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Minimum Wage Not Linked To Job Losses Claims Government
Recent governmental analysis indicates Germany’s national minimum wage has not demonstrably impacted overall employment levels since its introduction…
September 3, 2025
German Government Cautious On Election Reform Proposal
Berlin – The German federal government has offered a reserved response to a new electoral reform proposal put…
September 1, 2025
German Government Disputes Claim Most Gaza Aid Is Seized
The German federal government appears unable to substantiate claims made by Chief of Staff to the Chancellor, Thorsten…
August 28, 2025
Government Defends Military Oversight Powers
Berlin – Concerns raised by the Left party regarding the establishment of a National Security Council and its…
August 27, 2025
Government Boosts Cybersecurity Measures
The German federal cabinet has approved key points for enhancing national cybersecurity, as announced Wednesday by the Federal…
August 27, 2025
Government Boosts Funding for Controversial Democracy Program
The German federal government intends to increase funding for the controversial “Democracy Alive” program, according to a report…
August 27, 2025
Health Chief Slams Government Welfare Policies
Oliver Blatt, the newly appointed head of the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV-Spitzenverband), has voiced…
August 26, 2025
Government Proposes Electronic Tagging For Domestic Abuse Prevention
Germany is proposing legislative changes aimed at strengthening protections against domestic violence, the Federal Ministry of Justice announced…
August 25, 2025
Tax Professor Slams Government Over Cum-Ex Scandal
A leading German tax expert is urging the new federal government to intensify efforts to combat so-called “cum-cum”…
August 25, 2025
German Economic Advisor Criticizes Government Spending Plans
Germany’s leading economic advisor, Monika Schnitzer, has publicly critiqued the current coalition government’s budgetary and economic policies, voicing…
August 25, 2025
Rural Trades Furious At Government Promises Unfulfilled
A promised turnaround in economic sentiment by summer, as suggested by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, appears not to have…
August 25, 2025
Rural Tradesmen Angry at Government Promises Unfulfilled
Germany’s skilled trades sector is reporting a lack of discernible improvement in economic sentiment despite pre-summer pledges from…
August 25, 2025
Government Open Day Draws Huge Crowds
The German federal government’s recent “Open Day” initiative drew approximately 100,000 visitors to the Chancellery and various federal…
August 24, 2025
Government Hesitates On Compulsory Service For Retirees
The German federal government has offered a reserved response to proposals for a mandatory service year for retirees,…
August 22, 2025
Haseloff Rules Out AfD in Next Government
The Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, anticipates the AfD will not participate in a governing coalition following the…
August 21, 2025
Spain Wildfires Government Highlights Tourist Rights
The German Federal Government has reminded travelers of their rights regarding package holidays, particularly in light of increasingly…
August 21, 2025
Spain Wildfires Government Reminds Tourists of Rights
The German Federal Government has addressed consumer rights pertaining to package holidays in light of the escalating effects…
August 21, 2025
Haseloff Urges Government to Unite on Key Reforms
Germany’s longest-serving state premier, Reiner Haseloff of Saxony-Anhalt, is anticipating fundamental reforms from the federal coalition government following…
August 15, 2025
SPD Struggles in Coalition Government
A political scientist has offered a critical assessment of the Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) performance during the first…
August 14, 2025
Germans Disapprove of Merz Government After 100 Days
A recent survey indicates a level of dissatisfaction among the German public regarding the performance of Chancellor Friedrich…
August 10, 2025
Merz Government Faces “Complete Failure” After 100 Days
The leader of the Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has delivered a scathing assessment of the first 100 days…
August 9, 2025
Merz Government Faces “Total Failure” After 100 Days
The chair of the Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has characterized the first 100 days of the current federal…
August 9, 2025
Government Unveils Pension Plan
The German government has approved a multi-billion euro package aimed at safeguarding the nation’s pension level. The legislative…
August 6, 2025
Government Talks Drag On
Negotiations among German government ministries regarding the allocation of responsibilities are taking longer than initially anticipated by Chancellor…
August 3, 2025
Greens Accuse Government of Gaza Hesitation
The German Green Party has voiced concerns regarding the federal government’s approach to the ongoing situation involving Israel,…
August 3, 2025
Germany Bans Gendered Language in Government Offices
The German Minister of State for Culture and Media, Wolfram Weimer, has issued a directive prohibiting the use…
