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Minister Reiche Pushes Major Social Reforms Through German Government
Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU), is increasing pressure within the federal government to reform the…
April 15, 2026
Minister Proposes 35 Billion Euro Annual Cost Hike for Civil Servants
To implement the federal constitutional court’s requirements for adequate pay for civil servants, the Federal Minister of the…
April 14, 2026
German Health Minister Unveils Major Savings Package for National Health Insurance
Two weeks after the Financial Commission for Health published its report on stabilizing contribution rates in statutory health…
April 14, 2026
German Minister Vows To Crack Down On Oil Giant Price Gouging With AntiTrust Laws
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil of the SPD announced that in the current economic crisis, he plans to…
April 13, 2026
State Minister Demands Fuel Price Relief Plan Before Weekend
Citing the persistently high prices for gasoline, the Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze (CDU), is urging the federal…
April 13, 2026
Auto Lobby Backs Minister Reiche in Government Policy Battle
The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is supporting Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU),…
April 12, 2026
Germany’s Space Potential Minister Calls Nation a Space Power After Artemis II Success
The Federal Minister for Research, Technology, and Space, Dorothee Bär (CSU), expressed great satisfaction following the successful landing…
April 11, 2026
SPD Minister Klingbeil Skeptical of Major Health Insurance Reform
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) voiced skepticism regarding the most significant reform proposal from the expert commission concerning…
April 11, 2026
Niedersachsen Minister Demands Gas Price Cap Slams Federal Government
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies of the SPD, sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU and the…
April 10, 2026
IG Metall Demands Quick Energy Price Relief Before Finance Minister Meeting
Before meeting with business associations and trade unions to discuss the economic situation stemming from the war in…
April 9, 2026
Minister Reiche Rejects Inheritance Tax Hike Cites Damage to Economy
Defense Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) has rejected calls for increasing the inheritance tax. Speaking to “Focus”, the CDU…
April 9, 2026
Greens Demand More Action From Defense Minister Pistorius Amid Middle East Tensions
Following the announcement by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) aiming to provide immediate clarity regarding the approval requirements…
April 8, 2026
Labour Wing Criticizes Finance Minister Klingbeil’s Crisis Management on Fuel Prices
Citing high fuel prices, Dennis Radtke, the head of the CDU Labour Wing, criticized the crisis management of…
April 7, 2026
Justice Minister Calls For Ending Penalties For Fare Evasion
Given the increased strain on courts and prisons, Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) advocates for ending…
April 7, 2026
Ex Foreign Minister Slams Orban Calling Him Putin’s Western Agent
The former Hungarian Foreign Minister and EU Commissioner, Peter Balazs, leveled serious accusations against Hungary’s Prime Minister, Viktor…
April 7, 2026
NRW Interior Minister to Rehash Football Riots at Security Council Meeting
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister, Herbert Reul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), commented on the disturbances during the…
April 6, 2026
CDU Social Wing Slams Economics Minister Over Cost of Living Debate
During discussions about financial relief amid rising fuel costs, the CDU’s social wing has sharply criticized Federal Minister…
April 6, 2026
Finance Minister Plans Billion Euro Relief For States And Municipalities
Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is planning a new multi-billion Euro support package for states and local…
April 5, 2026
Green Minister Hermann Sees Peace Activists as Minority Within Party
Winfried Hermann, the Transport Minister for Baden-Württemberg and a member of the Green Party, is set to join…
April 4, 2026
German Minister Proposes Federal Corporation for Affordable Housing
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) plans to tackle the severe housing market issues by establishing a “Federal Company…
April 3, 2026
German Minister Backs Tax Funding Over Insurance for Welfare Health Costs
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has argued that in the future, the healthcare costs for recipients of…
April 3, 2026
Health Minister Warken Opts for Partial Acceptance of Finance Commission Health Cuts
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) said she will only partially adopt the cost‑cutting proposals of the Health Finance Commission. In…
April 3, 2026
Oil Crisis Forces Economy Minister Grimm to Call for Speed Limit
Economist Veronika Grimm suggested a nationwide speed limit in light of the energy crisis. “It wouldn’t cause harm-perhaps…
April 3, 2026
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Signals Commitment to Secure Middle East Sea Routes
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) said Germany will help secure maritime trade routes in the Middle East. “Like the United…
April 3, 2026
SPD Urges Health Minister Warken to Push Cost‑Sharing Plan Through Parliament Before Summer Break
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pressuring Health Minister Nina Warken of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) to…
March 31, 2026
German Minister Karin Prien Announces Comprehensive Reform of Child and Youth Services
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) plans a comprehensive overhaul of child and youth services. The ministerial draft, which “Politico” reported…
March 30, 2026
Germany Green Health Minister Janosch Dahmen Wants Bürgergeld Costs Removed From Health Insurance
