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Farm Minister Backs Klingbeil’s Austerity Drive
Germany’s Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer, has indicated a willingness to cooperate with calls for budgetary savings…
German Minister Vows Bureaucracy Cuts This Autumn
Germany is preparing a focused initiative to reduce bureaucratic processes, with Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger announcing concrete measures…
German Minister Confirms Afghan Intake Policy Unchanged
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has indicated that the recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court is…
German Minister to Press India on Russia and China Ties
this is a violation of international law Speaking from Bangalore Tuesday prior to travelling to the capital, Wadephul…
Minister Defends “Bullshit” Remark Rejects Welfare Cuts
Germany’s Federal Minister for Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas, has defended her recent strong criticism of proposals to curtail…
Minister Trusts Chancellor Will Prioritize Coalition Success
Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas has expressed confidence in the commitment of Chancellor Friedrich Merz to the current…
German Minister States Responsibility for Poland Invasion Never Expires
Berlin hosted a commemoration event at the temporary “Memorial Site for Poland 1939-1945” where German Culture Minister Wolfram…
Greens Accuse Minister of Dereliction of Duty
The Green Party is accusing the German federal government of shortcomings in its security policy, alleging a failure…
Left Slams Minister Over Benefit Freeze
The Left party has voiced strong criticism of Federal Labour Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) regarding planned freezes to…
German Minister Boosts Modular Home Building
Germany is actively exploring modular and serial construction methods as a potential solution to address housing shortages and…
CSU Minister Slams Proposed Voluntary Military Service
A leading German official has voiced concerns regarding the proposed voluntary military service plan, suggesting it may not…
Ukraine Minister Cools Hopes For Quick Peace
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has cautioned against premature optimism regarding a swift resolution to the conflict…
German Minister Urges Boosted Baltic Security
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has emphasized the importance of enhanced security measures in the Baltic Sea region…
German Minister Plans Pasta Stockpile for Emergencies
Germany is planning a significant expansion of its strategic food reserves to bolster national security preparedness, according to…
Greens Slam Minister Over Palantir Data Deal
A political debate is unfolding in Germany regarding the potential use of data analytics software developed by the…
German Border Checks See Over 10000 Rejections Minister Praises Results
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has highlighted a significant decrease in illegal migration to the country, attributing it…
German Minister Backs Controversial Palantir Spyware
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has defended the controversial surveillance software developed by US company Palantir, emphasizing its…
Ukraine Peace Talks Unlikely Soon German Minister Says
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has tempered expectations regarding imminent peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia following a…
German Minister Warns Transport Shift Faces Hurdles
Germany’s transition to more sustainable transportation faces significant hurdles, according to Tarek Al-Wazir, Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee…
Minister Plans Changes To Self-Determination Law
Berlin – A leading German government minister is calling for a review of the country’s Self-Determination Law following…
German Minister Eyes Civil Servant Pensions Reform
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Labour and Social Affairs, Karl-Josef Laumann, has called for a reassessment of Germany’s pension…
Minister Vows to Guard Gender Law Against Abuse
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has called for a review of the country’s Self-Determination Law following a case…
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…
German Minister Seeks Future Funding For Discount Rail Pass
Germany is actively pursuing a sustainable, long-term financial solution for its nationwide Deutschlandticket, a heavily-used public transport pass.…
Finance Minister Demands Budget Savings From Cabinet
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has formally requested that his cabinet colleagues submit detailed proposals for consolidating the…
German Minister Pushes For AI Computing Boost
Germany is seeking to bolster its capacity in artificial intelligence, with Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger emphasizing the need…
Aid Cuts Loom As Minister Cites Budget Constraints
Germany’s development aid faces reductions as the government implements austerity measures, prompting debate about prioritization and effectiveness. Development…
Minister Urges Stronger Protection For Children From Sexual Abuse
Germany’s Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, has underscored the urgent need to protect children and adolescents…
Minister Calls For Bureaucracy-Cutting Cabinet
Germany’s Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger is calling for a focused cabinet meeting following the summer recess, aimed at…
Greens Urge Research Minister to Speed Up Tech Plan
A prominent German parliamentarian has urged the Minister for Research, Technology and Space to accelerate the implementation of…
Coalition Deal Must Hold Says Minister Amid Tax Debate
A debate regarding potential tax increases for high-income earners and wealthy individuals is unfolding within the German federal…
Transport Minister Last Rode Train A Month Ago
Germany’s Transport Minister, Patrick Schnieder, last travelled by train exactly one month ago, a spokesperson for the Ministry…
German Minister Highlights Strong Japan Ties
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the strong ties between Germany and Japan ahead of his visit to…
