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Union and AfD Neck and Neck
The latest ZDF Politbarometer reveals a concerning shift in German political sentiment, with the traditionally dominant CDU/CSU experiencing…
Digital Radio Failure Fuels Defence Minister Pressure
Pressure mounts on Defence Minister Boris Pistorius as delays plague Bundeswehr digital radio integration, jeopardizing operational readiness and…
Auto Industry Denies Supply Chain Blame
A sharp rebuke has been issued by the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) following statements from…
Germany Reviews China Ties With Expert Panel
The German Bundestag is poised to establish a high-level expert commission tasked with scrutinizing the nation’s critical economic…
Germany Hosts Pharma Summit Next Week
The German government is initiating a significant overhaul of its pharmaceutical strategy, signaling a potential shift in its…
Greens Echo CSU Dynamics
The Green Party’s top candidate for the upcoming state election in Baden-Württemberg, Cem Özdemir, has drawn a provocative…
DM Pharmacy Delivery Sparks Debate
The German drugstore chain dm is poised to launch the delivery of over-the-counter medications within Germany as early…
Road Repairs Stalled
The Patrick Schnieder-led Ministry of Transport is facing mounting criticism over the glacial pace of motorway bridge renovations,…
Germany Seeks Berlin Approval for Steel Tariffs
Brandenburg’s State Premier Dietmar Woidke is pressing for the swift implementation of proposed safeguard tariffs on steel imports,…
Germany Considers Sex Buyers Ban
The debate surrounding prostitution in Germany has intensified, with prominent figures within the ruling CDU advocating for a…
Lula Demands Climate Debt Repayment
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has issued a stark warning to wealthy nations ahead of the…
Job Hunt Struggles Leave Many Needing Aid
A concerning trend is emerging in Germany regarding the efficacy of job placement programs for citizens receiving basic…
NRW Employers Demand Fees End Coverage
Business leaders in North Rhine-Westphalia are escalating calls for a fundamental overhaul of Germany’s healthcare system, arguing that…
Leye Eyes BSW Deputy Leadership
The rise of the “Die Basis” (BfS) party, spearheaded by Sahra Wagenknecht, is entering a potentially transformative phase…
Lawmakers Lift Immunity for Another AfD Politician
The German Bundestag on Thursday voted to lift parliamentary immunity for a second AfD (Alternative for Germany) parliamentarian,…
Germany Tightens 5G Security Rules
Germany’s ruling coalition, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social…
Lindner Considered Resigning as Party Leader
A palpable tension within Germany’s fragile ‘traffic light’ coalition government emerged earlier this year, with then-FDP leader Christian…
States Federal Dispute Compensation Plan
A stalemate is emerging between the German federal government and state governments regarding the implementation of a financial…
Drone Delivery Delays Threaten German Forces
A confidential report from the Federal Office for Procurement (BAFA) has cast a shadow over Germany’s ambitious plan…
Poll Shows Union Narrows Gap With AfD
A hypothetical snap election would yield a deeply fragmented political landscape, according to a new poll conducted by…
Federal Aid Package Boosts States Billions
A looming financial reckoning is emerging between Germany’s federal government and its constituent states, highlighting a growing disconnect…
Pelosi Steps Down Historic Era Ends
The departure of Nancy Pelosi, a towering figure in American politics, marks a significant shift in the Democratic…
Businesses Urge Merz on EU Supply Chains
Leading European businesses are pressing Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD…
Democracy at Risk Atlantic Editor Warns
The erosion of democratic norms in the United States is accelerating and the nation may already be significantly…
Merz Backs German Steel Sector
The German steel industry faces an existential crisis, Chancellor Friedrich Merz acknowledged at a “Steel Summit” held at…
Chancellor Backs Minister Amidst Syria Remarks
The German government is facing renewed scrutiny over the increasingly assertive rhetoric surrounding the potential repatriation of Syrian…
Rent Law Debate Intensifies
The debate surrounding Germany’s legislation to combat exploitative rental practices intensified this week as parliamentary discussions precede a…
Left-Wing Youth Sparks Israel Debate
A significant internal rift is emerging within Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) following a contentious resolution passed by…
Germany Streamlines Nursing Care
Streamlining Care: German Parliament Approves Sweeping Reforms Amidst Political Divide The German Bundestag on Thursday passed a landmark…
Juso Demand SPD Shift Left
The recent victory of self-proclaimed socialist Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s mayoral elections is prompting calls within…
AfD Tactics Under Scrutiny
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier has reignited accusations against the Alternative for Germany (AfD), alleging a concerted effort…
AfD Delegation to Meet Medvedev in Sochi
A delegation of German politicians from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, alongside a Luxembourgish MEP, are reportedly…
Wadephul Defies Recall Set to Address Parliament
The attempt by the Green Party parliamentary group to formally summon Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to the Bundestag…
Military May Shed Properties
The German Ministry of Defense has paused the transfer of Bundeswehr properties to civilian use, signaling a potential…
