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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…
Green Party Demands Repatriation of Maja T from Hungary After 8-Year Prison Sentence
Helge Limburg, the political spokesperson for the Greens’ Bundestag faction, has demanded that the non‑binary individual known as…
CDU Revises Part‑Time Application Ahead of Federal Party Congress to Probe Misaligned Incentives
After the debate about a “lifestyle” type of part‑time work, the union is now set on testing whether…
Green Party Accuses Merz of Weakening Pension And Endangering Women
Andreas Audretsch, the deputy chair of the Green parliamentary group, accused Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) of wanting to weaken Germany’s…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
CDU Blasts Green Party Petition to Constitutional Court as Sabotage
The Union slammed the Greens’ Bundestag faction for filing a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court, calling it…
Schwerdtner and van Aken Target Reappointment as Chairs of the German Left Party
The leaders of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner and Jan van Aken, have announced that they will run again for the…
Left Party Urges Social Housing Income Tax Reform as 2026 Growth Forecast Drops
In light of the federal government’s revised, lower growth forecast for 2026, the Left parliamentary group leader Heidi…
Green Party Pushes for Full-Time Rights Amid Part-Time Debate
Ricarda Lang, a social‑policy advocate from the Green Party, has urged that the current debate over a statutory…
Left Party Open to Constitutional Change in Social State Reform Push
The Left’s parliamentary group has expressed openness to conversations about amending the Basic Law as part of the…
Left Party Calls Social Reform a Threat to the Welfare State
Ines Schwerdtner, the head of the Left, called the commission’s recommendations for a social‑state reform an “attack on…
CDU Economic Wing Opposes Part‑Time Rights Stirs Party Backlash
The CDU’s economic wing has proposed removing the fundamental right to part‑time work, a move that has drawn…
Traditional Election Posters Outshine Social Media in Party Visibility, New Survey Finds
Classic campaign posters still seem to be the most effective way for parties to be seen. A new…
Green Party Pushes for New Trade Deals After Mercosur Standoff
Following the controversy over the Green Party’s vote on the Mercosur agreement in the European Parliament, the party…
Green Party Seeks 1.1‑Promille Alcohol Limit for Cyclists
The Green Party is openly supportive of tightening the blood‑alcohol threshold for cyclists.Swantje Michaelsen, the traffic spokesperson for…
Green Party Criticizes Its MEPs After Mercosur Vote, Demands EU Trade Deal Review
The German Greens criticised the decision of their European Parliament colleagues to let the Mercosur trade agreement be…
European People’s Party Leader Manfred Weber Urges Stronger Germany-Italy Ties with Meloni
The leader of the European People’s Party (EPP), Manfred Weber, has advocated for a significant deepening of German‑Italian…
Green Party Leader Fires Shots at Youth Wing for Self‑Portrayal
While the Greens have previously had tensions with senior figures in the youth wing, Banaszak expressed relief at…
Green Party Pushes EU Ban on Untrustworthy Connected Car Providers Amid Rising Security Threats
Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Control Panel and a CDU member, also acknowledged the technological advances that connected vehicles…
Inheritance Tax Debate Sparks German Party Clash
The Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) parliamentary group leader, Matthias Miersch, has sharply criticized the conservative Union’s response to…
Party Leaders Urge Caution on Media Oversight
A growing debate within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is sparking concerns over potential government overreach into journalistic…
Left Party Urges Full Tennet Takeover
The German Left Party has cautiously welcomed the federal government’s recent investment in grid operator Tennet, immediately advocating…
Bartsch Reveals Handling of Ex-Ruling Party Funds
The decision to assume the role of treasurer within the PDS, the successor party to the Socialist Unity…
Train Crisis Response Faces Green Party Scrutiny
A growing chorus of criticism is targeting the German government and Deutsche Bahn following widespread travel disruptions caused…
Left Party Focuses on Affordability Anti-War Stance
The Left party in Germany is recalibrating its political strategy, aiming to regain ground and counter the rising…
Left Party Urges Shelter in Empty Offices
The escalating cold snap currently gripping Germany is prompting a sharp rebuke of the government’s response to homelessness,…
Left Party Slams German Military Draft Proposals
The German opposition party, Die Linke, has launched a sharp critique of Defence Minister Boris Pistorius’ plans to…
Berlin Blackout Sparks Green Party Accusations
The political discourse surrounding the recent Berlin power outage has escalated, with accusations of deflection and increasingly polarized…
Berlin Blackout Sparks Green Party Attack
The fallout from the recent coordinated attack on Berlin’s power grid and subsequent widespread outages has ignited a…
Thuringen Local Party Denies Coalition Impact
The abrupt collapse of the coalition government in Brandenburg, involving the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the left-leaning…
More Lawmakers Exit BSW Party
The far-right party, Brandenburger Sonne-Wahl alternative (BSW), continues to hemorrhage members following the recent departure of Vice Minister…
Lang Considered Leaving Politics After Green Party Role
The recent departure of Ricarda Lang from her leadership role within the German Green Party has prompted a…