August 3, 2025
Hungary Seeks Aid Amidst Government Criticism
Maja T. has voiced criticism regarding the German government’s handling of her situation, following recent announcements from Foreign…
August 1, 2025
Greens Accuse Government of Softening on Taliban
Concerns are mounting regarding the German government’s approach to Afghanistan, with opposition voices alleging a tacit recognition of…
July 31, 2025
Judges Praise Government Justice Boost
The German Judges Association (DRB) has welcomed the Federal Government’s commitment to bolster the judicial system with €450…
July 30, 2025
Government Scales Back Key Resource Funding
The German government is adjusting the funding allocated to a crucial resource fund managed by the state-owned KfW…
July 24, 2025
Government Cuts Healthcare Funding Significantly
Germany’s state financing of healthcare expenditures decreased significantly in 2023, a shift largely attributed to the winding down…
July 24, 2025
Media Chief Urges Government Aid
A leading figure within the German media industry is calling on policymakers to provide substantive support for the…
July 23, 2025
Germany Reinstates Government Facebook Page
The Administrative Court of Cologne has ruled in favor of the Federal Press Office (BPA) in its legal…
July 22, 2025
German Economy Sees Mixed Signals After Government Shift
The newly formed German government has laid important groundwork in security policy, according to Ifo Institute President Clemens…
July 21, 2025
Government Start Mixed Review
The initial weeks of Germany’s coalition government have yielded a mixed assessment, according to SPD General Secretary Tim…
July 21, 2025
Brantner Slams Government Energy Failures
Franziska Brantner, leader of the Green Party, delivered a sharp critique of the German federal government in a…
July 20, 2025
Greens Accuse Government of Gaza Inaction
The Green Party is accusing the German government of failing to take sufficient action to alleviate the suffering…
July 20, 2025
Public Opinion Slams German Government Performance
A recent survey conducted by Verian for the German news magazine “Der Spiegel” reveals a mixed public assessment…
July 18, 2025
Reform Drive Demands Swift Government Overhaul
A prominent initiative advocating for a more effective state has presented a comprehensive reform agenda to Federal President…
July 14, 2025
Greens Accuse Government of Delaying Pension Reform
A leading figure within the Green Party has voiced concerns regarding the current government’s approach to social security…
July 8, 2025
Government Maintains Routine Contact With AfD
The German government maintains standard communication channels with the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group, mirroring the interactions…
July 4, 2025
Government Abandons Submarine Deal Shockwaves Felt
Government Sources Indicate Shift in Plans for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Stake Berlin – The German government is reportedly…
July 2, 2025
SPD’s Shock Loss Threatens Government
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has experienced a slight decline in voter preference following their recent federal party…
July 1, 2025
Germany’s Trust in Government Plummets Shocking Report
A recent nationwide survey has revealed a significant proportion of individuals in Germany have experienced perceived mistreatment when…
July 1, 2025
Will the Government Keep Its Promise to Citizens?
Pressure Mounts on Chancellor and Finance Minister to Implement Coaliton’s Pledge to Reduce Electricity Tax The German government’s…
June 27, 2025
BREAKING: German Government in Secretive Move, Abolishes Arms Reports, Raises Fears of Unchecked Military Spending
In a move that has raised concerns about parliamentary oversight, the German government has decided to forgo the…
June 25, 2025
Government Betrays Its Own Promise
German Government’s Budget Plan Draws Criticism from Opposition for Omitting Electricity Tax Cut The opposition in the German…
June 25, 2025
Government Betrays Economic Promise
German business leaders express dismay at the government’s decision not to reduce the electricity tax for all, as…
June 24, 2025
Government Opens Door to Exception
German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer has expressed openness to the German Farmers’ Association’s demand to reduce the minimum…
June 24, 2025
Government Ministries Overrun Budget with Extravagant Spending Demands
Germany’s Federal Government Presents Ambitious Budget Wishes Amid Record Debt Concerns Despite a projected record debt, Germany’s new…
June 21, 2025
Taxpayers’ Association Warns of ‘Largest Federal Government in History’ as Expansion Plans Unfold
A German Taxpayers’ Association Criticizes the Planned Expansion of the Federal Government The German Taxpayers’ Association has criticized…
June 20, 2025
States and Government in Last-Ditch Talks to Avoid Economic Disaster
A German government and regional leaders have reached an agreement to discuss potential aid measures following a backlash…
June 18, 2025
Can the New Government Stop the AfD’s Rise to Power?
