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Baden‑Wurttemberg SPD’s Youth Leader Daniel Krusic Frustrated, Calls Current Campaign a Dead End
Daniel Krusic, the Juso boss in Baden‑Württemberg, feels that the chances for his party’s success in the current campaign…
March 5, 2026
German Green Leader Dzienus Calls Citizen Income Reform a Vote of Misery Against the People
Greens member Timon Dzienus has slammed the planned re‑design of Bürgergeld into a new form of basic security as…
March 5, 2026
German Leader Urges Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants After Fuel Price Surge
Due to the sharply rising gasoline prices that have begun with the onset of the Iran war, Bremen’s…
March 4, 2026
SPD Leader Miersch Accuses Germany of International Law Violations Over US and Israel Strikes on Iran
SPD faction leader Mathias Miersch, unlike federal chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU, called the attacks by the United States…
March 3, 2026
AfD Leader Chrupalla Shakes Off Frohnmaier Comments on Middle East Conflict
Tino Chrupalla, the AfD party and parliamentary group leader, criticised fellow party member Markus Frohnmaier for omissions about the Middle‑East…
March 3, 2026
Green Party Leader Puts Charter Amendment Referendum on Track as Party Decides Reform in June
The Greens will decide in June in a final vote on a proposed charter reform. The party leadership…
March 2, 2026
Juso Leader Calls for EU Digital Defiance Against US Hegemony with Open Source Alternatives
Juso chief Philipp Türmer appealed for a tougher stance from Europe in response to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to Washington.…
March 2, 2026
Hagel Accuses Green Leader Özdemir of Dishonesty Ahead of Baden-Württemberg Election
Manuel Hagel, the CDU’s lead candidate for Baden‑Württemberg’s upcoming state election, said a week before the vote that…
March 1, 2026
Trump Announces Death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the death of Iran’s “Supreme Leader” declaring, “Khamenei, one of the most malevolent people…
February 28, 2026
Borge Brende Resigns as World Economic Forum Leader Amid Epstein Scandal
Former Norwegian foreign minister Borge Brende announced on Thursday that he is stepping down as president and CEO of…
February 27, 2026
Germany Gauges AfD Minister President Threat as Hessian Leader Warns of Consequences
Hessian Prime Minister Boris Rhein (CDU) warned that should the Alternative for Germany (AfD) come to power in any…
February 26, 2026
Linken Leader Urges Merz to Rally China for Ukraine Peace Talks
Linken leader Jan van Aken has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to persuade China to join peace talks between Ukraine…
February 24, 2026
Juso Leader Rejects Under‑14 Social Media Ban
Philipp Türmer, the chair of The Left (Juso), rejected proposals to ban social‑media platforms for users under 14. In…
February 23, 2026
Young Union Leader Johannes Winkel Calls CDU Coalition a Fork in the Road Ahead
After the CDU party conference, Johannes Winkel, chairman of the party’s youth wing, warned that both the state and…
February 23, 2026
CDU Continues Party Congress in Stuttgart as Friedrich Merz Reconfirmed as Leader
The CDU is continuing its federal convention in Stuttgart on Saturday, following a day in which party leader…
February 21, 2026
Friedrich Merz Re‑Elected CDU Leader With 91.2 Percent at Stuttgart Party Conference
Friedrich Merz was re‑elected as the chairman of the CDU at the federal party conference in Stuttgart. According to…
February 20, 2026
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…
February 19, 2026
Police Union Leader Criticizes Hessian Minister’s Expulsion Enforcement Plans
The head of the Police Federation (GdP), Jochen Kopelke, has sharply criticized proposals by Rhineland‑Palatinate Interior Minister Roman…
February 19, 2026
CDU’s Labor Wing Leader Accuses Union Segments of Green‑Bashing
Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU’s Arbeitnehmer‑Flügel, has taken a stand against the increasingly harsh criticism of the Greens…
February 19, 2026
CDU Urges Discipline Ahead of Merz Re‑Election as Party Leader
Dennis Radtke, the head of the CDU’s workers wing, cautioned the party delegates at the Christian Democratic congress…
February 19, 2026
Bremen Leader Winter Projects 90% Vote for Merz Ahead of CDU Party Convention
Wiebke Winter, the chairwoman of the CDU parliamentary group in the Bremen state parliament, foresees a decisive victory…
February 17, 2026
Young Union Leader Philipp Türmer Claims Kids’ Social Media Ban Unenforceable
Philipp Türmer, the Juso chair, remains skeptical amid the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youth.…
February 16, 2026
JU Leader Johannes Winkel Announces Plan to Cut Pension Expenditures by Over 50 Billion Euros
Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Junge Union (JU) and a member of the CDU, says that a broad pension…
