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Social Welfare Criticizes Planned Illness Benefit Cuts During Reform Hearings
Prior to a hearing for associations, the German Association of Disabled People (SoVD) expressed strong criticism of the…
Green Leader Criticizes Healthcare Reform Citing Need for Changes
The Green party leader, Felix Banaszak, has stated that a reform of the statutory health insurance system is…
Sozialminister Criticizes Tax-Free Thousand Euro Bonus Plan
Aminata Touré, the Minister of Social Affairs for Schleswig-Holstein and a member of the Green Party, voiced strong…
Labour Wing Criticizes Finance Minister Klingbeil’s Crisis Management on Fuel Prices
Citing high fuel prices, Dennis Radtke, the head of the CDU Labour Wing, criticized the crisis management of…
SPD Criticizes Germany’s Overseas Deportation Centers Over Human Rights Risks
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed strong criticism of the “Return Hubs” – external asylum‑processing centres being…
CDU Workers Wing Criticizes Merz’s Reform Direction
In the CDU there is growing discontent over how Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government is approaching the planned major reforms.…
Red Cross Criticizes Deficiencies In German Civil Protection
The German Red Cross (DRK) reports serious gaps in the country’s civilian protection system. Despite rising security threats…
Left Criticizes New Gas Station Price Rule as Ineffective
The Left criticized the delayed entry into force of the new pricing rule for petrol stations.“It first could…
Former ARD Host Georg Restle Criticizes ARD Hesitation Toward AfD
Georg Restle, the long‑time host of the ARD political magazine “Monitor”, is stepping down after fourteen years as…
Driving Teacher Union Criticizes New License Reform, Warns Safety Risks
Deputy chairman of the German Federation of Driving Schools (Bundesvereinigung der Fahrlehrerverbände, BVF), Kurt Bartels, has voiced concerns that…
Union Party Criticizes New Riester Pension Reform
The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reports that members of the Union (CDU/CSU) are strongly critical of the draft bill on the…
Woidke Criticizes SPD Over Worker Trust Loss saying “We Made Mistakes”
Brandenburg’s premier, Dietmar Woidke of the SPD, has criticized his own party sharply. He told the “Welt” on a…
Kevin Kühnert Criticizes His Tenure as SPD Secretary General
Kevin Kühnert, the former general secretary of the SPD, said that before stepping down he often found himself…
Grimm Criticizes New Single‑Per‑Day Gas Price Increase Rule
An economist who also serves on the supervisory board of Siemens Energy, Veronika Grimm, sharply criticized a proposal to restrict…
JU Leader Criticizes CDU After Narrow Loss in Baden-Württemberg Election
Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Junge Union (JU), which belongs to the CDU, sharply criticised the party after…
German Drug Commissioner Streeck Criticizes Discount Stores Selling Cannabis Seeds
The federal drug commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), has criticized the sale of cannabis seeds in more than 250…
German Justice Minister Criticizes US-Israel Strike on Iran as Unlawful
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) said that the United States’ and Israel’s attack on Iran cannot be defended…
SPD Spokesman Adis Ahmetovic Criticizes Foreign Minister Wadephul on Crisis Communication
SPD foreign‑policy spokesperson Adis Ahmetovic criticized the crisis communication of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. “The initial statement that…
Expert Criticizes New German Wage Loyalty Law as Undesirable
Business economist Martin Werding criticised the new federal Tariff Loyalty Act as ineffective. Speaking to the “Rheinische Post”…
Metalworkers Union Criticizes New Federal Wage Loyalty Law as Impractical and Costly
The Employer Association Gesamtmetall sharply criticized the coalition’s agreement on the new federal wage‑faithfulness law. Oliver Zander, the association’s…
Forsa Criticizes Government Over Wrong Focus on Policy Issues
Forsa, the German public‑opinion research institute, has criticized that politicians are concentrating on the wrong issues. In a comment…
Police Union Leader Criticizes Hessian Minister’s Expulsion Enforcement Plans
The head of the Police Federation (GdP), Jochen Kopelke, has sharply criticized proposals by Rhineland‑Palatinate Interior Minister Roman…
Heidi Reichinnek Criticizes SPD Social Media Restrictions for Children and Teens
Heidi Reichinnek, the chair of the Left Party’s parliamentary group, regards the SPD’s proposals to restrict social‑media usage for…
Ifo CEO Says Income Tax Relief Only Realistic With Spending Cuts, Fuest Criticizes Linnemann’s Plan
