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Former German Audit Chief Calls Govt a Shift Station Over 500 Billion Euro Climate Infrastructure Fund
Kay Scheller, the outgoing president of Germany’s Federal Court of Auditors, has criticised the federal government for its handling…
Former CSU Chief Huber Calls on Söder for Team Spirit, Warns of Government Blockade
Erwin Huber, the former chairman of Bavaria’s CSU, cautions his successor Markus Söder that the federal government could turn into…
Former Minister Riester Criticises New Riester Pension Reform Missing Chance to Cut Costs
Former Social Minister Walter Riester-after whom the Riester pension scheme is named-denounced the newly passed reform of private retirement…
Former ARD Host Georg Restle Criticizes ARD Hesitation Toward AfD
Georg Restle, the long‑time host of the ARD political magazine “Monitor”, is stepping down after fourteen years as…
Brantner Appeals to Former FDP Voters as Liberalism Falters in German State Parliaments
Franziska Brantner, the head of the German Greens, urged former voters of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) to get…
BND Investigates Former Chancellor Adenauer Love Life
A 13‑page memorandum from the BND dated 8 February 1961, reported by “Der Spiegel”, reveals that the German intelligence service…
Carsten Träger Former Environment Minister and SPD MP Dies
SPD Bundestag member Carsten Träger has died. The parliamentary state secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment passed…
Former FBI chief and special counsel Robert Mueller dies Trump smiles
On Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly announced the death of his longtime adversary, former FBI director and…
Former CDU Secretary‑General Calls for Lawsuit Against Federal Budget Over Alleged Infrastructure Fund Abuse
Reports of massive misuse of funds from the federal special infrastructure account have led former CDU general secretary…
Former Transport Minister Volker Wissing Calls FDP Libertarian Course Questionable and Declines Return to Leadership
Former Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing has sharply criticised the present direction of his former party, the Free…
Former VW CEO Matthias Müller Calls for Breaking the Firewall Against the AfD
Former Volkswagen chief Matthias Müller criticized the strategy of Germany’s established parties toward the AfD and called for…
Former President Gauck Urges German Media to Spotlight Democracy’s Strengths, Not Just Flaws
Former German President Joachim Gauck addressed a gathering of quality‑media professionals at the Madsack‑Media Group, which includes the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
Former SPD MP Robin Mesarosch Blasts Party Over Closed‑Minded Mantra After Election Crash
After the SPD’s disappointing result in the Baden‑Württemberger state election, former parliamentarian Robin Mesarosch is openly castigating his own…
Former BND Vice President Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven Targeted in Signal Cyberattack
Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, the former vice‑president of Germany’s BND, was among those targeted in a cyberattack that compromised users…
Former Atomic Safety Chief Calls New Endlager Plans Inadequate for Rising Nuclear Threat
Former head of Germany’s Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Disposal (BASE), Wolfram König, has called the…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Warns of Iran’s State Collapse Amid US Military Actions
Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, a member of the Greens, criticised the ongoing U.S. military deployment in Iran.…
Pistorius Rejects Compensation for Towns Planning to Repurpose Former Military Grounds
Communities that have already spent money on planning the reuse of former military sites will not receive compensation…
Former President Gauck Rejects AfD Ban Trial
Former Federal President Joachim Gauck has rejected a proposed ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Speaking at…
Former SPD MP Sönke Rix Named New President of German Federal Agency for Civic Education
Former SPD member of the Bundestag Sönke Rix is expected to be named by the federal cabinet as the…
Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Killed in Tehran Airstrike
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is apparently dead after a US‑Israeli airstrike on Tehran, state media reported on…
Former German Security Chief Calls for Spy Agency to Monitor Children in Terrorism Fight
