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Spahn Calls for Sharp Increase in Retirement Age as Germany Faces Aging Workforce
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, says the retirement age is expected to rise sharply. “If you reach…
East German Official Calls Out Unequal Inheritances Between East and West
Elisabeth Kaiser, the federal government’s East‑German affairs spokesperson from the SPD, has highlighted a persistent gap in inheritance…
Health Minister Laumann Calls for Groundbreaking Nursing Reform
NRW Health Minister Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU) says the social nursing‑care insurance is a successful model but insists that…
Merz Calls for Rapid EU Reforms After Summit Urges Decisive Action
Bundesminister Friedrich Merz (CDU) is pressing for substantial decisions on European Union reforms to be made this year. After…
Winkler Calls for Parliamentary Review of Germany’s Policy Toward Russia
Historian Heinrich August Winkler urges a comprehensive parliamentary review of Germany’s foreign policy in Eastern Europe. “There are good…
German Social Association Calls for Gender Parity in All Parliaments
The German Social Association (Sozialverband Deutschland) is calling for an equal number of women and men in all…
German Minister Calls For Parity Review Ahead Of Electoral Reform
During the coalition debate on the next electoral‑law overhaul, Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has called for a…
Sigmar Gabriel Calls for EU Defense Loans and Direct German Support for France and Poland
Sigmar Gabriel, chairman of the Atlantic Bridge and former German Deputy Chancellor, says that new collective EU borrowing for…
Helsing Calls for European Armaments to Protect NATO East Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be secured largely with European…
BASF Demands Swift Relief for Industry as Cefic President Calls for Quick Support
BASF chief Markus Kamieth, who also serves as president of the European chemical industry association CEFIC, called for swift…
German CDU Faction Calls for State Intervention as Gas Storage Levels Drop
In light of the very low fill levels in German gas storage, the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction is calling…
ECB Calls for Eurobond Safe Asset to Strengthen EU Financial Stability
The European Central Bank (ECB) appears to be calling for a permanent, collective debt‑issuance scheme in the form…
Barley Warns EU Against New Supply Chain Directive Changes, Calls for Planning Security
Katarina Barley, the European Parliament’s vice‑president from the SPD, has warned against further amendments to the EU supply‑chain directive…
AfD Politician Lucassen Calls on Germany to Lead Europe’s Military
Rüdiger Lucassen, the AfD spokesperson for defense policy in the Bundestag, has called for Germany to assume a stronger…
Calls for Action Surge After New Dark-Field Study Reveals Alarming Violence Rates
After the release of a new dark‑field study on violence, the call for decisive action has grown louder.…
EU Parliament Vice President Calls for European Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Files
European Parliament vice‑president Katarina Barley, a member of Germany’s SPD, told Handelsblatt that relying solely on the U.S. investigation…
SPD Opposes Age Restrictions on Social Media Calls for Platform Accountability
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the German Young Socialists (Jusos) have rejected outright bans on social‑media use…
FDP Calls for Sweeping Revisions to Justice Minister Hubig’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union caucus is calling for adjustments to the draft tenancy law proposed by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
German Arms Aid to Poland: Ischinger Calls for Warming Military Ties
Wolfgang Ischinger, the chair of the Munich Security Conference, has called for Germany to gift weapons to Poland. “Poland…
Monika Schneider Calls Mandatory Volunteer Work for Welfare‑Seekers Who Hide in the Black Market
The economist Monika Schnitzer argues that it is appropriate to require some recipients of social benefits to perform a…
Dobrindt Demands Harsh Punishment After Train Guard Killed, Calls for More Staff
Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) called for a harsh sentence against the suspected perpetrator in the killing of a train…
Pedestrian Association Calls Speed‑Cam Apps Pervers Amid Ban Debate
In the debate over banning speed‑camera warning apps, pedestrians are now voicing their concerns. Roland Stimpel, a board member…
Lauterbach Calls for Specialist Appointment Guarantees to End Long Waiting Times for Statutory Insured
During the debate over long waiting times for specialist appointments, former health minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) called for a…
Police Union Calls for Stronger Security Measures on Trains After Fatal Incident
The Police Union (GdP) has expressed condolences to the family of the killed train guard and called for…
SPD Welcomes Merz Gulf Trip Calls for Strategic Resilience
Ahead of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) departure for the Gulf region, the SPD-a coalition partner-welcomed his visit to Saudi Arabia,…