The president of the Munich Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, thinks that the Federal Government’s proposal to ease the…
Berlinale Director Criticizes US Vice President Vance And Elon Musk Over Their Take On Freedom Of Speech
Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, criticized U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance and entrepreneur Elon Musk for their handling…
German Auditor General Criticizes Military Procurement Office Structures in Sharp Review
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has issued a sharp rebuke of the structures…
German Audit Office Criticizes Planned Electric Car Funding as Aimless Strategy
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has criticized the federal government for a lack…
Spahn Criticizes Washington Upgrade of AfD as Irritating
Jens Spahn, the CDU parliamentary group leader, sharply criticised how the AfD is treated in U.S. government circles. “It…
Turkish Community Criticizes BAMF Enrollment Stop for Integration Courses As Undermining Social Participation
The chair of the Turkish community in Germany, Gökay Sofuoglu, criticized the admission stop for integration courses announced…
IW Chief Criticizes SPD Health Levy as Unnecessary Burden on Health Insurance
Criticism of the health levy that the SPD plans to impose on capital income continues unabated. The senior…
CDU Employee Wing Criticizes Party’s Public Image in Social Debate
Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU’s employee wing, opened a frank critique of his party’s public image in the…
Aydan Ozoguz Criticizes FIFA’s Plan to Reintegrate Russian Teams
The chairwoman of the German Bundestag’s sports committee, Aydan Özoguz (SPD), has rejected FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s proposal to allow…
German Handcraft Union Criticizes Proposed Building Energy Law Overhaul
Jörg Dittrich, president of the Zentralverband Deutsches Handwerk (ZDH), warned that the reforms to the Building Energy Act could…
Opposition Criticizes Thorsten Frei’s Plan to Expand BND Powers
Thorsten Frei, the Federal Chancellery minister, plans to widen the authority of Germany’s foreign intelligence agency, the BND, through…
CDU Business Wing Chair Criticizes “Lifestyle” Label on Part‑Time Bill Headline Change Needed
The chairwoman of the CDU’s economic wing, Gitta Connemann, broke with her party leaders by publicly addressing the controversial…
East Germany Ombudsman Criticizes Söder, Threatens to Rattle Federal Solidarity
The Federal government’s East Commissioner, Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD), has sharply criticized Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder (CSU) amid the ongoing dispute…
Germany’s Left Criticizes Planless Use of Special Fund Amid Downgraded Growth Forecast
Facing a gloomier growth forecast for the German economy, Die Linke sharply criticized the black‑red economic policy and…
Özdemir Criticizes CDU Push to Eliminate Part-Time Work Rights
Cem Özdemir, the leading candidate of the Greens in Baden‑Württemberg, sharply criticized the CDU’s business wing for proposing to…
Laschet Criticizes EU Over Delay of Mercosur Deal Ahead of Court Review
Foreign‑policy politician Armin Laschet (CDU) sharply criticised the European Parliament’s decision to have the European Court of Justice…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
Linke Leader Criticizes Phone Sick Note Debate as Pure Distraction
In the meantime, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken, a member of the CDU, has announced a review of the…
CDU Criticizes CSU Migration Demands
A simmering internal rift within the German conservative political landscape has emerged as CSU lawmakers prepare to unveil…
Bayer Criticizes EU Agricultural Stance
The ongoing World Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, has ignited a sharp critique of the European Union’s agricultural…
Bishop Bätzing Criticizes Klöckner Over Pride Flag Absence
The head of the German Bishops’ Conference, Georg Bätzing, has expressed disappointment regarding the decision by Bundestag President…
Merkel Criticizes Merz Over Welfare Cuts
The association VdK has strongly criticized a recent call from CDU leader Friedrich Merz to reduce spending on…
Hasselmann Criticizes Delay in Court Judge Selection
Members of the Green Party are urging parties within the German parliament to expedite the selection of new…
German MP Criticizes Unicredit’s Commerzbank Bid
A leading figure in Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has voiced concerns regarding the potential acquisition of Commerzbank…
Ex-Court Chief Criticizes Political Influence in Judge Selection
