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Greens Leader Warns Against Coalition Hopes
Franziska Brantner, a leading figure within the Green Party, has cautioned against expectations of a future parliamentary majority…
Judge Vote Stalls Coalition Talks
A call for swift resolution has been issued regarding the vacant positions on the Federal Constitutional Court, prompting…
Coalition Clash Abortion Rights Debated
A disagreement has emerged between the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the…
Coalition Seeks Resolution After Judge Vote Delay
The recent, last-minute postponement of judicial elections has not fundamentally damaged the governing coalition of the Christian Democratic…
Japan Coalition Loses Upper House Majority
Projections released by Japan’s NHK indicate a significant shift in the country’s political landscape, with the ruling coalition…
Merkel Era Shadows Merz Coalition Concerns
The leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, delivered a sharp critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
Coalition Feud Intensifies Over Judge Appointments
Tensions are escalating within Germany’s governing coalition regarding the upcoming appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court. Members of…
Coalition Credibility Questioned
The Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has described the current governing coalition as “damaged” in the context of a…
Coalition in Crisis Major Showdown Looms
The recent failed election for judges of the Federal Constitutional Court has triggered a demand for an extraordinary…
Debt Brake Reform Sparks Coalition Tensions
Disagreements have emerged within the German governing coalition regarding proposals for reforming the country’s debt brake, according to…
Construction Sector Blasts Coalition Delay
The construction industry association, HDB, has voiced sharp criticism regarding the perceived sluggish allocation of funds from the…
Günther Disappointed by Coalition Committee Results
Schleswig-Holstein’s State Premier Daniel Günther (CDU) has expressed disappointment regarding recent agreements on the expansion of the parental…
Schwerdtner Slams Coalition Priorities
Opposition parties are sharply criticizing the coalition agreement reached by the governing Social Democratic Party (SPD), Christian Democratic…
Banaszak Accuses Coalition of Breaking Promise on Electricity Tax
Green Party Leader Felix Banaszak has accused the governing coalition of breaking its word. Speaking to the Funke…
Coalition Rift Threatens Tax Relief for Millions
Discussions are underway regarding potential funding mechanisms for a proposed reduction in electricity tax, with concerns raised about…
Energy Tax Fight Threatens German Coalition
A dispute has emerged within the German governing coalition regarding the timing of planned reductions in electricity taxes.…
CDU and CSU Regain Voter Trust, but Incumbent Coalition Still Lacks Majority
German parties’ popularity sees a slight uptick, with CDU and CSU climbing to 29 percent in a recent…
CSU Demands Swift Action in Coalition Committee
German coalition party CSU demands swift changes to the mothers’ pension extension, as presented by Labor Minister Bärbel…
Coalition Compromise: “Mechanism” for Military Service on the Table?
German Government Officials Discuss New Military Service Bill In a recent discussion on the new military service bill,…
German Environment Minister Defies Coalition Agreement
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider Vows to Press Ahead with Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Despite Coalition Agreement Despite the…
Coalition Factions Unite to Make Them Pay
A coalition of Germany’s Union and Social Democratic parties has expressed support for the fire brigade’s demand to…
CHANCELLOR’S “DIRTY WORK” REMARK ROCKS COALITION!
German Foreign Affairs Politician Ralf Stegner Criticizes Chancellor’s Remarks on Israel and Iran German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent…
Palantir Showdown: Germany’s Ruling Coalition at Odds Over US-Funded Surveillance Software
A debate has erupted within the black-red coalition over the use of the police analysis platform “Vera” developed…
Brandenburg’s Woidke Sets the Tone for Coalition Cooperation
BERLIN, GERMANY – In a move that highlights the complexities of coalition politics, Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke has…
Coalition to Unleash 500 Billion Euro Infusion Before Summer’s End?
