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		<title>German Cities Critique Federal Government Strategy on Heating Law Demanding Clarity and Support</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-cities-critique-federal-government-strategy-on-heating-law-demanding-clarity-and-support/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:06:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German Association of Cities (Der Deutsche Städtetag) has sharply criticized the federal government&#8217;s handling of the heating&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-cities-critique-federal-government-strategy-on-heating-law-demanding-clarity-and-support/">German Cities Critique Federal Government Strategy on Heating Law Demanding Clarity and Support</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Reserve Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged for Economy</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:26:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve has kept its key interest rate unchanged, maintaining the target range between 3.5% and 3.75%,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-reserve-keeps-key-interest-rate-unchanged-for-economy/">Federal Reserve Keeps Key Interest Rate Unchanged for Economy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Cabinet Approves Major Digital Powers Boost for Federal Police</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-cabinet-approves-major-digital-powers-boost-for-federal-police/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:54:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The federal cabinet has approved expanded digital investigative powers for the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) and the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-cabinet-approves-major-digital-powers-boost-for-federal-police/">German Cabinet Approves Major Digital Powers Boost for Federal Police</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Stocks Rise Anticipating Federal Reserve Decision</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-stocks-rise-anticipating-federal-reserve-decision/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German DAX index began trading positively on Wednesday morning. The main index was calculated around 9:30 a.m.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-stocks-rise-anticipating-federal-reserve-decision/">German Stocks Rise Anticipating Federal Reserve Decision</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Court Dismisses Appeals from Empire Group Members</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) confirmed the previous sentence handed down by the Higher Regional Court in&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-court-dismisses-appeals-from-empire-group-members/">Federal Court Dismisses Appeals from Empire Group Members</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>CSU Leader Details Health Reform Plan Demanding Federal Funding for Citizens Health Costs</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/csu-leader-details-health-reform-plan-demanding-federal-funding-for-citizens-health-costs/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Alexander Hoffmann, the CSU&#8217;s group leader in the Bundestag, has demanded that the federal government assumes greater responsibility&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/csu-leader-details-health-reform-plan-demanding-federal-funding-for-citizens-health-costs/">CSU Leader Details Health Reform Plan Demanding Federal Funding for Citizens Health Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Budget Committee Halts Defense Ministry Diesel Tank Container Procurement</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-budget-committee-halts-defense-ministry-diesel-tank-container-procurement/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 01:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=77489</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Budget politicians representing the Union (CDU/CSU) and SPD in the Bundestag have temporarily blocked the Ministry of Defence&#8217;s&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-budget-committee-halts-defense-ministry-diesel-tank-container-procurement/">Federal Budget Committee Halts Defense Ministry Diesel Tank Container Procurement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Council Approves Gas Price Cut Boosting Car Owner Savings</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-council-approves-gas-price-cut-boosting-car-owner-savings/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=77222</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Council (Bundesrat) has given its approval to the fuel discount measure passed by the Bundestag. In&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-council-approves-gas-price-cut-boosting-car-owner-savings/">Federal Council Approves Gas Price Cut Boosting Car Owner Savings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rehlinger Demands Disciplined Approach From Federal Government Reform</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/rehlinger-demands-disciplined-approach-from-federal-government-reform/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=77177</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Saarland Minister-President, Anke Rehlinger of the SPD, has publicly urged the federal government to approach necessary reform&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/rehlinger-demands-disciplined-approach-from-federal-government-reform/">Rehlinger Demands Disciplined Approach From Federal Government Reform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Health Insurance Leaders Pitch Gradual Federal Funding for Unemployed Care Costs</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/health-insurance-leaders-pitch-gradual-federal-funding-for-unemployed-care-costs/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:03:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Health insurers are pressing the federal government for a structured, phased plan to assume the costs associated with&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/health-insurance-leaders-pitch-gradual-federal-funding-for-unemployed-care-costs/">Health Insurance Leaders Pitch Gradual Federal Funding for Unemployed Care Costs</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Municipalities Demand 32 Billion Euro Emergency Aid From Federal Government</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-municipalities-demand-32-billion-euro-emergency-aid-from-federal-government/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=76892</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>More than 50 local officials from various German cities and districts have issued an urgent appeal to the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-municipalities-demand-32-billion-euro-emergency-aid-from-federal-government/">German Municipalities Demand 32 Billion Euro Emergency Aid From Federal Government</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Security Agency Reviews Nearly 400 Groups And Individuals Funded By Federal Government</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/security-agency-reviews-nearly-400-groups-and-individuals-funded-by-federal-government/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:34:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI), the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/security-agency-reviews-nearly-400-groups-and-individuals-funded-by-federal-government/">Security Agency Reviews Nearly 400 Groups And Individuals Funded By Federal Government</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>SPD Politician Bettina Hagedorn Named New State Secretary in Federal Environment Ministry</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/spd-politician-bettina-hagedorn-named-new-state-secretary-in-federal-environment-ministry/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:03:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bettina Hagedorn, a Member of Parliament from Kiel and a member of the SPD party, has been appointed&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/spd-politician-bettina-hagedorn-named-new-state-secretary-in-federal-environment-ministry/">SPD Politician Bettina Hagedorn Named New State Secretary in Federal Environment Ministry</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Prosecutors Focus Investigations Heavily on Islamist Terror Threats</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-prosecutors-focus-investigations-heavily-on-islamist-terror-threats/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:33:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=76145</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The