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Writer Calls For Passionate Politics
A pervasive sense of anxiety is stifling genuine political leadership, according to acclaimed German author Navid Kermani, who…
Left Party Calls for Heat Network Profit Ban
The German Left party is intensifying its critique of the nation’s district heating industry, alleging exploitative pricing practices…
Spahn Calls for Heating Rules Overhaul
The opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is pushing for a dramatic overhaul of the planned heating law reform,…
Brantner Calls US Strategy Challenge to Merz
A prominent figure within Germany’s Green party has launched a scathing critique of the government’s foreign policy direction,…
CDU Calls For More Welfare Reforms
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) economic advisory council is advocating for a second wave of reforms targeting social…
General Calls for 48-Hour Workweek
A prominent voice within German security policy is advocating for a significant shift in working hours, proposing the…
Business Leader Calls for Contract Protections Reform
Germany’s influential industrial sector is escalating its critique of existing labour laws, advocating for significant reforms deemed necessary…
Labor Chief Calls For Regular Talks With Chancellor
The leader of the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, has publicly urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Kramp-Karrenbauer Defies Calls to Drop Foundation Bid
The succession battle for the prestigious Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) continues to escalate, threatening to expose deepening fissures…
Renten Deal Sparks Calls For System Overhaul
The recent agreement on pension reforms within the German coalition government is triggering internal dissent and sparking broader…
Scooter Rules Tighten Police Union Calls For Action
The German Police Union (GdP) is calling for significantly expanded measures alongside the planned reform of liability rules…
Minister Calls For Pension Overhaul
The German government’s recently approved pension package, hailed as a compromise, is already facing calls for a far…
AfD Youth Group Fuels Ban Calls
The formation of “Generation Deutschland” the new youth wing of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has intensified calls…
Construction Leader Calls Minister’s Remarks Damaging
The construction industry’s leading association, the Hauptgeschäftsführer des Bauindustrieverbands HDB, has launched a sharp rebuke of recent statements…
Voigt Calls for Finance Overhaul Hospital Funding Boost
Thuringia’s Minister President Mario Voigt has issued a stark call for a rapid overhaul of the financial relationship…
Weimer Deflects AfD Calls for Resignation
The controversy surrounding Culture Minister Wolfgang Weimer and the Ludwig Erhard Summit, hosted by his former company, the…
Hannover Mayor Calls for Green Party Reset
Hannover’s Green Mayor Urges Strategic Reassessment Ahead of Party Conference Amidst growing political pressure and a shifting national…
Left Party Calls for Loan Interest Cap
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has ignited a fierce debate surrounding overdraft…
Renten Row Heats Up SPD Calls for Member Vote
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group, Matthias Miersch, is escalating the pension dispute with the CDU/CSU, demanding…
Grimm Calls for Rent Reform Overhaul
The current coalition government’s proposed pension reforms are fundamentally misguided and require a complete overhaul, according to Veronika…
Lauterbach Calls For Assisted Suicide Laws
The recent tragic deaths of identical twins, Ellen and Alice Kessler, have reignited the debate surrounding assisted suicide…
Homelessness Surges Left Party Calls for Action
The escalating crisis of homelessness in Germany is drawing sharp criticism from within the political landscape, with Jan…
CDU Calls for Pension Reform Delay
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is calling for a significant delay and overhaul of…
Söder Calls for Nuclear Power Revival
Markus Söder, leader of the CSU and Bavarian Minister President, is escalating the debate surrounding Germany’s energy policy,…
Ataman Calls For Stronger Harassment Protections
The Independent Federal Anti-Discrimination Officer, Ferda Ataman, is calling for a significant overhaul of German law to provide…
Germany Faces Potato Surplus Calls for National Reserve
a record potato harvest in 2025 is prompting farmers to destroy crops or divert them to biogas plants,…
Red Cross Calls for Mandatory CPR Training
The German Red Cross is intensifying its push for mandatory cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training for all secondary school…
Coalition Calls for Closer Ties
The fragility of Germany’s governing coalition is facing renewed scrutiny, as Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) issued a…
Lawmaker Calls Draft Deal Insufficient
A compromise brokered between Germany’s conservative Union and Social Democrat (SPD) coalition regarding mandatory military service has drawn…
Ex-Prosecutor Calls for Tax Fraud Overhaul
A former senior public prosecutor in Cologne, Anne Brorhilker, has delivered a scathing critique of Germany’s efforts to…
Voigt Calls for Lifting Arms Embargo on Israel
Mounting Pressure on Berlin as Thuringia’s Leader Calls for Arms Embargo Lift The German government faces increasing internal…
Draft Law Spurs Calls for Respectful Conscription
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s compulsory military service model faces mounting pressure to prioritize citizen trust and avoid…
Union Calls for Mini-Job End
A prominent voice within the European Union’s parliamentary group is now calling for a drastic overhaul of Germany’s…