German Minister Condemns Putin’s Violent Rhetoric During Ukraine Attacks
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has strongly condemned the ongoing attacks in Ukraine, noting they continued even during…
Rail Chief Out Transport Minister Urged To Do More
The recent departure of Deutsche Bahn’s CEO, Richard Lutz, has prompted criticism of Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder,…
German Transport Minister Fires Rail Chief Lutz
Germany’s Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has relieved Deutsche Bahn’s CEO Richard Lutz of his duties, sources within the…
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…
German Minister Calls For Political Innovation
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation and Building, Verena Hubertz, has voiced concerns regarding a perceived lack of innovation…
Minister Reul Urges Political Honesty
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul has publicly advocated for increased transparency and honesty within political discourse. Reflecting…
German Minister Seeks Curb on Big Tech Power
Germany is preparing a comprehensive initiative aimed at recalibrating the influence of large internet platforms, according to Culture…
German Minister Urges Museums to Ditch Gendered Language
Germany’s State Minister for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has urged publicly funded institutions to refrain from using gender-inclusive language.…
Green Minister Questions Carbon Capture for Gas Plants
Lower Saxony’s Environment Minister Christian Meyer has indicated a cautious approach towards carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology,…
Minister Backs Merz’s Israel Arms Decision
Germany’s Minister of State for Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has defended Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s decision to scale back arms…
German Minister Backs Limited Arms to Israel
Germany’s Labor Minister Bärbel Bas has defended the federal government’s decision to limit arms deliveries to Israel, emphasizing…
Minister Doubts Pension Reform Passage This Term
Germany’s Minister for Labour and Social Affairs, Bärbel Bas, has expressed skepticism regarding the timely implementation of recommendations…
Minister Rejects Pension Cuts
The Federal Minister of Labor, Bärbel Bas, has firmly rejected any proposals to reduce the level of state…
Tech Minister Celebrates New Headquarters
The Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Technology has secured a new headquarters, marking a significant shift in…
Minister to Scrutinize Deutsche Bahn Staffing
The German Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder, has announced a comprehensive review of Deutsche Bahn’s organizational structure,…
Minister Sparks Outrage Over Gender Ban
Controversy has erupted surrounding statements made by Culture State Minister Wolfram Weimer regarding a ban on gendered language…
Digital Minister Defends DSL Future
The German Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger (CDU), has voiced opposition to a widespread decommissioning of DSL…
Minister Reverses Vegetarian Food Rule
The German Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), has reversed a prior policy implemented by his predecessor,…
Minister Slams Treatment of Court Nominee
The Federal Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the SPD, has strongly condemned the treatment surrounding the candidate for…
Palantir Software Sparks Justice Minister Concerns
Concerns have been raised regarding the potential nationwide deployment of data analysis software from the US-based company Palantir,…
Minister Backs Abortion Law Reform
The German Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig (SPD), has outlined potential changes to abortion law, emphasizing a…
Aid Cuts Sting Development Minister
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development expressed concern over recent budget reductions, highlighting the challenges…
Digital Minister Faces Funding Gap
A significant procedural oversight has emerged concerning the newly appointed State Minister for Modernization, Karsten Wildberger, prompting criticism…
Power Grid Expansion No Freileitungen Says Minister
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies, has strongly opposed a shift away from underground cables towards overhead power lines…
Minister Shuts Own Butcher Shop
The Bavarian butcher shop owned by Federal Minister of Agriculture Alois Rainer (CSU) has ceased operations in Haibach.…
State Minister Accuses Berlin Senator Over AfD Ban
A public disagreement has emerged between prominent state-level politicians from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social…
Minister Urges Gaza Ceasefire Now
German Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan has voiced a desire for increased German involvement in efforts to secure a…
Minister Aims to End Homelessness by 2030
The German Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, Verena Hubertz, of the Social Democratic Party (SPD),…
Budget Battle Looms for German Finance Minister
Negotiations surrounding the 2026 federal budget are encountering friction as two ministries are requesting significantly more funds than…
Minister Calls for Bundestag Judge Election Reform
The recent failed election of judges in the Bundestag has ignited a debate over the current electoral process,…
Minister Regrets Book Remarks
Ten Commandments of the New Bourgeoisie”.. In an interview with the Funke-Mediengruppe podcast “Meine schwerste Entscheidung” Weimer stated…
Ukraine Names New Prime Minister Nominee
Kyiv – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has nominated Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Swyrydenko to succeed Denys Shmyhal as…
German Minister to Confront Hungary Over Detained Woman
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has announced renewed talks with the Hungarian…
Minister Defends Armed Customs Protection
The Federal Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Minister Lars Klingbeil, will continue to utilize armed customs…
Baden-Württemberg Minister Slams Debt Plan