In his fight against terrorism, former chief of the Brandenburg state intelligence service, Jörg Müller, argues that the agency…
Former Council Head Lars Feld Defends Ulrike Malmendier Amid CDU Exodus
Former head of the Wirtschaftsweisen research institute, Lars Feld, publicly backs Ulrike Malmendier, who is set to resign from…
Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested in Epstein Scandal
Peter Mandelson, the former British Business Secretary and the recently appointed Ambassador to the United States, was taken…
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais Urges Europe to Build Nuclear Forces Under German Leadership
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais urges that Europe adopt nuclear weapons, with Germany taking the lead. “Europe must become…
Former Airbus CEO Tom Enders Warns Germany Against Developing Own Fighter Jet
Tom Enders, president of the German Society for Foreign Policy and former chief executive of Airbus and EADS, warns…
Germany Raises Ukrainian Solidarity Flags a Day Early Ahead of 4th Anniversary and Funerary for Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth
The German Interior Ministry has, for the first time, decided that the federal solidarity flagging of the Ukrainian…
Angela Merkel Olaf Scholz Attend State Funeral for Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth
At the state‑mourning ceremony for former Bundestag president Rita Süßmuth on Tuesday, leading German politicians will gather alongside constitutional authorities.…
Former CDU Hamburg Leader Ploß Launches Anti‑SPD Health Plan Petition at Party Conference
Former Hamburg CDU chairman Christoph Ploß is preparing a motion for the upcoming CDU party conference that would formally…
Former Prince Andrew Arrested by British Police
Police in the United Kingdom arrested former Prince Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor on Thursday, according to several British media outlets.…
Former RWI Chief Urges Major Minijob Reform After Criticizing Tax Freedom Incentives
The head of the RWI Leibniz Institute in Essen, Christoph Schmidt, calls for a fundamental reform of the mini‑job system.Schmidt…
Würth Forecasts FDP’s End as Former Liberal Giant Foresees Party’s Demise
Reinhold Würth, the 90‑year‑old screw‑manufacturing magnate and former member of the Free Democratic Party, told Focus magazine that he…
Haßelmann Denies Merkel Presidential Bid Greens Refute Former Chancellor Run
The Green Party has denied that it plans to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the office of…
Pistorius Recruits Former Spokesman Schaefer as New Defense Advisor Amid Foreign Ministry Shakeup
In the midst of a large reshuffle at the Foreign Office, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has been…
Former Environment Minister Jürgen Trittin Urges Green Party to Focus on Core Strengths Amid Leadership Shakeup
Former federal environment minister Jürgen Trittin, a member of Alliance 90/The Greens, urged his party to exercise patience and…
Germany Announces State Ceremony to Honor Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth on February 24
A state ceremony to honour the late former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth is scheduled for 24 February. The event was…
Steinmeier Hails Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth as Bold Champion of Democracy
President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier paid tribute to the late former President of the German Bundestag, Rita Süssmuth, describing her as…
Former German Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth Dies
Former Bundestag president Rita Süssmuth has died at the age of 88. The death was announced on Sunday by…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls Mercosur and India Free‑Trade Deals a Gateway to the Future
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer-who represents the Greens-describes the European free‑trade agreements with the Mercosur countries and with…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Warns Trump Is Building Oligarchy
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer of the Greens believes U.S. President Donald Trump is actively working to dismantle democracy.“Trump…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls for Europe to Get Its Own Nuclear Weapon
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer, a Green Party figure, has urged Europe to develop its own nuclear weapon.…
Former German Post Subsidiary Employees Build Illegal Courier Network to Evade EU Sanctions
