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Greens See CDU-Green Coalition as Blueprint for Federal Alliance
Several leading politicians from the Green Party, both at the state and federal levels, suggest that the existing…
Left Party Leader Reichinnek Slams CDU SPD Coalition Reforms as Insufficient
Heidi Reichinnek, the parliamentary group leader for The Left, expressed deep skepticism regarding the working capabilities of the…
Laumann Urges Coalition Unity Reforms Essential Now
Facing poor opinion poll numbers for the coalition parties, CDU vice chair Karl-Josef Laumann is calling for increased…
German Voters Want Change Coalition Fatigue Grows
According to a survey conducted by the polling institute YouGov, commissioned by “Welt am Sonntag”, sentiment across Germany…
Green Party Sees Özdemir’s Win as Model for Broad Coalition Politics
Leading figures within the Green party are viewing Cem Özdemir’s election as Minister-President in the green-black coalition in…
CDU and SPD Appeal for Coalition Peace Ending Political Strife
CDU and SPD politicians are urging the federal government to halt its public disagreements. In an unusual show…
SPD Chief Sees Government Parties Back On Track After Coalition Talks
Dirk Wiese, the SPD’s parliamentary manager, stated that the governing parties have regrouped and are once again operating…
SPD Sees Coalition Back on Track After Committee Talks
Following the Coalition Committee meeting, SPD Parliamentary Chief of Staff Dirk Wiese believes that the alliance between the…
Merz Invites Social Partners to Coalition Committee Talks
According to the “Industrie und Handel” newsletter from “Politico” coalition sources report that the leaders of the Union…
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…
Federal Coalition Drops Plan For 1000 Euro Relief Bonus
The ruling coalition has decided not to pursue the initiative for a so-called “relief premium” of 1,000 euros…
Coalition Talks Conclude Without Breakthrough Decisions
The coalition committee meeting involving the CDU and SPD concluded on Tuesday evening after approximately six hours of…
Almost Half The Public Wants Early End To Coalition Government
A recent survey conducted by the Insa Institute, reported by “Bild”, suggests that nearly every second German citizen…
Coalition Leaders Meet to Plan Relief Measures and Reform Roadmap
Following the failure of the “relief bonus” CDU, CSU, and SPD leaders are scheduled to meet at the…
SPD Veteran Points to Deep Systemic Flaws in Coalition Politics
Former Federal Minister of the Chancellor, Wolfgang Schmidt (SPD), argues that recurring conflicts within government coalitions stem from…
German Industry Demands Faster Corporate Tax Cuts Ahead of Coalition Meeting
The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DIHK) is publicly pushing for new economic relief measures ahead of…
TKK Boss Slams Coalition Accusing Them of Caving to Pharma Industry
During the dispute surrounding the healthcare savings package, Jens Baas, the head of the Techniker Krankenkasse, accused the…
States Demand Digital Tax on Tech Giants Ahead of Coalition Talks
The demand for a digital fee targeting large internet corporations has arisen from various state governments ahead of…
Warken Expects Coalition Status Quo Through Election Period
Federal Minister of Health Nina Warken (CDU) expressed confidence in the continuation of the current coalition government until…
Left Wing Demands Energy and Travel Relief After Coalition Rejects Aid Package
Following the rejection of a relief grant by the Bundesrat, the Left Party has demanded alternative forms of…
Verdi Slams Coalition Over Failed Employee Relief Bonus
Frank Werneke, chairman of the trade union Verdi, criticized the governing center-right and red coalition, accusing them of…
JU Chef Winkel Demands More Independent Ideas From His Party in Government Coalition
Johannes Winkel, the leader of the Junge Union, stated that his own party is currently lacking in substantive…
Coalition Party Calls For Profit Cap On Fossil Fuel Giants
The Left Party is advocating for capping the profit margins of companies in the fossil fuel sector. According…
Voters Express Widespread Dissatisfaction With Governing Coalition
According to a survey conducted by the polling institute Infratest, a definite majority of eligible voters harbor a…
SPD Chief Calls For Coalition To Pull Together Showing Shared Resolve
Bärbel Bas, the SPD leader, has addressed recent internal conflicts within the ruling coalition, appealing to both the…
Dobrindt Labels Minority Government Discussion Absurd Insists BlackRed Coalition Survives Three Years
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) strongly affirmed his belief that the CDU-SPD coalition is capable of successfully…
Wagenknecht Demands Coalition Government Resignation
