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Koch Demands Merz, Klingbeil, Bas Steer Politicians Into Reform Risk
Roland Koch (CDU) has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas to be ready…
Caritas Demands Mandatory Climate‑Smart Heating in Rental Homes As Energy Prices Soar
Caritas is demanding a legal requirement that climate‑friendly heating systems be installed in rental properties, citing the “drastically”…
DIHK Demands Deep Reforms By Summer Amid Record Low Corporate Spirits
Facing a bleak economic outlook, the German Chambers of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) is urging the federal government…
Volkswagen CEO Blume Sticks to Germany, Demands Radical Productivity Gains Amid 50,000 Job Cuts
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has reaffirmed his commitment to the German site despite steep sales drops and a strategy…
VW CEO Oliver Blume Demands Action After Car Parts Discovered in Chancellor’s Office Intensifies Political Pressure
After the automotive summit at the chancellery, Volkswagen chief Oliver Blume has stepped up pressure on the government. Speaking…
German Minister Demands Crisis‑Education Courses Be Built Into School Timetables to Bolster Civil Defence
Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU, plans to make civil protection a permanent part of the school…
Pharmacy Protest Stirs as Health Insurers Reject Honorarium Demands
Health insurers sharply reject the pharmacies’ demand for higher fees, accusing them of spreading false claims. Addressing a…
CSU State Group Leader Demands Swift Electoral Reform
The chair of the CSU state group in the Union faction, Alexander Hoffmann, is calling for an urgent reform…
Nina Warken Demands Rapid Action on Deepfakes in Digital Sexualized Violence Debate
In the debate over digital sexualized violence, Nina Warken, chairwoman of the CDU Women’s Union, called for swift action.…
Orbán Stalls Ukraine Aid, Demands More Money
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán continues to stall on new financial aid for Ukraine. At the recent EU Council meeting…
SPD Demands Clear International‑Law Assessment on Attacks on Iran and Venezuela
Foreign policy representatives of the SPD parliamentary group have called on the government to present a legal assessment…
EU Interior Commissioner Demands Greater European Independence in Security
EU internal affairs commissioner Magnus Brunner is calling for greater European autonomy in both internal and external security. He…
Young Union Leader Demands Stricter Oversight of Finance Minister Over Special Fund Misuse
Faced with new data indicating the misuse of the special fund, Johannes Winkel, chair of the Young Union (JU),…
AfD Demands Return of German Gold Reserves While SPD Accuses Panic‑Mongering
The AfD is demanding that the German government bring all German gold reserves overseas back to Germany. The…
Taxpayer Group Demands Gasoline VAT Only on Net Price Excluding CO2 Fees
The Association of Taxpayers (Bund der Steuerzahler, BdSt) is urging the German federal government to change the way…
Spahn Demands Consequences Over EU Parliament Chat With AfD
Jens Spahn, chairman of the Union faction in the European Parliament, called for consequences after reports surfaced that members…
Sven Schulze Demands Softening of EU Emission Trading System
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President Sven Schulze, a member of the CDU, has called for a softening of the European climate…
Kiesewetter Demands Immediate Training of Ukrainians on Taurus Cruise Missiles
Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU foreign‑policy spokesman, urges the German government to begin training Ukrainian soldiers on Taurus cruise…
Hubig Demands Year-Long Rule to Cap Daily Gas Price Hikes
Justizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) says she wants the planned rule that will allow fuel stations to raise their prices…
Fraunhofer President Demands Protective Measures Against Knowledge Drain
Holger Hanselka, president of the Fraunhofer Society, has called for sweeping protective measures to shield Germany from a massive…
Selenskyj Demands EU Plan B as Hungary Blocks 90 Billion Euro Credit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski demanded an alternative after Hungary blocked the 90‑billion‑euro loan it had pledged to Ukraine. “We…
German Farmers Union Demands Suspension of Carbon Pricing Amid Rising Energy Costs From Iran Conflict
Because energy costs are rising as a result of the war in Iran, Joachim Rukwied, president of the German…
SPD Demands Overhaul Germany Debt Brake to Fuel Infrastructure Investment
The SPD insists on a comprehensive overhaul of the debt‑brake, a stance that runs counter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz,…
Left Demands Volkswagen Board Hand Bonuses Over to Workers Instead of Executives
The Left party is calling on the Volkswagen board to forgo its bonus payments.Ines Schwerdtner, the party’s chairwoman,…
Green Youth Demands Seat at Baden‑Wurttemberg Government Formation Table