Former employees of a German subsidiary of the Russian state‑owned postal service have reportedly set up an illegal…
Democracy at Risk Warns Former Judge
Germany’s commitment to democratic principles faces an increasingly precarious future, according to former Federal Constitutional Court President Andreas…
Former Judge Urges Real Name Online
The former President of the German Federal Constitutional Court, Andreas Voßkuhle, has ignited a debate with a call…
AfD Moves to Expel Former Secretary
Internal turmoil continues to grip the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Saxony-Anhalt, with the state leadership initiating expulsion…
Former East German Minister Praises Military Integration
The seventieth anniversary of the Bundeswehr has prompted a stark reflection on a pivotal moment in German history…
Merkel to Deliver Eulogy for Former Union Leader Sommer
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel is expected to deliver a eulogy at the memorial service for Michael Sommer,…
Bavarian Minister Mourns Former Agriculture Leader
Bavaria’s Minister of Agriculture, Michaela Kaniber, has expressed deep regret following the death of former Agriculture Minister Reinhold…
No Charges Filed Against Former Prosecutor in Cum-Ex Scandal
Following a comprehensive review of a criminal complaint, German prosecutors have decided against launching a formal investigation into…
Minister Criticizes Treatment of Former Party Leader
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation and Housing, Verena Hubertz, has publicly voiced concerns regarding the treatment of former…
Trump Accuses Former Data Chief of Job Numbers Manipulation
The recent dismissal of Erika McEntarfer, head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), has drawn considerable…
Former Hostage Alleges Hamas Starvation Propaganda
A former Israeli-Austrian hostage, Tal Shoham, who endured 505 days of captivity at the hands of Hamas, has…
Germany Considers Compensation for Former Home Residents
The German government’s Federal Commissioner for the Prevention of Abuse, Kerstin Claus, is advocating for a state-funded basic…
Former German Minister Dies
The state of Hesse is mourning the passing of former Minister Christean Wagner, who died on Saturday at…
Antisemitism Criticizes Ruling on Former Bodyguard
Decision to Allow Former Security Detail Member Back into Police Service Sparks Criticism A recent ruling by the…
Former Union Leader Found Dead Shockwaves Ripple
The German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) announced the passing of its former long-standing chairman, Michael Sommer, on…
Former Leader Warns of Catastrophic Consequences
A former government commission leader has expressed severe concerns about the future quality standards in hospitals. Tom Bschor,…
Club World Cup to Become the New Normal in 10 Years, Says Former Bundesliga Star
A former Bundesliga player, Christoph Kramer, expects the controversial 32-team club football world cup in ten years to…
Former Green Party Chair Ricarda Lang Joins the Fight
A former Green party leader, Ricarda Lang, has expressed support for a working group of the federal and…
Former Torturer Brought to Justice.
Federal Prosecutors in Karlsruhe have detained a suspected former Syrian intelligence agent in Pirmasens, Rhineland-Palatinate, on Tuesday. The…
Former Austrian Chancellor Walks Free After Acquittal
Austria’s Former Chancellor Sebastian Kurz Acquitted of False Statements In a major development, the Higher Regional Court in…
BREAKING: Xabi Alonso Takes the Throne: The Former Liverpool Star Returns to Real Madrid as New Head Coach!
Spanish Football Icon Xabi Alonso to Take the Helm at Real Madrid Real Madrid has officially confirmed the…
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Spreading to Bones
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, his office announced…
Former WTO Chief Warns of Long Road Ahead
The agreement between the USA and China is just a first step in the trade dispute between the…
Former Health Minister Karl Lauterbach to Lead Key German Research Committee
Former German Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) is expected to take over the presidency of the Bundestag…
Former Green Minister Warns New Culture Chief About Potential Right-Wing Cultural Clash
Former Culture Minister Claudia Roth (Green Party) warns her successor, Wolfram Weimer, about a potential right-wing culture war.…
A Return to Power for the Former President?
