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Hone Withdraws FDP Leadership Bid Ending Campaign Dreams
Henning Höne has withdrawn his candidacy for the chairmanship of the FDP. Moving forward, the politician stated that…
Greens Slams Spahn’s Subsidy Cuts Plan Demands Stronger Government Leadership
Franziska Brantner, the Green party’s leader, sharply criticized the proposal by CDU faction boss Jens Spahn, who suggested…
Höne Supports Trauschel for FDP Leadership Race
Henning Höne, the co-chair of the FDP in North Rhine-Westphalia, is running for the federal chairmanship of the…
CDU Economy Council Slams Merz Over Weak Leadership Failure
Astrid Hamker, the President of the CDU Business Council, stated to Focus magazine that she expects significantly greater…
Schwan Slams SPD Leadership And German Politics In Fiery Critique
Gesine Schwan, the chairwoman of the SPD’s Basic Values Commission, sharply criticized the party’s leadership and German politics…
Kubicki Quits Politics After FDP Leadership Election Loss
Wolfgang Kubicki, the candidate for the FDP chairmanship, announced that he intends to step back from active politics…
Winkel Seeks CDU Youth Wing Leadership Renewal Despite Age Limit Hit
Even though he will cross the age threshold of 35 for membership in the Young Union this autumn,…
Green Leader Slams Colleagues Over Lack Of Leadership In Coalition Strife
Fritzonia Brantner, the leader of the Green Party, has accused the government of irresponsibility amid the coalition dispute…
Greens Accuse Merz of Leadership Failure Over Soaring Gas Prices
Greens leader Franziska Brantner has criticized the current federal chancellor, Friedrich Merz (CDU), accusing him of failing to…
Family Business Leader Demands Merz Show Stronger Leadership Against Economic Slump
Given the slowing growth and declining investments, Marie-Christine Ostermann, president of the “Die Familienunternehmer” association, called on Federal…
Suding Backs Kubicki for FDP Leadership Role
Katja Suding, the former deputy chairwoman of the FDP, has voiced her support for Wolfgang Kubicki’s candidacy for…
Kubicki Plans FDP Overhaul Building New Female Leadership
Wolfgang Kubicki, the FDP’s vice chairman and presidential candidate, has announced a political reset for his party, establishing…
Lang Remains Open to Future Green Party Leadership Bid
Ricarda Lang, the former federal chairwoman of Alliance 90/The Greens, has kept the possibility of returning to a…
Kubicki Defends FDP Leadership Bid Against Internal Criticism
Wolfgang Kubicki publicly defended his bid for the chairmanship of the FDP against criticism from within the party.…
Höne Vows Stay Fixed On FDP Leadership Bid Despite Rivalry
Despite the candidacy of the FDP’s Deputy Chair, Wolfgang Kubicki, for the leadership of the Liberals, North Rhine-Westphalia’s…
Dürr Withdraws FDP Leadership Bid Backs Kubicki for Future
The current chair of the FDP, Christian Dürr, has withdrawn his planned re-candidacy for the party chairmanship at…
Kubicki Set to Challenge for FDP Party Leadership
The former Vice President of the Bundestag and deputy chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Wolfgang Kubicki,…
Höne Says He Sees No Role for Lindner in Liberal Leadership Race
Henning Höne, the state leader of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in North Rhine‑Westphalia and a candidate for the national…
Bundeswehr Names New Navy Inspector Ahead Of Autumn Leadership Shift
In the fall of this year, the German Navy will appoint a new chief. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD)…
Marie-Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann Pulls Out Of FDP Leadership Bid Amid Double‑Presidency Plan
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, a senior FDP politician, has withdrawn her bid for the party chair as part of a…
Strack-Zimmermann and Kubicki Eye Joint FDP Leadership Bid
Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann says she is still willing to stand for the FDP chair together with her party associate…
Bärbel Bas Fights Back Against Prolonged SPD Leadership Debate After State Election Loss
After the SPD’s electoral defeat in Rhineland‑Palatinate, party chair Bärbel Bas opposed holding a debate about new leadership. She…
Kubicki Stays With Christian Dürr Declines to Pursue FDP Leadership After Party Decline in Rhineland‑Palatinate
Wolfgang Kubicki, the FDP’s deputy chair, re‑affirmed his support for party chairman Christian Dürr after the Liberals’ setback in Rhineland‑Palatinate.…
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…
Israel Intensifies Assaults on Iran’s Leadership Amid Rising Tensions
Israel carried out additional attacks on the Iranian leadership overnight into Wednesday. According to Israeli Defense Minister Israel…
SPD Leadership Resists Karin Prien for President Amid Push for First Female Head
Within the top ranks of the SPD there are reservations about a potential bid for the presidency by…
SPD Functionary Bozkurt Resigns Chair Amid Sharp Critique of Party Leadership
Aziz Bozkurt, chair of the SPD’s Integration and Diversity Working Group, has stepped down from his position and written…
Trump Says New Iranian Leadership Ready to Talk After Khamenei’s Death
After the death of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, U.S. President Donald Trump said the new Iranian leadership was signaling…
