operation Against Iran
During the U.S. military operation against Iran, the Pentagon announced on Sunday that three American soldiers had been…