federal public prosecutor&#8217;s office is primarily focusing its investigations on Islamism and foreign terrorism, according to a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-prosecutors-focus-investigations-heavily-on-islamist-terror-threats/">Federal Prosecutors Focus Investigations Heavily on Islamist Terror Threats</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>DAK Slams Federal Health Minister&#8217;s Reform Plan as Inherently Unfair</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/dak-slams-federal-health-ministers-reform-plan-as-inherently-unfair/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Andreas Storm, the CEO of the statutory health insurance provider DAK-Gesundheit, has sharply criticized the plans put forward&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/dak-slams-federal-health-ministers-reform-plan-as-inherently-unfair/">DAK Slams Federal Health Minister&#8217;s Reform Plan as Inherently Unfair</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Rehlinger Supports Extraordinary Federal Council Session Over Fuel Tax Cut</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/rehlinger-supports-extraordinary-federal-council-session-over-fuel-tax-cut/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Sarre&#8217;s Minister-President, Anke Rehlinger (SPD), has expressed openness to an extraordinary session of the Bundesrat to advance the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/rehlinger-supports-extraordinary-federal-council-session-over-fuel-tax-cut/">Rehlinger Supports Extraordinary Federal Council Session Over Fuel Tax Cut</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Niedersachsen Minister Demands Gas Price Cap Slams Federal Government</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/niedersachsen-minister-demands-gas-price-cap-slams-federal-government/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:24:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Lower Saxony&#8217;s Minister-President, Olaf Lies of the SPD, sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/niedersachsen-minister-demands-gas-price-cap-slams-federal-government/">Niedersachsen Minister Demands Gas Price Cap Slams Federal Government</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Municipalities Slam Federal Aid Calling Old Debt Relief Insufficient</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=75098</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German Local Governments Association has sharply criticized the federal finance minister&#8217;s proposed plans aimed at alleviating the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/municipalities-slam-federal-aid-calling-old-debt-relief-insufficient/">Municipalities Slam Federal Aid Calling Old Debt Relief Insufficient</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>NRW Cities Find Federal Old Debt Aid Insufficient Despite Government Action</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=75038</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The large cities in North Rhine-Westphalia are pleased that the federal government has finally presented the long-promised core&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/nrw-cities-find-federal-old-debt-aid-insufficient-despite-government-action/">NRW Cities Find Federal Old Debt Aid Insufficient Despite Government Action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Schensch Schulze Demands State Involvement in Social Reforms Warns Against Wavering Federal Plans</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/schensch-schulze-demands-state-involvement-in-social-reforms-warns-against-wavering-federal-plans/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:15:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74684</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Prime Minister of Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze (CDU), called for the federal government to ensure that the state&#8217;s&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/schensch-schulze-demands-state-involvement-in-social-reforms-warns-against-wavering-federal-plans/">Schensch Schulze Demands State Involvement in Social Reforms Warns Against Wavering Federal Plans</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Minister Proposes Federal Corporation for Affordable Housing</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-minister-proposes-federal-corporation-for-affordable-housing/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 21:11:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74678</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) plans to tackle the severe housing market issues by establishing a &#8220;Federal Company&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-minister-proposes-federal-corporation-for-affordable-housing/">German Minister Proposes Federal Corporation for Affordable Housing</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Patient Advocate Calls for Federal Ban on Commercial Assisted Suicide</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/patient-advocate-calls-for-federal-ban-on-commercial-assisted-suicide/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:03:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74624</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Eugen Brysch, chair of the Stiftung Patientenschutz, urges the German government to outlaw commercial euthanasia. &#8220;More and more&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/patient-advocate-calls-for-federal-ban-on-commercial-assisted-suicide/">Patient Advocate Calls for Federal Ban on Commercial Assisted Suicide</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Germany’s Federal Government Chooses Not to Regulate Commercial Rents</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-government-chooses-not-to-regulate-commercial-rents/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:47:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74498</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The federal government has no plans to regulate commercial rents, according to a reply from the Ministry of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-government-chooses-not-to-regulate-commercial-rents/">Germany’s Federal Government Chooses Not to Regulate Commercial Rents</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>US Federal Judges Halt Trump’s Cuts to NPR, PBS and Stop Construction of Trump Ballroom</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/us-federal-judges-halt-trumps-cuts-to-npr-pbs-and-stop-construction-of-trump-ballroom/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:27:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74456</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Federal judges halted two actions ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday. A federal judge in the District&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/us-federal-judges-halt-trumps-cuts-to-npr-pbs-and-stop-construction-of-trump-ballroom/">US Federal Judges Halt Trump’s Cuts to NPR, PBS and Stop Construction of Trump Ballroom</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bethe Foundation Doubles Federal Education Funding for Youth Remembers Trips</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/bethe-foundation-doubles-federal-education-funding-for-youth-remembers-trips/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74402</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Bethe Foundation has doubled the federal education ministry&#8217;s (BMBFSFJ) funding for the &#8220;Youth Remembers&#8221; program. The ministry&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/bethe-foundation-doubles-federal-education-funding-for-youth-remembers-trips/">Bethe Foundation Doubles Federal Education Funding for Youth Remembers Trips</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Three Quarters Oppose Federal Plan to Abolish Holiday Amid Economic Hopes</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/three-quarters-oppose-federal-plan-to-abolish-holiday-amid-economic-hopes/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74315</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The proposal by the federal government to abolish a public holiday in order to stimulate the economy is&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/three-quarters-oppose-federal-plan-to-abolish-holiday-amid-economic-hopes/">Three Quarters Oppose Federal Plan to Abolish Holiday Amid Economic Hopes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Verena Hubertz Announces New Federal Housing Company to Address