Nouripour Demands More Freedom for Green Leadership as Polls Stagnate
The former Green Party chairman, Omid Nouripour, says that the party needs more “legroom” for its executive team,…
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…
Merkel Shakes Up CDU Party Congress as Sepp Müller Praises 16-Year Leadership
Sepp Müller, the deputy chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, welcomed the announcement that former Chancellor…
Wadephul Announces Fresh Leadership for Seven B9 Embassies Including Tel Aviv Moscow Mexico City Madrid Beijing New Delhi And Brasilia
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has re‑appointed the heads of seven German embassies at the B9 pay grade-Tel Aviv, Moscow,…
Japan’s LDP Secures Parliamentary Majority, Paving Way for Sanae Takaichi’s Leadership
In Japan’s parliamentary election, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has reportedly secured a majority in the House…
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…
Kramp-Karrenbauer Fights For KAS Leadership
The ascension of Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer to the leadership of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) has ignited a debate…
N26 Restructures Leadership Team
A significant shake-up continues at German digital bank N26, as co-founder and co-CEO Maximilian Tayenthal prepares to step…
Bahn Chief Warns Leadership Overhaul
The newly appointed CEO of Deutsche Bahn, Evelyn Palla, is signaling a sweeping overhaul of the national rail…
Minister Eyes CDU Leadership Role
A shake-up is anticipated within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as Minister of Health Nina Warken is reportedly…
SPD Presses Merz for Social Reform Leadership
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is signaling a renewed push for comprehensive social reforms, urging the conservative CDU/CSU…
Söder Secures CSU Leadership Amidst Setback
The re-election of Markus Söder as CSU chairman on Friday marked a significant shift in the party’s internal…
State Firms Boost Women to Leadership Roles
A recent analysis of German corporate governance reveals a striking disparity in the implementation of the legally mandated…
Germany’s BSW Party Finalizes Leadership Today
The far-left “Bündnis Soziale Gerechtigkeit und Wirtschaftliche Vernunft” (BSW), formerly known as “Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht” concluded its two-day…
Crumbach Eyes BSW Leadership
The possibility of a significant power shift within the burgeoning Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) is looming as Brandenburg’s…
Minister Defends Leadership Approach
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, spearheaded by Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU), is…
Union Defends ZF Leadership Amidst Division
The automotive supplier ZF is seeking a delicate balance between cost-cutting measures and advocating for policy changes impacting…
Germany Cyprus Discuss EU Leadership
The German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU hosted Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulidis at the Chancellery on Friday,…
Scholz Backs Merz for CDU Leadership
The outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz has pledged his support for his successor, Friedrich Merz, signaling a concerted effort…
Ukraine Demands Leadership From Germany
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksii Makeiev, has condemned Russia’s intensified targeting of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, framing the attacks…
Wagenknecht Steps Down From Party Leadership
Sahra Wagenknecht, the prominent figurehead of Germany’s rapidly growing “Die Basis” (The Base) party, announced her departure from…
Leye Eyes BSW Deputy Leadership
The rise of the “Die Basis” (BfS) party, spearheaded by Sahra Wagenknecht, is entering a potentially transformative phase…
Wolf Backs Wagenknecht Amid BSW Leadership Dispute
The simmering leadership tensions within the freshly-formed BSW (Basisverband Sozialer Wandel – Electoral Alternative) party have intensified, with…
Women Lag Behind in German Leadership
Germany lags significantly behind its European counterparts in gender equality within leadership roles, recent data from the Federal…
Bahn Leadership Takes Charge
The restructuring of Deutsche Bahn is accelerating, with newly appointed CEO Evelyn Palla rapidly reshaping the company’s leadership…
Blume Out Porsche Leadership Shift Expected
The Porsche AG supervisory board is reportedly pushing for Oliver Blume to relinquish his position as Porsche’s board…
Germany Reasserts European Leadership
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is signaling a renewed and…
Young Greens Elect New Leadership
The German Green Party’s youth wing, Grüne Jugend, has ushered in a new leadership duo following their federal…
Stoltenberg Stepping Down From Security Conference Leadership
Sources within the German government indicate that Jens Stoltenberg will no longer be assuming the leadership role of…
Union Relieved Over Rail Leadership Choice
The planned departure of Philipp Nagl, CEO of DB Infra-GO, the infrastructure division of German rail operator Deutsche…
Laschet Eyes Parliamentary Society Leadership
Armin Laschet, a prominent figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is set to become the new President…
Left Party Slams Deutsche Bahn Leadership