Berlin, Germany – The newly formed coalition of CDU, CSU and SPD has announced plans to swiftly introduce…
Germany’s President Demands Less Drama, More Solutions in Berlin’s Coalition Chaos
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on the federal government to engage in less public bickering and to…
Women’s Council Slams ‘Tragic’ Lack of Female Representation in Coalition Committee
German Feminist Group Criticizes Lopsided Coalition Committee Composition A German feminist organization has sharply criticized the composition of…
Administration Expert Slams Job Cuts Plans by Schwarz-Rot Coalition
Jörg Bogumil, an expert in administration, criticizes the plans of the new federal government to reduce a certain…
Austria Considering Joining ‘Coalition of the Willing’ for Ukraine Peace Mission
The Austrian government is considering participating in a potential “Coalition of the Willing” to monitor or secure peace…
Caritas Applauds Pension Debate, Blames Coalition Rift for Delayed Action.
Caritas President Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa Supports Debate on Future of Pensions Caritas President Eva Maria Welskop-Deffaa has voiced…
Willful Coalition” Seeks Peace Talks with Russia
The Ukrainian government has announced its readiness to initiate a full and unconditional ceasefire. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij…
Right Decision” and Coalition Agreement Upheld.
Dirk Wiese, the new parliamentary executive director of the SPD faction in the Bundestag, has defended the reinforcement…
CSU Warned: Bavaria Coalition Continuation Crucial for Stability
The Free Voters warn the CSU against considering a different government constellation in Bavaria. A coalition with another…
Jewish Emigration Considered if AfD Joins Coalition
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the end of the war, President of the Central Council…
SPD and Greens Form Coalition Government
The Hamburg citizens have re-elected Peter Tschentscher (SPD) as the first Bürgermeister of Hamburg on Wednesday. Out of…
Merz: No Euphoria, Just Sober Cooperation in Black-Red Coalition.
Friedrich Merz, the new Federal Chancellor of Germany, believes that the difficult start of the current black-red coalition…
CDU/CSU and SPD Coalition Holds Key
CDU Chief Friedrich Merz fails to win election for Federal Chancellor in first round. Merz received 310 yes…
Thuringia’s SPD Urges Black-Red Coalition to Tackle East-West Divide
Thüringens SPD-Landesvorsitzender Georg Maier has called on the black-red coalition to address the economic and social differences between…
Left Party Leader Accuses Coalition Agreement of Breaching EU Law on Migration and Citizen’s Allowance
Jan van Aken, the leader of the Left Party, has expressed concerns regarding the provisions on migration and…
Dax Surges as Investors Hope for Economic Impulses from New Coalition
On the first day of the week, the Dax made significant gains. At the end of Xetra trading,…
SPD’s Bas Calls for Unity and Generosity in Future German Coalition Government
Former Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) has called on the three coalition parties to stop fighting and instead…
SPD-Linke: Yes to Coalition Agreement as Trust Gesture Amid Skepticism
Following the approval of the SPD members for the black-red coalition agreement, the party’s left-wing faction has warned…
Anke Rehlinger Rejects Ministerial Positions in Coalition Deal
Following the positive decision by the SPD members to support a coalition agreement with the Union, the deputy…
Jusos Accept SPD’s Coalition Deal Despite Campaigning for Rejection
The SPD Basis votes in favor of the coalition agreement with the Union, despite Juso’s call for rejection…
SPD Members Approve Coalition Deal with Union in Overwhelming Victory
The SPD members have approved the coalition agreement with the Union with a large majority. As the party…
Schweitzer Predicts High Approval for Coalition Deal with Union
Alexander Schweitzer, the Minister President of Rhineland-Palatinate, has expressed optimism regarding the majority support for the coalition agreement…
Merz Targets Black-Red Coalition
Former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) will participate in the election of the new Chancellor in the Bundestag on…
CSU Leader Söder Confident SPD Will Approve Coalition Deal
CSU Leader Markus Söder expects SPD base to approve coalition agreement CSU leader Markus Söder has expressed his…
Karin Prien Urges Respectful Coalition Dynamics Amidst Minimum Wage Dispute
Designated Federal Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) calls for unity and respect in the prospective black-red coalition. Prien,…
Hamburg Greens Endorse Third Red-Green Coalition Agreement, Promoting Sustainable Development and Personnel Changes
The Hamburg Greens have approved the coalition agreement for continuing their cooperation with the SPD. The third consecutive…
Merz: No Euphoria Before Starting Government Coalition with SPD.