Shortage</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/verena-hubertz-announces-new-federal-housing-company-to-address-shortage/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=74156</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Germany&#8217;s housing sector has fallen behind, prompting Federal Building Minister Verena Hubertz to propose creating a federal housing company of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/verena-hubertz-announces-new-federal-housing-company-to-address-shortage/">Verena Hubertz Announces New Federal Housing Company to Address Shortage</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Foodwatch Urges Sugar Tax Ahead Of Federal Council Debate</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/foodwatch-urges-sugar-tax-ahead-of-federal-council-debate/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=73865</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Before Friday&#8217;s meeting of the Federal Council, where a proposal from Schleswig‑Holstein to discuss a sugar tax will&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/foodwatch-urges-sugar-tax-ahead-of-federal-council-debate/">Foodwatch Urges Sugar Tax Ahead Of Federal Council Debate</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Germany’s Federal Government Pushes Rapid Chemistry Measures by 2027</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-government-pushes-rapid-chemistry-measures-by-2027/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=73796</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The new German government chemistry agenda, called Chemieagenda 2045, contains several short‑term &#8220;immediate measures&#8221; that should be implemented by&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-government-pushes-rapid-chemistry-measures-by-2027/">Germany’s Federal Government Pushes Rapid Chemistry Measures by 2027</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Housing Minister Hubertz Acknowledges Federal Role in Nationwide Dissatisfaction</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-housing-minister-hubertz-acknowledges-federal-role-in-nationwide-dissatisfaction/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=73790</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Verena Hubertz, Germany&#8217;s Federal Minister for Housing, acknowledged that the federal government shares responsibility for the country&#8217;s growing&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-housing-minister-hubertz-acknowledges-federal-role-in-nationwide-dissatisfaction/">German Housing Minister Hubertz Acknowledges Federal Role in Nationwide Dissatisfaction</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Germany’s Federal Cabinet Approves 2026 Climate Protection Plan</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-cabinet-approves-2026-climate-protection-plan/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:59:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=73699</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Germany&#8217;s federal cabinet has approved the 2026 Climate Protection Programme, which contains 67 measures intended to cut more&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-cabinet-approves-2026-climate-protection-plan/">Germany’s Federal Cabinet Approves 2026 Climate Protection Plan</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Ansgar Heveling to Become President of Germany’s Federal Court of Auditors</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/ansgar-heveling-to-become-president-of-germanys-federal-court-of-auditors/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=73576</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The CDU member of the Bundestag, Ansgar Heveling, is slated to become the new president of the Federal&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/ansgar-heveling-to-become-president-of-germanys-federal-court-of-auditors/">Ansgar Heveling to Become President of Germany’s Federal Court of Auditors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Police Slam Afghanistan Resettlement Program Over Security Shortcomings</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-police-slam-afghanistan-resettlement-program-over-security-shortcomings/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=73297</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Police have repeatedly documented shortcomings in the 2022‑initiated national resettlement program for especially vulnerable people from&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-police-slam-afghanistan-resettlement-program-over-security-shortcomings/">Federal Police Slam Afghanistan Resettlement Program Over Security Shortcomings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Government Announces Campaign to Warn About Social Media Perils</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-announces-campaign-to-warn-about-social-media-perils/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) announced that the federal government will launch a nationwide awareness campaign highlighting the dangers and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-announces-campaign-to-warn-about-social-media-perils/">German Federal Government Announces Campaign to Warn About Social Media Perils</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Former CDU Secretary‑General Calls for Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Over Alleged Infrastructure Fund Abuse</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/former-cdu-secretary-general-calls-for-lawsuit-against-federal-budget-over-alleged-infrastructure-fund-abuse/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Reports of massive misuse of funds from the federal special infrastructure account have led former CDU general secretary&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/former-cdu-secretary-general-calls-for-lawsuit-against-federal-budget-over-alleged-infrastructure-fund-abuse/">Former CDU Secretary‑General Calls for Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Over Alleged Infrastructure Fund Abuse</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Grit Tüngler Named New Head of Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/grit-tungler-named-new-head-of-federal-office-for-civil-protection-and-disaster-assistance/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=72802</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has named Grit Tüngler as the new head of the Federal Office for Civil&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/grit-tungler-named-new-head-of-federal-office-for-civil-protection-and-disaster-assistance/">Grit Tüngler Named New Head of Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Malte Graßhof Set to Become President of Germany’s Federal Administrative Court</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/malte-grashof-set-to-become-president-of-germanys-federal-administrative-court/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=72505</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Malte Graßhof, who has been the president of the Mannheim Administrative Court for almost three years, is set to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/malte-grashof-set-to-become-president-of-germanys-federal-administrative-court/">Malte Graßhof Set to Become President of Germany’s Federal Administrative Court</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>TK CEO Baas Blames Federal Government For Hospital Reform</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/tk-ceo-baas-blames-federal-government-for-hospital-reform/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=72160</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The head of Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) has criticized the hospital reform that the Bundestag approved last week. By&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/tk-ceo-baas-blames-federal-government-for-hospital-reform/">TK CEO Baas Blames Federal Government For Hospital Reform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Bundesrechnungshof Warns of Gigantic Shift‑Exchange Scam Targeting Federal Budget</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/bundesrechnungshof-warns-of-gigantic-shift-exchange-scam-targeting-federal-budget/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:21:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=72040</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>President Kay Scheller of the Federal Court of Auditors warned the federal government that a new &#8220;gigantic shift factory&#8221;&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/bundesrechnungshof-warns-of-gigantic-shift-exchange-scam-targeting-federal-budget/">Bundesrechnungshof Warns of Gigantic Shift‑Exchange Scam Targeting Federal Budget</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Budget