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Ex-Merz Chief Office Officer Moves to BCG Consulting Giant
Jacob Schrot, who served as the office manager for CDU’s Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz until January, has found…
Chancellor’s Office Plans Major Renovation of Gallery Space
Due to space constraints, the Federal Chancellery is planning a major reorganization of the so-called Chancellor’s Gallery. A…
Estonia Foreign Minister Praises Merz After Year In Office
Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, commended Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) after the German government marks its first year…
Chief of Chancellor’s Office Pushes For Later Retirement Age
Thorsten Frei, the CDU head of the Chancellery Office, stated that he is in favor of delaying retirement.…
AI Threatens Office Jobs Skilled Trades Remain Job Safe
The labor market is undergoing a shift, with the spread of Artificial Intelligence (AI) negatively affecting traditional office…
Germany Maintains Diplomatic Ties with Iran Says Foreign Office
According to the federal government, diplomatic relations between Germany and Iran remain intact. A spokesperson for the Federal…
High Fuel Prices Drive DGB to Push Companies for Flexible Home Office
In light of the soaring fuel prices, the German Federation of Trade Unions (DGB) has urged employers to…
German Foreign Office Calls Out Israel’s Death Penalty Expansion Plans
The German Foreign Office still hopes that the joint appeal against Israel’s plans to expand the death penalty…
Audit Office Blames Weaknesses in Germany’s Tax Fraud Crackdown
The Federal Auditing Office has identified clear shortcomings in Germany’s fight against tax crimes, according to a report…
SPD Demands Union Establish Food Price Monitoring Office in Germany
The SPD is urging the Union to set up the price‑watching body that the coalition agreement called for,…
Juso Leaders Demand Office Split for Bas and Klingbeil Amid Growing Calls for Accountability
Following the remarks of Juso federal chair Philipp Türmer, state chairpersons are now demanding clear personnel and substantive…
VW CEO Oliver Blume Demands Action After Car Parts Discovered in Chancellor’s Office Intensifies Political Pressure
After the automotive summit at the chancellery, Volkswagen chief Oliver Blume has stepped up pressure on the government. Speaking…
Germany’s Competition Commission Welcomes Stronger Cartel Office to Curb Long‑Term Market Abuse
The Monopolkommission welcomes the planned reinforcement of the Federal Cartel Office’s powers to tackle long‑standing competition distortions. Competition…
Audit Office Criticises Foreign Ministry’s New Agency Construction
The German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Auswärtiges Amt) faces a stern review from the Federal Court of…
Grit Tüngler Named New Head of Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance
Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has named Grit Tüngler as the new head of the Federal Office for Civil…
Home Office Couples See 14% Birthrate Boost, Study Finds
In households that include at least one day of home‑office work per week, the average birth rate is…
German Cartel Office Warns Of Political Pressure Undermining Competition Agency Independence
The head of Germany’s Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, warns that political influence is increasingly undermining competition authorities worldwide.…
German Foreign Office Anticipates No Policy Shift in Iran After Chamenei Ascension
The German Foreign Office says that the choice of Modschtaba Chamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader is unlikely…
Logistics Association Warns of Bankruptcy Wave as Diesel Prices Soar Calls for Immediate Investigation by Federal Cartel Office
The Bundesverband Güterverkehr, Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) has issued an urgent warning following a sharp rise in diesel…
German Government Spokesperson Plans Total Overhaul of Federal Press Office
After a multi‑month reform process, the Federal Press Office (BPA) announced on Thursday that it will restructure its…
SPD Calls on Antitrust Office to Investigate Fuel Price Hike Amid Iran Crisis
SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf has urged the Federal Cartel Office to investigate the recent price hikes for gas,…
Greens Urge German Cartel Office to Intensify Gas Station Price Investigation
The Greens have asked Germany’s Federal Cartel Office to scrutinise the current fuel‑price spikes at German service stations…
German Foreign Office Welcomes New Iranian Ambassador
The German Foreign Office announced on Tuesday that it had summoned the Iranian ambassador for a formal meeting.…
Critics Urge Moderate BND Reform After Chancellor’s Office Announces Comprehensive Plan
When the chancellor’s office revealed its plans for a sweeping overhaul of the Federal Intelligence Service (BND), SPD…
German Foreign Office Welcomes Venezuela Amnesty Law While Urging Further Action