Palmer Sets Conditions for Green Party Return
The Tübingen mayor, Boris Palmer, has signaled potential conditions for a return to the Green Party, sparking debate…
Judge Urges Calm Scrutiny of Rising Party
The former Federal Constitutional Court judge, Udo Di Fabio, has cautioned against a polarized approach to the Alternative…
Union Demands Reform Focus Beyond Party Lines
Political Wrangling Threatens Stagnation in German Care Reform Negotiations A deepening rift between German political factions is jeopardizing…
Aid Deal Sparks Green Party Disappointment
Disappointment and criticism are mounting within Germany over the recent compromise reached by the European Council regarding aid…
Left Party Calls for Heat Network Profit Ban
The German Left party is intensifying its critique of the nation’s district heating industry, alleging exploitative pricing practices…
Left Party Wants Credit Check End
The German Left party is escalating the debate surrounding consumer credit data collection, calling for the complete dissolution…
Left Party Urges UN Peacekeepers for Ukraine
The recent Ukraine peace summit in Berlin has ignited debate, particularly regarding the proposed deployment of European troops…
Söder Secures Strong Party Vote
The comparatively subdued reception afforded to Markus Söder’s leadership at the CSU party conference in Munich is, according…
Left Party Surges AfD Dips
The latest ZDF Politbarometer, released Friday morning, reveals a significant shift in German political sentiment, with the Left…
Chancellor Defends Package Amidst Party Dispute
The simmering tensions within Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) have erupted into a public dispute, with Chancellor’s…
HeizungsLaw Sparks Green Party Fury
The German government’s current coalition, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD),…
Coalition Gridlock Sparks Green Party Criticism
The fragility of Germany’s governing coalition has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent meeting of the coalition…
Left Party Fears Climate Setback
The German government’s impending overhaul of heating regulations is drawing sharp criticism, with opposition voices warning of a…
EU Asylum Deal Faces Green Party Scrutiny
Doubts are emerging within Germany regarding the recent agreement reached by EU interior ministers, spearheaded by German Interior…
Ruhnert Aims to Boost Party Growth
The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is signaling a renewed push for expansion under its newly elected…
Germany’s BSW Party Finalizes Leadership Today
The far-left “Bündnis Soziale Gerechtigkeit und Wirtschaftliche Vernunft” (BSW), formerly known as “Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht” concluded its two-day…
New Party Name Signals Shift
The political landscape of Germany is undergoing a significant shift as the “Alliance Sahra Wagenknecht” (BSW) formally embarks…
New Party Convention Kicks Off
The political landscape of Germany is undergoing a subtle but significant realignment as the “Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht” (BSW),…
Ruhnert Aims to Unite Nationalist Party
The nomination of Oliver Ruhnert as the new General Secretary of the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) signals a…
AfD Youth Group Sparks Party Ban Concerns
The emergence of “Generation Deutschland” the newly formed youth organization of the Alternative for Germany (AfD), is generating…
Taurus Debate Sparks German Party Clash
Disagreements are escalating within the German Bundestag over the provision of Taurus long-range missiles to Ukraine, highlighting a…
Green Party Aims for Climate Policy Overhaul
The Green Party’s annual conference, commencing in Hannover, has been framed by its leadership as a crucial juncture…
Söder Urges Party Restraint on Coalition Talk
The possibility of a minority government in Bavaria is facing staunch opposition from within the ruling Christian Social…
Left Party Slams Pension Deal
The Left party has launched a scathing critique of the coalition government’s recent decisions regarding pension policy, signaling…
Hannover Mayor Calls for Green Party Reset
Hannover’s Green Mayor Urges Strategic Reassessment Ahead of Party Conference Amidst growing political pressure and a shifting national…
Left Party Unveils Pension Proposal
The escalating pension dispute in Germany has seen the Left party unveil a comprehensive alternative proposal, aiming to…
Green Leader Demands Sharper Party Focus
The upcoming Green Party convention in Hanover is poised for internal debate and a recalibration of the party’s…
Mental Health Cuts Spark Green Party Outrage
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) by the ruling coalition government of Social Democrats (SPD) and…
Green Party Needs More Honest Talk
Hamburg’s Senator for the Environment, Katharina Fegebank, has publicly urged her Green Party to embrace greater honesty and…
Left Party Remains Uncertain on Pension Vote
The Left party remains undecided on how it will vote on the ruling coalition’s proposed pension reform package,…
Left Party Calls for Loan Interest Cap
The leader of Germany’s Left Party (Die Linke), Jan van Aken, has ignited a fierce debate surrounding overdraft…
Ozdemir Urges Green Party Self-Reflection
The Green Party’s top candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, has issued a stark internal…
Germany’s Far-Left Party Admits Strategy Errors
The fledgling BSW (Basisverband sozialistischer Studien) party is grappling with the fallout from a tumultuous period in Brandenburg,…
Homelessness Surges Left Party Calls for Action
The escalating crisis of homelessness in Germany is drawing sharp criticism from within the political landscape, with Jan…
Klingbeil’s China Trip Sparks Green Party Criticism
