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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…