Sahra Wagenknecht is calling for the resignation of the current federal government. Writing in the “Welt” (Wednesday edition),…
Haßelmann Slams Merz Coalition Offers Green Reform Help
Britta Haßelmann, the leader of the Green parliamentary faction, heavily criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) while offering support…
Greens Leader Criticizes Conservative Coalition For Faltering Reform And Future Direction
Franziska Brantner, the Chairwoman of the Green Party, criticized the current black-red governing coalition for lacking necessary reform…
CDUPolitician Warns SPD of Reform Stalemate Pressuring Coalition Partner for Change
CDU federal parliamentarian Johannes Volkmann is increasing the pressure on the SPD coalition partner, accusing parts of the…
SPD Chief Miersch Insists Coalition Partners Must Be Equal
SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch responded calmly to the criticisms raised by CDU leader Friedrich Merz. Merz…
Reichinnek Slams Coalition Calling It A Year Of Chaos
Heidi Reichinnek, leader of the Left Party, has accused the center-right/social democratic ruling coalition of failure after a…
Merz Slams SPD Calls for Caution Among Coalition Partners
Friedrich Merz of the CDU recently used markedly sharp language, calling upon his coalition partners to show moderation.…
SPD Head Demands Coalition Unity Amid Political Strife
SPD leader Bärbel Bas has publicly called for greater unity and a willingness to make compromises within the…
Union Fears Coalition Paralysis Concerns Black-Red Bloc’s Ability to Govern
CDU politician Steffen Bilger expressed concern regarding the coalition’s capacity to govern effectively. Speaking to the “Handelsblatt”, Bilger…
Söder Demands Faster Pace From Black Red Coalition
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria (CSU), has publicly demanded that the black-red federal coalition government accelerate its…
Schwarz Rot Edges Out Colorful Coalition As Least Favorite Government
According to a recent Ipsos survey compiled for “Bild am Sonntag”, the black-red federal government is facing significant…
CDU SPD Seal Deal for New Governing Coalition in Rheinland-Pfalz
The CDU and SPD have paved the way for a joint governing coalition in Rhineland-Palatinate, nearly six weeks…
Chancellor’s Chief Urges Coalition to Hold Strong Through Term End
Thorsten Frei, the head of the Chancellery (CDU), expressed optimism regarding the current black-red federal government’s first anniversary,…
SPD’s Klingbeil: We Must Hold the Coalition Together
Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the SPD has dismissed rumors suggesting that the coalition between the CDU and SPD…
Climate Transition Needs Coalition Boost To Renewable Energy Buildout
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) is pushing his coalition partners to increase their support for expanding renewable…
CDU SPD Unveil Coalition Agreement After Rheinland-Pfalz Election
Following the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, coalition talks between the CDU and SPD have reached a successful agreement,…
Land Coalition Plans Sellers to Share Heating Costs Under New Energy Law
The proposed reform of the Heating Law aims to introduce a “cost brake” for tenants, mandating that landlords…
Von Stetten Slams SPD for Coalition Gridlock
Christian von Stetten, the head of the Parliamentary Group for Small and Medium Enterprises within the CDU parliamentary…
Dobrindt Criticizes Coalition Nervousness Fears of Political Stalling
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) stated that he observes growing nervousness among members of the Federal Government…
Coalition Critics Slam Union Doubts Over Government’s Future
Doubts about the longevity of the CDU/CSU coalition are causing significant friction within the governing parties. The catalyst…
CDU and SPD Form Coalition Government in Rhineland-Palatinate
Just six weeks after the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic…
SPD Chief Confident Working Together To Keep Coalition Government Going
Matthias Miersch, the SPD parliamentary group chair, expressed confidence that the center-right and socialist coalition will continue its…
Coalition Leaders Meet to Chart Future of Democracy
Representatives from all federal ministries met on Monday morning at the Federal Ministry of the Interior. The meeting…
Google Coalition Trying To Block German Government’s Sovereign Cloud Deal
According to reports citing sources involved in the process, a consortium aligned with the internet giant Google appears…
German Minister Praises “Coalition of Phase-Out Drivers” Ahead of Global Emissions Conference
Before the international conference in Colombia dedicated to phasing out fossil fuels, Environment State Secretary Jochen Flasbarth (SPD)…
Green Leader Demands Merz Step Up and Take Charge of Failed Coalition Government
