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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…
Minister Unplugs For Christmas Calm
a conscious effort to disconnect from the relentless pressures of political engagement.. While ostensibly about enjoying familial time…
Minister Defends Meat Consumption
A Bavarian Minister’s Views Spark Debate The Bavarian Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU, has ignited…
Minister Warns Exit Over Potential AfD Ties
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul has issued a stark ultimatum to his own party, the Christian Democratic…
Minister Deflects Rumors Remains Federal Health Chief
Amid swirling speculation and mounting pressure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Health Minister Nina Warken has emphatically…
Sugar Tax Rejected by Farming Minister
The German government is facing internal division and industry backlash over proposals for a sugar tax, highlighting a…
Minister Opposes New GMO Labeling Rules
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has signaled a firm opposition to proposed changes to the labeling requirements for…
Butter Prices Spark Farmer Protests Minister Sees No Intervention
The ongoing farmer protests regarding the persistently low price of butter, hovering around the 99-cent mark, have prompted…
Minister Eyes CDU Leadership Role
A shake-up is anticipated within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) as Minister of Health Nina Warken is reportedly…
Sydney Attack Condemned by German Minister
The international community is reeling from a brutal terror attack that struck Bondi Beach in Sydney on Sunday,…
Minister Defends Nursing Reform Proposals
Health Minister Nina Warken of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has staunchly defended the findings of a joint…
German Minister Urges China to Pressure Russia
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is embarking on a high-stakes visit to China, signaling a deliberate shift in…
Minister Calls For Pension Overhaul
The German government’s recently approved pension package, hailed as a compromise, is already facing calls for a far…
Minister Acknowledges Rising Security Concerns
A palpable sense of insecurity is gripping Germany, prompting a response from Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt who acknowledged…
Union Backs Minister in Pension Row
The labour movement has expressed cautious support for Labour Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) amidst ongoing pension reform debates,…
Minister Votes Amid Maternity Leave
The German government is facing a precarious political moment, forcing a significant disruption to established protocols and raising…
Christmas Markets Secure Minister Confirms
The German government has sought to reassure the public regarding safety at nationwide Christmas markets opening this week,…
AfD Youth Risks Extremism Warns Minister
The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU party, has expressed deep skepticism regarding the newly formed…
Minister Defends Benefit Reform Amid Juso Criticism
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s welfare system, Bürgergeld, faces internal dissent as Labour Minister Barbara Bas defended the…
Minister Races to Save DB Cargo
The German government is scrambling to avert a potential insolvency for DB Cargo, the freight transport subsidiary of…
Minister Transfers Media Firm Shares
The escalating scrutiny surrounding potential entanglements between governmental responsibilities and private business interests has prompted Culture Minister Wolfram…
Minister Defends Digital Strategy
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, spearheaded by CDU Minister Karsten Wildberger, is…
Minister Defends Leadership Approach
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, spearheaded by Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU), is…
Minister Denies Group Allegations
The Culture Minister, Wolfram Weimer, has forcefully refuted allegations of impropriety concerning the Weimer Media Group and the…
Minister Defends Digital Strategy
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, spearheaded by CDU Minister Karsten Wildberger, is…
Minister Defends Digital Strategy
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, spearheaded by CDU Minister Karsten Wildberger, is…
Minister Defends Digital Strategy
The newly established Federal Ministry for Digital Affairs and Modernization in Germany is facing mounting criticism regarding its…
Minister Defends Digital Strategy
The newly formed Federal Ministry for Digitalization and State Modernization, spearheaded by CDU Minister Karsten Wildberger, is facing…
Economy Minister Backs Government Pension Plan
The government’s proposed pension package continues to generate internal friction within Germany’s ruling coalition, with Economics Minister Katarina…
West Balkans Integral to Europe Minister Says
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has underscored the inextricable link between the Western Balkan nations and the European…
Apprentices Need Housing Minister Urges Action
The Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, Verena Hubertz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has…
Minister Opposes Basic Health Insurance Tiers
The German Health Minister, Nina Warken of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has firmly rejected proposals to restructure…
Minister Rejects Streeck’s Drug Debate
The debate surrounding resource allocation in healthcare has ignited a sharp exchange between prominent German politicians, highlighting a…
Minister Urges Auto Ban to Protect Children
The debate surrounding a nationwide ban on smoking in vehicles when children or pregnant women are present has…
Democracy Under Strain Minister Warns
A growing tide of authoritarianism is eroding democratic cultures across various governmental systems, prompting concern from German Minister…
Ukraine Minister Resigns Amid Graft Probe
The Ukrainian government is grappling with a deepening corruption scandal that has triggered resignations and accusations targeting high-ranking…
Former East German Minister Praises Military Integration
The seventieth anniversary of the Bundeswehr has prompted a stark reflection on a pivotal moment in German history…
Drink More German Wine Minister Urges
The German Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU party, is publicly urging citizens to prioritize German…
Baby Talk No Go For Minister
The incoming parental leave of Housing Minister Verena Hubertz has sparked a quiet debate within Germany’s political landscape,…
Digital Radio Failure Fuels Defence Minister Pressure
Pressure mounts on Defence Minister Boris Pistorius as delays plague Bundeswehr digital radio integration, jeopardizing operational readiness and…