The Green Youth demands to be involved in the upcoming government formation in Baden-Württemberg.Speaking to the magazine “Stern”,…
German Public Majority Demands State Relief as Energy Prices Skyrocket Amid Middle East Tensions
Amid rising energy costs caused by tensions in the Middle East, a clear majority of Germans support state‑led…
German Farmers Leader Demands Diesel CO2 Tax Exemption Amid Rising Energy Costs
President Joachim Rukwied of the German Farmers’ Association (Deutscher Bauernverband) urged the government to suspend the CO₂ levy on…
Green Youth Fires Six Demands at Baden-Württemberg Governor Cem Özdemir After Election Win
After Cem Özdemir won the Baden-Württemberg state election, the Green Youth asked the newly appointed premier to clarify…
Hate‑Aid Co‑CEO Demands European Staunchness on Social Media Rules After US Sanctions
Anna‑Lena von Hodenberg, the co‑chief executive of the anti‑hate‑speech organisation Hate‑Aid, says the sanctions imposed by the United States have…
German Union Demands Sex‑Buying Ban and Stiff Penalties for Clients
For International Women’s Day, Susanne Hierl, the CSU’s spokesperson on legal affairs for the parliamentary Union faction, reaffirmed her…
German Left Leader Demands Secure Escape Routes for Iranian Refugees as War Escalates
Heidi Reichinnek, the leader of the Left Party’s parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, is urging the federal…
Taxpayers Association Demands Evacuees Pay Heavily for Gulf Flights and Calls for Fair Cost Share
The Taxpayers’ Association urges that evacuation flights from the Gulf region be financed in a “fair” manner. President…
Trump Demands Unconditional Surrender From Iran Rejects Any Deal
President Donald Trump ruled out a negotiated settlement to the Iran conflict. He stated that there would be…
Left Party Demands End to Profit Logic in German Healthcare Amid Hospital Reform Criticized for Worsening Staff Shortage
The amendments to Germany’s hospital reform adopted by the Bundestag on Friday are expected by the Left to…
Linke Demands Return Of 9 Euro Ticket Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Sören Pellmann, the chair of the Left’s parliamentary group in the Bundestag, said to RTL and ntv that the…
Deutsche Städtetag Demands Higher Thresholds in Kritis Top Law to Boost Critical Infrastructure Safety
The German city council is urging the federal government to make a comprehensive reform of the Kritis rooftop…
Left Party Demands Safe Legal Escape Routes From Iran to Germany
The Left party in the Bundestag is demanding a halt to deportations to Iran and the creation of…
SPD Secretary Demands U.S.‑Israel Attack on Iran Be Deemed Illegal and Calls for Return to Negotiations
The SPD Secretary‑General Tim Klüssendorf has urged that the U.S.-Israel military strike be described as a violation of…
Schleswig-Holstein Demands Tougher Penalties for Antisemitism After Kiel Incident and Berlinale Row
After a string of antisemitic incidents in Kiel and controversial remarks at the Berlinale, the state of Schleswig‑Holstein…
EU-Iran Delegation Demands U.S. and Israel Clarify Their War Objectives
The chair of the Iran delegation in the European Parliament, Hannah Neumann of the Greens, urged Israel and the…
German Church Calls Out GEAS Reform Plans Demands Refugee Dignity
Before the vote on reforming the Common European Asylum System (GEAS), the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) strongly…
Nouripour Demands More Freedom for Green Leadership as Polls Stagnate
The former Green Party chairman, Omid Nouripour, says that the party needs more “legroom” for its executive team,…
Anti Racism Commissioner Demands Action After Study Shows Deep Institutional Racial Bias
After the publication of the “Institutions and Racism” (InRA) study by the Research Institute for Social Cohesion, Federal…
Police Commissioner Demands Gender Parity in Federal Police and BKA High Ranks
Uli Grötsch, the federal police commissioner at the German Bundestag, called for parity in the appointment of senior officers…
Claudia Roth Demands Autonomy for Cultural Institutions Amid Berlinale Criticism of Weimer
Claudia Roth, the former German federal cultural minister, sharply criticized the approach of her successor, independent political official…
Green Youth Spokeswoman Demands Greater Citizen Engagement from Her Party in East Germany
Ahead of the upcoming state elections in Saxony‑Anhalt and Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania, Henriette Held – the spokesperson for the…
Pedestrian League Demands Harsh Penalties for Biking on Sidewalks
The walking‑pedestrians’ association Fuss e.V. is calling for stricter penalties for cyclists who ride on sidewalks. Board member…
Diakonie President Rüdiger Schuch Slams Sparkurs Demands Fair Payment For Social Workers
Diakonie president Rüdiger Schuch responded to the latest figures on the financial situation of the German free welfare sector…
SPD Migration MPs Claim Exclusion From Program Debate as Party Workgroup Demands Transparent Seat Allocation
The SPD’s working group on migration and diversity has criticized the appointment of the party’s internal program committee.…
