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European Parliament Halts Fraud Investigation Against CSU Deputy Niebler
The European Parliament has temporarily halted fraud investigations concerning CSU Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Angelika Niebler.…
Parliament Salary Hikes Must End Left and Taxpayer Groups Demand Reform
Members of the Left parliamentary group and the German Association of Taxpayers (Bund der Steuerzahler) have jointly called…
Rainbow Flag Flies At German Parliament for Day Against Hate
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) ordered the raising of the rainbow flag at the German Bundestag this Sunday,…
German Parliament Approves Electronic Monitoring for Domestic Violence Offenders
The German Parliament (Bundestag) has approved legislation that grants authorities the ability to mandate electronic ankle monitors for…
Parleying for Organspende Law Debate Renewed in German Parliament
A renewed debate concerning organ donation consent has emerged within the German Bundestag. A cross-party group, led by…
SPD Announces Healthcare Reform Changes and Rules Overhaul in Parliament
Matthias Miersch, the leader of the SPD parliamentary group, expressed satisfaction with the coalition’s consensus on reforming the…
German Parliament Passes Gas Discount And 1000 Euro Bonus
The Bundestag has passed measures involving a reduction in fuel taxes, often referred to as a “tank discount”…
German Parliament Passes Law To Speed Up Government Contracting
The German Bundestag has advanced legislation aimed at accelerating the awarding of public contracts. Following this initiative, the…
Magyar Wins Hungarian Parliament Election Delivers Victory Speech
Following the Hungarian parliamentary election on Sunday evening, Péter Magyar delivered a victory speech. Addressing his supporters along…
Weber Defends Pact With Right-Wing Allies In Parliament Vote
Manfred Weber, Chairman of the EVP Group in the European Parliament, defended his faction’s vote alongside far-right groups.…
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…
Iran Parliament President Warns US of Ground Invasion Threat
Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States of a possible ground invasion. According to Iranian state media,…
EU Parliament Rejects Chat Control Effort in Failed Battle Against Online Child Exploitation
The European Parliament rejected a Commission proposal to retain the current temporary exemption from e‑Privacy rules that allows…
EU Parliament Approves Controversial Third-Country Deportation Centers Sparks Debate
The European Parliament cleared the way for a controversial tightening of EU immigration rules. On Thursday in Brussels,…
EVP Leader Manfred Weber Rejects AfD Collaboration Claims in European Parliament
Manfred Weber, the European People’s Party (EVP) vice‑chair and a CSU politician, sharply rejected claims that his party was…
EU Parliament President Metsola warns against breaking ties with the US as Europe has few allies
Roberta Metsola, the President of the European Parliament, reaffirmed the European Union’s close ties to the United States, even…
Left Parliament Vizes Push Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Signaling Policy Shift
The Left faction in the German Bundestag is preparing to tighten its policy on Israel. A report in…
German Chancellor Merz Meets EU Parliament President Metsola in Berlin
On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, for an inaugural visit to…
Spahn Demands Consequences Over EU Parliament Chat With AfD
Jens Spahn, chairman of the Union faction in the European Parliament, called for consequences after reports surfaced that members…
EU Parliament Nominates Merkel, Walesa and Selenskyj for Prestigious European Order of Merit
Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, announced on Tuesday that former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, former Polish President Lech Wawelski,…
Berlin Parliament Sings in Tears as Linken MP Exposes Sexual Abuse in Address About Epstein Files
During the Bundestag debate on the agenda item “Combatting Sexualised Abuse” left‑wing MP Kathrin Gebel delivered a highly…
Warken Skips Mediation Committee to Drive Hospital Reform Through Parliament by March
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) said she will push the planned changes to the hospital reform through…
German Parliament Rejects Full Elimination of Voluntary Health Insurance Benefits
The governing coalitions of the CDU/CSU and SPD rejected the chief doctors’ proposal to eliminate all voluntary benefits…
EU Parliament Delays US Customs Deal Vote, Halts Implementation
The European Parliament has again postponed the implementation of the trade agreement between the United States and the…
European Parliament Chair Demands US Commit to Keep Tariff Caps in Customs Deal
The chairman of the European Parliament’s Trade Committee, Bernd Lange of the SPD, has made the approval of the…