BDEW Calls for Strategic Gas Reserve to Secure Germany’s Energy Future
In the debate over future gas supply security, the German Association of Energy Utilities (BDEW) supports the creation…
Youth Union Calls for Stricter German Citizenship Rules
The Junge Union is calling for significantly stricter rules for becoming a citizen in Germany. In a paper…
DIW Economist Calls for Gas Conservation as German Storage Levels Drop
Claudia Kemfert, an energy economist at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), urged the public to conserve…
Child Protection Group Calls for Enforcement of Current Laws Over Social Media Ban for Under‑16s
Faced with the debate over a social‑media ban for users under 16, the German Children’s Protection Association is…
CDU Secretary Opposes Plan To Remove Dentist Coverage Calls For Future Agenda
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary, rejected the demands of the party‑aligned “CDU‑Wirtschaftsrat” (economic council) that dental visits should…
DIW President Calls Söder’s One-Hour Extra Work Plan Populist Facing Economic Backlash
Economists have criticised CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal to add an extra hour of work each week. DIW president…
Germany’s Markus Söder Calls For Extra Working Hours To Drive Growth
Markus Söder, the Bavarian premier and head of the CSU, argues that German workers should, on average, work more…
Social Association Germany Calls CDU Economic Council’s Worker Agenda Unfair and Disturbing
The Social Association Germany (SoVD) has rejected a paper from the CDU’s Economic Council, titled “Agenda for Workers”…
NRW CDU Calls for Nationwide Drone Defense Strategy to Counter Airborne Threats
The CDU in North Rhine‑Westphalia is calling for a nationwide, coordinated strategy to counter aerial threats. In a proposal…
Iran Calls EU Troops Terrorist Groups After EU Designates Revolutionary Guards as Terror Organization
After the EU decided to classify the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, Iran declared the…
Spahn Calls for Renewed Discussion on Nuclear Sharing Amid Transatlantic Tensions
Union faction chief Jens Spahn (CDU) said that, amid growing tensions in transatlantic relations, a new discussion on nuclear…
German Economics Institute President Moritz Schularick Calls for War Czar at Chancellor Office to Coordinate Germany Economics Defence and Foreign Policy
Moritz Schularick, president of the Institute for World Economics in Kiel, has called for greater coordination of Germany’s…
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Municipal Transport Strikes Monday
Verdi, the service‑sector union, announced on Friday that it is calling for a nationwide strike on Monday among…
EU Adds Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to Terrorist List Calls Repression Unacceptable
The so‑called IRGC, Iran’s “Revolutionary Guards” have been placed on the EU’s terrorist list, as EU foreign affairs…
Merz Highlights German‑Lithuanian Military Ties, Calls Both Unwavering Allies
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, underscored the close cooperation between Germany and Lithuania, especially in…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls Mercosur and India Free‑Trade Deals a Gateway to the Future
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer-who represents the Greens-describes the European free‑trade agreements with the Mercosur countries and with…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls for Europe to Get Its Own Nuclear Weapon
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer, a Green Party figure, has urged Europe to develop its own nuclear weapon.…
Klingbeil Calls for Strict Savings Ahead of 2027 Budget
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is urging his cabinet colleagues to adopt a stringent savings agenda.This was revealed in the…
NRW Labour Minister Laumann Calls for Direct Hiring of Food Delivery Workers
North Rhine‑Westphalia’s labour minister, Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU), has called for a mandatory direct‑employment rule for food‑delivery workers. Speaking to…
Left Party Calls Social Reform a Threat to the Welfare State
Ines Schwerdtner, the head of the Left, called the commission’s recommendations for a social‑state reform an “attack on…
German Leader Calls Out Use of US Palantir Tech Urges Focus on National Sovereignty
Alexander Schweitzer, the Minister‑President of Rhineland‑Palatinate, has urged Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to refrain from deploying the…
DIHK Calls for Abolition of Free Co‑Insurance for Non‑Working Spouses in German Statutory Health System
Peter Adrian, president of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), has called for the abolition of…
AfD Calls for Sweeping Policy Overhaul in Sachsen-Anhalt Ahead of September Election
The AfD is demanding a fundamental realignment of all policy areas ahead of the Sachsen‑Anhalt state election. “Welt”…
Left Calls for Mini‑Job Abolition as CDU Targets 17 Million Part‑Time Workers