The Finance Minister of Baden-Württemberg, Danyal Bayaz of the Green Party, has expressed concerns regarding the federal government’s…
Education Minister Confirms Migration Quotas Local Issue
The standing conference of German state education ministers has no authority to regulate the proportion of children with…
German Unions Demand Savings Proposals from Minister
Significant savings measures are anticipated in the coming years, despite newly available options for government borrowing, according to…
Merz Meets with Chinese Foreign Minister
The German government has confirmed that Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi last Friday.…
Minister Accuses Wagenknecht of Division
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier of the SPD has strongly condemned a recent call by Sahra Wagenknecht, leader…
Former German Minister Dies
The state of Hesse is mourning the passing of former Minister Christean Wagner, who died on Saturday at…
German Minister Defends Dialogue Amid Criticism
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has addressed recent internal criticism, acknowledging a misstep while defending his approach to international…
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
Asylum Applications Decline Minister Claims Vindication
A notable decline in asylum applications is prompting reassessment of current migration policies. Data released this week indicates…
Germany Ticket Tie to Inflation Insufficient Says Minister
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Transport Minister Oliver Krischer (Greens) has expressed reservations regarding proposals from Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU)…
Heat Action Needed in Cities Says Minister
Federal Minister for Construction Verena Hubertz (SPD) is calling for intensified efforts to combat the effects of high…
German Minister Opens Door for Discussion
A German Minister Signals Willingness to Discuss Reduced Electricity Tax In a recent interview, Thorsten Frei, the German…
Shocker: Transport Minister Unleashes Scathing Attack on Railway’s Unpunctual Trains
A new German transport minister, Patrick Schnieder, has expressed disappointment with the punctuality of the national railway, Deutsche…
Bavarian Minister Considers Exemptions from Minimum Wage
German Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer, a member of the Christian Social Union (CSU), continues to explore the possibility…
Germany’s Finance Minister Hides Behind Empty Chairs in Fight Against Tax Fraud
German authorities have no plans to increase the number of investigators tasked with tackling so-called illegal Cum-Ex transactions…
Minister Demands More Budget for Support
German Minister of Family Affairs Karin Prien Urges Additional Funding for Child Abuse Victims In a recent address…
German Environment Minister Defies Coalition Agreement
German Environment Minister Carsten Schneider Vows to Press Ahead with Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Despite Coalition Agreement Despite the…
Savings Mirage: Labor Minister Warns Against False Hopes on Harsher Citizen’s Allowance Sanctions
German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas, a member of the Social Democratic Party, does not believe that stricter sanctions…
Justice Minister Doubts Lawfulness of Asylum Rejections at German Border
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed doubts about the intentions of…
Germany’s Health Minister Under Fire for Hiding the Truth
A German Politician Accuses the Health Minister of Lack of Transparency in Mask Procurement The leader of the…
Israel’s Foreign Minister
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar expressed skepticism about the chances of a diplomatic solution to the military conflict…
Germany’s New Foreign Minister Calls for a Stronger German Role in the Alliance
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has emphasized the need for a leading role in the defense policy of…
FEDERAL-STATE SHOWDOWN: Minister President Demands Compensation for Tax Losses!
German State Premier Anke Rehlinger Exerts Pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz Ahead of Federal-State Meeting As the federal-state…
Education Minister Defies Party’s Anti-CSD Stance
A dispute has emerged within the German government regarding the participation of Bundestag employees in the upcoming Berlin…
New Minister Unleashes ‘Nonsense-Busting’ Overhaul to Fix Germany’s Ailing Infrastructure
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced plans to simplify the planning and approval processes for infrastructure projects,…
Germany’s Family Minister Blasts Own Party, Calls for End to Polarization in Election Campaign
Minister of Education and Family Affairs Karin Prien Criticizes Party Behavior in Election Campaign In a recent interview,…
Minister of Finance Pledges to Speed Up Infrastructure Projects by Working Unconventional Hours
Germany’s Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, has expressed his intention to accelerate infrastructure projects, including working on weekends and…
Foreign Minister Scrambles to Re-Rout Trip Amid Israel-Iran Tensions
In the wake of Israel’s military strikes in Iran, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has altered the course…
BREAKING: Compact’s Fate Hangs in Balance as Minister Stays Mum on Ban
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior, led by Alexander Dobrindt, has chosen not to comment on the…
Ex-Finance Minister Huber’s Shocking Call to Arms
A former leader of the Christian Social Union in Bavaria, Erwin Huber, has advised the state government to…
Germany’s Defense Minister Clears the Way for Reintroduction of Conscription
The German Defense Minister, Boris Pistorius, is paving the way for the reintroduction of conscription. A new draft…
Bavaria’s Interior Minister Joins Forces with Federal Counterpart to Defend Tough Asylum Policies
German Interior Minister Joachim Herrmann, a member of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has aligned himself with his…
BORDER BATTLE: Justice Minister Demands Justification for Rejected Asylum Seekers
German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has called on her European Union counterpart, Alexander Dobrindt, to provide a swift…