German Minister Demands End Of China Investment Bans Ahead Of Merz Visit
Gitta Connemann, chair of the German Economy and Climate Ministry’s parliamentary committee (MIT) and parliamentary secretary to the minister,…
German Industry Group Demands Transparency From Chinese Export Controls and Calls to Cut Dependence
The chief executive of the BDI, Tanja Gönner, called for increased transparency and reliability in China’s export‑control regime and…
Majority Demands New Rule Banning Lawmakers From Hiring Relatives of Party Allies
A majority of German citizens support a ban that would prevent lawmakers from hiring relatives of party friends…
SPD Demands Halt of EU‑US Customs Deal After Trump’s Tariff Rollout
The parliamentary manager of the SPD Bundestag faction, Dirk Wiese, has called for a suspension of the ratification process…
Doctors’ Association Demands Removal of Optional Health Fund Services
In the debate over cutting costs in the German health system, Kassenärztechef Andreas Gassen is calling for the…
European Parliament Chair Demands US Commit to Keep Tariff Caps in Customs Deal
The chairman of the European Parliament’s Trade Committee, Bernd Lange of the SPD, has made the approval of the…
EU Demands Clarity from US on Upcoming Tariff Moves After Supreme Court Ruling
After the customs ruling of the U.S. Supreme Court, the EU Commission demanded clarification from the U.S. government…
Linke Demands Schufa Be Abolished as Score Reform Sparks Criticism
Janis Ehling, the federal executive director of the Left party, sharply criticized attempts to reform the Schufa credit‑score…
Verdi Demands Radio Fee 18.64 Euro Be Legally Fixed for 2027
The service union Verdi has urged the German state premiers to enshrine the 18.64‑euro broadcasting fee, recommended by…
SPD Vice Speaks Out Demands Braver Reform Spirit
Deputy leader of the SPD parliamentary group, Esra Limbacher, urged his colleagues and the party as a whole…
Young Union Demands Clear Reform Decisions Ahead of CDU Party Congress in Stuttgart
As the CDU’s party conference in Stuttgart approaches, Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Young Union, is calling on…
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)…
SPD Faction Demands Consequences Over AfD Extremist Classification in Lower Saxony
The deputy chair of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Sonja Eichwede, is demanding consequences following the…
IG Metall Demands Better Working Conditions at Tesla Grünheide Factory Ahead of March Works Council Elections
In anticipation of the upcoming works‑council elections at Tesla’s Grünheide plant at the beginning of March, IG Metall is…
Green Party Demands Rejection of Pistorius Drone Deal as Bundestag Resistance Grows
In the Bundestag resistance is mounting against the planned multi‑billion‑euro purchase of combat drones. The opposition stems from…
Berlin SPD Candidate Demands More Federal Support for Capital City
Berlin’s SPD lead candidate Steffen Krach has called for a stronger federal commitment to the capital. He told the…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Demands International Action Over Navalny Poisoning Claims
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) responded sharply to the evidence presented by several European states that Russian opposition politician…
UN Rep Baerbock Demands Women Rights Action Over Epstein Files
UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock criticised how the Epstein files have been handled and called for stronger protection for…
DIW Demands Productivity Drive Wage Negotiations Amid Germany Public Sector Pay Storm
Amid ongoing collective bargaining disputes-including at Deutsche Bahn and within the public sector-the German Institute for Economic Research…
Thuringian AfD Demands Sharper Rules Amid Nepotism Scandals
Because of rising accusations of cronyism against senior AfD officials, the Thuringian state chair Stefan Möller has called for…
Police Union Demands More Police Presence in Trains to Boost Safety
Amid growing concerns about safety in trains and stations, the Police Union (GdP) is asking Deutsche Bahn to deploy…
Van Aken Demands Probe of AfD Nepotism Allegations
Jan van Aken, chairman of the Left party, has called on the German federal parliamentary administration to investigate alleged…
German CDU Demands Halt to Naturalisation Amid Language Certificate Fraud Allegations
Following several suspected fraud cases involving language certificates, CDU politicians are calling for a halt to naturalisation proceedings…
DGB Demands Rich Step Up Share of Social Welfare Costs
Amid the divergent proposals from the Union and SPD to finance the welfare state, the DGB calls for…
BASF Demands Swift Relief for Industry as Cefic President Calls for Quick Support
BASF chief Markus Kamieth, who also serves as president of the European chemical industry association CEFIC, called for swift…
SPD Budget Expert Demands Fast FCAS Choice Ahead of Munich Security Conference
Just before the start of the Munich Security Conference, SPD budget and defence expert Andreas Schwarz raised the pressure…
