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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)…
Black‑Red Coalition Sets January 30 2027 for Presidential Election
The black‑red governing coalition has agreed on a date for the next Federal President election. The Federal Assembly…
DIW President Anticipates 21% VAT Hike As German Coalition Squeeze Finances
According to Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), German citizens should brace themselves…
Hubig Stands Firm on Rent Law Tightening Amid Coalition Criticism
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig of the SPD defended her plans to tighten tenancy law against criticism within the coalition and…
German Coalition Aims for Rapid Reform of Association Suit Law After NABU Wins Berlin Road Salt Case
The successful lawsuit by the German Federation for the Environment (NABU) against the private use of road salt…
Wüst Praises Black‑Red Coalition For Strong Performance Amid Germany’s Challenges
Hendrik Wüst, the premier of North Rhine-Westphalia, expressed confidence in the federal government’s performance. He told the “Rheinische…
Union Faction Satisfied With Coalition Summit Despite Limited Outcomes
Although the outcome was modest, the Union caucus expressed satisfaction with the coalition summit that took place last…
German Coalition Parties Face Steep Membership Decline as CDU CSU And SPD Lose Thousands
For the past year the three governing parties-CDU, CSU and SPD-experienced declining membership. The CDU’s earlier upward trend…
US Embassy Warns Klingbeil Over New Streaming Law Amid Coalition Dispute Over Foreign Services
In the governing coalition there is deep disagreement over how to handle foreign streaming platforms, especially those from…
Brandenburg SPD and CDU Eye Coalition Talks
SPD Embraces CDU Coalition After BSW Collapse The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Brandenburg has formally endorsed coalition…
Brandenburg Parties Launch Coalition Talks
Following the abrupt collapse of coalition talks with the BSW, Brandenburg’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) leadership has formally…
Heir Tax Dispute Splits German Coalition
The debate surrounding inheritance tax in Germany has ignited a sharp political clash, with SPD parliamentary leadership directly…
E-Car Incentive Delay Sparks Coalition Criticism
The abrupt postponement of the highly anticipated electric vehicle (EV) subsidy announcement has drawn sharp criticism from Christian…
Coalition Calm Amid Tax Disputes
Berlin – Despite simmering tensions surrounding the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) proposed tax reforms, the German government insists…
Business Conservatives Halt Tax Plans Threaten Coalition
A simmering coalition dispute threatens to erupt within the German government as the CDU/CSU’s influential economic affairs wing…
Laschet Accuses Scholz Coalition Ministers of Dependence
The current German coalition government, a partnership between the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Christian Democratic Union (CDU),…
SPD Urges Faster Coalition Action
The Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) parliamentary group leader, Matthias Miersch, has delivered a pointed critique of Economics and…
Brandenburg Coalition Ends Woidke Praised
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has cautiously welcomed Brandenburg’s state premier, Dietmar Woidke’s, decision to terminate the…
Thuringen Local Party Denies Coalition Impact
The abrupt collapse of the coalition government in Brandenburg, involving the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the left-leaning…
Brandenburg Coalition Faces Breakdown
The political landscape in Brandenburg is teetering on the brink of crisis as Vice-Minister President Robert Crumbach of…
Trump Threatens Greenland Sparks Coalition Worry
Concerns are mounting within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the future of Greenland following renewed acquisition interests expressed by…
SPD Cool to CDU Coalition Reset
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has offered a measured response to the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) recent call…
Coalition Set To Last Beyond 2026 Survey Suggests
A recent poll suggests a surprising degree of stability perception surrounding Germany’s fragile black-red coalition government, though underlying…
Kretschmer Backs Coalition Deal Rewrite
The political landscape in Germany is bracing for a potential clash within the ruling coalition government as Saxony’s…
SPD Urges Focus on Existing Coalition Goals
The German government is facing internal friction as Chancellor Scholz’s office initiates discussions regarding a potential overhaul of…
Coalition Future Doubt Rises
A significant portion of the German electorate harbors serious doubts about the stability of the current coalition government,…
Coalition Split Over Voting Reform
A critical delay is emerging in the German coalition government’s efforts to reform electoral law, potentially jeopardizing a…
Coalition Divided Over Election Law Reform
The coalition commission tasked with evaluating Germany’s electoral laws is reportedly falling behind schedule, casting doubt on the…
De Masi Rules Out Coalition With AfD
The newly appointed co-chair of the German “Basiswürde, Solidarität, Rechtstoleranz” (BSW) party, Fabio De Masi, has sought to…
Germany’s Work Hour Debate Fuels Coalition Tensions
The German government is facing internal friction over proposals to overhaul labor laws, with Economy Minister Katarina Reiche’s…
Greens Reject Coalition IP Storage Plans
The German coalition government’s proposal to mandate the storage of IP addresses is facing fierce opposition from the…
Merz Champions Coalition at CSU Summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) delivered a nuanced defense of the current governing coalition…
Spahn Urges Coalition Unity
The recent turmoil surrounding the pension vote has prompted a stark call for increased cohesion within Germany’s governing…
Coalition Gridlock Sparks Green Party Criticism
The fragility of Germany’s governing coalition has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent meeting of the coalition…
Health Fund Chief Flags Coalition Funding Concerns
The German statutory health insurance system faces a looming crisis, with significant contribution increases appearing inevitable unless the…
Coalition Faces Doubt on Pension Overhaul
A significant erosion of public trust is plaguing the German coalition government, according to a newly released Forsa…
Coalition Needs Reboot Demands Green Leader
The German Green Party’s parliamentary group leader, Katharina Dröge, is pressing for a fundamental recalibration of the ruling…
Coalition Fears Rent Package Stumbling
A shadow of unease hangs over the impending parliamentary vote on the government’s contentious pension reform package, according…
Coalition Deal Faces Parliament Block
The German Bundestag is poised to bypass a formal vote on a supplemental resolution attached to the contentious…
Coalition Rent Package Secures Strong Support
Sources within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group revealed a significant, though…