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Green Leader Dröge Predicts Coalition Collapse Questioning Merz’s Chancellor Chances
Katharina Dröge, the Fraktionsvorsitzende (Group Leader) of the Green Party in the Bundestag, expressed doubts about the ability…
Ex CDU Chancellor Candidate Laschet Breaks Shoulder in E-Scooter Accident
Former CDU chancellor candidate Armin Laschet reportedly broke his shoulder in an e-scooter accident. This was reported on…
Schwesig Demands Emergency Meeting With Chancellor Over Fuel Crisis Relief
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), has reiterated the demand for a special conference involving the leaders…
German Chancellor Welcomes Syrian President Al‑Sharaa to the Chancellery
Syrian President Ahmed al‑Scharaa was received by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) on Monday. In the Chancellery a one‑to‑one…
Merz Urges Faster Bureaucracy Rollback as Chancellor Promises Rapid Reform
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said he wants more speed in cutting bureaucracy. According to the “Rheinische Post”, he…
Söder Endorses Merz’s Return as Chancellor Candidate
Markus Söder, leader of the CSU, made it clear that he backs a second chancellor bid from Friedrich Merz of…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Trump Over Iran War
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) told reporters that he had spoken on the telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump…
BND Investigates Former Chancellor Adenauer Love Life
A 13‑page memorandum from the BND dated 8 February 1961, reported by “Der Spiegel”, reveals that the German intelligence service…
Hofreiter Blasts Chancellor Over EU Summit Issues
Anton Hofreiter, chair of the German Bundestag’s European Affairs Committee, voiced strong criticism of the federal chancellor. Speaking…
German Chancellor Merz Meets EU Parliament President Metsola in Berlin
On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, for an inaugural visit to…
Queer Agency Invites Chancellor Merz to CSD on Government Bus
Sophie Koch, Germany’s federal commissioner for the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity, said she hopes to see Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
German Chancellor Merz Urges Stronger Trade Balance With China During Beijing Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, urged a reduction of Germany’s widening trade deficit with China.…
Merz to Offer Balanced China Partnership Says German Chancellor
Before leaving for China, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) announced that he wants to offer the country a balanced…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Nigeria’s President Tinubu Wednesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) talked on Wednesday with President Bola Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius…
Germany SPD Rejects Chancellor Merz Criticism of New Tax Plans
The SPD has rejected criticism from Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding its tax plans. Parliamentary manager Dirk Wiese told the…
Germany’s SPD Urges Social Media Ban for Under‑14s Backed by Vice Chancellor Klingbeil
Vice‑Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has backed the demands of the SPD parliamentary group to ban social‑media use…
German Chancellor Merz Meets US Secretary of State Rubio at Munich Security Conference
On Friday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security…
Chancellor Merz Understands Olympic Champion Max Langenhan Blocking His Call
After double Olympic champion Max Langenhan reportedly turned away a phone call from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), the chancellery…
Haßelmann Denies Merkel Presidential Bid Greens Refute Former Chancellor Run
The Green Party has denied that it plans to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the office of…
HDE Urges Chancellor Merz to Ban Import of Temu and Shein Chinese Goods
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has introduced a request for an import ban on goods from Chinese online…
Merz departs for Saudi Arabia as German Chancellor heads to Gulf
On Wednesday afternoon, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) set off for a trip to the Gulf region to…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
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…
SPDs Manuela Schwesig Rules Out 2029 Chancellor Bid
Ministerpräsidentin Manuela Schwesig of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern has ruled out running as the SPD’s candidate for Chancellor in 2029. When…
Police Foil Terror Plot on Chancellor Merz’s Private Plane
Police reportedly thwarted an attempted attack on Prime Minister Friedrich Merz’s private aircraft during the night before Thursday. Three…
Bas Steps Aside From Chancellor Run
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) faces a critical juncture as it navigates the succession question for the chancellery,…
Schwesig Defends Chancellor After EU Summit
The political fallout from the recent EU summit continues to reverberate in Germany, with Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister President, Manuela…
Chancellor Defends Package Amidst Party Dispute
The simmering tensions within Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have erupted into a public dispute, with Chancellor’s…
Rock Stars Meet Chancellor
A high-profile gathering is scheduled for next Thursday at the Chancellor’s Office, bringing together prominent German musicians Herbert…
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…
Youth Greens Accuse Chancellor of Racism
The youth wing of the German Green Party is openly criticizing its parent organization for a perceived lack…
Merz Faces Low Support For Chancellor Bid
A mere six months into his tenure, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces a…
Youth Union Challenges German Chancellor on Pensions
The pressure is mounting on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz from within his own conservative party as the Young…
Chancellor Backs Minister Amidst Syria Remarks
The German government is facing renewed scrutiny over the increasingly assertive rhetoric surrounding the potential repatriation of Syrian…
Chancellor Signals Key Decisions Ahead
The German government convened a two-day cabinet retreat at Villa Borsig, situated on the Tegeler See in Berlin,…
Parliament Rule Change Aims for Easier Chancellor Vote
The Bundestag’s procedures for electing the Federal Chancellor are set to undergo revisions proposed jointly by the Union…
Minister Trusts Chancellor Will Prioritize Coalition Success
Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has expressed confidence in the commitment of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the current…
Wagenknecht Slams Chancellor Over Rising Unemployment
Sahra Wagenknecht, chairwoman of the BSW party, has accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz of contributing to rising unemployment through…
Left Confirms Pact Enabled Chancellor Vote Runoff
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has revealed an agreement reached with the Christian Democratic Union…
Ukrainian President Welcomed by German Chancellor Merz
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a series of high-level discussions focused on international…
A Traffic Jam Holiday in Austria? No Problem, Says Chancellor Stocker!