Friedrich Merz, the head of the CDU, has been advocating for approval of the coalition agreement with the…
Young Union Supports Coalition Deal
Jungen Union’s Bundesvorsitzender, Johannes Winkel, will am Montag beim Bundesausschuss der CDU für den Koalitionsvertrag stimmen. Allerdings drängt…
Willing Coalition Talks Hit Dead End Over Exclusion from Russia-US Peace Talks and EU Defense Funding Dispute
European allies of Kiev are unable to agree on further assistance to Ukraine due to disagreements over financing…
Will Coalition Agreement Pass or Fail?
German Social Democrats to Vote on Coalition Agreement In the next two weeks, German Social Democrats have the…
Merz Confirms: SPD’s Agenda Sneaks into Coalition Deal
such as a higher minimum wage and lower taxes for ordinary workers. Bullshit with sauce, it sounds from…
Merz’s Predicament: Who Will Benefit as ‘Grand Coalition’ Continues to Falter?
In a recent analysis, it has been suggested that the SPD appears to be the winner in the…
Unveiling the Anti-Putin Coalition
According to a report by the British Times, the military leadership of the United Kingdom has played a…
MiniKo Coalition Agreement Ignores Climate Neutrality
The economy is a major concern in Germany and the current coalition agreement does not address the country’s…
Coalition Formation Speed Record Attempt
Following the conclusion of the coalition agreement, there are still several hurdles to be overcome before Friedrich Merz…
Civil Rights Under Coalition Remain Dire
The CDU and CSU asked a question about NGOs just before the Bundestagswahl, but it was clearly a…
Germany Promises Massive Weapon Aid to Ukraine as ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Falters
A group of willing countries, including France and the United Kingdom, are planning to send troops to Ukraine…
Majority Doubts New Government Coalition, Merkels Approval Hits Record Low
According to the latest ZDF’s Politbarometer, the German citizens are “rather ambivalent” about the recently agreed-upon coalition between…
Will the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Keep Fighting?
AFP reports that only six Western countries have agreed to send troops to Ukraine after the end of…
CDU and SPD Coalition Agrees to Firmly Anchor War in Europe
The coalition partners have agreed on a coalition agreement. The following concerns the foreign policy of the future…
Union and SPD Reach Agreement for ‘Grand Coalition’; Ministry Assignments Still Unconfirmed
Union and SPD reach agreement on key ministerial positions for potential coalition government in Germany. Negotiations have been…
German Coalition Seeks to Kill the 40-Hour Workweek in a Bid for Total Productivity
Germany’s Eight-Hour Workday Under Threat as New Government Coalition Considers Abolishing 40-Hour Workweek Germany’s eight-hour workday, a hard-fought…
BREAKING: British Military Stands in the Way of War: ‘Coalition of the Willing’ Plan in Shambles
British Military Rejects Proposal for Sending Troops to Ukraine as Part of “Peace Mission” The Telegraph reported on…
BREAKING: Merz’ Coalition on the Brink of Collapse: Can He Salvage the Deal on Immigration?
In the context of the recent federal election, intense negotiations are underway between the CDU and SPD, as…
MIGRATION MELTDOWN: Coalition on the Brink of Collapse?
A recent paper outlining the points of agreement between CDU/CSU and SPD on migration issues has sparked renewed…
CDU’s Frei Warns of Overblown Expectations in Potential Black-Red Coalition
A leading figure in the German CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Thorsten Frei, has expressed caution regarding excessive expectations for…
COALITION CRISIS: Greens Threaten to Derail Merkel’s Financial Package
Berlin, Germany – The Greens have warned CDU leader Friedrich Merz of “symbolic austerity dictates” and social benefit…
CDU Coalition Negotiator’s Shocking U-Turn on Nord Stream
A CDU Official Suggests Future Gas Imports from Russia Jan Heinisch, the CDU’s state vice chairman in North…
Rome Refuses to Join ‘Coalition of the Willing’ in Ukraine Confrontation
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will not participate in a video conference organized by the UK and France,…
BREAKING: Election Shift – New Polls Reveal Surprising Winner Amid Coalition Crisis!