Future Ratio Hits Record High at 22.3 Percent in 2025</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-budget-future-ratio-hits-record-high-at-22-3-percent-in-2025/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=71995</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The ZEW&#8217;s calculated &#8220;future quota&#8221; for the German federal budget reached a new peak in 2025.According to ZEW&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-budget-future-ratio-hits-record-high-at-22-3-percent-in-2025/">German Federal Budget Future Ratio Hits Record High at 22.3 Percent in 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Banaszak Hears Winds of Momentum for Federal Greens After Ödemir Baden Württemberg Victory</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/banaszak-hears-winds-of-momentum-for-federal-greens-after-odemir-baden-wurttemberg-victory/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=71509</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>After the Green Party&#8217;s success in the Baden-Württemberg state election, party leader Felix Banaszak sees fresh momentum for the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/banaszak-hears-winds-of-momentum-for-federal-greens-after-odemir-baden-wurttemberg-victory/">Banaszak Hears Winds of Momentum for Federal Greens After Ödemir Baden Württemberg Victory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Police Report 60 Percent Failure Rate in Deportation Attempts Last Year</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-police-report-60-percent-failure-rate-in-deportation-attempts-last-year/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 04:27:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=71323</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last year, 60 % of all deportation attempts failed. According to the Federal Police, as reported by &#8220;Welt am&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-police-report-60-percent-failure-rate-in-deportation-attempts-last-year/">Federal Police Report 60 Percent Failure Rate in Deportation Attempts Last Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Municipal Companies Applaud Federal Council&#8217;s Decision on Critical Infrastructure Protection Law</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/municipal-companies-applaud-federal-councils-decision-on-critical-infrastructure-protection-law/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:57:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=71245</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) welcomed the Federal Council&#8217;s approval of the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/municipal-companies-applaud-federal-councils-decision-on-critical-infrastructure-protection-law/">Municipal Companies Applaud Federal Council&#8217;s Decision on Critical Infrastructure Protection Law</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Logistics Association Warns of Bankruptcy Wave as Diesel Prices Soar Calls for Immediate Investigation by Federal Cartel Office</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/logistics-association-warns-of-bankruptcy-wave-as-diesel-prices-soar-calls-for-immediate-investigation-by-federal-cartel-office/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=71242</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Bundesverband Güterverkehr, Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) has issued an urgent warning following a sharp rise in diesel&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/logistics-association-warns-of-bankruptcy-wave-as-diesel-prices-soar-calls-for-immediate-investigation-by-federal-cartel-office/">Logistics Association Warns of Bankruptcy Wave as Diesel Prices Soar Calls for Immediate Investigation by Federal Cartel Office</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Council Approves Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-council-approves-critical-infrastructure-protection-bill/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:36:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=71203</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Council approved the Kritis umbrella law, which is intended to better protect critical infrastructure. On Friday,&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-council-approves-critical-infrastructure-protection-bill/">German Federal Council Approves Critical Infrastructure Protection Bill</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Government Spokesperson Plans Total Overhaul of Federal Press Office</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-government-spokesperson-plans-total-overhaul-of-federal-press-office/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:45:13 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=71095</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>After a multi‑month reform process, the Federal Press Office (BPA) announced on Thursday that it will restructure its&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-government-spokesperson-plans-total-overhaul-of-federal-press-office/">German Government Spokesperson Plans Total Overhaul of Federal Press Office</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Former SPD MP Sönke Rix Named New President of German Federal Agency for Civic Education</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/former-spd-mp-sonke-rix-named-new-president-of-german-federal-agency-for-civic-education/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:22:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=70693</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Former SPD member of the Bundestag Sönke Rix is expected to be named by the federal cabinet as the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/former-spd-mp-sonke-rix-named-new-president-of-german-federal-agency-for-civic-education/">Former SPD MP Sönke Rix Named New President of German Federal Agency for Civic Education</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Police on High Alert at Train Stations and Airports Amid Rising Iran Conflict</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-police-on-high-alert-at-train-stations-and-airports-amid-rising-iran-conflict/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:06:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Police are on heightened alert at German train stations and airports amid the expanding conflict in&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-police-on-high-alert-at-train-stations-and-airports-amid-rising-iran-conflict/">German Federal Police on High Alert at Train Stations and Airports Amid Rising Iran Conflict</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Trump Bans Federal Agencies From Partnering With Anthropic</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/trump-bans-federal-agencies-from-partnering-with-anthropic/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 21:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=70285</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>President Donald Trump announced on Friday that all U.S. federal agencies must end any collaboration with the AI&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/trump-bans-federal-agencies-from-partnering-with-anthropic/">Trump Bans Federal Agencies From Partnering With Anthropic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal and States Agree on Key Hospital Reform Changes</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-and-states-agree-on-key-hospital-reform-changes/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:59:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=70117</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The federal government and the states reached an agreement on changes to the hospital reform on Thursday, confirmed&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-and-states-agree-on-key-hospital-reform-changes/">Federal and States Agree on Key Hospital Reform Changes</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Police Commissioner Demands Gender Parity in Federal Police and BKA High Ranks</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/police-commissioner-demands-gender-parity-in-federal-police-and-bka-high-ranks/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:28:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=70108</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Uli Grötsch, the federal police commissioner at the German Bundestag, called for parity in the appointment of senior officers&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/police-commissioner-demands-gender-parity-in-federal-police-and-bka-high-ranks/">Police Commissioner Demands Gender Parity in Federal