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German Justice Minister Announces Tenant Protection in New Heating Law
Justice and Consumer Protection Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced that, amid the debate over the proposed Heating Law, new…
NRW Transport Minister Supports Infrastructure Law, Sparking Surprise at Greens
The Infrastructure Future Act is largely rejected by the Greens, yet NRW’s green transport minister, Oliver Krischer, is more…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Warns of Iran’s State Collapse Amid US Military Actions
Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer, a member of the Greens, criticised the ongoing U.S. military deployment in Iran.…
German Minister Questions Expansion of Law Punishing Politician Insults Following Lübcke Murder
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has voiced doubts about paragraph 188 of the German Criminal Code, the provision that…
German Family Minister Supports Women’s Strike Drawing on Island’s Legacy
German Federal Minister of Family Affairs Karin Prien, a CDU member, expressed support for the International Women’s Strike scheduled…
Karin Prien to Become Male Minister as She Adds Men to Ministry Name
Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has said that men should be incorporated into the name of her ministry. “I have…
German States Increase Pressure on Minister Reiche as Fuel Prices Soar Due to Iran Conflict
In light of further rising fuel and gasoline prices caused by the war in Iran, the federal states…
German Interior Minister Announces Upcoming Syrian President Visit to Berlin
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said that he expects Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shoaib to visit Berlin in the near future, adding…
Germany Environment Minister Calls for Fossil‑Fuel Independence Amid Iran Conflict
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) urged a new direction for Germany’s energy policy in light of the war…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid European Challenges
Before departing for an informal Baltic Sea Council meeting in Warsaw, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) reaffirmed Germany’s commitment…
German Justice Minister Criticizes US-Israel Strike on Iran as Unlawful
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) said that the United States’ and Israel’s attack on Iran cannot be defended…
German Education Minister Pushes Age‑Appropriate Iran War Lessons in Schools
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) called for a factual and age‑appropriate approach to the Iran war when it is taught…
SPD Spokesman Adis Ahmetovic Criticizes Foreign Minister Wadephul on Crisis Communication
SPD foreign‑policy spokesperson Adis Ahmetovic criticized the crisis communication of Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. “The initial statement that…
German Government Faces Criticism Over Middle East Evacuation Plans by Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul
Following the German government’s announcement that it would allow its first holiday‑makers to leave the war zone in…
German Foreign Minister Declares No Military Evacuation From UAE Possible Amid Middle East Tensions
Due to the tense situation in the Middle East, many Germans are stranded in the United Arab Emirates.Foreign…
Minister Weimer sets to reboot Berlinale after anti-israel protests
After the anti‑Israel protests at the Berlinale, Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer announced plans to restructure the film festival. Speaking…
German Minister Urges Rapid Free‑Trade Agreements with Malaysia and Indonesia to Counter Trump Tariffs
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is pressing for free‑trade agreements with Malaysia and Indonesia as a way…
German Minister Katherina Reiche Says Heat Pump Subsidy Likely to Continue After 2029
Germany’s economy minister, Katherina Reiche of the CDU, made it clear that state subsidies for heat pumps will not…
Greens Blast Minister Reiche’s Gas Subsidy Plan as “Total Madness”
The Greens sharply rejected Economy Minister Katherina Reiche’s (CDU) push to expand gas subsidies in Germany.In a statement…
German Health Minister Targets Egg Donation Legalisation, Seeks to Keep Couples In-House
Ministry of Health Nina Warken (CDU) is planning to launch an initiative so that the Bundestag can, in…
Milk Farmers Urge Minister Rainer to Act Against Milk Price Collapse
Milk farmers urge Federal Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer (CSU) to oppose the falling price of milk and to push…
Interior Minister Dobrindt Continues AfD Surveillance After Court Ruling
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) affirmed that the Interior Office will continue to monitor the AfD, even…
Transport Minister Declares Infrastructure Bill Won’t Diminish Environmental Protection
German Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) rejected claims from environmental groups that the proposed “Infrastructure Future Law” would…
Health Minister Nina Warken Rejects Doctors’ Criticism Of Pharmacy Reform Ahead Of Bundestag Debate
Shortly before the first Bundestag debate on the pharmacy reform, Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) dismissed criticism…
Thuringia Interior Minister Calls for Ban on Selected AfD State Branches Following Cologne Court Decision
