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Hesse Economy Minister Stands Firm Against Tax-Free One Thousand Euro Bonus
Hessian Minister of Economic Affairs, Kaweh Mansoori (SPD), defended the planned tax-free €1,000 bonus following a rejection by…
SPD Blows Cover Against Healthcare Cuts Pauses Reform Debate
The SPD parliamentary faction has strongly rejected proposed core cuts within the reform of the Statutory Health Insurance…
German Voters Demand Government Take Firm Stand Against Trump
A recent poll by the polling institute Infratest aktuell suggests that a majority of German citizens believe the…
Federal States Warn Against Airline Tax Cut Fears Threaten Transport Investment Spending
The German federal states have issued warnings that the planned reduction of the air traffic tax, set to…
Greens Launch Petition Against Cuts to Women and Children’s Aid
The Green Party plans to rally support through a petition advocating against proposed cuts to state financial support…
NeoNazi Threat Deepens Domestic Spies Warn Against Right-Wing Violence
The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has issued a warning concerning violent attacks against those…
Krings Urges CDU Increased Clarity Against SPD Stability Concerns Mount
Günter Krings, the CDU’s Deputy Group Leader, welcomed Jens Spahn’s re-election as the CDU parliamentary group leader, viewing…
Nouripour Slams Germany’s Reactive Iran Policy Against Wadephul
The Green Party’s Deputy President and foreign policy expert, Omid Nouripour, launched sharp criticism against the German government’s…
SPD Backbenchers Push Against Bundestag Pay Hikes
Within the SPD faction, resistance is mounting against the planned automatic increase of stipends for members of the…
Siemens CEO Warns Against AfD Government Involvement Concerns Raised Over Potential Impact
Siemens CEO Roland Busch has issued warnings regarding potential political developments, specifically expressing concern about the comprehensive impact…
Verdi Demands Protests Against Cuts to Disability Care Services
The public service union Verdi has called for protest actions against proposed cuts to disability support services. On…
SPD Calls for Digital Tax Countermeasure Against US Tariffs
Sebastian Roloff, the spokesperson for economic policy within the SPD parliamentary group, has urged the European Union to…
Magdeburg Secures Crucial 2a Bundesliga Victory Against Hertha Berlin
On the 32nd matchday of the second professional football league, 1. FC Magdeburg secured a crucial 1-0 victory…
DIW Urges EU Retaliatory Tariffs Against Trump Over US Trade Threats
Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has urged the European Union to adopt…
Green Party Demands Stronger Fight Against Rising Antisemitism in Germany
Konstantin von Notz, the Deputy Parliamentary Group Chair of the Green Party, has called for greater determination in…
CDU Expert Demands Stronger Stance Against Israel Hate
Alexander Throm, the interior spokesperson for the CDU/Union parliamentary group, is demanding tougher measures against those exhibiting anti-Jewish…
Climate Expert Warns German Government Against Risky Oil Gas Heating Investments
The chief economist at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) recently warned the federal government about…
SPD Accuses Education Minister of Retaliation Against Civil Society Activists
The SPD has accused the Education Minister, Karin Prien (CDU), of deviating from the coalition agreement during the…
BASF Demands EU Tougher Stance Against China’s Unfair Trade Practices
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth has urged the EU to confront China’s unfair trade practices. Speaking to “Focus” Kamieth…
Verdi Expands Strike Action Against Deutsche Telekom
The labor union Verdi is expanding its warning strikes at Deutsche Telekom. This Thursday, employees in Hessen, Rhineland-Palatinate,…
German Minister Defies Sugar Tax Vote Against Sweetened Drinks Cost
Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), stated to the “Rheinische Post” that his criticism regarding the increasing…
Climate Protest Against Gas Plants Five Major Groups Unite in Hamburg
Leading environmental groups, including the BUND (German Association for Nature and Popularity), Greenpeace, Campact, and Fridays for Future,…
German Finance Minister Proposes Tougher Measures Against Tax Evasion
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced plans to implement sweeping new measures aimed at combating tax fraud.…
VdK Warns Against Lowering Pension Safety Net Foundation
Amid discussions concerning pension and healthcare reforms, the VdK Deutschland (Social Association) has issued sharp criticism regarding proposed…
Wiese Defends Miersch Against Critics Over Crisis Preparedness Talk
