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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…
Energy Policy Moves Forthcoming
The German coalition government, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is…
Spahn Praises Trump’s Foreign Policy
German Politician Offers Qualified Praise for Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach One year after Donald Trump secured a second…
Steel Industry Demands Policy Shift
The German steel industry is issuing a stark warning ahead of a critical industry summit convened by Chancellor…
Germany Demands Foreign Policy Reset
A growing rift within the ruling conservative alliance in Germany is escalating concerns over the nation’s foreign policy…
Schwesig Urges Merz Energy Policy Focus
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister President Manuela Schwesig has publicly challenged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to re-evaluate the federal government’s energy policy…
Stocks Waver US Policy Back in Spotlight
Market volatility underscored mounting political anxieties on Monday as US equities displayed a mixed performance. The Dow Jones…
Mützenich Admits Russia Policy Missteps
The former parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Rolf Mützenich, has conceded missteps in Germany’s…
Family Policy Urged Amid Depression Research
The Promise and Pitfalls of Genetic Depression Research A recent study originating from Australia has ignited discussion surrounding…
Faith Leaders Challenge German Migration Policy
The Catholic Church’s Berlin office, through its leader Prälat Karl Jüsten, has issued a nuanced critique of the…
NRW-SPD Signals Policy Shift
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s most populous state, is attempting a significant course…
Business Leaders Urge Policy Shift
Leading representatives of German industry associations are urging the federal government to implement rapid reforms of the social…
Auto Industry Seeks Policy Relief Ahead of IAA Show
Ahead of the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Hildegard Müller, president of the German…
Merz Questions Criticism of Foreign Policy Focus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed surprise at criticism regarding his focus on…
Ex-Minister Condemns Merkel’s Refugee Policy
Ten years after former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s defining statement regarding the refugee crisis, her administration’s migration policies are…
German Minister Confirms Afghan Intake Policy Unchanged
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has indicated that the recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court is…
Dobrindt Defends Afghan Admission Policy After Court Ruling
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has affirmed the government’s position following a recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher…
Police Union Slams Migration Policy as Insufficient
Germany’s police union is calling for further governmental action to curb irregular migration, asserting current levels remain significantly…
Left Party to Focus on Industrial Policy
Germany’s Left Party intends to strengthen its industrial policy proposals in response to the country’s ongoing recession, establishing…
Merz Links Economic Strength to Foreign Policy Focus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the challenges and priorities of his administration during a speech at the CDU party…
Altmaier Praises Merkel’s Refugee Policy
Former chief of staff to the German Chancellery, Peter Altmaier, has offered a largely positive assessment of former…
German State Leader Seeks Climate Policy Relief for Key Industries
The Premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, is calling for a fundamental reassessment of climate policy amidst growing concerns…
Youth Union Slams Pension Policy
A debate is intensifying in Germany surrounding proposed pension reforms and their potential impact on younger generations. Johannes…
Kiesewetter Slams German Middle East Policy
Following the release of disturbing videos depicting emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza, German political figures have expressed…
Reiche Forms Security Policy Advisory Group
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is establishing an advisory board focused on…
SPD Rejects Proposed Work Longer Policy
A debate is intensifying in Germany concerning potential extensions to working lives, with the Social Democratic Party (SPD)…
Merkel Asylum Policy Defended Amid CDU Concerns
Migration expert Gerald Knaus has defended the refugee policies implemented under former Chancellor Angela Merkel, responding to recent…
Spahn Sparks CDU Policy Shift Concerns
Concerns are being raised regarding the direction of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) following the election of Jens…
