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CDU General Secretary Demands Better Communication for Government Reforms
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann called for improved communication regarding the government’s upcoming reform projects. Speaking to the…
Verdi Boss Demands AfD Banned Over Civil Servant Purge Threats
Amid plans by the AfD party to potentially replace hundreds of state civil servants following a victory in…
Queer Advocate Demands Stronger Legal Protection for LGBTQ+ Rights
On the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia, the Federal Government’s Queer Coordinator, Sophie Koch, called…
German Railway Industry Demands Immediate Reform of Rail Track Pricing
Representatives of the railway sector are urgently calling on Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder (CDU), to implement…
Rhein Demands Major Reform Restart from Merkel Government
Hessian Minister-President Boris Rhein (CDU) has publicly demanded that the federal government fundamentally restructure both its policies and…
Streeck Demands Tighter Crackdown on Illegal Gambling Threatening German Communities
Hendrik Streeck, the Federal Government’s Drug and Addiction Commissioner (CDU), has demanded that both the federal government and…
Economist Demands Return of Housing Subsidy for Stalled German Construction Market
Considering the years of stagnation in new construction across Germany, housing and economics expert Matthias Günther, from the…
WZB Expert Urges Elterngeld Reform Demands Longer Paternity Leave over Cuts
The economist Nicola Fuchs-Schündeln warns against further spending cuts for parental benefits and instead advocates for a comprehensive…
Saarland Leader Demands Tax Overhaul Hitting Top Earners and Heirs Harder
Anke Rehlinger, the Prime Minister of Saarland and a member of the SPD party, has called upon the…
Craftsmen President Demands Government Reforms Now
Craftsmen’s Association President Jörg Dittrich has urged the federal government to make swift decisions. Speaking to the Funke…
Linken Chief Demands Immediate Relief Package From German Government
Following the Coalition Committee meeting, Left party parliamentary leader Heidi Reichinnek urged the government to implement immediate relief…
Left Party Demands Massive Economic Stimulus for Germany’s Modernization
Ines Schwerdtner, leader of the Left party, is calling for a massive economic stimulus package to modernize Germany’s…
CSU Chief Suggests Fuel Discount Extension If Geopolitics Demands It
Alexander Hoffmann, the CSU group leader, has stated that extending the fuel discount is not ruled out. Speaking…
CDU Labour Wing Demands Replacement for Relief Bonus Criticizes Lack of Citizen Aid
The CDU has voiced significant criticism regarding the failure to provide citizens with further financial relief. Dennis Radtke,…
Schwesig Welcomes End of “Relief Premium” Demands Comprehensive Federal “Relief Package”
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Prime Minister, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), welcomed the final cancellation of the relief subsidy, while simultaneously pressing the…
DAK Demands Savings Cuts Impacting Public Employees Paralleling Health Insurance Measures
The DAK health insurance fund has called for any austerity measures planned for the statutory health insurance system…
Greens Slams Spahn’s Subsidy Cuts Plan Demands Stronger Government Leadership
Franziska Brantner, the Green party’s leader, sharply criticized the proposal by CDU faction boss Jens Spahn, who suggested…
Political Crisis Demands Show of Unity From Berlin States Labor And Business
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies of the SPD, has called for a coordinated effort involving the federal government,…
Doctor Leader Demands Delay on Healthcare Savings Pact Before Summer Break
Leading doctors’ federation president, Klaus Reinhardt, urged the black-red coalition to halt the process of passing the savings…
Caritas President Demands Social Contribution Relief Amid Rising Costs
Ahead of meetings in the Coalition Committee, Caritas President Eva Welskop-Deffaa has called upon the federal government to…
SPD Slams Warken’s Care Reform Plan Demands Stable Funding and Citizen Insurance
As Health Minister Nina Warken prepares to present her proposals for reforming the social long-term care insurance, coalition…
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…
Wildberger Demands More Design Freedom for AI Wary of Over-Regulation
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) has called for reduced restrictions on the development of Artificial Intelligence and cautioned…
Union Demands Concrete Tax Reform Timetable by 2027
During a top meeting of the CDU, CSU, and SPD, members of the Union coalition are demanding a…