In the ongoing debate regarding a potential suspension of the federal debt brake, sparked by SPD faction leader…
Union Warns Against Debt Spending Following Iran Crisis
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag has issued a strong warning against using external conflicts, such as…
CDU Taskforce Leader Calls for Targeted Aid Against Energy Crisis During Bundestag Debate
The governing coalition plans to cut the energy tax on gasoline and diesel by 17 cents per liter…
Klingbeil Defends Use of Special Fund Against Misappropriation Claims
Economist Achim Steinbach, Chief Economist for Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD), has strongly challenged analyses from several…
EU Implements Sweeping New Package of Sanctions Against Russia
The European Union recently approved a comprehensive 20th sanctions package against Russia, according to the EU Commission on…
ICC Accepts Charges Against Duterte After Review Hearing
The Pre-Trial Chamber I of the International Criminal Court unanimously accepted the charges filed by the prosecutor against…
IStGH Judge Calls for European Resistance Against US Sanctions
Beti Hohler, a judge at the International Criminal Court (ICC) who is also sanctioned by the United States,…
Pahlavi Urges West Greater Action Against Iranian Regime After Stalemate Diplomacy
Reza Pahlavi, the Iranian exile political figure and son of the deposed Shah, has publicly called upon Western…
Integration Ministers Unite Against Dobrindt’s Funding Cuts
Four integration ministers from the Green party have objected to the plans of Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt…
Major German Union Threatens Protests Against Potential Pension Cuts Slams CDU Leader’s Remarks
The head of Germany’s largest union severely criticized Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his statements about the…
German Government Acknowledges Media Plea Against AI Exploitation
The federal government responded cautiously to an appeal made by ARD, ZDF, and several media associations calling for…
CDU Warns Spahn Against Adopting AfD’s Decline Narrative
Dennis Radtke, the chairman of the CDU’s Social Wing, warned Jens Spahn, the leader of the CDU parliamentary…
Survey Shows Clear Majority Backs Government Relief Against High Energy Costs
Reflecting the high costs of energy and gasoline, a clear majority of German citizens continue to favor government…
EU Delays Historic Fine Against Google Under New Digital Act
The European Commission has postponed issuing the first penalty against Google under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), according…
Media Outcry Demands Protection Against AI Exploitation
Public broadcasting institutions like ARD and ZDF, alongside several media associations, have publicly called on politicians to establish…
Mainz Secures Point Against Gladbach in Late Bundesliga Standoff
Borussia Mönchengladbach and 1. FSV Mainz 05 drew the match 1-1 to end the 30th Bundesliga matchday. The…
Verdi Announces Protests Against Healthcare Reform Plan
Frank Werneke, the chief of the Verdi trade union, has reacted with sharp criticism to the government’s proposed…
Christian Democrats Warn Against Dismantling of Welfare State
The Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) and the Greens have strongly criticized proposed cuts in children’s and youth care, according to…
Union Boss Verdi Demands More Action Against Soaring Gas Prices
Frank Werneke, the chairman of the union Verdi, stated that the planned reduction of the energy tax is…
EU Commission Advises Against Oil Gas Tax Cuts Amid Energy Crisis Fears
The European Commission plans to tackle the impacts of the energy crisis by reducing consumption of oil and…
Thousands Protest Berlin Bundestag Against Psychotherapy Cuts
Hundreds of people gathered in front of the Reichstag building in Berlin on Wednesday to protest planned cuts…
Strack-Zimmermann Sees Orbán Ouster As Major Geopolitical Signal Against Authoritarianism
Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, an FDP parliamentary group, viewed the recent changes in Hungarian politics as a significant signal for…
Weber Views Hungarian Election as Signal Against European Right-Wing Populists
Manfred Weber, the head of the EVP party and a member of the CSU, stated that Péter Magyar,…
SC Freiburg Snags Tight 1-0 Win Against Mainz in Bundesliga Action
SC Freiburg defeated 1. FSV Mainz 05 with a score of 1-0, securing three points away from home…
Family Business Leader Demands Merz Show Stronger Leadership Against Economic Slump
Given the slowing growth and declining investments, Marie-Christine Ostermann, president of the “Die Familienunternehmer” association, called on Federal…
Junge Union Boss Backs Reiche Against Coalition Rivals
Johannes Winkel, the Federal Chairman of the Young Union (CDU), publicly offered strong support to Federal Minister for…