Nagelsmann Calls Up Rising Star Said
The German national football team will enter the final stage of World Cup qualification bolstered by the return…
Draft Law Calls For Nationwide Military Assessments
Germany’s parliamentary defense committee chairman, Thomas Röwekamp of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has ignited a renewed debate…
Airbus Calls for Defence Industry Caution
The head of Airbus’ defence and space division, Michael Schöllhorn, has issued a stark warning to the European…
Germany Calls For National IP Address Storage
The collapse of EU-wide plans for mandatory chat monitoring aimed at combating child pornography has prompted a renewed…
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…
Evonik Calls for Emissions Trading Overhaul
The CEO of German chemical giant Evonik, Christian Kullmann, is escalating the debate surrounding the European Union’s Emissions…
City Leader Calls for Financial System Overhaul
The incoming President of the German Federal Council, Andreas Bovenschulte, is pushing for a fundamental restructuring of Germany’s…
Söder Calls for European Tech Independence
The Bavarian Minister-President and CSU leader, Markus Söder, has intensified calls for greater European independence from China, citing…
Left Leader Calls For Israel Sanctions
Despite the current ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) leader, Jan van Aken, is advocating…
Klein Calls for Deportation of Antisemitic Non-Citizens
The German government’s Antisemitism Commissioner, Felix Klein, has ignited a contentious debate with a call for the consistent…
Selenskyj Calls European Leaders
Following a series of late-night telephone conversations with European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has briefed them on…
Ifo Calls for Infrastructure Overhaul
The persistent inadequacies in Germany’s infrastructure are prompting calls for fundamental reform, with the President of the Ifo…
Tourism Chief Calls for Air Tax Cut
A growing chorus of concern is reverberating through Germany’s aviation sector, prompting calls for a significant reduction in…
Signal Chief Calls AI Overhyped
The relentless surge in artificial intelligence valuations is sparking growing concern within the tech sector, with Meredith Whittaker,…
CSU Calls for Immediate Sanctions Lift on Israel
Following the recently brokered ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, the Christian Social Union (CSU), a major faction…
CDU Calls for Emissions Trading Overhaul
A prominent voice within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for a recalibration of Germany’s climate policy,…
Schweitzer Calls Out Union’s Welfare Reform Expectations
The proposed reforms to Germany’s Bürgergeld (basic income support) are facing a growing disconnect between rhetoric and reality,…
Merz Rejects Putin Talks Calls for Bombing
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has delivered a strong condemnation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, effectively ruling…
Left Party Calls for Halt to Arms Cooperation with Israel
Calls for increased pressure on Israel’s government are mounting as negotiations surrounding a peace plan for Gaza continue.…
Left Party Calls For Billions More For Childcare
The Left party is advocating for a significantly increased federal contribution to the costs of childcare. Heidi Reichinnek,…
Pistorius Calls for State Power in Arms Sector
The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, has advocated for a more significant role for the state within the…
Germany Calls for Fundamental Reset
Thirty-five years following German reunification, Reiner Haseloff, Minister President of Saxony-Anhalt, is advocating for fundamental reforms across the…
Germany Calls for Action on Food Waste
Germany is confronting a significant food waste problem, with approximately 11 million tons discarded annually. This has prompted…
Germany Calls for UN Security Council Reform
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has voiced a call for reform within the United Nations, specifically advocating for…
Union Calls for EV Aid Supplier Support
German automotive suppliers are facing increasing strain, prompting calls for government intervention to ensure their stability during a…
Voigt Calls For East Germany Arms Contracts
Ahead of a meeting between the state premiers of eastern Germany and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, the Prime Minister…
Germany Calls for Google Breakup
A leading German government official has voiced strong support for the dismantling of Google, expressing optimism that the…
Siemens Calls for Faster Reforms
The CEO of Siemens, Roland Busch, has urgently called for an acceleration of economic reforms in Germany, warning…
Germany Calls For Tougher Russia Response
Recent incursions by the Russian military into Estonian airspace and over the Baltic Sea have prompted calls for…
Left Party Calls For Increased Child Benefits
Marking this year’s International Day for Children, a leading figure is advocating for a significant increase to child…
Union Calls for Arms Industry Tax
A prominent trade union leader is advocating for a special tax levied on the exceptional profits of arms…
Boateng Calls Time on Illustrious Career
Following a distinguished career spanning nearly two decades, veteran German international Jerome Boateng has announced his retirement from…
SPD Calls for Inheritance Tax Reform
A growing sentiment within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) signals a push to link discussions surrounding welfare state…
Metsola Calls for Bold EU Overhaul
The President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, is calling for a renewed sense of boldness and adaptability…
Doctor Shortage Fears Spark Reform Calls