German Environment Minister Demands Manufacturer Responsibility for Used Clothes Waste
North Rhine-Westphalia Environment Minister Oliver Krischer (The Greens) is pushing for the implementation of a comprehensive textile law.…
Müller Demands Targeted Relief After Failing Union Initiative
Sepp Müller, the CDU’s deputy chair, stated that following the failure of the “relief premium” stimulus, the party…
CDU Leader Wegner Demands Major Change in Handling of AfD
Berlin’s current Mayor, Kai Wegner, suggests that the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) should adopt a different approach to…
Schulze Demands Harder Line For Citizens Benefit Recipients
Sven Schulze, the Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt and a CDU politician, has called for stricter measures and increased pressure…
GKV Chief Demands More State Funding to Ease Care Home Burden
Oliver Blatt, the Chairman of the Association of Statutory Health Insurance (GKV-Spitzenverband), is calling on both the federal…
Eon Boss Demands Energy Market Reform After Power Sector Turmoil
Eon CEO Leonhard Birnbaum has urged the German government to take decisive action following recent major disruptions in…
Minister Warken Demands €16 Billion Savings for German Health Insurance System
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) stated to the “Rheinische Post” that the coalition’s cabinet decision represents a…
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…
North Rhine-Westphalia Demands Maternity Protection For Self-Employed Women
North Rhine-Westphalia has renewed its push for statutory maternity protection for self-employed women. According to the State Ministry…
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…
Spahn Demands Faster Tax Funding for Health Costs for Unemployment Recipients
CDU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn has called for a quicker transition to funding health costs for recipients…
Opposition Demands Major Structural Reforms Amid Government Fiscal Crisis
Facing a strained budgetary situation and accumulating fresh tax losses, The Left party has strongly criticized the Federal…
DAAD President Demands Tighter Oversight of Private German Universities
Joybrato Mukherjee, President of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), has called for significantly better oversight of certain…
Tax Advisor Head Demands Cutting Commuting Perk for Tax Law Simplification
Hartmut Schwab, President of the Federal Chamber of Tax Advisors, has called for a fundamental simplification of German…
Opposition Demands Greater Oversight of Secret Services In Parliamentary Committee
Left-wing parliamentary representative Clara Bünger is urgently advocating for greater involvement from the opposition ahead of the election…
CDA Demands Funding Plan for Citizen’s Income Amid Health Care Debate
The Christian Democratic Union (CDA) is demanding an open and honest debate regarding expenditures related to mandatory health…
Weber Demands Military EU Headquarters Shift Boost Security Cooperation
the establishment of a dedicated EU military headquarters and a clearer regulation of the EU’s mutual assistance clause..…
Wagenknecht Demands Coalition Government Resignation
Sahra Wagenknecht is calling for the resignation of the current federal government. Writing in the “Welt” (Wednesday edition),…
DB Demands Respect Passengers Face Bodycams And Audio Recordings On Trains
Deutsche Bahn is urging its passengers to show greater respect toward staff and is expanding its security measures…
CDU Economic Council Demands Faster State Modernization Action Now
The CDU-affiliated interest group Wirtschaftsrat der CDU is calling for the Federal Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), to…
Verdi Demands Protests Against Cuts to Disability Care Services
The public service union Verdi has called for protest actions against proposed cuts to disability support services. On…
Miersch Criticizes High Fuel Prices Demands More Than Tank Discount
SPD Group Leader Matthias Miersch believes the subsidized fuel discount measure has not failed, though he does expect…
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…
Child Psychologist Demands Urgent Regulation of Social Media Platforms
Child and youth psychologist Kerstin Paschke is demanding immediate regulation of major social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram,…
Söder Demands Strict Adherence to Debt Brake While Pushing Tax Cuts
Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder, representing the CSU, has forcefully stated his position on the future financial policy of…
Wagenknecht Demands US Missiles Leave Germany Calls for New Eastern Policy
BSW politician Sahra Wagenknecht has criticized the planned withdrawal of 5,000 US soldiers from Germany and specifically demanded…