EU Farm Chief Denies Environmental Policy Rollback
The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, has defended the ongoing reform of the European Agricultural Policy, responding…
US Trade Policy Risks Global Recession
Global economic uncertainty is escalating due to unpredictable policy decisions from the United States, according to Christian Kullmann,…
Ifo Slams Economic Policy Priorities
A prominent economist has delivered a mixed assessment of the German government’s economic and financial policies, particularly regarding…
Green Leader Praises Merkel-esque Foreign Policy
A senior figure within the German Green Party has publicly commended the foreign policy approach of CDU leader…
Holzmann Urges Tighter Eurozone Policy
As his term on the European Central Bank (ECB) Council draws to a close, Austrian Nationalbank Governor Robert…
Merz Defends Foreign Policy Focus
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended his administration’s initial focus on foreign policy…
Germany Creates New Foreign Policy Unit
The German Finance Ministry is undergoing a significant restructuring under the leadership of Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD),…
Think Tank Calls for Green Party Policy Shift
A prominent figure within the German Green Party is advocating for a reassessment of the party’s climate policy…
CDU Plans Broader Policy Focus
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is embarking on a strategy to broaden its policy development and strengthen its…
CSU Accuses Greens of Anti-LGBTQ Immigration Policy
A political dispute has erupted in Germany, centering on the intersection of migration policy and LGBTQ+ rights. Alexander…
Dobrindt to Push Stricter EU Migration Policy
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is advocating for a stricter migration policy across Europe. He plans to…
Dröge Slams Merz’s Border Policy
Green Party parliamentary group leader Katharina Dröge has sharply criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his border policy.…
Heatwave Fuels Climate Policy Criticism
Kiel, Germany – Climate researcher Mojib Latif of the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel has criticized…
Judge’s Bombshell Ruling Shakes Asylum Policy
A renewed debate has arisen concerning the German government’s migration policies, spurred by remarks from Andreas Korbmacher, President…
German Court President Threatens to Upend Asylum Rejection Policy
The President of the Federal Administrative Court, Andreas Korbmacher, has criticized the more restrictive asylum policy of the…
Is the Union Losing Its Grip on Reality in Foreign Policy?
German politician Ralf Stegner, a member of the Social Democratic Party, has come to the defense of German…
160,000 Signatures Against Railway’s ‘Child-Splitting’ Policy
Railway Company Faces Backlash Over Changes to Family Booking Policy A recent decision by the German railway company…
Top Official Defies Union’s Hardline Immigration Policy
The German government’s Commissioner for Integration, Natalie Pawlik, has expressed her criticism of the government’s decision to suspend…
Can a Debate on Peace Policy Save the Party from Oblivion?
In a move to revitalize the Social Democratic Party of Germany’s (SPD) stance on foreign policy, SPD foreign…
Weller’s Departure Signals a New Era in Hospital Policy?
Minister of Health’s Office to Undergo Staff Changes The German Federal Ministry of Health (BMG) is set to…
Tariff Tsunami: Trump’s Wild Card Trade Policy Keeps Global Markets on Edge
Investors Remain Uncertain Amid Trade War Uncertainties and Mixed Economic Signals The German Dax index closed at 23,949…
Ex-Leader Walter-Borjans Unleashes Scathing Attack on Klingbeil’s Defense Policy
A former SPD leader, Norbert Walter-Borjans, has leveled severe criticism at his successor, Lars Klingbeil, in the area…
A New Era of German Foreign Policy?
In a move that has garnered attention, the Left Party’s chair, Sahra Wagenknecht, has expressed support for a…
Defectors Demand a New Course in Defense Policy
A group of prominent Social Democrats has issued a foundational document, dubbed a “manifesto” calling for an immediate…
Church Leader Slams Germany’s Migration Policy
A senior ecumenical leader has expressed his disappointment with the German government’s migration policies, calling for a more…
Can the Church Unite a Divided Continent on Refugee Policy?
In a recent editorial for the German business publication Handelsblatt, the Catholic Bishop of Berlin, Heiner Koch, has…
BREAKING: Asylum Policy on the Brink of Collapse?
German Court Ruling on Border Rejections Sparks Concern in Berlin In the wake of a recent Berlin Administrative…
BREAKING: Asylum Policy on the Brink of Collapse?