The Cologne administrative court has made an urgent ruling that the Office for the Protection of the Constitution…
Germany’s Digital Minister Launches Nationwide Citizen App Plan
Bundesdigitalminister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) revealed plans for a nationwide citizen app at a Handelsblatt event in Berlin. The app…
Health Minister Warken Stays Against Ending Phone Sick Notes Despite Party Call
Despite the decision made at the CDU party conference, Health Minister Nina Warken has no current plans to…
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…
German Minister Demands End Of China Investment Bans Ahead Of Merz Visit
Gitta Connemann, chair of the German Economy and Climate Ministry’s parliamentary committee (MIT) and parliamentary secretary to the minister,…
German Foreign Minister Shocked By Hungary’s Blockade Of EU Aid For Ukraine
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) expressed surprise at Hungary’s recent blockade of EU aid to Ukraine. Speaking before consultations…
German Environment Minister Rejects Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Move, Warns of Ongoing Risks
The Federal Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider of the SPD, has taken a hard line against proposals for small…
Germany’s Environment Minister Boosts Free CO2 Allowances to Ease Chemical Industry Costs
Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) has announced that he will grant the chemical industry a larger share of…
German Development Minister urges action from Trump Peace Council before inaugural meeting
The German federal government made an urgent appeal to Donald Trump’s new “Peace Council” before its first meeting,…
German Minister Unveils Crisis Tool to Secure Gas Supply
Germany’s federal economy minister, Katharina Reiche of the CDU, announced plans to secure gas supplies in case of…
Culture Minister Defends Berlinale Jury Chair Wim Wenders Against Pali Activist Criticism
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer defended this year’s Berlinale jury president, Wim Wenders, against criticism from so‑called “Pali activists”.Wenders…
Migration Experts Slam Interior Minister Over Extended Border Controls
Migration specialists criticize the decision by Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to extend border controls until the…
German Transport Minister Open to Photos on Digital Passenger Ticket for Enhanced Security
German transport minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) said he is open to adding a photo of the ticket holder to…
German Transport Minister Calls for EU Rules to Speed Cross-Border Military Deployments
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is urging the rapid harmonisation of key legal frameworks across Europe that…
German Foreign Minister Claims State Murder of Nawalny After Poison Test
After police presented evidence of poisoning on the body of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU)…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Demands International Action Over Navalny Poisoning Claims
Bundesaußenminister Johann Wadephul (CDU) responded sharply to the evidence presented by several European states that Russian opposition politician…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Hails Strong US Europe Unity After Rubio Speech
After the highly anticipated speech by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, German Interior…
German Justice Minister Declares No Authority Over Epstein Files Amid International Investigation
Looking at the international investigations that have followed the release of the documents on the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein,…
Germany’s Health Minister Readies System for War Scenarios
German Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) said the country is not yet ready for war‑time health emergencies. She…
Environment Minister Calls German Car Makers to Source More Steel From Germany
Bundesumweltminister Carsten Schneider, a member of the SPD, urged German automakers to source more raw materials within the country.…
Germany Defence Minister Pistorius Says Ukrainian Front is Stuck
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius, a member of the SPD, says the Ukrainian front line is “stuck”. Speaking on…
German Defense Minister Pistorius Presents First Quantum Drone to Ukraine’s President Selenskyj
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented a Quantum Systems drone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Sel Sikryak on Friday, just before the…
Education Minister Warns of Generation of Alienated Young Men Vulnerable to Authoritarian Extremism
Federal Family and Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) warned of a generation of marginalized young men. She told the…
Health Minister Laumann Calls for Groundbreaking Nursing Reform
NRW Health Minister Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU) says the social nursing‑care insurance is a successful model but insists that…
German Minister Calls For Parity Review Ahead Of Electoral Reform
During the coalition debate on the next electoral‑law overhaul, Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has called for a…
German Driving Schools Protest Over Scary New License Reform by Minister Patrick Schnieder
After Traffic Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) presented new reform points for the driver‑licence system on Wednesday afternoon, the…
Germany Health Minister Pairs No-Referral Fees With Primary Care Overhaul