The German Association of General Practitioners is highlighting a recent survey coinciding with the start of the National…
Roth Calls for Mental Health Boost
A former Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician is advocating for a significant shift in attitudes toward mental health…
SPD Calls for EU Trade Deal Review
A prominent group within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD), known as the Seeheimer Kreis, is calling for…
Steinmeier Calls For Social State Overhaul
The German Federal Minister of Finance and leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has expressed…
Post Chief Calls for Higher Stamp Prices
Deutsche Post is anticipating a significant increase in postage rates for standard letters and postcards within Germany, according…
Construction Sector Calls for Housing Action
A broad coalition of industry stakeholders in the construction and real estate sectors is urgently warning of a…
SPD Calls for Renewed Drive
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is initiating a period of internal reflection following disappointing results in the recent…
Construction Sector Calls for Migration Debate Nuance
The German construction industry is calling for a more nuanced public discourse surrounding migration, highlighting the sector’s reliance…
Military Calls for Tough Action on Ritual Abuse
Following convictions of three former soldiers of the Berlin guard battalion for violent sexual initiation rituals, leading figures…
Industry Calls For CO2 Pipeline Network
Debate surrounding permanent carbon dioxide storage in underground facilities has intensified as German lawmakers consider a draft bill.…
Von der Leyen Calls for Renewed Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged EU member states to bolster the European Union’s standing…
NSU Watch Calls for Deeper Investigation>
Calls for further investigation into the NSU case continue to grow, even a quarter-century after the first murder…
Youth Union Calls for Energy and Welfare Shift
A leading figure within the Christian Democratic Union’s youth organization, Johannes Winkel, is calling for a significant shift…
Group Rejects 2030 Agenda Calls for Focused Action Now
The Paritätische welfare association has rejected calls for an “Agenda 2030” in ongoing debates surrounding welfare state reform,…
Germany’s Kiesewetter Calls for More Arms to Ukraine
Recent Russian aerial assaults against Ukraine have prompted calls for stronger action from the German government. Roderich Kiesewetter,…
Left Party Calls for End to GKV Income Cap
The debate surrounding proposed increases to assessment limits for pension, long-term care and health insurance contributions has intensified,…
German Union Calls For EU Manufacturing Boost
The head of Germany’s influential IG Metall union, Christiane Benner, is advocating for the introduction of local content…
German Industry Calls For Major Welfare Reform
Germany’s leading employers’ association, Gesamtmetall, has cautioned that the country’s ongoing economic downturn will likely persist without substantial…
Steinbrück Calls for Major Welfare Overhaul
Former German Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück has advocated for comprehensive reforms to the nation’s social welfare system, signaling…
German Economist Calls For Looser Job Protections
Germany’s unemployment figures have surpassed three million, prompting calls for economic policy adjustments from leading economist Veronika Grimm.…
German MP Calls for Mandatory Service Year for All Residents
The Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp, is advocating for a universal year of national…
Coca-Cola Exec Calls For End To Paid Sick Day
The head of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) Germany, John Galvin, has advocated for the reintroduction of a non-paid…
German Army Chief Calls For Mandatory Military Service
The Chairman of the German Armed Forces Association (BundeswehrVerband), André Wüstner, has asserted the necessity of a conscription…
German MP Calls For Major Pension Overhaul
A prominent member of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for substantial reforms to the country’s pension…
SPD Leader Calls For AfD Ban Consideration
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has reiterated calls for consideration of a potential…
Schweitzer Calls For Higher Taxes On The Super Rich
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer has called for a renewed discussion regarding taxation of high-net-worth individuals in Germany. In…
German MP Calls For AfD Ban
A growing debate within Germany’s political landscape centers on the potential for a legal ban of the Alternative…
Police Union Calls For Facial Recognition At Football Games
Germany’s police union, GdP, is calling for increased security measures in football stadiums ahead of the Bundesliga season’s…
Minister Calls For Bureaucracy-Cutting Cabinet
Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger is calling for a focused cabinet meeting following the summer recess, aimed at…
Hodges Calls For Western Troops To Bolster Ukraine Security
Former U.S. Army Europe Commander Ben Hodges has advocated for substantial security commitments to Ukraine, suggesting the deployment…
Union Leader Calls For Nationalizing Key Utilities
The head of the German Civil Service Federation (dbbf), Volker Geyer, has rejected calls for restraint in public…
Merz Wins Praise Abroad Faces Calls For Domestic Action
A prominent wing of Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the CDA, has voiced strong approval of Chancellor Friedrich…
Care Watchdog Calls For Checks On Homebound Patients
Germany is considering bolstering oversight of individuals receiving long-term care at home, particularly those supported by family members,…