Economic Expert Warns Against Fuel Price Caps and Increased Commuting Allowances
Michael Hüther, director of the employer-affiliated Institute of the German Economy (IW), advised against implementing price caps on…
Kubicki Defends FDP Leadership Bid Against Internal Criticism
Wolfgang Kubicki publicly defended his bid for the chairmanship of the FDP against criticism from within the party.…
Trump Extends Hormuz Threat Deadline Against Iran Increasing Tensions
US President Donald Trump has apparently extended his deadline for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz concerning…
Pope Warns Against Indifference To War Victims At Easter Blessing
Pope Leo XIV bestowed the traditional blessing, “Urbi et Orbi” (On the City and the World), upon the…
Dortmund Snags Dramatic Last-Minute Win Against Stuttgart Bundesliga Action
Borussia Dortmund managed a dramatic 2-0 away victory against VfB Stuttgart in the match played on Saturday evening.…
Germany’s Economy Ministry Takes Clear Stance Against State Gas Reserves
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is increasingly adopting a stance against establishing a potential…
Schensch Schulze Demands State Involvement in Social Reforms Warns Against Wavering Federal Plans
The Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze (CDU), called for the federal government to ensure that the state’s…
German Hospitals Warn Against Forced Loss Of Syrian Doctors as Merz Pushes Return Of Syrians
The German Hospital Association (DKG) has warned against the federal chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) plans to force a…
German Judges’ Association Alarms Over Major Staff Shortages Hindering Fight Against Digital Violence Against Women
The German Judges Association has warned of serious shortcomings in the country’s prosecutor offices when it comes to…
Linke Calls for Comprehensive Strategy to Protect Women After Mass Protest Against Violence
After thousands of people took to the streets over the weekend to protest violence against women, the Left…
SPD Reshapes Fight Against High Fuel Prices, Leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil Stay in Power
After the crisis meeting, SPD leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil will remain in their posts, with no mention of personnel…
Fuel Shortage Sparks Heated Speed Limit Debate as Consumer Advocate Warns Against Panic
Facing looming fuel shortages, a heated debate over state‑led traffic restrictions has erupted. Consumer‑protection officer of the Union’s…
EU Parliament Rejects Chat Control Effort in Failed Battle Against Online Child Exploitation
The European Parliament rejected a Commission proposal to retain the current temporary exemption from e‑Privacy rules that allows…
Top CDU SPD Politicians Fight Back Against Proposed VAT Increase in Germany
BundesChancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said in a government survey on Wednesday that he has not ruled out a rise…
Union & SPD Confident in Tougher Stance Against AfD a Year into New Bundestag
In the first year of the new Bundestag, the Union (CDU/CSU) and SPD confirm that their tougher stance…
Ifo President Warns German Coalition Against Raising Top Tax Rate Due to Growth Risks
Ifo chief Clemens Fuest warned the coalition parties against raising the top tax rate. He told the “Rheinische…
AfD Board Retracts Expulsion Request Against Youth Officer Kevin Dorow
On Monday evening the AfD’s federal board apparently reached a unanimous decision not to file a party‑expulsion motion…
Bärbel Bas Fights Back Against Prolonged SPD Leadership Debate After State Election Loss
After the SPD’s electoral defeat in Rhineland‑Palatinate, party chair Bärbel Bas opposed holding a debate about new leadership. She…
Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuits Against BMW and Mercedes‑Benz
The German Environmental Aid (Deutsche Umwelthilfe, DUH) lost its appeal against the Federal Court of Justice (Bundesgerichtshof). On…
German Taxpayers Union Blasts “Stuck” Tax System as Holznagel Defends Lawsuit Against Active Pension
Reiner Holznagel, president of the German Taxpayers Association, defended the lawsuit he has filed against the so‑called “Aktivrente”…
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…
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…
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…
Economist Grimm Warns Against State Fuel Discounts, Argues Price Cuts Backfire
Veronika Grimm, a respected economist, has cautioned against state‑backed measures to lower fuel prices. She advised the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
Frankfurt Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Fatal SWAT Raid