The German Foreign Office has welcomed the Venezuelan Parliament’s recently adopted amnesty law in principle, but it stresses…
Verdi Calls for 2‑Day Strike at Autobahn GmbH – Workers Rally Across Nine Outlets, Berlin Office, and NRW Tunnel Hubs
The service trade union Verdi has called on employees of the Autobahn GmbH to strike, protest, and hold…
Audit Office Critiques Autobahn Company Over Massive Cyber Risks
The Federal Court of Auditors says that the Autobahn GmbH is not adequately prepared to defend against cyberattacks.…
German Auditor General Criticizes Military Procurement Office Structures in Sharp Review
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has issued a sharp rebuke of the structures…
German Audit Office Criticizes Planned Electric Car Funding as Aimless Strategy
The president of the Federal Court of Auditors, Kay Scheller, has criticized the federal government for a lack…
Deutsche Bank CEO Pushes for Longer Working Life for Office Employees
Christian Sewing, chief executive of Deutsche Bank, said that office workers-particularly older employees-should be allowed to work longer. Speaking…
Felix Klein Quits German Anti‑Semitism Office This Summer for New Role
Felix Klein, the federal government’s anti‑Semitism Commissioner, will leave his post this summer to focus on a new endeavour.…
European Public Prosecutor’s Office Opens Probe Into EU Commission
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has opened an investigation into the European Commission. The probe concerns irregularities…
Angela Merkel Skips Speeches at CDU Party Conference after Leaving Office
Former Chancellor and CDU leader Angela Merkel will be attending a CDU party conference for the first time since…
Audit Office Blames Waste In Doctor Appointment Arrangements As Waiting Times Remain Unchanged Despite 2.9 Billion Euro Spend
Despite the German federal audit office reporting additional spending of €2.9 billion, it finds no reduction in waiting times…
Germany Lags Behind EU In Sexual Harassment Protection According to Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office Report
A legal assessment from Germany’s Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office shows that people in most European countries enjoy stronger protection…
German Economics Institute President Moritz Schularick Calls for War Czar at Chancellor Office to Coordinate Germany Economics Defence and Foreign Policy
Moritz Schularick, president of the Institute for World Economics in Kiel, has called for greater coordination of Germany’s…
Merz Honors Loved Ones of Soldiers and Police Serving Abroad at the Chancellor’s Office
The event highlighted both the human dimension of duty and the procedural safeguards guiding Germany’s overseas engagements.
Chancellor’s Office Demands More Police
Security at the German Chancellery faces a significant and potentially critical shortfall, according to the Police Union (GdP),…
Haseloff May Exit Office Sooner
Reports surfaced Thursday indicating a potential shift in leadership within Saxony-Anhalt, challenging earlier timelines and raising questions about…
AI Set to Shrink Office Space
A significant contraction in office space demand is looming in Germany, potentially exacerbating existing vacancies and forcing a…
KfW Mandates Office Return for Employees
The state-owned development bank KfW is implementing a policy shift, mandating increased in-office work for its employees, signaling…
Fraud Suspicions Trigger EU Office Raids
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) conducted coordinated raids on Tuesday at the prestigious College of Europe in…
ICC Eyes German Office Suite
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is poised to significantly reduce its reliance on US technology, signaling a shift…
Amazon Cuts Thousands of Office Roles
A significant wave of job cuts is sweeping through Amazon’s administrative divisions, impacting approximately 14,000 employees globally. The…
Hensoldt Opens Office In Ukraine
Germany’s Hensoldt, a leading defense technology company, is significantly expanding its presence in Ukraine, signaling a deepening and…
Thailand PM Removed From Office
Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been ordered to vacate her position with immediate effect, following a ruling…
Home Office Tax Break Favors Top Earners
A recent analysis of German income tax statistics reveals a notable disparity in the benefits derived from various…
Green Leader Opens Office Amidst Party Renewal
The national co-chair of the Green Party, Felix Banaszak, is establishing a constituency office in Brandenburg an der…
CDU Demands Transparency in Nature Office Funding
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faction in Lower Saxony has formally requested access to all documentation pertaining to…
Merkel’s Office Rejects Putin’s Phone Call Offer
Berlin, Germany – The German government has rejected a recent conversation offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin, stating…
Equality in the Highest Office?
