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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
Green Leader Slams Minister as Misappointment
The leadership of the Green Party is intensifying scrutiny of Economics Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), signaling a deepening…
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…
Venezuela Names VP Interim Leader
The sudden arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by the United States has plunged the nation into unprecedented…
Left Leader Defends AfD Disruptions
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has staunchly defended recent blockades of events…
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…
Union Backs New DB Cargo Leader
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG), a major rail and transport union, is expressing cautious support for the new…
US Security Pledges Impress German Leader
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU has lauded the security guarantees offered by the United States for Ukraine…
Green Leader Demands Afghan Shelter
The German government’s recent decision to deny entry to hundreds of Afghan nationals already vetted for relocation programs…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Crafts Leader Dismisses AfD Firewall Debate
The president of the Central Association of German Crafts, Jörg Dittrich, has cautioned against drawing the craft sector…
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…
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…
Merkel Meets China Leader Talks Productive
Berlin – A meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the recent G20…
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’…
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…
German Leader Hosts Macron Starmer Dinner
A discreet gathering of European political heavyweights is slated for Berlin on Tuesday, raising questions about the evolving…
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…
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…
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…
Germany Leader Urges Integration Respect
The escalating crisis of antisemitism in Germany has ignited a fierce political debate, with prominent figures issuing stark…
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…
CDU Leader Dismisses New Reform Group
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is facing internal dissent as a newly formed initiative, “Compass Mitte” calls for…
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…
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…
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…
Porsche Leader Avoids Volkswagen Board
The impending leadership transition at Porsche is signaling a potential shift in power dynamics within the Volkswagen Group,…
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)…
Industry Leader Resigns Unexpectedly
The sudden resignation of Stefan Wolf, president of the German employers’ association Gesamtmetall, has sent ripples through the…
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…
Berlin Arrests Alleged Syrian Militant Leader
German prosecutors have arrested a Syrian national in Berlin on Tuesday, initiating proceedings against him on charges of…
Greens Leader Urges Aggressive Strategy
A prominent figure within the Green Party, Felix Banaszak, is advocating for a more assertive approach to political…
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…
Politician Joins Lufthansa as HR Leader
A prominent figure in German politics, Johannes Vogel, is transitioning to a new role within the Lufthansa Group.…
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…
New ZF Leader Signals Deep Cuts
The automotive supplier ZF is facing a significant overhaul as Mathias Miedreich prepares to assume the role of…
Green Leader Rejects Car-Hate Accusation
A dispute has arisen between German Green Party politician Omid Nouripour and Bavarian Minister President and CSU leader…
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…
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…
Taurus Decision Time Pressures German Leader
Following what has been described as the most intense Russian aerial assault on Ukraine since the conflict began,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Union Leader Rules Out Welfare Cuts
The head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, maintains that the German social welfare system…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Left Leader Vows Sharper Opposition Stance
The leader of Germany’s Left Party, Jan van Aken, has signaled a shift towards a more assertive opposition…
Left Leader Demands Rail Firm Become Nonprofit
Following the departure of Deutsche Bahn CEO Richard Lutz, Jan van Aken, leader of the Left party, has…
Brandenburg Leader Admits Errors Handling Far-Right Party
Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke has acknowledged shortcomings in the approach taken towards the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party.…
German State Leader Seeks Climate Policy Relief for Key Industries
The Premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, is calling for a fundamental reassessment of climate policy amidst growing concerns…
Left Leader Criticizes Potential Putin Trump Talks
Ahead of the anticipated meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump, Ines Schwerdtner, chair…
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…
Far-Right Party Names Leader for Youth Wing
A leading figure is reportedly set to head the newly forming youth organization of the Alternative for Germany…
Left Leader Applauds Partial Israel Arms Halt
The co-leader of Germany’s Left Party, Ines Schwerdtner, has welcomed the decision by Chancellor Friedrich Merz to halt…
Green Party Leader Questions Early Retirement Benefit
The co-leader of the German Green Party, Franziska Brantner, has publicly questioned the continued viability of the scheme…
German Far-Right Leader Accuses Israel of Gaza Crimes
The co-leader of Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Tino Chrupalla, has asserted that actions occurring in the…
SPD Leader Faces Protests During Key Interview
The German public broadcaster ARD recorded its annual “Summer Interview” with SPD leader Bärbel Bas on Sunday, accompanied…
German State Leader Urges Coalition Unity After Resignation
Rhineland-Palatinate’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer, also a Vice-President of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has urged improved cooperation within…
Audi Union Leader Demands German Site Guarantees
The head of Audi’s Works Council, Jörg Schlagbauer, is seeking firm commitments regarding German facilities as the company…
Faith Leader Urges No Nuclear Weapons
Marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the Chairperson of the Council of…
Nursing Costs Trap Families Warns Leader
The debate surrounding escalating costs within German care facilities has intensified, with Gerda Hasselfeldt, President of the German…
Youth Green Leader Steps Down
The chair of the Green Youth (Grüne Jugend), Jette Nietzard, has announced she will not seek re-election to…
Greens Leader Warns Against Coalition Hopes
Franziska Brantner, a leading figure within the Green Party, has cautioned against expectations of a future parliamentary majority…
CDU Leader Questions Party Direction
Concerns are mounting within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding recent polling data and perceived missteps in policy…
Youth Leader Reaffirms Green Ties
Despite facing considerable criticism from within the Green Party, Jette Nietzard, a spokesperson for Green Youth, maintains a…
Ex-CDU Leader Questions Judge Selection Tactics
The failed election of judges to the Federal Constitutional Court has drawn criticism of the leadership of the…
Green Leader Praises Merkel-esque Foreign Policy
A senior figure within the German Green Party has publicly commended the foreign policy approach of CDU leader…
Green Leader Opens Office Amidst Party Renewal
The national co-chair of the Green Party, Felix Banaszak, is establishing a constituency office in Brandenburg an der…
Youth Leader Defends Green Party Spokesperson
A spokesperson for the Green Youth, Jakob Blasel, has publicly defended his co-chair, Jette Nietzard, against criticism originating…