The Frankfurt Higher Regional Court rejected a request for a judicial review connected to a deadly special police…
Commerzbank Works Council Sharpens Criticism Against Orcel in Takeover Skirmish
The Commerzbank works council is raising the bar in its fight over a takeover with Unicredit chief Andrea…
Survey: Majority Want Oil Embargo Against Russia Held While 36 % Germans Support Trade Restart
Thirty‑six percent of Germans say they would like to allow the export of Russian oil again overall, while…
Oil Industry Stands Firm Against Antitrust Crackdown, Alerts to Fuel Shortage
The oil‑fuel industry has opposed a tightening of antitrust law and warned of shortages in gasoline and diesel…
German Government Warns Israel Against Ground Offensive in Lebanon
The German federal government warned Israel against launching a large‑scale ground operation in Lebanon. “We urge our Israeli…
Former VW CEO Matthias Müller Calls for Breaking the Firewall Against the AfD
Former Volkswagen chief Matthias Müller criticized the strategy of Germany’s established parties toward the AfD and called for…
Fraunhofer President Demands Protective Measures Against Knowledge Drain
Holger Hanselka, president of the Fraunhofer Society, has called for sweeping protective measures to shield Germany from a massive…
German Booksellers Association Launches Sharp Critique Against Kultur Minister Weimer
After the latest controversy surrounding the German Booksellers’ Prize, the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (Chamber of Booksellers) reaffirmed…
ADAC Warns Against Austria-Style Fuel Regulation Could Spur Higher Prices
The German automotive club ADAC has warned that the price regulation the federal government plans to introduce at…
Ifo President Warns Against Premature State Intervention in Fuel Prices
Ifo President Clemens Fuest cautions against state actions aimed at lowering oil and gas prices for consumers. “Dampening…
Renate Künast Warns Greens Against Party Split After Cem Özdemir’s Victory in Baden-Württemberg
After the surprising electoral success of Cem Özdemir in Baden‑Württemberg, Renate Künast warned the Greens against internal divisions.“I would consider…
German Chancellor Merz Warns Israel Against Further West Bank Annexations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, voiced strong concern over Israel’s new annexation plans in the…
CDU Calls for Competition Authority Action Against Fuel Pump Price Gouging
Deputy of the union parliamentary group, Sepp Müller (CDU), has called on the competition authority to step in…
Saarland Leader Stands Firm Against Easing Oil Sanctions on Russia
The Saarland premier, Anke Rehlinger of the SPD, rejected calls to relax oil sanctions against Russia. She told…
Supreme Court Reverses Vaccine Injury Claim Ruling Grants Woman Compensation Against Manufacturer
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has annulled a judgment that had rejected a woman’s claims of vaccine‑related…
Berlin Attorney General Drops Case Against Spahn Over Mask Purchases
The General Prosecutor’s Office in Berlin has dropped the criminal case against Bundestag faction leader Jens Spahn (CDU) concerning…
Turkey Acts as Bouncer Against Iranian Refugees as War Looms
In light of the escalating military situation in Iran, migration experts warn of new refugee movements toward Europe,…
German Economic Institute Urges Compensation Tariffs Against China to Counter Unfair Competition
In the effort to counter the growing dominance of the Chinese economy, the Institute for German Economic Research…
KSC Secures Late Draw Against Dresden in 3-3 Thriller
On the final day of the 25th round of the 2. Bundesliga, Karlsruher SC played a 3-3 draw against…
ZDF Workers Rally Against AI Leak, Press for Justice After Journal Image Scandal
The ZDF is still rattled after the fallout from the KI‑image scandal in the “Heute‑Journal”. In the broadcaster’s…
Bundestag Chair Defends US-Israel Military Action Against Iran, Denies Legal Concerns
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) defended the military operation launched by Israel and the United States against Iran, dismissing…
Merz Warns of Endless War Against Iran As Germany Aligns with US and Israel
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) publicly addressed the Middle‑East crisis.He stated that Germany aligns with the United States and…
German Green Leader Dzienus Calls Citizen Income Reform a Vote of Misery Against the People
Greens member Timon Dzienus has slammed the planned re‑design of Bürgergeld into a new form of basic security as…
Asylum Seekers Mount Legal Battles Against Rejected Applications In Courts
The number of asylum seekers filing lawsuits against rejected protection applications has risen sharply again in 2025, according…
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…