Lawmakers Vote to Lift MP’s Immunity
The Bundestag voted on Thursday to lift the parliamentary immunity of AfD lawmaker Raimond Scheirich in a move…
Germany Restores Ambassador to Georgia
The German Foreign Ministry has formally recalled and subsequently reinstated Ambassador Peter Fischer to his posting in Tbilisi,…
Germany Vows Support For Steel Industry
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s steel industry, a move intended to quell…
New Drug Threat Sparks Call for National Alert System
Germany’s strategy for combating drug-related deaths faces renewed scrutiny as officials acknowledge a concerning rise in fatalities among…
Germany Seeks Healthcare Savings with Emergency Overhaul
A sweeping reform package aimed at alleviating pressure on German emergency rooms and ambulance services, while simultaneously generating…
CDU Leaders Championed as Strong Feminists
The assessment of CDU and CSU leadership regarding gender equality is drawing scrutiny following remarks by Science Minister…
Germany Bans Muslim Group
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior has issued a ban on the association “Muslim Interaktiv” a move…
AI Boosts Cancer Treatment Research
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research is launching a substantial initiative leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize…
Identity Costs Surge Sparks Outrage
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s passport and identity card system, accompanied by significant cost increases for citizens, has…
Chip Goals Missed EU Struggles
The European Union’s ambitious goal of achieving semiconductor independence from global powerhouses like China, South Korea and Taiwan…
Security Council Tackles Emerging Threats
The inaugural meeting of Germany’s National Security Council convened on Wednesday, chaired by Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the…
German States Demand Steel Tariffs
German states are pushing for aggressive tariffs on steel imports ahead of a critical meeting at the Chancellery,…
Wadephul Faces CDU Fire SPD Offers Shield
The German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is facing internal scrutiny over his…
Germany Faces Climate Action Doubts
The German Green Party’s leadership has launched a scathing critique of the current federal government’s approach to climate…
Germany Accuses AfD of Russian Espionage
A senior German parliamentarian has accused the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party of systematically seeking out sensitive…
More Islamists Face Potential Bans
The German government is signaling a potential escalation of measures targeting Islamic associations within the country, following a…
Germany Shrinks Climate Delegation
Germany is significantly reducing the size of its delegation to the upcoming COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil,…
Cybersecurity Draft Needed
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) Economic Council is issuing a sharp critique of Germany’s current cybersecurity posture, advocating…
Germany Demands Foreign Policy Reset
A growing rift within the ruling conservative alliance in Germany is escalating concerns over the nation’s foreign policy…
DIW Chief Urges More Relief Measures
The recently approved relief package by the German government’s “Relief Cabinet” falls short of what is needed to…
EU Agrees Weaker Climate Target 2040
Following an exhaustive eighteen-hour negotiation, EU member states have reached a tentative agreement on a significantly diluted climate…
Cash Incentives Eye Deportation Push
Facing mounting pressure to reduce the backlog of asylum rejections and alleviate strain on local municipalities, German politicians…
Draft Law Proposes Lottery for Military Service
The proposal to implement a lottery system for conscript selection within the Bundeswehr (German armed forces) is gaining…
Trump Faces Pressure After New York Election Wins
The recent string of Democratic victories in New York’s mayoral election, alongside successful gubernatorial campaigns in Virginia and…
Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Race
The political landscape of New York City shifted decisively this week as Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist,…
Nigeria Favors Local Drive Against Terror
Nigeria is prioritizing regionally-led counterterrorism efforts and rejecting large-scale international military intervention, a stance affirmed by Foreign Minister…
Cheney Legacy Ends
The passing of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, aged 84, marks the end of an era defined…
Youth Groups Slam Draft Military Law
The German Federal Youth Council (DBJR) has delivered a scathing critique of Defense Minister Boris Pistorius’ draft law…
Germany Targets Billions Saved Through Bureaucracy Cuts
The German government’s ambitious plans to slash bureaucratic red tape are being championed by Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger,…
Ex-Spokesman Held Out Hope for Coalition
The unraveling of Germany’s “traffic light” coalition last November wasn’t a sudden collapse, but a protracted period of…
Germany Offers Incentives for Afghan Asylum Exit
The German government is reportedly offering financial incentives and material support to Afghan citizens eligible for the Federal…
Coalition Talks Set for November 13
Government Coalition Faces Critical Policy Review Amidst Internal Tensions November 13th has been slated as the date for…
Germany Demands Syria Deportation Review
The Saxon State Minister for the Interior, Armin Schuster (CDU), has publicly pressed Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU)…