EU Parliament Approves New 2040 Climate Target in Green Deal Update
The EU Parliament approved amendments to the EU Climate Law on Tuesday, adding a new intermediate target for…
EU Parliament Approves List of Safer Countries for Asylum Procedures
On Tuesday the European Parliament approved new rules for asylum procedures across the EU. With 408 votes for,…
EU Parliament OKs Mercosur Protection Clauses to Safeguard EU Agriculture
On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted additional protective measures for the EU’s agricultural sector, aimed at preventing possible…
Ramelow Defends Left’s Joint Vote With AfD In Thuringia Parliament
After the revelation that the Left had coordinated a joint vote with the AfD in the Thuringian state…
EU Parliament Vice President Calls for European Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Files
European Parliament vice‑president Katarina Barley, a member of Germany’s SPD, told Handelsblatt that relying solely on the U.S. investigation…
German Parliament Speaker Julia Klöckner Sets Mid‑March Deadline To Announce 2027 Bundesversammlung Election Date
Bundestag president Julia Klöckner (CDU) will announce a date by mid‑March for convening the Federal Assembly in 2027.A…
AfD Access Restricted in Parliament
The German Bundestag has quietly and significantly restricted access for a number of individuals linked to the Alternative…
Greens Back Tougher Rules for Parliament Staff
The German Parliament’s Green Party has voiced strong support for a proposed tightening of the parliamentary law, echoing…
Berlin Attack Spurs Calls for Parliament Security Review
The recent widespread power outage in Berlin, triggered by a targeted attack on the city’s electricity grid, has…
Parliament Upgrade Bill Could Hit Billion-Euro Mark
A major construction project at the heart of Berlin’s parliamentary district is facing potential cost overruns that could…
Brandenburg State Parliament Vote Fails AfD Bid
The motion to dissolve the Brandenburg state parliament, tabled by the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), has failed,…
Berlin Attack To Dominate Parliament Debate
The deliberate sabotage of Berlin’s power grid, triggering a widespread outage in the city, is set to become…
Lang Joins German Parliament Committee for Citizen Petitions
Ricarda Lang, former co-leader of the Green Party, has been appointed to the Bundestag’s Petitions Committee, a move…
Trump to Address Ukrainian Parliament
The specter of potential territorial concessions looms large as former US President Donald Trump, following a meeting with…
Parliament Seeks Enhanced Security
The German Bundestag’s presiding officer, Julia Klöckner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has issued a stark call…
Respect Plea Echoes in German Parliament
A growing concern over the decline of parliamentary decorum is taking center stage in Germany, with the head…
Parties Get More Funds Despite Smaller Parliament
Despite a reduction in the number of parliamentary representatives and the dissolution of both the Free Democratic Party…
German Parliament Rejects Election Recount
The German Bundestag decisively rejected a recount of the recent federal election on Thursday, effectively quashing hopes for…
Ukraine Trip Sparks EU Parliament Dispute
A simmering dispute within the European Parliament threatens to derail a planned delegation to Ukraine, exposing deep divisions…
Security Checks Tighten for Parliament Staff
Parliamentary authorities are poised for a significant overhaul of security protocols following revelations that individuals deemed security risks…
Klöckner Deflects “Supernanny” Label for Parliament
The deterioration of parliamentary discourse within the German Bundestag has prompted concerns from Speaker Julia Klöckner, who acknowledged…
German Parliament Approves Pension Reform
The German Bundestag narrowly approved the government’s controversial pension package on Friday, securing passage with a ruling coalition…
Tax Relief Package Passes Parliament
The German Bundestag has advanced a sweeping tax package, intended to provide relief for commuters, the hospitality sector…
Coalition Deal Faces Parliament Block
The German Bundestag is poised to bypass a formal vote on a supplemental resolution attached to the contentious…
Parliament Panel Poised to Dismiss Election Challenge
The Bundestag’s Committee on the Examination of the Electoral System is reportedly preparing to reject all appeals challenging…
Baby-Friendly Parliament Takes Shape
The German Bundestag is poised to implement a novel support system, “Mandate and Baby” spearheaded by President Julia…
Protests Disrupt Parliament Again
The German Bundestag faced another disruption Wednesday afternoon as a pro-Palestinian protest interrupted a speech by Foreign Minister…
German Parliament Vote Recount Decision Looms
The German Bundestag’s Committee on the Verification of Elections (Wahlprüfungsausschuss) is poised to issue a recommendation regarding a…