A leading opinion pollster, Michael Güllner, believes the new German government can halt the rise of the far-right…
June 18, 2025
Municipalities Demand: Federal Government Must Foot the Bill for Tax Losses
German Cities Association Urges Federal Government to Fully Offset Municipal Tax Losses through Investment Program The German Cities…
June 18, 2025
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, LISTEN UP! States and Cities on the Brink of Collapse as Budget Crisis Looms
Germany’s Federal Government Urged to Reach Compromises in Financial Talks Saarland’s Minister-President, Anke Rehlinger of the Social Democratic…
June 18, 2025
Germany’s New Government Hits a Snag
Berlin, Germany – The German government has acknowledged difficulties in setting up the planned National Security Council, a…
June 13, 2025
Russia or Government?
In a debate surrounding a prominent SPD politician’s manifesto on reorienting Russia policy, the Saarland CDU leader, Stephan…
June 12, 2025
Can Merz’s Government Save the West?
Economic Expert Veronika Grimm Assesses First Weeks of German Government Under Chancellor Friedrich Merz Professor Veronika Grimm of…
June 10, 2025
Nvidia’s CEO to Meet with German Government, AI Gigafactory Plans on the Table
Berlin, Germany – In a series of high-level meetings, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is set to meet with…
June 6, 2025
German Government Warned of Russian Gas ‘Weapon’ in Leaked Document
A confidential document from the Ministry of Economics warns of the potential resumption of the Nordstream pipelines, which…
June 5, 2025
Wilders’ Fury: Dutch Government in Shambles as Right-Wing Leader Pulls the Plug!
Amidst a backdrop of political uncertainty, the Dutch government coalition has suffered a significant blow with the Party…
June 3, 2025
Tusk’s Government on the Brink of Collapse?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk Announces Vote of Confidence in Parliament In a televised address on Monday evening,…
June 2, 2025
The Young MP’s Scathing Critique of Germany’s Government
In a recent interview, German politician Luke Hoß, the youngest member of the current Bundestag at 23, expressed…
June 2, 2025
DGB Chair Issues Ultimatum: ‘Clear Jump’ to 60% of Median Wage or Government Intervention
German Trade Union Leader Warns of Potential Obstacles to Minimum Wage Increase The head of the German Trade…
May 29, 2025
Government Shake-Up: Who’s In, Who’s Out in Berlin?
German Government Appoints New Officials in Various Roles The German federal government has announced the appointment of several…
May 28, 2025
New Faces in German Government!
Berlin, Germany – In a move aimed at strengthening its transatlantic ties, the German government is set to…
May 28, 2025
Climate Activist Warns of ‘How-Dare-You-Moment’ in German Government
In the run-up to the first coalition committee meeting on Wednesday, climate activist Luisa Neubauer has strongly warned…
May 28, 2025
‘Who Orders, Must Also Pay’ – States and Municipalities Demand Federal Government Bear the Cost of Commuter Allowance and Value-Added Tax Cuts
Germany’s Federal Government Faces Opposition Over Tax Cuts and Commuter Allowance The German federal government’s plans to increase…
May 27, 2025
Digitalization to Cut Costs in German Government?
Digitalization of the German Federal Administration May Lead to Job Cuts, Says Bitkom President The president of the…
May 27, 2025
BORDER WAR: Germany’s New Government Cracks Down, Rejects Over 1,600 Migrants in Just 2 Weeks
German border controls intensify as asylum seeker rejections surge The German Federal Police has reported a significant increase…
May 24, 2025
Who’s In, Who’s Out and What it Means for the Future of the German Government?
CDU’s Linnemann Set to Join Coalition Committee, Report Says The German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has reportedly agreed…
May 21, 2025
A Game-Changer for Germany’s New Government?
3+3+3+2″ Formula in the Works According to Politico, citing coalition sources, the composition of the coalition committee between…
May 21, 2025
Economists Betrayed by Cowardly Reforms in New Government
Economists Criticize German Government’s Economic Plans, Expect Little Reform A recent survey of 179 German economists has revealed…
May 20, 2025
German Government Cheers Romania’s Stable Election Outcome
The German government has welcomed the outcome of the presidential election in Romania as a sign of stability.…
May 19, 2025
Haseloff: AfD Ban Process Not an Option, Warns of Potential Government Inclusion
Sachsen-Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident, Reiner Haseloff, has strongly opposed the initiation of a ban against the AfD party. In an…
May 16, 2025
Crafts President Calls for Unity and Focus on Implementation in New Government.