Leipzig’s Mayor Burkhard Jung has been elected as the President of the German Cities’ Association at the main…
Former German Minister Warns of Political Instability in Germany Amidst Chancellor Election
Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer (Green Party) sees the political stability of Germany in danger. “It stank,…
Former Constitutional Court Chief Warns of Germany’s Potential Crisis Over Failed Chancellor Vote
Former Federal Constitutional Court President Hans-Jürgen Papier expressed concern over the Kanzlerwahl-Debakel of Friedrich Merz (CDU). “That a…
Former Minister Heil stays mum on future SPD leadership plans
Bundesarbeitsminister Hubertus Heil (SPD) has decided not to continue in the new cabinet and remains silent on the…
Former AfD Employee Charged with Espionage for Chinese Intelligence Service
The Federal Public Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges of espionage against a former employee of current Bundestag member…
Former Foreign Minister Wadephul Calls for Continued US Support Amidst Changing Global Focus
Johann Wadephul, the designated Foreign Minister of Germany, believes that the close relationship between Germany and the United…
Former President Biden Slams Trump Supporters as Heartless Post-Election
Former US President Joe Biden has accused supporters of Donald Trump of being “heartless”. In his first public…
Former DDR Minister Accuses German Politicians of Lacking Competence, Leading to Ridicule and Constitutional Hostility
Peter-Michael Diestel, the former Minister of Internal Affairs of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), has recently analyzed…
Former South Korean President Yoon Faces Capital Punishment or Lifelong Imprisonment for Alleged Rebellion Incitement
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol lost his presidential immunity after being dismissed from office on April 4th for…
Former Minister Calls for Direct Military Confrontation
Former German politician Joschka Fischer has been accused of provoking Berlin over the issue of sending troops to…
Former Nurse’s Deadly Secret Exposed!
A former nurse at a clinic in Aachen, Germany, is now accused of causing the deaths of more…
Former Defense Official’s Bold Plan to Boost Troop Strength and Security
A leading figure in the German Society for Security Policy, Hans-Peter Bartels, is urging the reactivation of the…
Former Lindner Advisor Reveals Shocking Truth
A German Economist Rejects Special Fund for Infrastructure Lars Feld, an economist from Freiburg, has declined the notion…
Former Leader Sounds the Alarm
A senior SPD politician and former Bundestag president, Wolfgang Thierse, has described the party’s election defeat as a…
A Former German Politician’s Warning of the Dangers of Politics
A German politician, Michael Roth, has expressed concerns about the mental health of his colleagues in the Bundestag,…
Former German Interior Minister Dies in Silence
Former Federal Interior Minister Gerhart Baum has passed away at the age of 92, according to a report…
Merkel’s Masterstroke: SPD Leader Heaps Praise on Former Chancellor’s CDU Critique
SPD General Secretary Matthias Miersch has endorsed the public criticism of former CDU Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) against…
Former Chancellor Stricken with Burnout and Hospitalized
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder has been admitted to a clinical treatment program due to a burnout diagnosis, according…
Former Al-Qaida Chief Seized Power in Shadow of Western Backing
In a statement from the armed groups that overthrew Bashar al-Assad, the de-facto leader of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa…
Former Lithuanian FM Demands 700% Defense Boost
Former Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis has called for a significant increase in NATO’s defense spending. “NATO partners…
Trump’s Toxic Trolls Terrorize Trump’s Former Lawyer
Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer of Donald Trump, claims to have received daily threats and intimidation from…
Banker’s Bombshell: Former 1MDB Whistleblower’s Explosive Tell-All
Former BSI Bank Chief’s Memoir Reveals the Dark Side of Finance Hans Peter Brunner, a former top banker,…
Former First Lady’s Shocking Defection!
Georgia’s outgoing President Salome Zurabishvili has agreed to leave the presidential residence, the Orbeliani Palace in Tbilisi, during…
BREAKING: Germany in Chaos as Former Foreign Minister Calls for Unity After Magedeburg Bombing
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier warned in his Christmas address against the fragmentation of society after the Magdeburg attack.…
BERGER’S BOMBSHELL: Former Economic Adviser Demands Radical Shift in Global Economic Policy!
Roland Berger, a business consultant, is calling for a significant course change in economic policy. It is necessary…
Union to Quote Former Faeser in Magdeburg Assassination Attempt Before Committee Hearing!
The Magdeburg Plot Has a Parliamentary Sequel. According to a report by “Bild”, the Union faction is demanding…
What’s Behind the German Chancellor’s Unprecedented Call to the Former President?
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has spoken on the phone with the future US President Donald Trump on…