The German Green Party leader, Franziska Brantner, has launched a sharp rebuke of Vice-Chancellor Lars Klingbeil’s recent trip…
Left Party Names Eralp Berlin Election Frontrunner
The Left party has formally selected Elif Eralp as its lead candidate for the upcoming parliamentary elections, marking…
Greens Urge Party to Stay Central
The German Green Party faces an internal reckoning as its leaders in Bavaria and Hesse issue a stark…
Party Official Defends Welfare Overhaul
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is facing internal dissent over proposed reforms to Germany’s Bürgergeld (basic income support),…
Wagenknecht Steps Down From Party Leadership
Sahra Wagenknecht, the prominent figurehead of Germany’s rapidly growing “Die Basis” (The Base) party, announced her departure from…
Merkz Faces Green Party Climate Criticism
The reluctance of the German government in the lead-up to the upcoming World Climate Conference is drawing sharp…
Brandenburg Reform Faces No Party Block
Brandenburg’s Finance Minister and Vice-Premier, Robert Crumbach of the Basis Social Movement (BSW), has downplayed the likelihood of…
Left Party Highlights Widespread Antisemitism
The resurgence of debate surrounding antisemitism within German society has intensified, with prominent figures challenging the prevalent narrative…
Power Struggle Grips German Party
Internal divisions are intensifying within the Alternative for Germany (AfD) state chapter of Saxony-Anhalt, just ten months ahead…
Lindner Considered Resigning as Party Leader
A palpable tension within Germany’s fragile ‘traffic light’ coalition government emerged earlier this year, with then-FDP leader Christian…
Schwesig Blasts AfD as Party of Hate
The escalating number of far-right incidents within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s schools has triggered sharp criticism directed at the Alternative for…
Green Party Slams Citizenship Revocation Plan
The proposal by the conservative Union faction to strip German passports from individuals with dual citizenship who commit…
Left Party Demands Pension Overhaul for Freelancers
The German Left party is calling for a radical overhaul of the pension system for self-employed professionals, spurred…
Milei’s Party Claims Stunning Election Victory
Argentina’s ruling party, La Libertad Avanza, led by President Javier Milei, secured a resounding victory in Sunday’s parliamentary…
Left Party Eyes 20% Vote Share
The Left party in Germany, under the leadership of Jan van Aken, is signaling an ambitious strategy shift…
Lüders Joins Wagenknecht Party As Vice Chair
The burgeoning political force, Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), is poised for a significant shift in leadership structure with…
Merz Turns 70 Party Planned
Amidst ongoing political debates surrounding economic policy and social reforms, reports are surfacing of a planned birthday celebration…
Mandatory Year of Service Gains Green Party Support
A faction within the German Green Party is pushing for a radical overhaul of civic duty, proposing a…
Lang Admits Green Party Language Focus Missed Mark
The Green Party’s former co-leader, Ricarda Lang, has publicly acknowledged missteps within the party’s approach to gendered language…
Left Party Urges Hospital Bailout
The proposed austerity measures from Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) aimed at stabilizing health insurance contributions are drawing…
Green Party Accuses Minister of Cover-Up
The Greens are accusing Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) of obfuscating the true financial burden stemming from the…
Green Party Slams Loyalty Law Loopholes
The landmark Federal Tarife Loyalty Act, intended to ensure fair wages and working conditions for employees involved in…
Left Party Signals Dialogue Despite Criticism
The German Left Party (Die Linke) has signaled a surprising willingness to engage in dialogue with the center-right…
Green Party Considers Leftward Shift
The leadership of the Green Party is signaling a cautious response to recent calls from its youth wing…
Left Party Urges Higher Health Insurance Limit
The escalating deficits plaguing Germany’s statutory health insurance (GKV) system are prompting a fierce debate over fundamental reforms,…
AfD Confirms 2026 Party Convention in Erfurt
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has selected Erfurt, Thuringia, as the location for its next federal party convention,…
Left Party Accuses Coalition of Austerity Plan
The recent agreement between the Union and SPD leadership regarding reforms to Germany’s Bürgergeld (citizen’s allowance) has drawn…
Left Party Proposes 20 Billion Euro Auto Rescue Fund
The German Left party is escalating the debate surrounding the future of the nation’s automotive industry, demanding a…
Police Powers Face Green Party Scrutiny
The proposed revision of the Federal Police Act, spearheaded by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU, is…
Left Party Calls for Halt to Arms Cooperation with Israel
Calls for increased pressure on Israel’s government are mounting as negotiations surrounding a peace plan for Gaza continue.…
Left Party Calls For Billions More For Childcare
The Left party is advocating for a significantly increased federal contribution to the costs of childcare. Heidi Reichinnek,…
Conservative Party Gains Ground on Far-Right
A new ZDF Politbarometer survey indicates a shift in Germany’s political landscape, with the CDU/CSU bloc demonstrating a…
Left Party Slams Deutsche Bahn Leadership
A leading figure within the Left party has voiced concerns regarding recent personnel appointments at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s…
Left Party Calls For Increased Child Benefits
Marking this year’s International Day for Children, a leading figure is advocating for a significant increase to child…