Cyber Threat Targets German Parliament
A wave of concern has swept through the German Bundestag after multiple parliamentary factions received suspicious packages containing…
German Parliament Extends Mediterranean Military Missions
The German Bundestag has approved the continuation of armed German forces’ involvement in multiple Bundeswehr operations in the…
Wadephul Defies Recall Set to Address Parliament
The attempt by the Green Party parliamentary group to formally summon Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to the Bundestag…
Russia Spies Threaten German Parliament
Concerns are escalating within the German Bundestag regarding Russian espionage activities, with prominent figures from the Christian Democratic…
Taxpayer Group Slams Parliament Spending
A storm of criticism is brewing in Germany as the Federal Taxpayers’ Association accuses the ruling CDU/CSU and…
Parliament Faces Draft Service Showdown
A growing rift is emerging within Germany’s governing coalition as the parliamentary commissioner for the armed forces, Henning…
Parliament Debates End to Daylight Saving
The German parliament, the Bundestag, is set to debate a proposal that could permanently end the bi-annual clock…
Draft Wehrpflicht Dispute Sparks Parliament Row
The collapse of the German coalition government’s plans for a revamped military conscription has triggered internal criticism within…
Housing Bill Faces Parliament Vote
The German Bundestag prepares to vote this Thursday on the controversial “Construction Acceleration” bill, championed by Housing Minister…
Drone Concerns Prompt Parliament Debate
The German Parliament’s Green Party parliamentary group has initiated an urgent debate regarding drone defense, sharply criticizing Interior…
Mom Defies Tradition Brings Baby to Parliament
Bundestag Member Brings Baby to Podium, Reflecting Evolving Family Policies In a surprising turn of events, Green Party…
German Parliament Seeks Enhanced Security
The German Bundestag is facing renewed calls for enhanced security measures and legislative reforms following the revocation of…
Parliament Denies Security Passes for Staff
The German Bundestag has denied security clearances and access authorizations to IT systems for several employees of parliamentarians.…
Budget Debate Begins in Parliament
The German Bundestag commenced deliberations on the 2025 budget this week, marking the start of a crucial period…
Parliament Sees Record Number of Points of Order
During the current parliamentary session, a total of 13 orders for conduct were issued up to the final…
Parliament Rule Change Aims for Easier Chancellor Vote
The Bundestag’s procedures for electing the Federal Chancellor are set to undergo revisions proposed jointly by the Union…
Ramelow Steps Down Won’t Seek Re-election to Parliament
Veteran German politician Bodo Ramelow, currently a Vice President of the Bundestag, has announced his intention to step…
Young Socialists Back Habeck’s Criticism of Parliament Speaker
The chairman of the Young Socialists within the SPD, Philipp Türmer, has voiced agreement with recent criticism leveled…
Habeck Resigns From German Parliament
Robert Habeck, Germany’s former Vice Chancellor, will relinquish his seat in the Bundestag, effective September 1st. He informed…
Swastika Marks Ballot in State Parliament
A disconcerting incident has occurred within the Baden-Württemberg state parliament. State parliament president Muhterem Aras (of the Green…
Left Party Accuses Parliament Speaker of Bias
The handling of the ongoing controversy surrounding former Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) has drawn criticism, with the…
Klöckner Defends Parliament Rules
The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner (CDU), has defended her strict interpretation of parliamentary rules in…
Left Party Balks at Special Parliament Session
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has voiced opposition to a proposal by the Green party’s…
Trump Threatens EU Parliament Demands Action
Pressure is mounting on European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen from within the European Parliament to adopt…
German Parliament Launches COVID-19 Inquiry
The Bundestag, Germany’s federal parliament, has established an investigative committee, known as an Enquete-Kommission, to comprehensively evaluate the…
Rackete Resigns From EU Parliament
Carola Rackete has announced her resignation from her mandate in the European Parliament, citing unspecified “personal reasons” in…
German Parliament President Draws a Hard Line on Neutrality
German Parliament’s President Julia Klöckner Defends Decision to Abstain from Raising Rainbow Flags at the CSD Event in…
Parliament Passes Multi-Billion Euro Investment Boost
German Parliament Approves Investment Program, Lifting Corporate Tax and Expanding Depreciation The German parliament, the Bundestag, has approved…
Will Parliament Get a Say?