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) plans to introduce a primary‑care system to improve the coordination of patient…
Union Demands Key Fixes to Rent Law Draft by Minister Hubig
The Union caucus is calling for corrections to the draft tenancy law put forward by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig…
FDP Calls for Sweeping Revisions to Justice Minister Hubig’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union caucus is calling for adjustments to the draft tenancy law proposed by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
German Economy Minister Aims to Hurdle Renewable Energy Rollout
The Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs is preparing regulatory amendments that could make the expansion of renewable energy…
German Union Demands Revisions to Proposed Tenancy Law Draft by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig
The Union faction is calling for revisions to the draft tenant‑law bill presented by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
German Minister Katherina Reiche Blames Low Work Hours For National Loss
Germany’s economic minister, Katherina Reiche (CDU), has reiterated that German workers are putting in too few hours overall.…
Germany’s Economy Minister Pushes Rapid Tax Cuts for Businesses and Workers
German federal economics minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) urged swift tax relief for companies and workers.Speaking to “Bild am Sonntag”,…
German Justice Minister Hubig Unveils Rent Reform Plan to Shield Tenants from Costly Furnished Rentals and Short-Term Leases
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has outlined a set of proposals aimed at protecting tenants from costly furnished rentals and…
Germany Interior Minister Rejects Boycott of World Cup Over Trump
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has rejected calls to boycott the FIFA World Cup as a protest against…
NRW Health Minister Declines Sugar Tax Rise Saying Timing Unfavorable
North Rhine‑Westphalia’s Health Minister Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU) has rejected the calls that have been made by many groups to…
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…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Endorses Hungary’s 8‑Year Jail Term for Maja T Linked to Leftist Extremist Group
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said that the disputed eight‑year prison sentence handed to Maja T. by a Hungarian…
Minister Promises More Train Safety After Tragic Incident
Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of a train attendant…
German Sport Minister Stands Against 2026 World Cup Boycott
German Sports Minister Christiane Schenderlein (CDU) made her stance clear in a Wednesday interview with the “Süddeutsche Zeitung”.…
Finnish Foreign Minister Urges US to Intensify Pressure on Moscow Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks
Before the peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen called on the Trump administration to step…
German Minister Accuses CDU of Assaulting Welfare and Deplores Privatized Dental Care
The criticism of the CDU’s proposals to trim the social state continues to rise in the SPD.Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern’s minister‑premier…
German Culture Minister Weimer Condemns Arrest of Iranian Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian
German Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer sharply condemned the arrest of Iranian screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian in Tehran. He said on Monday that…
German Justice Minister Aims to Overhaul Administrative Court Rules
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced that she intends to overhaul the German Administrative Court Ordinance. According to…
Germany’s Foreign Minister Wadephul Heads to Indo-Pacific to Strengthen Strategic Partnerships
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said that he aims to strengthen partnerships during his upcoming trip to the…
Defense Minister Promises No Humiliation During New Draft Caution Against Intimate Exams
During the new conscription exams, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) said there will be no humiliations. He told…
German Environment Minister Warns of New Heating Law Chaos as Climate Minister Urges Swift Reform and Subsidy Fixes
Climate‑protection minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) urged a swift agreement on new rules for heating‑system replacements and called for corrections…
Health Minister Warken Supports Higher Tobacco Tax to Reduce Smoking and Increase Health Literacy
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) stressed that a higher tobacco tax would help curb smoking. “It’s undisputed…
Transport Minister Snieder Says Military Aid Unnecessary for German Rail Winter Service
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) says that the German army’s help with Deutsche Bahn’s winter operations is unnecessary.…
German Justice Minister Rejects Palantir Deployment Across Federal Security Agencies
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has declined to allow the use of Palantir software by Germany’s federal security…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Cheers US Designation Of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard As Terrorist Group