German Court Ruling on Border Rejections Sparks Concern in Berlin In the wake of a recent Berlin Administrative…
Germany’s Deportation Policy on the Brink of Collapse?
A leading migration researcher, Gerald Knaus, has declared the concept of returns a failure. In an interview with…
ECB Rate Cut and German Government’s Fiscal Policy in Focus
The German Dax index opened the new trading week with losses, closing at 23,930 points, a decline of…
CDU’s Israel Policy in Shambles
In a rift within the European Union, the handling of Israel has sparked dissent. Alexander Hoffmann, the chair…
Greens Slam Dobrindt’s ‘Dilettantish’ Policy
German Greens in the Bundestag Criticize Inadequate Information on Border Controls The German Green party in the Bundestag…
Will Germany’s Ukraine Policy Spark Nuclear Confrontation?
German Left Party Chief Demands Public Vote on Germany’s Ukraine Policy The leader of the German Left Party,…
Minister Demands Radical Overhaul of Agricultural Policy
EU Agriculture Policy Reform Urged by German Minister In a call for fundamental changes, Alois Rainer, the German…
EU Law vs. Asylum: Justice Minister Demands Compliance, But Can Germany’s Asylum Policy Survive the Test?
German Asylum Policy Must Comply with European Law, Says Justice Minister Germany’s Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, emphasized the…
Germany’s Refugee Policy Criticized for False Assumptions and Inconsistent Approach
A group of migration experts has harshly criticized Germany’s refugee policy. The policy is based on several false…
US Customs Policy Causes Four in Ten German Companies to Halt Investments
The current US customs policy is a major concern for corporate chiefs around the world, according to a…
Economist Calls for Urgent Industrial Policy Review
A new study conducted on behalf of the Bertelsmann Foundation has revealed that the transition to green technologies…
Green Party Leader Calls for EU Punishment of Germany over Border Policy
Sven Giegold, the deputy chair of the Green Party, has called for the EU to sanction Germany for…
Röttgen: Peace Talks in Ankara Are Just a Tactic, Warns CDU Foreign Policy Expert.
CDU’s Norbert Röttgen warns against excessive optimism regarding the planned meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian…
CSU Chief Seeks European Approval for Tightened German Border Policy Amidst Criticism
CSU leader Markus Söder expects stricter border controls and refusals at German borders, despite significant criticism, to gain…
Merz’s Migration Policy Causes EU Frustration and Legal Concerns
The Green Party leadership in the Bundestag has criticized the migration policy of the new federal government. Co-Fraktionspresidentin…
Green Party Slams Dobrindt for Incoherent Border Policy Threatening Germany’s Credibility and Economic Cooperation with Neighboring Countries
The Greens criticize the new border policy of Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) sharply. “It is good…
Dürr Rejects Merz as Chancellor, Criticizes New Government’s Focus on Foreign Policy
Christian Dürr, the likely next chairman of the FDP, has expressed his disagreement with Friedrich Merz, the CDU…
Dax Soars Higher Amid Hope for Loose Monetary Policy
The Dax has continued to rise into the green area on Monday. By around 12:30, the leading index…
Ex-Health Minister Lauterbach Promises to Stay Vocal on Policy
The outgoing Federal Minister of Health, Karl Lauterbach (SPD), plans to continue commenting on health policy in the…
Green Party Slams Union’s ‘Tree-Felling Policy’ on Border Controls
The Greens have sharply criticized the plans of the Union to increase border controls in Germany. “Dobrindt and…
EU and Indonesia Trade Talks Accelerate Amidst US Customs Policy Concerns
The European Union sees good prospects for quickly concluding trade talks with Indonesia. Talks have recently “made very…
Germany to Send More Police to Borders and Reevaluate Migration Policy
The newly appointed Federal Ministry of the Chancellor’s Office, Thorsten Frei (CDU), has announced that the new federal…
Deutsche Bank’s Profit Surge Lifts Dax, as Investors Await Key Data and Trade Policy Clarity