A leading figure within the Left party has voiced concerns regarding recent personnel appointments at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s…
German Greens Slam Security Agency Leadership Void
A leading German politician has voiced concerns regarding key leadership vacancies within federal agencies responsible for national security…
Germany Considers Penalties For Firms Missing Female Leadership Goals
Germany is considering potential penalties for companies failing to meet mandated targets for female representation in leadership roles.…
Merz Seizes Leadership Role in Europe Amid Ukraine War
A leading political scientist believes the conflict in Ukraine is shaping into a pivotal moment for German opposition…
Spy Agency Leadership Void Sparks Concern
The position of President at Germany’s Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), the domestic intelligence…
School Leadership Crisis Looms
A significant shortfall in school leadership positions is impacting Germany’s education system, according to a recent survey conducted…
Merz Backs Spahn Amid Leadership Questions
Following a failed election for a judge on the German Federal Constitutional Court, Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has…
Spahn Praised for Pandemic Leadership
The political landscape surrounding the “mask affair” continues to draw attention, with Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer publicly expressing…
Military Still Lacks Women in Leadership
Despite the appointment of Nicole Schilling as Deputy General Inspector of the German Armed Forces, Agnieszka Brugger, Deputy…
No Attack on Party Leadership, Says Minister-President
German Politician Assures Neutrality in Party’s Foreign Policy Manifest In a recent statement, the Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander…
Green Party Demands Clarity on Aid Amidst Waffling Leadership
Berlin, Germany – The German Green Party has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz to provide clarity on the…
Entire Sporting Leadership Fired!
Augsburg Football Club Announces New Direction in Coaching Leadership The German Bundesliga team, FC Augsburg, has made a…
Applebaum Hails Merz for Potential European Defense Leadership
Anne Applebaum, a renowned American historian, Pulitzer Prize winner of 2004 and the German Book Trade Peace Prize…
SPD Chief Stands by Male-Dominated Leadership Amidst Female Criticisms
SPD Leader Lars Klingbeil believes that the presence of predominantly male leadership positions in the ruling parties and…
AfD Leadership Deeply Rooted in Xenophobia, Says BfV Report
The Federal Agency for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has attributed a “firmly entrenched xenophobic stance” to…
Can a New Era of Leadership Save the Country?
In the Bundestag debate on the amendment to the Basic Law, it was clear from the start how…
Continent’s Worthless Leadership Threatens Global Calamity
EU’s Chances in Processes Influenced by US Domestic Changes Must be Evaluated in Light of the Question of…
Blind Leadership: The Spy Who Couldn’t See the Truth
It is a truly unusual interview, led by Deutsche Welle with BND President Bruno Kahl a few days…
Baerbock’s Bombshell: Green Party’s Top Hope Abandons Leadership Bid!
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has decided not to seek a leadership position in the Bundestag’s Green Party…
New Leadership and Reboot on the Horizon?
The SPD’s party executive has apparently decided at its Monday meeting to hold the next party convention and…
New Leadership Demanded as Election Result Hangs in the Balance
A group within the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is calling for a party convention to be…
Franziska Giffey Demands Radical Overhaul of Party Leadership After Election Debacle
Berlin’s Economy Senator, Franziska Giffey, the former Federal Family Minister and Governing Mayor of Berlin, is calling for…
Deputy Chair Wolfgang Kubicki to Challenge Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann for Party Leadership in May!
Berlin, Germany – The deputy chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Wolfgang Kubicki, is reportedly considering a…
Bundesliga Boss Wades into CDU Leadership Battle!
Berlin, Germany – In a boost for the CDU’s chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz, prominent supporters are set to…
Merz’s Leadership in Jeopardy?
German politician Monika Grütter has explained her abstention from the highly debated resolution proposed by the Union’s faction,…
Habeck Blasts ‘Goat-Like’ Unforgiving Stance in Green Party Leadership Bid
In a recent speech, the Green Party’s chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, criticized the current tone of the election…
Germany’s EU Leadership in Jeopardy
Only 34% of Germans still see the Federal Republic of Germany in a leadership role in the EU.…
Azeri Leader Threatens to Wipe Out Armenia or its Leadership
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has sparked a diplomatic row by labeling Armenia a “fascist state” in an interview…
Lindner’s Leadership in the Crosshairs
Before the FDP’s Three Kings’ Meeting, former Federal Minister of the Interior Gerhart Baum criticizes the direction and…
CDU’s Mast Blasts Merz and Dobrindt in Leadership Row
SPD’s Parliamentary Business Manager, Katja Mast, Criticizes CDU and CSU Leaders’ Statements on a New Leadership Style Without…