February 16, 2026
CSU State Leader Rejects SPD Push for Gender Parity Reform in Bundestag Electoral Law
Alexander Hoffmann, head of the CSU state group, rejected the SPD’s proposal to introduce gender parity into the…
February 12, 2026
GD Leader Opposes AfD Contact Ban with Martin Sellner Generation Deutschland Chief Supports Continued Appearances
Jean‑Pascal Hohm, the head of the AfD youth organisation Generation Deutschland, says that AfD politicians should keep appearing alongside the…
February 11, 2026
German Green Leader Ricarda Lang Considers Social Media Ban For Kids Under 14
Ricarda Lang, a Green Party politician, has said she is now open to banning social‑media use for children under…
February 11, 2026
Junge Union Leader Urges CDU to Adopt Harder Negotiating Tactics Against SPD in Social Reform Battle
During a dispute over social reforms, Junge Union leader Johannes Winkel urged his party’s leadership to negotiate with…
February 11, 2026
Forsa Poll Finds Union Unchanged Leader Ahead of AfD With 26%
In the Forsa poll on voter preferences, the Union-CDU and CSU together-remains the strongest political force with 26 percent…
February 10, 2026
Thuringia Leader Urges Rapid Labor Market Reform Amid Three Million Jobless
Mario Voigt, the Minister-President of Thuringia and a member of the CDU, has called on both federal and…
February 1, 2026
German Thinktank Leader Says Europe Will Need a Decade to Become Military Independent from the US
Jana Puglierin, head of the Berlin office of the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), says Germany and the…
January 31, 2026
German Leader Calls Out Use of US Palantir Tech Urges Focus on National Sovereignty
Alexander Schweitzer, the Minister‑President of Rhineland‑Palatinate, has urged Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to refrain from deploying the…
January 27, 2026
German Green Leader Calls Mercosur Vote a Mistake
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens’ parliamentary group, strongly criticized how many Greens in the European Parliament voted on…
January 22, 2026
European People’s Party Leader Manfred Weber Urges Stronger Germany-Italy Ties with Meloni
The leader of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has advocated for a significant deepening of German‑Italian…
January 21, 2026
Linke Leader Criticizes Phone Sick Note Debate as Pure Distraction
In the meantime, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken, a member of the CDU, has announced a review of the…
January 20, 2026
Green Party Leader Fires Shots at Youth Wing for Self‑Portrayal
While the Greens have previously had tensions with senior figures in the youth wing, Banaszak expressed relief at…
January 20, 2026
German Leader Urges Longer Workweeks as Greece Debates Six-Day Shift
Rhein also emphasised the need for a renewed respect for productivity. “We require a new respect for performance”…
January 19, 2026
Youth Green Leader Faces Fury After Söder Remark
The use of deeply offensive language by a leading figure within the German Green Youth has ignited a…
January 18, 2026
Haseloff Era Ends New Leader Emerges
A transition of power is underway in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, as the ruling coalition of CDU, SPD and FDP…
January 12, 2026
AfD Leader Urges Calm on Greenland Dispute
The recent and widely-dismissed, suggestion by former US President Donald Trump to potentially acquire Greenland militarily has sparked…
January 11, 2026
Green Leader Slams Minister as Misappointment
The leadership of the Green Party is intensifying scrutiny of Economics Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), signaling a deepening…
January 10, 2026
CDU Leader Dismisses AfD as Empty Shell
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) leading candidate for the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze, has launched…
January 7, 2026
Venezuela Names VP Interim Leader
The sudden arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States has plunged the nation into unprecedented…
January 4, 2026
Left Leader Defends AfD Disruptions
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has staunchly defended recent blockades of events…
December 26, 2025
CDU Leader Warns Against AfD Alliance
The potential for a dramatic realignment within Germany’s conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating, with senior figures…
December 24, 2025
Union Backs New DB Cargo Leader
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG), a major rail and transport union, is expressing cautious support for the new…
December 19, 2025
US Security Pledges Impress German Leader
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU has lauded the security guarantees offered by the United States for Ukraine…
December 15, 2025
Green Leader Demands Afghan Shelter
The German government’s recent decision to deny entry to hundreds of Afghan nationals already vetted for relocation programs…