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) welcomed the European Union’s decision to classify the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Greenland Economy Minister Denies Trump‑Claimed US ‘Framework Agreement’
Greenland’s Minister for Economy, Naaja Nathanielsen, rejected President Donald Trump’s claims that a concrete framework agreement would grant the…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls Mercosur and India Free‑Trade Deals a Gateway to the Future
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer-who represents the Greens-describes the European free‑trade agreements with the Mercosur countries and with…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Warns Trump Is Building Oligarchy
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer of the Greens believes U.S. President Donald Trump is actively working to dismantle democracy.“Trump…
Former German Foreign Minister Fischer Calls for Europe to Get Its Own Nuclear Weapon
Former German foreign minister Joschka Fischer, a Green Party figure, has urged Europe to develop its own nuclear weapon.…
Greens Slam CDU’s Economic Policy Just Before 2026 Annual Report Debut by Minister Katherina Reiche
Shortly before minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is set to present the 2026 annual economic report, the Greens deliver a…
NRW Labour Minister Laumann Calls for Direct Hiring of Food Delivery Workers
North Rhine‑Westphalia’s labour minister, Karl‑Josef Laumann (CDU), has called for a mandatory direct‑employment rule for food‑delivery workers. Speaking to…
German Culture Minister Rejects Mandatory Investment Requirement for US Streaming Services
Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer, who sits as an independent, has reiterated his opposition to a statutory investment requirement for U.S.…
German Interior Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protect Jewish Life on Holocaust Memorial Day
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) told the news channel “Welt” that Germany takes…
NRW Economy Minister Urges States to Take Center Stage in Germany’s Defence Pivot
Nordrhein‑Westfalia’s economy minister, Mona Neubaur of the Greens, is demanding that the federal government bring the states into the…
German Defence Minister Demands Trump Apologise for Afghanistan Comments
German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius demanded that U.S. President Donald Trump apologize for his remarks about Afghanistan. In a pre‑recorded…
German Defence Minister Pistorius Fires Back at Trump Over Afghan Mission Claims
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) rebuffed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that European NATO troops had carried out a…
German Justice Minister Targets Digital Voyeurism in Public Saunas and Spas
Stefanie Hubig, Germany’s Justice Minister and a member of the SPD, announced that she will seek to ban…
German Interior Minister Dobrindt Reaffirms Partnership with United States Amid Trump’s Greenland Annexation Threat
Despite recent threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to annex Greenland, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU…
Education Minister Karin Prien CDU Unveils Strategy to Boost Support for Boys
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) stresses that boys need better support. “We can’t focus only on girls and completely ignore…
Bavarian Education Minister Stands Firm Against Proposal to End Teacher Civil Service Positions
Bavarian Minister of Culture and new president of the Education Ministers Conference, Anna Stolz of the Free Voters, dismissed…
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder Calls for Relaxed Driver’s License Rules
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) called for greater openness to his proposals to relax the regulations for…
Justice Minister Rules Out Palantir Use in Germany’s Federal Courts
Regarding regional adoption, Baden-Württemberg police authorities are expected to begin using Palantir’s “Gotham” platform around mid‑this year. A…
Warken Moves to Reexamine Telephone Sick Leave as Minister Casts New Doubt
Warken, responding to Merz’s comments, emphasised that the Chancellor’s observations are factual. She noted that, internationally, Germany’s sickness…
German Minister Defies US Counterpart
Germany’s Health Minister Nina Warken issued a rare Saturday evening statement directly refuting claims made by her US…
Green Leader Slams Minister as Misappointment
The leadership of the Green Party is intensifying scrutiny of Economics Minister Katarina Reiche (CDU), signaling a deepening…
German Minister Travels to US
Strengthening Alliances: German Foreign Minister Heads to US Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape Berlin – German Foreign Minister Johann…
Minister Cheers Mercosur Deal Eyes Safeguards
The recently concluded Mercosur free trade agreement has elicited a cautiously optimistic response from German Agriculture Minister Alois…
Venezuela Minister Urges Resistance
“Venezuela’s Defense Minister Urges Calm Amidst Rising Tensions Following U.S. Action” In a televised address early Saturday, Venezuela’s…
CDU Attacks Greens Minister Ahead of Key Vote
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating its campaign rhetoric against Cem Özdemir, the Green Party’s candidate for…
Minister Urges Drivers Abstain From Alcohol
The German Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder of the CDU, has issued a stark warning to motorists…