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…
Green Party Demands European Action Amid Looming US Troop Withdrawal
The Green Party is calling for a coordinated European response following the United States’ possible announcement regarding the…
Green Party Demands Stronger Fight Against Rising Antisemitism in Germany
Konstantin von Notz, the Deputy Parliamentary Group Chair of the Green Party, has called for greater determination in…
Green Party Leader Demands Increased Police Presence at Train Stations
Greens leader Felix Banaszak has called for increased police presence at train stations, criticizing the decision made by…
SPD Demands Greater Protection for Jewish Lives Across Germany’s Public Spaces
Sebastian Fiedler, the interior policy spokesperson for the SPD parliamentary group, has demanded increased protection for Jewish life…
CDU Expert Demands Stronger Stance Against Israel Hate
Alexander Throm, the interior spokesperson for the CDU/Union parliamentary group, is demanding tougher measures against those exhibiting anti-Jewish…
Merz Demands Bundeswehr Must Be Ready to Fight Tonight Boosts Defense Spending
CDU candidate Friedrich Merz emphasized the need for continuous, substantial investment in the German Armed Forces. Speaking at…
Linken Demands More Changes to Heating Act For Tenants’ Protection
Ines Schwerdtner, the Co-Chair of Die Linke, stated her commitment to campaigning for further improvements to the Heating…
Verdi Chef Demands More Action on Workers’ Rights From Bas Minister
Frank Werneke, chairman of the service union Verdi, has demanded that Bärbel Bas, a co-chair of the SPD…
BASF Demands EU Tougher Stance Against China’s Unfair Trade Practices
BASF CEO Markus Kamieth has urged the EU to confront China’s unfair trade practices. Speaking to “Focus” Kamieth…
SPD Business Forum Demands Clear Savings Plan from Klingbeil for 2027 Budget Discussions
During the debate over the 2027 federal budget, the entrepreneurial association Wirtschaftsforum der SPD is demanding that concrete…
Bad Minister Hauk Demands Gasoline Price Cap To Fight Fuel Surge
In response to sharply rising fuel costs, Baden-Württemberg Consumer Protection Minister Peter Hauk (CDU) is calling for the…
Schwesig Demands Comprehensive Social State Plan from Merz Challenging Government Reform Debate
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister-President, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), has warned that the constant debate surrounding social reform is creating growing uncertainty.…
EU Demands Android Openness to Level the Playing Field for Rival AI Services
As part of its investigation into potential violations by Google under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), the European…
SPD Chief Demands Tougher Crackdown on Tax Evaders
In the ongoing fight against organized tax fraud, SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf has called for the state…
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”…
Lindholz Demands Ban On Signal For German Politicians Moves To European Messenger Wire
Following a suspected cyberattack by Russian hackers on the communication of high-ranking politicians, Bundestag Vice President Andrea Lindholz…
North Rhine-Westphalia Minister Demands Changes to Healthcare Reform
North Rhine-Westphalia Health Minister Karl-Josef Laumann has called on his federal colleague, Nina Warken (both CDU), to make…
Social Advocacy Group Slams Health Reforms Demands Better Care System
During the debate surrounding health care reform, and ahead of the federal cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the German…
Energy Crisis Demands Car-Free Sundays and Speed Limits Says Expert
Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has voiced several demands concerning the current…
SPD Demands Harder Hits for Pharma Giants Before Health Care Reform Vote
Ahead of a planned cabinet vote on the health insurance reform, SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf is calling…
Union Health Cuts Deemed Unresponsible DGB Demands Patients Protection
Yasmin Fahimi, the chairwoman of the DGB union, has strongly criticized the savings package proposed by Health Minister…
Lies Demands Oil Giants Pass On Full Fuel Tax Break To Consumers
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies (SPD), has urged mineral oil corporations to ensure that the tax reduction on…
Merz Demands EU Budget Cuts Elects New Spending Priorities
At the opening of the informal meeting of the European Council in Cyprus, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU)…
Rehlinger Demands Disciplined Approach From Federal Government Reform
The Saarland Minister-President, Anke Rehlinger of the SPD, has publicly urged the federal government to approach necessary reform…