The CDU’s business wing continues to face opposition over its proposal to eliminate the fundamental right to part‑time…
Activist Gazelle Sharmahd Calls Iran Regime Politicide Amid Nationwide Crackdown
Gazelle Sharmahd, the daughter of the executed German Jamshid Sharmahd, accuses the Iranian Mullah regime of carrying out…
VW CEO Blume Challenges US Investment Plans, Calls for Europe to Take Bold Stance After Trump’s Davos Speech
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume urged Europe to adopt a confident stance after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos.…
Schweitzer Calls for Swift Digital Tax on Foreign Tech Titans
Chairman of the Broadcasting Commission of the States, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), has called for a rapid introduction of a…
German Green Leader Calls Mercosur Vote a Mistake
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens’ parliamentary group, strongly criticized how many Greens in the European Parliament voted on…
Klingbeil Calls for German‑French Nuclear Security Talks with France
Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) called for German‑French discussions on nuclear protection for Europe. In an…
German Health Insurance Calls Employers To Take Responsibility For LongTerm Sick Leave
Jens Baas, the CEO of Techniker Krankenkasse (TK), has called on employers in Germany to take greater responsibility…
German Gold Reserves in US Face Growing Calls for Pullout Amid Geopolitical Risk
Calls are mounting in Bundesbank circles and among politicians to remove the German gold reserves-worth about €164 billion-from New York.…
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder Calls for Relaxed Driver’s License Rules
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) called for greater openness to his proposals to relax the regulations for…
German Economist Martin Werding Calls for Tough Tariffs on U.S. Over Trump’s Greenland Threat
He added that the customs debate is merely a secondary battlefield and that the EU, as the chief…
Verdi Calls for Nationwide Warning Strikes Across Germany’s Road Construction, 14,000 Highway Workers Staking Out
The planned walk‑outs reflect a broader trend in German labour politics, where unions increasingly use high‑visibility actions to…
Trump Threatens Tariffs EU Calls Emergency Summit
The European Union is scrambling to formulate a cohesive response to escalating trade tensions with the United States,…
Military Watchdog Calls for Tougher Oversight
The escalating scandal surrounding allegations of far-right extremism and sexism within the 26th Airborne Brigade in Zweibrücken, Rhineland-Palatinate,…
Berlin Attack Spurs Calls for Parliament Security Review
The recent widespread power outage in Berlin, triggered by a targeted attack on the city’s electricity grid, has…
National Patient Advocate Calls for Doctor Database
The German government’s Patient Advocate is pushing for the creation of a centralized national register to track disciplinary…
Power Outage Fuels Calls For Berlin Mayor’s Resignation
The escalating political fallout from Berlin’s recent widespread power outage has intensified, with prominent figures within the Free…
Germany Calls For Response To US Venezuela Action
The recent U.S. military action in Venezuela has ignited a call for a definitive response from Germany and…
Power Outage Sparks Calls for Enhanced Safety
The recent power outage in Berlin has intensified calls for a significant overhaul of Germany’s critical infrastructure protection,…
CDU Social Wing Calls for Merz Shift
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is facing internal pressure to recalibrate its political course, with a prominent voice…
Berlin Blackout Sparks Calls for Rapid Response Unit
The recent sabotage and widespread power outage in Berlin have ignited a fierce debate regarding Germany’s vulnerability to…
Dutch Politician Calls for Sanctions on Trump Era Officials
The leader of Germany’s Left Party, Jan van Aken, has escalated calls for sanctions against U.S. President Donald…
SPD Opposes Blanket Return Calls for Syrian Refugees
A simmering debate within Germany’s governing coalition has resurfaced, centering on the complex issue of the potential return…
Voigt Calls for Smartphone Ban for Kids
The debate surrounding children’s access to technology has sharply escalated in Germany, with Thuringia’s Minister-President Mario Voigt of…
Phone Calls Reign Supreme for New Year Greetings
Phone Calls Dominate German New Year’s Greetings, Revealing a Hesitance Towards Digital Intimacy A new survey released this…
Steinbrück Calls for Sweeping Welfare Overhaul
A veteran voice within the Social Democratic Party (SPD), former Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück, is calling for a…
Weber Calls for EU Security Overhaul
A stark reassessment of Europe’s security posture is urgently needed in light of a shifting transatlantic landscape, according…
Schweitzer Calls for Debate on Hybrid Threat Costs
The push for increased investment in civilian protection is gaining momentum within Germany, with Rhineland-Palatinate’s Minister President, Alexander…
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…