On Tuesday, the Dax experienced gains. At the Xetra trading close, the index was calculated at 22,425 points,…
Trump’s 100 Days: Chaos and Uncertainty Dominate US Foreign and Economic Policy
According to the deputy Prime Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Mona Neubaur (Green Party), the first 100 days of…
Record High Amidst Uncertainty of US Monetary Policy
Gold Price Hits Record High of Over $3,400 per Ounce The price of a fine ounce of gold…
Orbán: Western Loss in Ukraine War Shows EU Failure, Trump’s Policy Benefits USA
Ukraine conflict: Hungarian PM Orbán says West has lost ‘proxy war’ against Russia and criticizes EU policyThe Hungarian…
Hungary Confirms Only Two Genders in Constitution, Defies EU LGBTQ+ Policy
The Hungarian Parliament has recently approved significant constitutional changes that target self-identified LGBTQ+ individuals. Additionally, the Orbán government…
Trump’s Tariff Policy Could Be Catastrophic
Ray Dalio, a billionaire investor and founder of the US hedge fund Bridgewater Associates, has warned that the…
S. Ambassador to Kyiv Steps Down Over Policy Disputes
Bridget Brink, the United States’ Ambassador to Ukraine, has decided to leave her post. According to a statement…
Turkey Seeks to Thaw Ties with US in Major Policy Shift
A high-ranking Turkish diplomat, Hakan Fidan, is set to meet with US officials in Washington, seeking the lifting…
Neutrality on the Brink as Foreign Minister’s Ukraine Policy Sparks Fury!
Austria’s Foreign Minister, Beate Meinl-Reisinger, defended the country’s Ukraine policy in a recent interview, dismissing criticism from the…
Germany’s Baffling Syria Policy Exposed!
Germany Announces Additional 300 Million Euros in Aid for Syria German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced an additional…
‘Financial Policy in Chaos’?
A significant policy shift has taken place and the promises made before the election no longer apply. The…
Vienna’s Migrant Policy in Free Fall?
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker (ÖVP) has surprised with a new position in asylum policy. While Interior Minister Gerhard…
‘A Central Family and Equal Opportunities Policy Achievement’
A German parliamentary faction has rejected a proposal to abolish the parental benefit, also known as the “Elterngeld”…
US Trade Policy Unleashes Market Mayhem
The Dax Index started the trading day on Friday in a weak manner. By 9:30 a.m., the leading…
DAX Lags, but Hope for Growth-Friendly Policy Fuels Frankfurt’s Rally
The Dax index closed slightly lower on Tuesday, at 22,410 points, a decline of 0.1% from the previous…
AfD’s Weidel Reveals Shocking Truth on Foreign Policy
Alice Weidel, the AfD’s chancellor candidate, emphasized in an interview with the Bild-Zeitung that Germany should aim for…
Green Leader Denies Party Rift on Migration Policy
In a recent interview, the Green Party’s candidate for Chancellor, Robert Habeck, denied the existence of an internal…
Union Demands Radical Shift in Security and Migration Policy
As the alleged attack in Munich unfolded, the Union has once again emphasized the need for a shift…
Ex-US Envoy Exposes the Folly of a Flawed Foreign Policy
Michael McFaul, a former U.S. Ambassador to Russia from 2012 to 2014, has criticized the strategy of U.S.…
Germany’s Last Hope for a United Migration Policy?
Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) still sees a possibility for decisions on migration policy before the federal election. “My…
BOMBSHELL: Leftist Party Demands Radical Shift in Housing Policy Amid 550,000 Affordable Housing Shortage
In the face of warnings from the “Social Housing Alliance”, Left Party leader Jan van Aken is calling…
Historic Shift in US Foreign Policy or a Blow to Global Subversion?
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a subject of controversy and criticism in recent times.…
BREAKING: Leftist Leader Exposes Union’s Migrant Policy Plot with AfD Backing
Thuringia’s former Minister-President Bodo Ramelow (Left) has sharply criticized the recent proposals of Union faction leader Friedrich Merz…