German Politics on the Verge of a Historic Shift as the Next Head of State May be a…
Green Party Sounds the Alarm on Doctor’s Office Overload
German politician Janosch Dahmen, the health policy spokesperson for the Greens, has criticized the primary care plans proposed…
BREAKING: Commerzbank Defies the Norm, Abandons Office Quotas Forever!
Commerzbank Sets a New Standard in Flexible Working Arrangements In a move that sets it apart from its…
NRW Salary Office sends 45,000 erroneous decisions, burdening administrative courts and causing further appeals.
The state government has admitted that the NRW State Office for Remuneration and Pensions has sent out approximately…
Statistical Office: Insolvency Applications Spike in April
In April 2025, the number of filed bankruptcy cases in Germany increased by 3.3 percent compared to the…
New Chancellor’s Office Chief Supports Expensive Building Expansion
Thorsten Frei, the new head of the Federal Chancellery, plans to continue with the expansion of the building…
Foreign Office Hopes for Reconciliation as India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate
The Foreign Office hopes for a peaceful resolution to the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan. “We are…
Ex-Juso Chief Björn Böhning to Lead ‘Deputy Chancellor’s Office’ in SPD-Ruled Finance Ministry
Björn Böhning, a member of the SPD, is reportedly set to become a civil servant state secretary in…
Chancellor’s Office Chief Calls for Strengthening German Intelligence Agencies
Thorsten Frei, the upcoming Chief of the German Chancellor’s Office (CDU), has expressed his intention to strengthen the…
Weimer Rejects “Cultural Warrior” Label, Vows to Combat AfD in Office
Designated Cultural State Minister Wolfram Weimer defends himself against the accusation of being a right-wing ideologue and announces…
AfD Regional Politicians Announce Memorial Site Visit Amidst Foreign Office Exclusion Attempts
On their march towards Berlin, the Red Army had to overcome the Seelow Heights in April 1945, hills…
Justice Delayed: Ballweg’s Fate in Jeopardy as Prosecutor’s Office Defies Court’s Termination Bid
The Stuttgart State Prosecutor’s Office had filed charges against Michael Ballweg, the founder of the Querdenken 711 movement,…
Halt on Appointments, Zero New Federal Agents and a Freezing of the Chancellor’s Office!
A German coalition agreement is being negotiated, with the SPD’s budget policymakers pushing for cost savings in the…
Foreigners’ Office Scandal Rocks City, 5 Arrested in Shocking Corruption Bust
The offices of the Foreigners’ Authority in Munich were searched by the police and the public prosecutor’s office,…
Preserve the ‘Phone Doc’ or Face a Doctor’s Office Crisis?
A German government-appointed health expert panel recommends that the option for a telephone-based sick leave be retained. The…
Extension of Term of Office Crashes and Burns in the Verkhovna Rada
A resolution in the Ukrainian Parliament to extend the powers of President Volodymyr Zelensky until the inauguration of…
German Parliament Sees Historic Low of Women in Office
According to information from the Parliament’s administration, reported by the news portal Politico, the proportion of female members…
Trump’s First Week in Office Sends Shockwaves Through Markets
Economist Adam Tooze has expressed concern over the first weeks of the US presidency under Donald Trump. The…
Union’s 80 Questions Expose the Chancellor’s Office Chief in a Battle for the Top!
A confrontation is brewing in the electoral campaign, as the Union is taking aim at Chancellor’s Office Chief…
A Nation’s Soul Sold Out for Box Office Gold?
Russian Cinema Opens Up to New Possibilities with Hollywood’s Exit from Russian Screens, but the Results are Disappointing.…
Shut Down: Al Jazeera’s West Bank Office Target of Palestinian Power Struggle
Palestinian Authority Suspends Al Jazeera Activities in West Bank The Palestinian Authority (PA) announced on January 1st the…
German Cartel Office Warns of a Healthcare Crisis After Reform
Bundeskartell Authority Head Criticizes Hospital Reform and Calls for Data Protection Andreas Mundt, the head of the German…