A recent survey conducted by the Berlin-based startup Civey GmbH, an online polling firm, sought to gauge the…
Will Germany’s Unlikely Coalition Unravel the Debt Brake?
Berlin, Monday – The second round of soundings between the Union and the SPD has come to a…
CDU’s Thering Seeks Coalition with SPD After Election Stunner
Berlin, Germany – Following the gains of the borough council election in Hamburg, CDU’s top candidate Dennis Thering…
Hamburg’s Red-Green Coalition on the Brink of a Historic Re-Election?
Following the success of the Hamburg municipal election, the current mayor of the Hanseatic city, Peter Tschentscher of…
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…
Neos’ ‘Yes’ Secures Austria’s Coalition Government
A coalition agreement between the ÖVP, SPÖ and NEOS in Austria has been cleared, following a membership vote…
BANK WARNING: Germany’s Economy on the Brink of Catastrophe If Coalition Talks Drag On
A top executive of the German banking association, Heiner Herkenhoff, has warned against prolonged coalition negotiations. According to…
Will the Red-Green Coalition Survive the Vote?
Hamburg’s Citizens Head to the Polls. Since 8 a.m., the voting stations have been open and 1,320,000 residents…
Will the East of Germany Save the Grand Coalition?
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister-President, Manuela Schwesig, has appealed to the responsibility of SPD, CDU and CSU for the state and…
Coalition Countdown: Will Merkel’s Successors Seal the Deal?
Berlin’s Top Leaders of Union and Social Democrats Meet for Exploratory Talks On Friday, the top leaders of…
Leaked Details Reveal the Unsurprising Truth Behind Austria’s New Coalition
A coalition agreement is expected to shape the future political orientation, comprising a range of concrete measures. Migration…
COALITION CRISIS: Soundings to Start on Friday, Will a New Government Emerge?
Negotiations Between CDU, CSU and SPD on Possible Government Coalition to Start on Friday According to a report…
Conservatives, Social Democrats and Liberals Unite in Historic Coalition
Austria is set to form a government comprising the ÖVP, SPÖ and Neos, with the coalition’s program to…
CDU Signals Willingness to Budge in Coalition Talks
A parliamentary leader of the CDU/CSU faction in the German Bundestag, Thorsten Frei, has signaled willingness to compromise…
SPD Open to New Coalition Options
A senior member of the Social Democratic Party of Germany, Ralf Stegner, has expressed optimism about the possibility…
Will the Party Take the Risk of a Coalition with the Union?
A German Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction meeting was reportedly held, in which the party’s chairman, Klingbeil, emphasized…
No Coalition at Any Price!
A German politician, Ralf Stegner, has warned the Union not to underestimate the Social Democratic Party (SPD) in…
No Coalition with Union Without Social Justice
A representative of the conservative Seeheimer Circle in the SPD, Dirk Wiese, has set conditions for a potential…
Has the Grand Coalition Doomed the Nation to a Fate of Stagnation?
A mere 13,000 votes have created a situation that has, for the time being, preserved the German political…
Euphoria Fades as Coalition Talks Begin
The German stock market index, the Dax, has made gains at the start of the week. At the…
Will Merz’s Coalition Talks Split the Party?
Berlin, Germany – Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister-President Manuela Schwesig has expressed her stance on a potential coalition agreement in the…
A One-Year Coalition and ‘Just Do It’?
A German politician, Carsten Linnemann, has proposed a one-year term for a potential coalition agreement with other governing…
‘Three-Party Coalition Would Be a Disaster for Germany’
German CDU’s General Secretary Carsten Linnemann does not believe a three-party coalition would be good for Germany, despite…
Coalition Chaos: Union’s Big Win, But Who’ll Join?
According to preliminary results from the ARD and ZDF, the Union has emerged as the clear strongest force…
ÖVP Secures Coalition, But Will It Last?
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Unions and Industry Warn of Chaos if Coalition Talks Drag On
Economic and labor unions have warned of delays in government formation after the federal election. “I expect the…
BREAKING: Baerbock’s Bitter Blow: The End of ‘Du’ and the Beginning of the End of the Grand Coalition?
Berlin, Germany – The relationship between the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and the Greens has suffered another blow,…