Brantner Blasts Israeli Settlement Policy, Demands Immediate Reform
In Jerusalem, Green Party leader Franziska Brantner sharply criticized the Israeli government’s settlement policy. She told “Politico” that the…
Union Demands Action Over Rising Mental Strain Among German Police
Psychological and emotional strain among German police officers is significantly higher than in other professions, according to an…
VdK Supports SPD Plan to Use Rent and Capital Income for Health Insurance Demands Exemption Thresholds
The VdK Social Union backs the SPD’s recent call to include rental and capital‑income systematically in the financing…
German Airborne Brigade General Demands Modernization of Paratroopers
The paratroopers of the German armed forces, according to the commander of Airborne Brigade 1, are “not positioned for…
SPD Secretary General Demands Lower Voting Age and Expanded Pension Coverage for Politicians
SPD Secretary‑General Tim Klüssendorf said on Monday’s “Frühstart” programme on RTL and ntv that politicians feel it is…
Union Demands Key Fixes to Rent Law Draft by Minister Hubig
The Union caucus is calling for corrections to the draft tenancy law put forward by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig…
Union Demands Revisions to Germany’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union parliamentary group is calling for amendments to the draft federal tenancy law presented by Justice Minister…
Union Demands Revisions to German Rent Law Draft
The Union faction calls for further revisions to the draft law on tenancy rights presented by Federal Justice…
German Union Demands Revisions to Proposed Tenancy Law Draft by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig
The Union faction is calling for revisions to the draft tenant‑law bill presented by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
Sven Schulze Demands Lifetime Stadium Bans for Rioters in East Germany
After the latest outbreaks of violence in eastern German football stadiums, Saxony‑Anhalt’s new Minister President Sven Schulze (CDU) has…
SPD Demands Nationalization of DB Security and Consolidation of Security Duties Under Federal Police
The SPD’s domestic‑policy group in the Bundestag has put forward a proposal to nationalise DB Sicherheit GmbH and to concentrate…
Dobrindt Demands Harsh Punishment After Train Guard Killed, Calls for More Staff
Bundesinnenminister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) called for a harsh sentence against the suspected perpetrator in the killing of a train…
Green Party Demands Repatriation of Maja T from Hungary After 8-Year Prison Sentence
Helge Limburg, the political spokesperson for the Greens’ Bundestag faction, has demanded that the non‑binary individual known as…
Police Union Demands Rapid Police Deployment After Landstuhl Train Tragedy
Following a fatal incident on a regional train in Landstuhl, Jochen Kopelke – the national chairman of the German…
German Patient Protection Foundation Demands End to Intermediation Fees as Specialist Waits Lengthen
Faced with long waits for specialist appointments among statutory insurance holders, the board of the German Foundation for…
SPD Demands Overhaul of German Rail Security After Tragic Conductor Death
Sebastian Fiedler, the SPD’s parliamentary spokesperson on internal affairs, says that the Deutsche Bahn must overhaul its structures after a…
Bamf Cuts Off Integration Course Applications, DVV Demands Explanation
The German Adult Education Association (DVV) has criticized that since the end of November the Federal Office for…
Rhein Resists CDU Business Union Cutback Demands
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein (CDU) has opposed the latest demands of the Mittelstands‑und‑Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) and the CDU’s Economic…
Red Cross Demands Self-Protection Lessons for Kids Amid Rising Security Concerns
Uwe Krischer, the North Rhine‑Westphalia state commissioner of the German Red Cross for population protection, warns that despite…
CSU Demands SPD Concessions on Federal Wage Loyalty Act
Alexander Hoffmann, the head of the CSU state groups, has called on the social democrats to make concessions…
German Constitutional Court Demands More Climate Action From Current Government
The climate‑protection programme that was adopted by the coalition government in 2023 must be expanded with additional measures,…
German Defence Minister Demands Trump Apologise for Afghanistan Comments
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius demanded that U.S. President Donald Trump apologize for his remarks about Afghanistan. In a pre‑recorded…
Denmark’s Army Chief Demands NATO Steps for Arctic Security
Denmark’s army chief, General Michael Wiggers, demanded that NATO take concrete steps to increase security in the Arctic. “We…
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…
De Masi Defends BSW MEPs Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Court Review
Fabio De Masi, the national chairman of the BSW and a Member of the European Parliament, dismissed criticism of…