Britta Haßelmann, the leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, delivered a highly critical assessment of the “black-red”…
Coalition Chief Defends Realistic Timeline for Major Health Care Overhaul
The chief of the Chancellery, Thorsten Frei (CDU), affirmed the timeline for the planned healthcare reform despite ongoing…
Bas Challenges Merz on Pensions Debate Cites Coalition Pledges
SPD leader and Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas criticized recent statements on pensions made by CDU politician Friedrich…
Coalition Considers Killing Tax Break for Tradespeople
Within the black-red coalition, there are reportedly discussions about eliminating the tax deduction benefit for skilled trades services.…
Dobrindt Urges Coalition to Set Aside Differences for Key Reforms
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has urged the coalition partners to be willing to compromise when implementing…
Union and SPD Plan Further Coalition Talks for May 12
The Union and the SPD are reportedly planning to continue their reform discussions on May 12th during another…
Coalition Slashing Fuel Tax Despite Potential Price Drops
The planned cut of 17 cents in gasoline prices by the coalition remains in effect even if tank…
Coalition Leaders Approve Measures Reiche Calls Good Foundation for Citizens Relief
Federal Economics Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) expressed her approval regarding the decisions made over the weekend by the…
Verdi Slams Coalition Deal On Free Crisis Bonus Calling It Flawed Design
The union Verdi criticized the governing coalition’s proposal for an optional, tax- and levy-free relief bonus offered by…
Coalition Leaders Agree on Energy Emergency Program To Lower Fuel Prices Now
Representatives from the CDU, CSU, and SPD reached an agreement on an immediate “energy relief program” during a…
SPD Vice Chair Demands Relief Package From Coalition Leaders On Fuel Prices
Just before the coalition committee was scheduled to release its negotiation results, Deputy SPD parliamentary group chair Esra…
Green Leader Slams Colleagues Over Lack Of Leadership In Coalition Strife
Fritzonia Brantner, the leader of the Green Party, has accused the government of irresponsibility amid the coalition dispute…
MIT Chief Warns Coalition Opponents Urges Energy Relief Over Market Intervention
Gitta Connemann, the head of the Mittelstandsunion (MIT), has warned the coalition leaders about intervening in the market…
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…
Schulze Presses Merz For Quick Fuel Price Relief Amid Coalition Talks
Ahead of the coalition committee meeting scheduled for Sunday, Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President, Sven Schulze (CDU), urged the federal government…
Coalition Revises Plan To Save Spouses Free Health Insurance Benefits
Following protests from unions and insured individuals against the complete removal of cost-free supplementary insurance for spouses with…
CDU SPD Negotiate Coalition Talks in Rhineland-Palatinate
A little over two and a half weeks after the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, the CDU and SPD…
FDP Leader Höne Vows Broad Liberal Coalition to Unify Party
Henning Höne, the chairman of the FDP in North Rhine-Westphalia, is attempting to shift the party leadership battle…
DGB Demands Coalition Talks on Reform Package
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has called for joint discussions with the federal government concerning the planned…
Friedrich Merz Faces Coalition Criticism Over 80 Percent Return Plan for Syrian Residents
The Chancellor’s comments about an 80‑percent return rate for Syrians living in Germany have drawn sharp criticism from…
SPD Ties Cyber Defense Powers to Conditions as Coalition Faces Online Security Clash
Within the grand coalition, a dispute is emerging over the future powers of German security agencies in cyberspace.…
41 Percent of Germans Question Government Stability Expect Early Collapse of Black‑Red Coalition
According to a poll by the opinion‑research institute Insa, almost every second German citizen expects the current coalition…
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…
Greens Slam Coalition for Social Housing Planlessness
The Greens accuse the federal government of lack of planning in social housing. “When it comes to not‑for‑profit…
Schweitzer Leads SPD in Coalition Talks with CDU After German Exit
The former Rhineland‑Palatinates premier, Alexander Schweitzer of the SPD, will act as his party’s chief negotiator in talks with…
SPD Secretary Tim Klüssendorf Vows to Stay in Coalition Despite Party’s New Election Loss
Despite the recent electoral setback for the party, SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf ruled out a break in the…