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker has downplayed concerns over massive summer traffic jams on the country’s roads, particularly on…
Austria’s Chancellor Warns of Europe’s Complacency Crisis
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker Sees Europe Trapped in a Wealth Trap Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker has expressed concerns…
How the First Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany Ignored the Nazi Past
In a recent article in the German magazine “Spiegel”, former Chancellor’s Chief of Staff Peter Altmaier has sharply…
Last-Minute Plea to the Chancellor
Berlin, Germany – As the European Commission’s deadline for the submission of a national climate social plan approaches,…
The Party’s Doomed, Klingbeil’s Chances of Becoming Chancellor are Almost Non-Existent
A leading German pollster has expressed skepticism about the chances of Social Democratic Party (SPD) leader Lars Klingbeil…
Austria’s Chancellor Warns of AfD’s Rise to the Right-Extremist Fringe
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker Warns of Far-Right AfD Ahead of German Coalition Talks Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker, leader…
A Winning Formula for the New Chancellor?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to US President Donald Trump has seemingly helped him present himself as a…
G7 Summit: A Crucial Test for the New German Chancellor?
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Faces Crucial G7 Summit and NATO Meeting As the new German Chancellor, Friedrich Merz,…
Danish PM Meets German Chancellor in Berlin
In a symbolic gesture of diplomatic goodwill, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was received with military honors at…
Germany’s Chancellor Walks a Fine Line Between Israel and Palestine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, of the Christian Democratic Union, held a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Former Austrian Chancellor Walks Free After Acquittal
Austria’s Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Acquitted of False Statements In a major development, the Higher Regional Court in…
EU’s Top Prize to be Awarded to a King and a Chancellor?
EU’s Top Honor to be Awarded to Ursula von der Leyen, Expectations of Royal and Governmental Presence The…
Germany’s Chancellor Conquers the Global Stage in Triumphant Phone Calls
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz Holds Telephonic Talks with Japanese and Indian Counterparts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in…
German Chancellor Merz Invites Canadian PM Carney for Strategic Talks
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Germany. During a meeting in Rome…
Never Aspired to be Chancellor, Offers Wise Advice on Political Communication
Franz Müntefering, former SPD chairman, reveals his lack of interest in becoming the German Chancellor. In an interview…
Wüst: German Chancellor Election Debate Exaggerated, Focus on Stable Government and Economic Challenges
Nordrhein-Westfälens Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst (CDU) believes that the recent debate surrounding the federal election is exaggerated. In an…
Former German Minister Warns of Political Instability in Germany Amidst Chancellor Election
Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer (Green Party) sees the political stability of Germany in danger. “It stank,…
Pistorius Slams Second Round of Chancellor Election as Unnecessary and Superfluous.
Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius of the SPD has criticized that a second round was necessary for…
Green Youth Leader Slams Merz’s Competence, Calls Him Unfit for Chancellor Role
Grüne-Jugend-Chef kritisiert Friedrich Merz nach Bundeskanzlerwahl Jakob Blasel, the head of the Green Youth, has expressed strong criticism…
NRW’s Wüst Praises Merz as Second Chancellor from State After Adenauer
Nordrhein-Westfalen’s Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst (CDU) has congratulated the newly elected federal chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU). Wüst told the…
CDU Leader Sworn in as Germany’s New Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has been sworn in as the Chancellor of…
Friedrich Merz Officially Becomes Germany’s Tenth Chancellor After Close Vote
Friedrich Merz is officially the tenth Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. On Tuesday afternoon, Federal President…
Friedrich Merz Surprises Everyone By Winning Second Round of Voting to Become Chancellor
Friedrich Merz, the leader of the CDU, has been elected as the Federal Chancellor after his historic failure…
SPD MP Ralf Stegner Claims Party Unanimously Supported Chancellor Candidate
SPD Member Ralf Stegner does not see any dissenters among his party regarding the Chancellor election. “I have…
Failed Voting Round for Chancellor Threatens Economic Stability and Growth
Economic experts and representatives of business associations have sharply criticized the failed first round of the election for…
Chancellor Election: Second Round for Friedrich Merz Announced
SPD and Union Parties Announce Second Round for Chancellor Election SPD-Fraktionschef Lars Klingbeil and Unionsfraktionschef Jens Spahn have…
Former Constitutional Court Chief Warns of Germany’s Potential Crisis Over Failed Chancellor Vote
Former Federal Constitutional Court President Hans-Jürgen Papier expressed concern over the Kanzlerwahl-Debakel of Friedrich Merz (CDU). “That a…
Dax Plummets in Afternoon Due to Chancellor Election Uncertainty
The Dax experienced a significant decline on Tuesday, following a slightly weaker start. By midday, the index was…
Spahn Calls for Merz to Remain Union’s Chancellor Candidate Despite First-Round Loss
Union’s Spahn Announces Second Round for Merz as Chancellor Candidate Jens Spahn, the chair of the Union parliamentary…
Dürr Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Criticizes New Government’s Focus on Foreign Policy
Christian Dürr, the likely next chairman of the FDP, has expressed his disagreement with Friedrich Merz, the CDU…
AfD and The Left Reject Merz as Chancellor, Blackrock King Fails to Gain Support.