Before Nina Warken and the expert commission present their reform proposals for the statutory health insurance system, Green health‑policy…
March 30, 2026
German Minister Launches New Lebanon Aid, Calls Out US-Israel Attack on Iran
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD sharply criticized the attack by the United States and Israel on Iran.…
March 29, 2026
Transport Minister Rejects Nine‑Euro Ticket Return Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Despite rising fuel prices, Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has rejected calls to bring back the nine‑Euro‑Ticket.In a statement…
March 28, 2026
Former Minister Riester Criticises New Riester Pension Reform Missing Chance to Cut Costs
Former Social Minister Walter Riester-after whom the Riester pension scheme is named-denounced the newly passed reform of private retirement…
March 27, 2026
German Foreign Minister Demands Europe Play Bigger Role in US Iran Strategy Ahead of G7 Summit
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the CDU called for deeper European involvement in the United States’ strategy on the…
March 27, 2026
German Housing Minister Hubertz Acknowledges Federal Role in Nationwide Dissatisfaction
Verena Hubertz, Germany’s Federal Minister for Housing, acknowledged that the federal government shares responsibility for the country’s growing…
March 26, 2026
Union Warns Teachers Face End Of Lifetime Appointments As Minister Plans Shift
Before Thursday’s education ministers’ conference, Maike Finnern, chairwoman of the Education and Science Union (GEW), warned that the move…
March 25, 2026
Germany’s Finance Minister Targets Elimination of German Spousal Tax Splitting
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) appears poised to scrap Germany’s Ehegattensplitting (married‑couple tax split). The claim comes from the…
March 25, 2026
German Transport Minister Advocates Larger Truck Fines Before NRW Debates
Germany’s federal transport minister, Patrick Schnieder (CDU), took a stand on a Bundesrat initiative from North Rhine‑Westphalia (NRW) even before…
March 24, 2026
German Finance Minister Reiche Calls EU 2050 Climate Target Into Question at Houston Energy Summit
On Monday, German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) raised questions about the EU’s 2050 climate target while speaking…
March 24, 2026
Carsten Träger Former Environment Minister and SPD MP Dies
SPD Bundestag member Carsten Träger has died. The parliamentary state secretary at the Federal Ministry for the Environment passed…
March 22, 2026
German Minister Demands Crisis‑Education Courses Be Built Into School Timetables to Bolster Civil Defence
Germany’s Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU, plans to make civil protection a permanent part of the school…
March 22, 2026
Digital Minister Urges Caution Before Youth Social Media Ban Despite Positive Australian Tests
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) cautioned against a quick ban on social‑media use for minors during a debate.…
March 21, 2026
Digital Minister Warns of Dramatic Job Losses as AI Rewrites Industrial Workforce
Germany’s Digital Minister, Karsten Wildberger of the CDU, urged the country to ready itself for a sharp decline…
March 21, 2026
German Education Minister Reboots Criticized Democracy Promotion Program
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) announced a comprehensive overhaul of the controversial funding programme “Demokratie leben”. According to “Die Welt am…
March 20, 2026
Union Urges Justice Minister to Act on Deepfake Triggered Digital Sexual Violence
The discussion about digital sexualised violence has prompted the Union to demand immediate action.Susanne Hierl, the CDU/CSU parliamentary…
March 20, 2026
Justice Minister Announces Bill to Close Gap in German Criminal Law on Digital Violence
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) will close a major gap in German criminal law by making the creation…
March 20, 2026
German Minister Accuses Weber of Trust Breach in EU Right-Wing Alliance Scandal
In the controversy over alleged agreements between conservative and right‑wing forces in the European Parliament, Rhineland‑Palatinate’s Minister‑President Alexander Schweitzer…
March 19, 2026
Schleswig-Holstein Minister Günther Calls for Bold Taboo-Free Reforms Without Fear of Elections
Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) is demanding that the federal government pursue reforms without taboos and without fearing…
March 19, 2026
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…
March 18, 2026
Young Union Leader Demands Stricter Oversight of Finance Minister Over Special Fund Misuse
Faced with new data indicating the misuse of the special fund, Johannes Winkel, chair of the Young Union (JU),…
March 17, 2026
Germany’s Economy Minister Katherina Reiche to Wrap Up Fuel Price Package by Early April Amid Accusations of Oil Industry Price Hikes
Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) has criticised the petroleum industry amid sharply rising fuel prices. “It…
March 17, 2026
German Justice Minister Targets ‘Only Yes Means Yes’ Rule for Minors in Sexual Crimes
The German Federal Ministry of Justice (BMJV) is working at the European level to introduce a “Yes means…
March 16, 2026
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Signals No Direct Iran War Role But Open to Expanding EU Red Sea Shipping Mission
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) has reaffirmed that Germany will not become an active participant in the…
March 15, 2026
German Health Insurers Urge Minister Warken to Slash Skyrocketing Drug Prices
Germany’s sickness funds have urged Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) to take action on ever‑higher drug prices. “Drug prices…
March 15, 2026
Germany’s Justice Minister Urges Urgent Social Media Safeguards for Youth
Bundesjustizministerin Stefanie Hubig of the SPD welcomed the debate over age limits for social‑media use and called for stricter…
March 14, 2026
Germany’s Digital Minister Warns AI Could Shake Job Market