Police and BKA High Ranks</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Dobrindt Rejects Criticism Over Racial Bias Study in Federal Agencies</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/dobrindt-rejects-criticism-over-racial-bias-study-in-federal-agencies/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=69979</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bundesminister Alexander Dobrindt (CDU) dismissed criticism that the publication of a study on racism in federal agencies had been&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/dobrindt-rejects-criticism-over-racial-bias-study-in-federal-agencies/">Dobrindt Rejects Criticism Over Racial Bias Study in Federal Agencies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Metalworkers Union Criticizes New Federal Wage Loyalty Law as Impractical and Costly</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/metalworkers-union-criticizes-new-federal-wage-loyalty-law-as-impractical-and-costly/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=69811</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Employer Association Gesamtmetall sharply criticized the coalition&#8217;s agreement on the new federal wage‑faithfulness law. Oliver Zander, the association&#8217;s&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/metalworkers-union-criticizes-new-federal-wage-loyalty-law-as-impractical-and-costly/">Metalworkers Union Criticizes New Federal Wage Loyalty Law as Impractical and Costly</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Agencies See Record Sick Leave Surpassing National Average</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-agencies-see-record-sick-leave-surpassing-national-average/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:56:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=69631</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Employees in Germany&#8217;s most important federal agencies are sick more often than the national average. According to data&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-agencies-see-record-sick-leave-surpassing-national-average/">German Federal Agencies See Record Sick Leave Surpassing National Average</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Schleswig-Holstein Premier Günther to Push Sugar Tax Through Federal Council After Party Conference Setback</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/schleswig-holstein-premier-gunther-to-push-sugar-tax-through-federal-council-after-party-conference-setback/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:51:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=69589</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>After his unsuccessful bid for a sugar‑tax proposal at the CDU party conference, Schleswig‑Holstein&#8217;s Minister‑President Daniel Günther is looking&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/schleswig-holstein-premier-gunther-to-push-sugar-tax-through-federal-council-after-party-conference-setback/">Schleswig-Holstein Premier Günther to Push Sugar Tax Through Federal Council After Party Conference Setback</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Government Declines Deep Dive into Digital Dependencies in Federal Administration</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-government-declines-deep-dive-into-digital-dependencies-in-federal-administration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=69454</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German federal government has decided not to conduct a comprehensive assessment of digital dependencies within the federal&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-government-declines-deep-dive-into-digital-dependencies-in-federal-administration/">German Government Declines Deep Dive into Digital Dependencies in Federal Administration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Government Lacks Data on Overdue Child Support Payments as States Pour Billions into Subsidy</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-government-lacks-data-on-overdue-child-support-payments-as-states-pour-billions-into-subsidy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:43:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68944</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The federal government and the states are injecting billions of euros into the child‑support advance scheme, but the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-government-lacks-data-on-overdue-child-support-payments-as-states-pour-billions-into-subsidy/">Federal Government Lacks Data on Overdue Child Support Payments as States Pour Billions into Subsidy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Berlin SPD Candidate Demands More Federal Support for Capital City</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/berlin-spd-candidate-demands-more-federal-support-for-capital-city/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 07:13:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68698</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Berlin&#8217;s SPD lead candidate Steffen Krach has called for a stronger federal commitment to the capital. He told the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/berlin-spd-candidate-demands-more-federal-support-for-capital-city/">Berlin SPD Candidate Demands More Federal Support for Capital City</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>CDU Employee Wing Urges Party to Shift Course at Federal Congress</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/cdu-employee-wing-urges-party-to-shift-course-at-federal-congress/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:58:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68605</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Dennis Radtke, the chief of the CDU&#8217;s employee wing (CDA), urged his party to change course ahead of&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/cdu-employee-wing-urges-party-to-shift-course-at-federal-congress/">CDU Employee Wing Urges Party to Shift Course at Federal Congress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Greens Keep Possible Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Open</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/greens-keep-possible-lawsuit-against-federal-budget-open/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:17:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68467</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Katharina Dröge, the Green parliamentary group leader, keeps the option of taking the federal budget to the Federal&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/greens-keep-possible-lawsuit-against-federal-budget-open/">Greens Keep Possible Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Open</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Government Pays Up To €3,500 Per Participant For Integration Course</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-pays-up-to-e3500-per-participant-for-integration-course/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:22:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68200</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The total cost the German federal government bears for one person who enrolls in a general integration course&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-pays-up-to-e3500-per-participant-for-integration-course/">German Federal Government Pays Up To €3,500 Per Participant For Integration Course</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Haselmann Rejects Merkel Federal President Bid as Greens Deny Claims</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/haselmann-rejects-merkel-federal-president-bid-as-greens-deny-claims/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:45:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68161</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Greens have denied that they intend to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the post of Federal&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/haselmann-rejects-merkel-federal-president-bid-as-greens-deny-claims/">Haselmann Rejects Merkel Federal President Bid as Greens Deny Claims</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Interior Ministry Halts Integration Courses Without SPD Agreement</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-interior-ministry-halts-integration-courses-without-spd-agreement/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 04:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68116</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Interior Ministry&#8217;s decision to halt integration courses was apparently made without consulting the SPD. &#8220;There was