December 12, 2025
Youth Leader Urges SPD to Defend Benefits
The ongoing negotiations surrounding proposed reforms to Germany’s social welfare system are exposing deepening divisions within the ruling…
December 12, 2025
Business Leader Calls for Contract Protections Reform
Germany’s influential industrial sector is escalating its critique of existing labour laws, advocating for significant reforms deemed necessary…
December 11, 2025
Coalition Needs Reboot Demands Green Leader
The German Green Party’s parliamentary group leader, Katharina Dröge, is pressing for a fundamental recalibration of the ruling…
December 9, 2025
Merz Filed Defamation Charges as Opposition Leader
Reports have surfaced alleging that Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and former leader…
December 7, 2025
Construction Leader Calls Minister’s Remarks Damaging
The construction industry’s leading association, the Hauptgeschäftsführer des Bauindustrieverbands HDB, has launched a sharp rebuke of recent statements…
December 2, 2025
Green Leader Seeks Auto Industry Talks
The Green Party’s leading candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, has cautioned against a top-down…
November 30, 2025
Youth Leader Defends New Year’s Tweet
The former chair of the Green Youth, Jette Nietzard, has delivered a stark assessment of her year in…
November 27, 2025
Green Leader Demands Sharper Party Focus
The upcoming Green Party convention in Hanover is poised for internal debate and a recalibration of the party’s…
November 27, 2025
Crafts Leader Dismisses AfD Firewall Debate
The president of the Central Association of German Crafts, Jörg Dittrich, has cautioned against drawing the craft sector…
November 25, 2025
Youth Leader Slams Pension Age Hike
The debate surrounding Germany’s aging population and the sustainability of its pension system has intensified, with rising calls…
November 25, 2025
Saxony Leader Dismisses AfD Dialogue
The discourse surrounding potential cooperation between Saxony’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the far-right Alternative for Germany…
November 24, 2025
Merkel Meets China Leader Talks Productive
Berlin – A meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the recent G20…
November 24, 2025
Mercedes Leader Set for Auto Lobby Role Again
Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-Benz, is poised for a second term as president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’…
November 24, 2025
Left Leader to Preach on Housing Rights
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, will deliver a sermon this Wednesday evening…
November 18, 2025
German Leader Hosts Macron Starmer Dinner
A discreet gathering of European political heavyweights is slated for Berlin on Tuesday, raising questions about the evolving…
November 17, 2025
Union Leader Slams Youth Group Rent Standoff
The debate surrounding Germany’s proposed pension reforms has intensified, with Yasmin Fahimi, Chair of the German Confederation of…
November 14, 2025
Industry Leader Urges End to Combustion Engine Ban
The debate surrounding the European Union’s planned ban on new combustion engine vehicles in 2035 is intensifying, with…
November 13, 2025
Berlin Leader Urges Unity Amid Rising AfD
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has sharply criticized the current German federal…
November 10, 2025
Germany Leader Urges Integration Respect
The escalating crisis of antisemitism in Germany has ignited a fierce political debate, with prominent figures issuing stark…
November 9, 2025
Lindner Considered Resigning as Party Leader
A palpable tension within Germany’s fragile ‘traffic light’ coalition government emerged earlier this year, with then-FDP leader Christian…
November 6, 2025
CDU Leader Dismisses New Reform Group
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is facing internal dissent as a newly formed initiative, “Compass Mitte” calls for…
November 1, 2025
Left Open to Talks with German Leader on Debt Rules
A cautious opening for dialogue has emerged between Germany’s Left Party leader, Janine Wissler and CDU leader Friedrich…
October 29, 2025
City Leader Calls for Financial System Overhaul
The incoming President of the German Federal Council, Andreas Bovenschulte, is pushing for a fundamental restructuring of Germany’s…
October 26, 2025
Left Leader Calls For Israel Sanctions
Despite the current ceasefire agreement with Hamas, Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke) leader, Jan van Aken, is advocating…
October 19, 2025
Porsche Leader Avoids Volkswagen Board
The impending leadership transition at Porsche is signaling a potential shift in power dynamics within the Volkswagen Group,…
October 17, 2025
Youth Leader Rejects Union-AfD Alliance
The debate surrounding potential cooperation between Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
October 16, 2025
Industry Leader Resigns Unexpectedly