Former President of the Federal Constitutional Court, Hans-Jürgen Papier, is advocating for a revised approach to the selection…
Habeck Criticizes Klöckner and Söder’s Policies
Former Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck has publicly questioned the capacity of Bundestags President Julia Klöckner to fulfill her role…
German Economic Advisor Criticizes Government Spending Plans
Germany’s leading economic advisor, Monika Schnitzer, has publicly critiqued the current coalition government’s budgetary and economic policies, voicing…
Laschet Praises Trump Talks Criticizes Europe’s Approach
The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag, Armin Laschet, has voiced approval of recent…
Ex-Israeli Envoy Criticizes German Arms Pause as Impulsive
Former Israeli Ambassador to Germany, Shimon Stein, has characterized the decision by CDU leader Friedrich Merz to temporarily…
German Left Criticizes Weak UN Plastics Deal Push
Following the unsuccessful conclusion of United Nations negotiations for a global plastics treaty, members of the German Left…
Left Leader Criticizes Potential Putin Trump Talks
Ahead of the anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, Ines Schwerdtner, chair…
Minister Criticizes Treatment of Former Party Leader
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation and Housing, Verena Hubertz, has publicly voiced concerns regarding the treatment of former…
SPD Criticizes Israel Arms Halt
A divergence in policy regarding arms deliveries to Israel is emerging within Germany’s political landscape, with prominent members…
SPD Criticizes Union Over Judge Candidate Withdrawal
Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) leadership is expressing concern over the withdrawal of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf as a candidate…
Weidel Criticizes Merz’s CDU Stance
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has expressed a view that the stance of…
Union Criticizes EU Climate Goal
German trade union confederation, the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), has voiced concerns regarding the European Union’s proposed new climate…
Left Criticizes CDU’s Electricity Tax Maneuvering
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has sharply criticized the provisional failure to reduce electricity taxes…
SPD Criticizes Merz on Border Control Approach
German political figures are criticizing Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) for a perceived lack of coordination with European partners…
Antisemitism Criticizes Ruling on Former Bodyguard
Decision to Allow Former Security Detail Member Back into Police Service Sparks Criticism A recent ruling by the…
SPD Criticizes Merz’s CSD Remarks
Armand Zorn, Deputy Leader of the SPD parliamentary group, has publicly distanced himself from Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent…
Business Group Criticizes German Pension Plan
CDU Economic Council Critiques Union’s Proposed “Active Pension” Plan The CDU Economic Council has issued a sharp critique…
Germany Criticizes Israel for Gaza Offensive, Warns of Hostage Danger
The German government has expressed strong criticism of Israel following the start of a new ground offensive in…
Left Party Leader Criticizes Decision on Antisemitism in Gaza and Israel
Linken politician Bodo Ramelow criticizes party’s decision on antisemitism definition. Ramelow argues that the decision is unnecessary and…
Russian Ambassador Warns of New Cold War and Criticizes Memory Culture of WWII
According to the Russian Ambassador to Germany, Sergey Netschajev, the Cold War is once again a reality. “We…
Green Party Criticizes Schneider’s Appointment as Environment Minister Over Coal Phase-Out Stance
Green Party’s Dröge Criticizes Carsten Schneider’s Appointment as Environment and Climate Protection Minister Katharina Dröge, the chairwoman of…
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…
Vintage Music Advocate Guildo Horn Criticizes Eurovision Song Contest for Losing Its Soul
Schlagersänger Guildo Horn criticizes the Eurovision Song Contest. “This is no longer my competition” Horn said to the…
Green Party Criticizes CSU’s Meat Proposals for Schools and Kindergartens
Former consumer protection minister Renate Künast (The Greens) criticized the proposal of incoming Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer…
LGBTIQ Association Criticizes Katherina Reiche’s Appointment to Cabinet as “Exclusionary and Backward-Looking
Erik Jödicke, a member of the executive board of the Lesben- und Schwulenverbands (LSVD), has sharply criticized the…
CDU Employee Wing Criticizes Minister List, Calls for More Breadth and Representation
CDA-Chef expresses dissatisfaction with CDU’s ministerial selection The selection of ministers has caused dissatisfaction among the employee wing…