no&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-interior-ministry-halts-integration-courses-without-spd-agreement/">Federal Interior Ministry Halts Integration Courses Without SPD Agreement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Greens Claim Child Welfare Threatened by Stricter Basic Income Sanctions as Federal Government Refutes Risk</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/greens-claim-child-welfare-threatened-by-stricter-basic-income-sanctions-as-federal-government-refutes-risk/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:44:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=68104</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German federal government considers the tougher sanctions introduced with the new basic security law to pose no&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/greens-claim-child-welfare-threatened-by-stricter-basic-income-sanctions-as-federal-government-refutes-risk/">Greens Claim Child Welfare Threatened by Stricter Basic Income Sanctions as Federal Government Refutes Risk</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Cabinet Approves 2045 Barriers-Free Deadline for Federal Buildings</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-cabinet-approves-2045-barriers-free-deadline-for-federal-buildings/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67990</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The federal cabinet adopted a draft law on Wednesday to reform the German Disability Equality Act (BGG). According&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-cabinet-approves-2045-barriers-free-deadline-for-federal-buildings/">German Cabinet Approves 2045 Barriers-Free Deadline for Federal Buildings</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Statutory Health Insurers Sue Federal Government to Cover More Costs for Citizen Benefit Recipients</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/statutory-health-insurers-sue-federal-government-to-cover-more-costs-for-citizen-benefit-recipients/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67981</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The umbrella association of statutory health insurers (GKV) is campaigning to force the federal government to increase its&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/statutory-health-insurers-sue-federal-government-to-cover-more-costs-for-citizen-benefit-recipients/">Statutory Health Insurers Sue Federal Government to Cover More Costs for Citizen Benefit Recipients</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>BSW Pushes Federal Constitutional Court to Order Bundestag Election Recount</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/bsw-pushes-federal-constitutional-court-to-order-bundestag-election-recount/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 13:13:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67705</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) plans to file a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court demanding a complete&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/bsw-pushes-federal-constitutional-court-to-order-bundestag-election-recount/">BSW Pushes Federal Constitutional Court to Order Bundestag Election Recount</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Dobrindt Grants Federal Intelligence Agency New Powers To Combat Hybrid Threats</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/dobrindt-grants-federal-intelligence-agency-new-powers-to-combat-hybrid-threats/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 23:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67630</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bundesminister Alexander Dobrindt announced that he intends to arm the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz)&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/dobrindt-grants-federal-intelligence-agency-new-powers-to-combat-hybrid-threats/">Dobrindt Grants Federal Intelligence Agency New Powers To Combat Hybrid Threats</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Drug Commissioner Streeck Warns Of Deadly New Designer Opioid Cychlorphin In Germany</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-drug-commissioner-streeck-warns-of-deadly-new-designer-opioid-cychlorphin-in-germany/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:02:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67474</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hendrik Streeck, the federal government&#8217;s drug commissioner, has issued a warning about a newly identified designer drug known&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-drug-commissioner-streeck-warns-of-deadly-new-designer-opioid-cychlorphin-in-germany/">Federal Drug Commissioner Streeck Warns Of Deadly New Designer Opioid Cychlorphin In Germany</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>SPD Demands Nationalization of DB Security and Consolidation of Security Duties Under Federal Police</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/spd-demands-nationalization-of-db-security-and-consolidation-of-security-duties-under-federal-police/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67381</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The SPD&#8217;s domestic‑policy group in the Bundestag has put forward a proposal to nationalise DB Sicherheit GmbH and to concentrate&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/spd-demands-nationalization-of-db-security-and-consolidation-of-security-duties-under-federal-police/">SPD Demands Nationalization of DB Security and Consolidation of Security Duties Under Federal Police</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Thousands of Empty Federal Apartments Put Pressure on Left Politicians</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/thousands-of-empty-federal-apartments-put-pressure-on-left-politicians/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67360</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The federal government&#8217;s own housing stock contains 3,192 vacant apartments, according to the ministry&#8217;s response to an inquiry&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/thousands-of-empty-federal-apartments-put-pressure-on-left-politicians/">Thousands of Empty Federal Apartments Put Pressure on Left Politicians</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Government Grants €14.5 Billion in Export Credit and Investment Guarantees for 2025 International Trade and Investment Deals</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-grants-e14-5-billion-in-export-credit-and-investment-guarantees-for-2025-international-trade-and-investment-deals/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 22:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67306</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>In 2025 the German federal government provided export‑credit and investment guarantees that covered €14.5 billion of export transactions and&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-grants-e14-5-billion-in-export-credit-and-investment-guarantees-for-2025-international-trade-and-investment-deals/">German Federal Government Grants €14.5 Billion in Export Credit and Investment Guarantees for 2025 International Trade and Investment Deals</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Germany’s Federal Budget Ramps Up Social and Interest Costs Drive Growing Deficit</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-budget-ramps-up-social-and-interest-costs-drive-growing-deficit/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:44:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=67006</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>German federal spending has outpaced revenue from 2014 to 2024 by a wide margin. According to a report&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/germanys-federal-budget-ramps-up-social-and-interest-costs-drive-growing-deficit/">Germany’s Federal Budget Ramps Up Social and Interest Costs Drive Growing Deficit</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>CDU Revises Part‑Time Application Ahead of Federal Party Congress to Probe Misaligned Incentives</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/cdu-revises-part-time-application-ahead-of-federal-party-congress-to-probe-misaligned-incentives/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 11:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66919</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>After the debate about a &#8220;lifestyle&#8221; type of part‑time work, the union is now set on testing whether&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/cdu-revises-part-time-application-ahead-of-federal-party-congress-to-probe-misaligned-incentives/">CDU