AfD and Linke refuse to elect CDU leader Friedrich Merz as Chancellor on Tuesday. AfD’s Second Parliamentary Spokesman,…
CDU’s Friedrich Merz aims for new Chancellor role
The leaders of the coalition parties CDU, SPD and CSU have signed the coalition agreement for their future…
Poland Warns of Conflict Over Tightened Borders and Migrant Refusals with Incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz
CDU leader Friedrich Merz faces potential tensions with Poland over planned intensified border controls and returns. According to…
Klingbeil Set to Lead New German Government as Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor
Matthias Miersch, the General Secretary of the SPD, has confirmed that Lars Klingbeil will be appointed as the…
No Vote for Chancellor Tuesday
Grünen-Chef Felix Banaszak does not believe that members of the Green parliamentary faction will vote for Merz as…
BUDGET BOMBSHELL: CDU’s Likely New Chancellor to Rethink Social Spending?
Germany’s Next Chancellor to Make Tough Decisions on Social Expenditures Germany’s likely next Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, is expected…
Majority of Germans Reject Merz for Chancellor
A majority of Germans doubt the suitability of CDU leader Friedrich Merz for the Chancellor’s office. According to…
Three-Party Coalition Born, New Chancellor Sworn In!
Austria’s new government has been officially sworn in at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. This marks a milestone…
BREAKING: Merz’s Chances of Becoming Chancellor in Jeopardy as Left-Wing Rebels within SPD Threaten to Upend German Politics
For many, the chancellor candidacy of CDU politician Friedrich Merz is a done deal. However, for some Bundestag…
Can the Party’s New Chancellor Hope Survive?
At least eight out of the 120 SPD members in the new Bundestag are having a problem with…
CHANCELLOR SHOCKER: Unlikely Leader Rises to Power in Austria!
Austria has a new government – and a chancellor who, at the beginning of the election year, was…
Schmidt’s Shadow: Helmut’s Legacy Crushes Olaf’s Hopes in German Chancellor Poll
A recent survey for the German magazine “Stern” found that not even one percent of Germans consider Olaf…
Scholz Stuns: Germany’s Chancellor Walks Away from Talks, Leaving the SPD in Chaos
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has announced his withdrawal from the race. “I will not be the negotiation…
Paris and Warsaw First Stop as Chancellor?
German CDU Politician Friedrich Merz Plans Overseas Trip Friedrich Merz, a candidate for the Chancellorship of Germany, has…
German Chancellor Seals the Deal!
In a recent phone call, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) reportedly told CDU politician and Berlin’s Cultural Senator…
Union Chief Rules Out Chancellor Bid
German Chancellor’s Potential Successor Denies Ambition for Federal Ministry Post In an interview with the “Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland”, Markus…
Baerbock’s Bombshell: Russia Sabotaged Her 2021 Chancellor Bid!
In a recent episode of the ARD talk show “Maischberger”, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock surprised the audience with…
50+ Trade Unions of Big Companies Endorse Olaf Scholz for Chancellor
More than 50 plant managers from major companies have publicly declared their support for German Chancellor Olaf Scholz…
Top SPD MP Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Throws Party into Crisis!
SPD MP Ralf Stegner has announced that he will not vote for CDU leader Friedrich Merz as Chancellor.…
The German Chancellor Candidate Who Dares to Take on the Donald
German CDU Leader to Discuss Election Interference with Trump CDU’s Friedrich Merz, the party’s candidate for Chancellor, plans…
Merz’s Surprise Bid for Chancellor!
The CDU’s Chancellor candidate, Friedrich Merz, plans to form a government within two months of his election victory.…
SPD Chief’s Secret Plea to Abandon Chancellor Bid!
In a recent development, SPD chairman Lars Klingbeil has reportedly approached Olaf Scholz on multiple occasions, advising the…
Former Chancellor Stricken with Burnout and Hospitalized
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been admitted to a clinical treatment program due to a burnout diagnosis, according…
Has the CDU’s Chancellor Hope Crashed?
The SPD’s Saskia Esken, a party leader, has deemed CDU’s Friedrich Merz, the chancellor candidate, a complete failure…
Merz’s Chancellor Bid in Jeopardy After Secret Alliance with AfD Crumbles!
After the Union accepted a proposal in the Bundestag with the help of AfD votes, several Green Party…
BREAKING: Baerbock’s Chancellor Bid Was “Hell on Earth” – Minister’s Shocking Confession!
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has described her 2021 chancellor candidacy as a personal low point. In an…