Wolf Backs Wagenknecht Amid BSW Leadership Dispute
The simmering leadership tensions within the freshly-formed BSW (Basisverband Sozialer Wandel – Electoral Alternative) party have intensified, with…
Politician’s Car Torched Sparks Outrage
The arson attack on the vehicle of Bernd Baumann, parliamentary director of the AfD faction in the German…
Ukraine Accession Sees Key Momentum
The European Commission formally adopted its annual enlargement package on Tuesday, outlining a detailed assessment of progress made…
Schleswig-Holstein Cabinet Reshuffle Announced
A significant reshuffle is underway within the Schleswig-Holstein state government, compelling Minister-President Daniel Günther of the Christian Democratic…
Germany Boosts Ukraine Aid
Berlin is preparing a significant increase in financial aid for Ukraine, signaling a potential shift in its long-term…
AfD Leads Germany Polling Again
Germany’s political landscape remains deeply fractured, with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) solidifying its position as the nation’s…
Bilger Defends Wadephul Amid Syria Return Debate
The recent controversy surrounding the potential return of Syrian refugees to their homeland has not diminished the standing…
Syria Visit Urged for German Minister
The rhetoric surrounding the potential deportation of Syrian refugees in Germany has escalated, with Green Party interior policy…
TK Chief Slams Insufficient Cuts
The nation’s largest statutory health insurance fund, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), has publicly challenged the adequacy of proposed austerity…
Germany Considers Syria Aid Following Turkish Model
The German Green Party’s domestic policy spokesperson, Marcel Emmerich, has publicly voiced his support for Foreign Minister Johann…
Greens Name New Treasurer
The German Green Party is poised to appoint Gesine Märtens as its new treasurer, a selection process punctuated…
SPD Shifts Focus to Work Education
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces a critical juncture, with its leadership acknowledging a concerning shift of traditional…
Germany Considers Swift Syria Deportations
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), are pushing for…
Poll Shows CDU and AfD Now Tied
A significant shift in German political sentiment has emerged, according to the latest INSA poll commissioned by Bild,…
Germany’s Draft Law Stalled by Symbolic Disputes
Growing frustration within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is intensifying over the protracted delays surrounding the new conscription…
Germany Considers Syria Returns for Reconstruction
The debate surrounding the repatriation of Syrian refugees residing in Germany has intensified, fueled by recent statements from…
Klöckner Champions Female Presidential Bid
The call for a female head of state in Germany has gained momentum with a prominent voice from…
Musks Daughter Backs New York Mayoral Hopeful
The endorsement of New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani by Vivian Wilson, daughter of Elon Musk, has…
Greens Urge Calm Amid Internal Debate
Amidst mounting pressure ahead of upcoming state elections, a senior figure within the German Green Party has urged…
Hagel Challenges Wadephuls Syria Stance
A deepening rift has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition over the contentious issue of repatriating Syrian refugees, with…
Wadephul Gains Support For Syria Returns
A deepening rift within the German governing coalition has emerged over the contentious issue of repatriating Syrian refugees,…
Explosive Law Debate Looms
The upcoming Interior Ministers Conference (IMK) is poised for a potentially contentious debate surrounding explosives legislation, particularly concerning…
Germany Unveils Ambitious New Campaign
The German government launched a sweeping public relations campaign on Monday, titled “That’s What Germany Can Do” sparking…
Asylum Numbers Plummet Germany Surprised
The recent decline in asylum seeker arrivals in Germany has prompted a cautiously optimistic response from CDU General…
Linnemann Questions Surge of Ukrainian Men Arriving
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s largest opposition party, is raising concerns over the growing influx of young…
Greens Outline City Revamp Plan
The German Green Party parliamentary group has unveiled a five-point plan aimed at fostering safer and more livable…
Youth Conservatives Demand Austerity Cuts
The youth wing of Germany’s ruling conservative parties, the Junge Union (JU), is issuing a stark challenge to…
Secretly Taken Photos Face Criminal Charges
The German Federal Ministry of Justice has announced a draft law aimed at strengthening legal protections against covert…
Trump Threatens Transatlantic Ties
The German government’s transatlantic coordinator, Metin Hakverdi of the SPD, has expressed concerns regarding the current political climate…
Draft Law Needs Ministry Input
The ongoing parliamentary negotiations surrounding Germany’s proposed new conscription model are facing friction, with prominent figures highlighting a…
Wadephul Faces CDU Backlash Over Syria Remarks
A significant rift has emerged within the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) over the stance of Foreign Minister…
BSI Calls for Hacker Law Overhaul
The head of Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), Claudia Plattner, is advocating for a significant overhaul…
Merz and Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Situation
Berlin – In a phone call on Sunday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…