Revises Part‑Time Application Ahead of Federal Party Congress to Probe Misaligned Incentives</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Germany Lags Behind EU In Sexual Harassment Protection According to Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office Report</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/germany-lags-behind-eu-in-sexual-harassment-protection-according-to-federal-anti-discrimination-office-report/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66850</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>A legal assessment from Germany&#8217;s Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office shows that people in most European countries enjoy stronger protection&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/germany-lags-behind-eu-in-sexual-harassment-protection-according-to-federal-anti-discrimination-office-report/">Germany Lags Behind EU In Sexual Harassment Protection According to Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Government Declines to Comment on Nationwide Public Transport Strike</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/federal-government-declines-to-comment-on-nationwide-public-transport-strike/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 11:29:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66766</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German federal government said it would not comment on the nationwide strike in public transport that caused&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-government-declines-to-comment-on-nationwide-public-transport-strike/">Federal Government Declines to Comment on Nationwide Public Transport Strike</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>CSU Demands SPD Concessions on Federal Wage Loyalty Act</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/csu-demands-spd-concessions-on-federal-wage-loyalty-act/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66568</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Alexander Hoffmann, the head of the CSU state groups, has called on the social democrats to make concessions&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/csu-demands-spd-concessions-on-federal-wage-loyalty-act/">CSU Demands SPD Concessions on Federal Wage Loyalty Act</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Government Welcomes Syrian‑Kurdish Agreement to Foster Peaceful Integration and Stable, Inclusive Syria</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-welcomes-syrian-kurdish-agreement-to-foster-peaceful-integration-and-stable-inclusive-syria/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:26:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66523</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German government welcomed the agreement reached on Friday between the Syrian government and the Greek alliance Syria&#8217;s&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-welcomes-syrian-kurdish-agreement-to-foster-peaceful-integration-and-stable-inclusive-syria/">German Federal Government Welcomes Syrian‑Kurdish Agreement to Foster Peaceful Integration and Stable, Inclusive Syria</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>East Germany Ombudsman Criticizes Söder, Threatens to Rattle Federal Solidarity</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/east-germany-ombudsman-criticizes-soder-threatens-to-rattle-federal-solidarity/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:26:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66466</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal government&#8217;s East Commissioner, Elisabeth Kaiser (SPD), has sharply criticized Bavarian Minister President Markus Söder (CSU) amid the ongoing dispute&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/east-germany-ombudsman-criticizes-soder-threatens-to-rattle-federal-solidarity/">East Germany Ombudsman Criticizes Söder, Threatens to Rattle Federal Solidarity</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>South German States Form Three Lions Alliance to Strengthen Federal Council Collaboration</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/south-german-states-form-three-lions-alliance-to-strengthen-federal-council-collaboration/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66457</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Prime ministers from Bavaria and Hesse, together with the CDU leader of Baden-Württemberg, announced the creation of a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/south-german-states-form-three-lions-alliance-to-strengthen-federal-council-collaboration/">South German States Form Three Lions Alliance to Strengthen Federal Council Collaboration</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Justice Minister Rejects Palantir Deployment Across Federal Security Agencies</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-justice-minister-rejects-palantir-deployment-across-federal-security-agencies/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 23:57:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66418</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has declined to allow the use of Palantir software by Germany&#8217;s federal security&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-justice-minister-rejects-palantir-deployment-across-federal-security-agencies/">German Justice Minister Rejects Palantir Deployment Across Federal Security Agencies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady After Three Cuts Ends Tightening Cycle</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/us-federal-reserve-holds-interest-rate-steady-after-three-cuts-ends-tightening-cycle/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:50:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66289</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Reserve announced a pause after three interest‑rate cuts, keeping the federal funds target range at 3.50 %-3.75 %&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/us-federal-reserve-holds-interest-rate-steady-after-three-cuts-ends-tightening-cycle/">US Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate Steady After Three Cuts Ends Tightening Cycle</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>629 German Citizens Send Six-Figure Donation to Reduce Federal Debt</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/629-german-citizens-send-six-figure-donation-to-reduce-federal-debt/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Sean Prescott]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66262</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>Last year, 629 citizens transferred money into the federal debt-repayment account. The total amount was €123,107.69-about €49,000 more&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/629-german-citizens-send-six-figure-donation-to-reduce-federal-debt/">629 German Citizens Send Six-Figure Donation to Reduce Federal Debt</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>DAX dips to pre‑session level as markets await US Federal Reserve decision</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/dax-dips-to-pre-session-level-as-markets-await-us-federal-reserve-decision/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:43:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">https://hubu.news/?p=66235</guid>

					<description><![CDATA[<p>The DAX slipped into the negatives after a cautious start that afternoon. By roughly 12:30 p.m., the index stood&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/dax-dips-to-pre-session-level-as-markets-await-us-federal-reserve-decision/">DAX dips to pre‑session level as markets await US Federal Reserve decision</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Prien Expands Review of Democracy Promotion Projects Under Federal Democracy Live Programme</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/prien-expands-review-of-democracy-promotion-projects-under-federal-democracy-live-programme/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The review of organizations receiving funding from the federal &#8220;Democracy Living&#8221; programme is set to be expanded, said&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/prien-expands-review-of-democracy-promotion-projects-under-federal-democracy-live-programme/">Prien Expands Review of Democracy Promotion Projects Under Federal Democracy Live Programme</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Germany Pushing More People Away Than Before Revealed by Federal Police Data</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/germany-pushing-more-people-away-than-before-revealed-by-federal-police-data/</link>
		