Bundesminister for Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger of the CDU has warned about the influence of so‑called “artificial intelligence” on…
March 14, 2026
Greenland’s Foreign Minister Resigns as Coalition Cracks in Government Crisis
Greenland’s government is facing a crisis. The broad coalition that governed after last week’s election is fracturing almost…
March 13, 2026
Poll Finds Only Defense Minister Boris Pistorius Keeps Majority Satisfied
According to a new Ipsos poll released on Friday, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) is the only cabinet member…
March 13, 2026
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz Threatens Lebanon With Military Conquest
On Thursday, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz warned Lebanon that if the country does not stop Hezbollah from launching…
March 12, 2026
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Economy Minister Wolfgang Blank Seriously Injured in Autobahn 20 Crash
In a serious traffic accident on the A20 motorway, Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern’s Minister of Economics, Wolfgang Blank, was badly injured, the…
March 12, 2026
German Development Minister Calls on Europe to Deescalate Middle East Conflict
Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan of the SPD stresses that Europeans have a duty to push for de‑escalation in the…
March 11, 2026
German Booksellers Association Launches Sharp Critique Against Kultur Minister Weimer
After the latest controversy surrounding the German Booksellers’ Prize, the Börsenverein des Deutschen Buchhandels (Chamber of Booksellers) reaffirmed…
March 11, 2026
Justice Minister Promises State Support for Terror Victims on National Remembrance Day
On the national day commemorating the victims of terrorist violence, German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) pledged state support…
March 11, 2026
Minister Weimer Cancels German Bookshop Prize Over Jury Debate
Cultural Minister Wolfram Weimer announced that the award ceremony for the German Booksellers’ Prize will be cancelled. He…
March 10, 2026
German Environment Minister Rejects EU President von der Leyen’s New Nuclear Strategy
Bundes Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) denounced EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s recent comments on nuclear power. “It speaks volumes…
March 10, 2026
German Justice Minister Hubig Caps Fuel Price Increases to One Per Day Amid Skyrocketing Costs
Because gasoline prices have risen sharply, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has urged that price increases be limited…
March 10, 2026
Greens Reject Part‑Time Minister Presidency Plan, Turn Down Union’s Villa Reitzenstein Rotation Proposal
Franziska Brantner, chair of the Greens, rejected the Union’s proposals for a rotating leadership arrangement at Villa Reitzenstein. “There…
March 10, 2026
Germany Health Minister Targets Removal of Paper Medication Leaflets To Slash Bureaucracy
Bundesgesundheitsministerin Nina Warken (CDU) plans to roll out a comprehensive legal reform aimed at cutting bureaucracy within the…
March 10, 2026
Germany Economy Minister Katherina Reiche Deepens Ties with Israel in Video Summit
German Federal Minister of Economy Katharina Reiche (CDU) is visibly deepening Germany’s ties to Israel. In a video…
March 7, 2026
German Finance Minister Announces Ministries Achieved 1% Spending Cut to Plug Budget Gaps
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) says he has achieved a first success in closing the gaps in the federal budget.…
March 7, 2026
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…
March 7, 2026
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…
March 6, 2026
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.…
March 6, 2026
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…
March 6, 2026
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…
March 6, 2026
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…
March 6, 2026
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…
March 5, 2026
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…
March 5, 2026
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…
March 4, 2026
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…
March 4, 2026
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…
March 4, 2026
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…
March 4, 2026
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…
March 3, 2026
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…
March 3, 2026
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…
March 1, 2026
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…
March 1, 2026
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…
March 1, 2026
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…
March 1, 2026
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…
February 28, 2026
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…
February 28, 2026
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…
February 28, 2026
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…
February 27, 2026
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…
February 27, 2026
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…
February 27, 2026
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…
February 26, 2026
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…
February 26, 2026
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…
February 26, 2026
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…
February 26, 2026
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,…
February 25, 2026
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…
February 23, 2026
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…
February 21, 2026
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…
February 19, 2026
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,…
February 19, 2026






































































