Jörg Dittrich, the President of the Central Association of the German Crafts (ZDH), hopes for a constructive government…
May 14, 2025
Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister President Urges Federal Government to Ease Business Restrictions Before Summer Break
Schleswig-Holstein’s Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther (CDU) urges the new federal government to take initial steps to relieve businesses before…
May 11, 2025
Germany Sees Spike in Domestic Violence Cases Amid New Government Push for Solutions
The number of victims of domestic violence in Germany has significantly increased in the past year. According to…
May 10, 2025
‘Extremism Should Lose Resonance Through Good Government Work’
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner calls for caution in the debate about banning the AfD Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner has urged…
May 10, 2025
Wüst: German Chancellor Election Debate Exaggerated, Focus on Stable Government and Economic Challenges
Nordrhein-Westfälens Ministerpräsident Hendrik Wüst (CDU) believes that the recent debate surrounding the federal election is exaggerated. In an…
May 9, 2025
Low-Income Families Urged to Get Energy-Saving Appliances Reimbursed by New German Government
The Germany Social Association (SoVD) has called on the new federal government to cover the cost of energy-efficient…
May 9, 2025
SPD Ministers Prioritize Energy Price Reduction, Rent Brake Extension and Secure Pensions in Federal Government Announcement.
SPD Ministers in German Government Announce Priorities Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced his top priorities for the…
May 8, 2025
SPD and Greens Form Coalition Government
The Hamburg citizens have re-elected Peter Tschentscher (SPD) as the first Bürgermeister of Hamburg on Wednesday. Out of…
May 7, 2025
Green Politician Speaks Out on Frustration Over Merz and Calls for Unity in New Government
Green Party politician Timon Dzienus expressed understanding for frustration over the newly elected Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) among…
May 7, 2025
Germany’s New Government Faces Sharp Criticism for Weak Start and Party Tactics
Moritz Schularick, the President of the Institute for World Economy (IfW), has sharply criticized the failed start of…
May 7, 2025
Schweitzer: No Finger-Pointing After Failed Black-Red Government
Rheinland-Pfälzischer Ministerpräsident warnt vor gegenseitiger Schuldzuweisung Alexander Schweitzer, the Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, has warned against mutual finger-pointing in…
May 6, 2025
‘Superfluous Through Better Government'”.
I would advise reading this report carefully” said Söder to RTL and ntv on Tuesday. “But it is…
May 6, 2025
New Federal Government Plans to Eliminate 26 Government Delegate and Coordinator Positions
The new German federal government plans to abolish more than two dozen government and ministerial officials in its…
May 5, 2025
CDU Chief of Staff Warns Union and SPD Against Mutual Profiling in New Government
Designated Federal Government Minister of the Chancellor, Thorsten Frei (CDU), aims to address potential conflicts between the Union…
May 2, 2025
SPD’s Bas Calls for Unity and Generosity in Future German Coalition Government
Former Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) has called on the three coalition parties to stop fighting and instead…
May 2, 2025
Trump’s Security Advisor Waltz and Deputy Wong Reportedly Leaving Government Amid Controversial Chat Group Allegations
US-National Security Advisor Mike Waltz reportedly leaving administration, according to multiple US media outlets citing officials. Deputy National…
May 1, 2025
Government Spokesman Refuses to Give Advice to Successor
Regierungssprecher Steffen Hebestreit plans to not give any advice to his designated successor Stefan Kornelius publicly. “Advice is…
May 1, 2025
Government Spokesperson Reveals Witty Side
Steffen Hebestreit, the spokesperson for the German government, has commented on the humor skills of outgoing Chancellor Olaf…
May 1, 2025
Klingbeil Set to Lead New German Government as Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor
Matthias Miersch, the General Secretary of the SPD, has confirmed that Lars Klingbeil will be appointed as the…
April 30, 2025
Banaszak: New Government Must Protect Power Grids After Iberian Outage
Felix Banaszak, the head of the Greens, is calling on the upcoming government to act quickly to protect…
April 30, 2025
SZ Journalist Kornelius to Become New German Government Spokesman
Stefan Kornelius, a long-time journalist at the Süddeutsche Zeitung, has been appointed as the new spokesperson for the…
April 29, 2025
Mark Carney’s Liberal Party Wins Canadian Election, Uncertainty Looms Over Minority Government Formation
The Liberal Party of Canada has emerged as the winner in the parliamentary elections, according to projections by…
April 29, 2025
Merz: No Euphoria Before Starting Government Coalition with SPD.
Friedrich Merz, the head of the CDU, has been advocating for approval of the coalition agreement with the…
April 28, 2025
German Government Plays Down Significance
The German government does not attach great significance to the short conversation that Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) had…
April 28, 2025
Laschet Calls for Unity and Competence in Upcoming Merz Government
Former NRW Minister President Armin Laschet (CDU) has urged a consensual and decisive approach for the incoming government…
April 28, 2025