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 06:25:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>According to the German federal government, the number of people being deported has risen more than in recent&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/germany-pushing-more-people-away-than-before-revealed-by-federal-police-data/">Germany Pushing More People Away Than Before Revealed by Federal Police Data</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>SPD Blames German States for Iran Deportation Ban Rejects Nationwide Stop Cites Lack of Federal Powers</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/spd-blames-german-states-for-iran-deportation-ban-rejects-nationwide-stop-cites-lack-of-federal-powers/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:46:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Emmerich also called for increased protection options for politically persecuted individuals. &#8220;The federal government should be asked to&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/spd-blames-german-states-for-iran-deportation-ban-rejects-nationwide-stop-cites-lack-of-federal-powers/">SPD Blames German States for Iran Deportation Ban Rejects Nationwide Stop Cites Lack of Federal Powers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Justice Minister Rules Out Palantir Use in Germany’s Federal Courts</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/justice-minister-rules-out-palantir-use-in-germanys-federal-courts/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Regarding regional adoption, Baden-Württemberg police authorities are expected to begin using Palantir&#8217;s &#8220;Gotham&#8221; platform around mid‑this year. A&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/justice-minister-rules-out-palantir-use-in-germanys-federal-courts/">Justice Minister Rules Out Palantir Use in Germany’s Federal Courts</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>German Federal Government Launches New Electric Car Subsidy</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-launches-new-electric-car-subsidy/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The income ceiling for eligibility is set at €80,000 of taxable household annual income, rising by €5,000 for&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/german-federal-government-launches-new-electric-car-subsidy/">German Federal Government Launches New Electric Car Subsidy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Local Governments Seek Federal Aid Amid Record Shortfall</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/local-governments-seek-federal-aid-amid-record-shortfall/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>A deepening fiscal crisis is gripping Germany&#8217;s municipalities, with municipal deficits reaching a record low in the third&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/local-governments-seek-federal-aid-amid-record-shortfall/">Local Governments Seek Federal Aid Amid Record Shortfall</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Federal Theater Prize Opens to All</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Chloe Price]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 04:09:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The German Federal Ministry of Culture has announced a significant overhaul of the prestigious Federal Theater Award, a&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/federal-theater-prize-opens-to-all/">Federal Theater Prize Opens to All</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Berlin Power Grid Attack Spurs Federal Probe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:23:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Federal Public Prosecutor&#8217;s Office has assumed control of the investigation into the coordinated arson attack that crippled&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/berlin-power-grid-attack-spurs-federal-probe/">Berlin Power Grid Attack Spurs Federal Probe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Berlin Seeks Federal Help After Power Grid Attack</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/berlin-seeks-federal-help-after-power-grid-attack/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 09:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Following a deliberate attack on Berlin&#8217;s southwestern power grid, Senator for Economics Franziska Giffey (SPD) is publicly demanding&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/berlin-seeks-federal-help-after-power-grid-attack/">Berlin Seeks Federal Help After Power Grid Attack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Berlin Power Grid Attack Sparks Federal Probe Call</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2026/berlin-power-grid-attack-sparks-federal-probe-call/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Trevor Yard]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The suspected left-wing extremist attack on Berlin&#8217;s power grid over the weekend has triggered calls for heightened scrutiny&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2026/berlin-power-grid-attack-sparks-federal-probe-call/">Berlin Power Grid Attack Sparks Federal Probe Call</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Hamburg Slams Federal Funding Allocation</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2025/hamburg-slams-federal-funding-allocation/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:52:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hamburg&#8217;s finance senator Andreas Dressel has launched a sharp critique of the federal government&#8217;s historical distribution of infrastructure&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2025/hamburg-slams-federal-funding-allocation/">Hamburg Slams Federal Funding Allocation</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Minister Deflects Rumors Remains Federal Health Chief</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2025/minister-deflects-rumors-remains-federal-health-chief/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 14:34:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Amid swirling speculation and mounting pressure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Health Minister Nina Warken has emphatically&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2025/minister-deflects-rumors-remains-federal-health-chief/">Minister Deflects Rumors Remains Federal Health Chief</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Germany Demands Federal Funding Boost for Early Childhood Care</title>
		<link>https://hubu.news/2025/germany-demands-federal-funding-boost-for-early-childhood-care/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Victoria Chase]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 05:21:06 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The upcoming specialized ministerial conference on youth and families, chaired by Hamburg, is being overshadowed by growing pressure&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2025/germany-demands-federal-funding-boost-for-early-childhood-care/">Germany Demands Federal Funding Boost for Early Childhood Care</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Voigt Demands Federal Funds Shift</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 20:01:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The escalating dispute over the principle of &#8220;Veranlassungskonnexität&#8221; &#8211; essentially, ensuring financial compensation for subnational entities when the&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2025/voigt-demands-federal-funds-shift/">Voigt Demands Federal Funds Shift</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Greens Demand Federal Drone Defense Control</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Frank Bowers]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Germany&#8217;s Green Party is pushing for the federal government to assume sole responsibility for drone defense, raising concerns&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2025/greens-demand-federal-drone-defense-control/">Greens Demand Federal Drone Defense Control</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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		<title>Schweitzer Urges Federal Funding for Reform</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Dawn Amber]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 02:18:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The upcoming meeting of state premiers in Berlin is poised to become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://hubu.news/2025/schweitzer-urges-federal-funding-for-reform/">Schweitzer Urges Federal Funding for Reform</a> appeared first on <a href="https://hubu.news">Hubu.news</a>.</p>
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