The sudden resignation of Stefan Wolf, president of the German employers’ association Gesamtmetall, has sent ripples through the…
October 14, 2025
Drone Threat Forces German Leader to Demand Action
Authorities are facing mounting pressure to strengthen airspace security following a series of recent drone incidents involving military…
October 3, 2025
Berlin Arrests Alleged Syrian Militant Leader
German prosecutors have arrested a Syrian national in Berlin on Tuesday, initiating proceedings against him on charges of…
September 30, 2025
Greens Leader Urges Aggressive Strategy
A prominent figure within the Green Party, Felix Banaszak, is advocating for a more assertive approach to political…
September 26, 2025
State Leader Blocks High-Speed Rail Project
The proposed construction of a new high-speed railway line (ICE) through the Lüneburger Heide region of Lower Saxony…
September 22, 2025
Politician Joins Lufthansa as HR Leader
A prominent figure in German politics, Johannes Vogel, is transitioning to a new role within the Lufthansa Group.…
September 20, 2025
German Leader Voices Israel Concerns in Madrid
During a recent visit to Spain, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz engaged in discussions with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro…
September 18, 2025
New ZF Leader Signals Deep Cuts
The automotive supplier ZF is facing a significant overhaul as Mathias Miedreich prepares to assume the role of…
September 16, 2025
Green Leader Rejects Car-Hate Accusation
A dispute has arisen between German Green Party politician Omid Nouripour and Bavarian Minister President and CSU leader…
September 15, 2025
Left-Wing Leader Files Harassment Charges
A leading figure in Germany’s Left party, Heidi Reichinnek, has stated she regularly files complaints regarding abusive language…
September 14, 2025
Green Leader Considers Combustion Engine Delay
The leading candidate for the Green Party in Baden-Württemberg’s upcoming state election, Cem Özdemir, has indicated a potential…
September 10, 2025
Taurus Decision Time Pressures German Leader
Following what has been described as the most intense Russian aerial assault on Ukraine since the conflict began,…
September 7, 2025
Green Leader Disagrees With Habeck’s Strategy
The co-leader of Germany’s Green Party parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, has publicly disagreed with strategic considerations recently expressed…
September 4, 2025
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,…
September 4, 2025
Wealthy to Fund Tax Cuts Says SPD Leader
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Matthias Miersch, has signaled a potential shift in…
September 3, 2025
Wüst Secures Another Term as North Rhine-Westphalia CDU Leader
North Rhine-Westphalia’s leading Christian Democratic Union (CDU) reaffirmed Hendrik Wüst as its chairman at a party congress held…
August 30, 2025
EU Leader Warns Trump Using Military Power For Trade
Manfred Weber, head of the European People’s Party (EPP), has characterized a recent EU trade deal with the…
August 29, 2025
Union Leader Demands Tougher Rules For Basic Income
Ahead of a closed-door meeting between the parliamentary group leaders of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social…
August 28, 2025
Greens Urge German Leader To Intensify Pressure On Russia
Following recent Russian aerial attacks on Ukraine, members of the Green party have called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
August 28, 2025
German Leader Accuses Rival Of Macho Behavior
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has publicly critiqued Chancellor Friedrich Merz of…
August 28, 2025
Union Leader Rules Out Welfare Cuts
The head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, maintains that the German social welfare system…
August 28, 2025
Youth Leader Rejects Call for Automatic Military Service
The leader of the Jusos, the youth wing of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Philipp Türmer, has rejected…
August 26, 2025
SPD Needs Fresh Ideas Says State Leader
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer is urging his Social Democratic Party (SPD) to revitalize its approach and reconnect with…
August 24, 2025
SPD Leader Demands Steel Industry Summit
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has called for a summit to bolster the…
August 24, 2025
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…
August 23, 2025
SPD Leader Calls For AfD Ban Consideration
The leader of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD), Lars Klingbeil, has reiterated calls for consideration of a potential…
August 23, 2025
Union Leader Calls For Nationalizing Key Utilities
The head of the German Civil Service Federation (dbbf), Volker Geyer, has rejected calls for restraint in public…
August 19, 2025






































































