Coalition Taskforce Expands Focus to Contain Soaring Food Prices Amid Middle East Conflict
A task force formed by the Union (CDU/CSU) and the SPD to tackle high fuel prices will now…
Oil Industry Association Warns German Coalition Of Fuel Market Interventions Threatening Supply Security
The Association of the Mineral Oil Industry has warned the black‑red coalition sharply about planned interventions in the…
German Social Association Welcomes Coalition Fuel Price Taskforce Calls for Measures to Protect Low‑to‑Middle Incomes
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD) welcomed the “fuel‑price taskforce” created by the governing coalition and called for measures to…
SPD and CDU Sign New Coalition Deal in Brandenburg
Two months after the break-up of the SPD‑BSW coalition, the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg have formally sealed…
SPD Approves CDU Coalition in Brandenburg With Clear Majority
The planned coalition between the SPD and CDU in Brandenburg has cleared its final hurdle. At a state…
Brandenburg CDU Approves SPD Coalition Agreement With Overwhelming Majority
Members of the CDU in Brandenburg voted overwhelmingly in favour of the coalition agreement with the SPD for…
Greenland’s Foreign Minister Resigns as Coalition Cracks in Government Crisis
Greenland’s government is facing a crisis. The broad coalition that governed after last week’s election is fracturing almost…
German Black-Red Coalition Condemns US Oil Release Russia Gains Triple Bonus
Politicians of Germany’s black‑red coalition sharply criticized the United States’ decision to temporarily ease trade restrictions on Russian…
Kevin Kühnert Puts Red‑Red‑Green Coalition in Question Over Foreign Policy Obstacles
Former SPD general secretary Kevin Kühnert says that, at present, a red‑red‑green coalition at the federal level seems unlikely…
Steffen Bilger Urges Coalition to Quickly Adopt Fair Election Reform
Steffen Bilger, the first parliamentary manager of the coalition’s faction, urged the coalition committee on Wednesday to reach…
SPD General Secretary Declares No Consequences for Coalition After Bad Baden-Württemberg Vote
After the SPD’s disappointing performance in the Baden‑Württemberg state election, General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf said he does not…
Black‑Red Coalition Reaches Final Compromise on Debt‑Brake Reform
The reform of the debt‑brake, one of the most important projects for the current coalition government, has reached…
Coalition, Union and SPD Demand Harsher Sentences for Femicide
Martin Plum, chairman of the CDU’s parliamentary group in the Committee on Legal Affairs, told the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”…
Coalition Seals Deal on Citizen Basic Income Reform Ahead of Bundestag Vote
Union and SPD have reportedly settled the remaining disagreements over the Bürgergeld reform. According to reports in “Stern”…
Brantner Blames Black Red Coalition Over Heating Reform For Boosting Trump Influence
Franziska Brantner, the Green Party chair, accused the governing black‑red coalition of raising Germany’s dependence on U.S. President Donald Trump…
Music School Teacher Transition Rule Extended to 2027 While Coalition Seeks Legal Clarity
The black‑red coalition still needs time to arrive at a final solution for the uncertain legal status of…
German Coalition Agrees to Reform Building Energy Law Revoking 65% Renewable Heating Target and Old Boiler Ban
Union and SPD have agreed on a reform of the Building Energy Act. The new rule introduced by…
Coalition Reaches Deal on GEAS Reform and Wage Loyalty Law Ahead of Bundestag Vote
the reform of the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) and the Tarifloyalty Act.. Reports from coalition insiders say…
SPD Rejects CDU’s Part‑Time and Sick Leave Measures, Tension Rises in Black‑Red Coalition
After the CDU party congress, fresh tensions are emerging between the black‑red coalition partners. The CDU has decided,…
Young Union Leader Johannes Winkel Calls CDU Coalition a Fork in the Road Ahead
After the CDU party conference, Johannes Winkel, chairman of the party’s youth wing, warned that both the state and…
Schweitzer Urges Continuation of Traffic Light Coalition in Rhineland‑Palatinate Ahead of March Election
Prime Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), intends to keep his current coalition-known as the “traffic light” alliance…
Merz Defends Rigid Stance on Debt Brake While Pledges to Honor Coalition Deal
After the CDU party conference concluded, party leader and Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended a hard stance on the debt‑break…
Laumann Blasts Black‑Green Coalition Over Surge of One‑Off Demands
Ahead of the CDU federal convention in Stuttgart, North Rhine‑Westphalia’s Minister for Labour and Health Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU)…