In a recent interview, SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf expressed reservations about the introduction of compulsory elements in…
German Parliament to Uncover Pandemic Secrets
Berlin, Germany – In a move to scrutinize the government’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the German Bundestag…
Gahler’s U-Turn: CDU’s Israel Critic in the EU Parliament
European Parliament’s CDU Representative Calls for Sanctions Against Israeli Ministers In a departure from the German government’s stance,…
Can a Communist Take Control of Germany’s Parliament?
In a move that is likely to stir controversy, the Left Faction in the German Bundestag is reportedly…
Absent in Parliament, Present in Berlin?
In a strongly worded rebuke, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) accused North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister-President Hendrik Wüst of the…
Cap-gate: Germany’s Parliament in a Headspin?
Bundestag Member Marcel Bauer Makes Statement Without Wearing Cap to Parliamentary Session In a symbolic move, German Bundestag…
Parliament Expels Left Party MP for Wearing Cap
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner defends removal of Linken lawmaker Marcel Bauer for refusing to remove his Basque cap Bundestagspräsidentin…
Parliament to Resume Earlier in September, Union and SPD Plan Extra Session Week
According to reports by the “Rheinische Post” (Thursday), the Union and SPD are considering ending the summer break…
Russia Out: German Parliament Excludes Ambassador from War Remembrance
On May 8th, during the commemoration ceremony of the German Parliament, Russian diplomats are not welcome. The German…
‘Parliament is Democratically Legitimate’.
German Bundestag President Rejects Concept of Citizen Councils German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has expressed her opposition to…
Russia’s Parliament Gives Green Light to Historic Partnership Deal!
Russian Duma Ratifies Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran The Russian State Duma ratified the treaty on a comprehensive…
Parliament Member Demands Ban on ‘Esoteric’ Scams
Russian Lawmakers Consider Banning ‘Esoteric’ and ‘Spiritual’ Services Russian State Duma member Nina Ostanina has proposed a new…
BILLION-DOLLAR BETRAYAL: Parliament in Shambles as Debt Bombshell Rocks Germany
The German government has recently taken a significant step, passing a trillion-euro debt plan in the outgoing Bundestag.…
Female Deputies Left Reeling in Shocking Parliament Brawl!
Three female members of the Serbian Parliament were injured by tear gas canisters that were set off by…
MIGRATION PARLIAMENT: Stagnation of Representation, a Wake-Up Call for Germany’s Democracy?
At Least 73 Members of the New German Federal Parliament Have a Migration Background, Accounting for 11.6% of…
Greens and SPD to Revive Party Ban Bid in New German Parliament
A group that has already introduced a motion in the 20th German Bundestag to examine the possibility of…
Majority Calls for AfD Distancing in Parliament
A recent survey by the Forsa institute, commissioned by RTL and ntv, has found that the majority of…
Can Ursula von der Leyen Outmaneuver the European Parliament?
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is reportedly seeking to strengthen her executive power and centralize the…
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…