Senioren-Union Rejects Merz’s Minimal Pension Promise Demands Better Retirement Security
Hubert Hüppe, the chairman of the CDU’s Senioren-Union, has publicly distanced himself from a statement made by Party…
Craftsmen’ Association Demands Electricity Tax Cut Instead of Energy Tax Relief
Ahead of a vote in the Bundesrat, Jörg Dittrich, President of the Central Association of German Trades, criticized…
Nouripour Demands Stronger EU Diplomatic Plan for Iran Conflict
Bundestag Deputy Speaker Omid Nouripour has urged the German government to use the upcoming EU summit in Cyprus…
Airport Association Demands Fuel Discount for Airlines Amid Oil Price Fears
The German Airport Association (ADV) is urging the federal government to take action due to the significant rise…
Social Welfare Group Demands Swift Implementation Of Emergency Care Reform
The Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD) is strongly pushing for the swift implementation of the planned reforms to emergency medical…
Media Outcry Demands Protection Against AI Exploitation
Public broadcasting institutions like ARD and ZDF, alongside several media associations, have publicly called on politicians to establish…
Schwesig Demands Emergency Meeting With Chancellor Over Fuel Crisis Relief
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig (SPD), has reiterated the demand for a special conference involving the leaders…
Ethics Chair Demands Ending Fines for Illegal Public Transport Riding
Helmut Frister, the chairman of the German Ethics Council, has voiced strong support for decriminalizing fare evasion. Speaking…
SPD Demands National Stockpile List to Prevent Material Shortages
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is urging Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to establish…
Junge Union Demands Government Fund Health Costs for Benefit Recipients
Johannes Winkel, Chairman of the Young Union, is demanding that the costs associated with the health insurance of…
Business Union Warns Relief Bonus May Fail Demands More Flexibility
The German Mittelstand- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) is calling for increased flexibility regarding the 1,000 Euro relief premium planned…
BDI Chief Demands Major Economic Reforms From Merz And Government
Tanja Gönner, the managing director of BDI, called on Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the federal government…
Air Cargo Industry Demands Priority Fuel Supply Amid Liquefied Petroleum Concerns
Due to impending kerosene shortages, air cargo companies are calling for priority fuel allocation. Claus Wagner, chairman of…
CSU Demands Changes Over Health Reform Package
The Parliamentary Managing Director of the CSU state group in the Bundestag, Reinhard Brandl, indicated that there are…
DGB Demands Quick Clarity On New Heating Law Delays
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has criticized the delays surrounding the building modernization law, which is intended…
Climate Activist Neubauer Slams High Gas Prices Demands Sustainable Mobility
Luisa Neubauer, a prominent figure of Fridays for Future in Germany, expressed her dissatisfaction with the current high…
Union Demands Seven Percent Pay Hike in Retail Negotiations
Verdi has demanded a 7% pay raise, effective over a twelve-month period, just before the beginning of wage…
Union Boss Verdi Demands More Action Against Soaring Gas Prices
Frank Werneke, the chairman of the union Verdi, stated that the planned reduction of the energy tax is…
Left Party Demands Wide Debate Over Civil Service Status Amid Pay Hike Talk
Facing proposed pay increases for federal civil servants, the Left party is demanding a general discussion about civil…
Former UN Official Demands Halt on Sudan Gold Imports After Three Years of War
On the third anniversary of the war in Sudan, former UN Special Representative for the country, Volker Perthes,…
DGB Demands Oil Summit Merz To Tackle Energy Price Concerns
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) is concerned that the oil and fossil fuel corporations will not pass…
CDU Advisory Board Demands Pension Cuts Amid Rising State Debt
In a discussion concerning rising public debt, the CDU’s economic council has called for cuts to civil servant…
German Politician Demands Faster Gas Price Cut Ahead Of May Day
The CDU’s general secretary, Carsten Linnemann, has called for an acceleration in the introduction of the fuel discount,…
TK Chef Baas Demands Major Overhaul of German Healthcare System
Jens Baas, the CEO of the Techniker Krankenkasse, is advocating for comprehensive reforms within Germany’s healthcare system. Speaking…
Police Union Demands More Resources Amid Speeding Patrol Marathon
Amid the “speed trap marathon” Jochen Kopelke, the national chairman of the Police Union (GdP), is advocating for…