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IMF Slams German Fuel Discount Calling It Problematic Policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) criticized the planned fuel discount in Germany. During an interview with the “Handelsblatt”…
AfD Spokesman Lucassen Quits Defense Policy Role
Rüdiger Lucassen has reportedly resigned from his role as the parliamentary spokesperson for defense policy within the AfD…
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),…
EU Calls For Ending Unanimity Rule To Boost Foreign Policy Action
Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) is strongly advocating for the swift elimination of the consensus principle within the…
German Opposition Urges Merz to Reorient US Policy Amid Discord on Trump Stance
The opposition in the Bundestag has asked Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to realign his policies toward the United States, but…
SPD Rejects Trump’s Critique of Merz Over Middle East Policy
The SPD rejected criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Germany’s stance on the…
Wissing Calls on FDP to Clarify Its Policy Direction
Former FDP member Volker Wissing has called on the party to clarify its substantive direction, saying the crucial question…
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 Asylum Rejection Tensions Push Government To Justify Border Policy
The federal government is under pressure to justify the ongoing refusals of asylum seekers at German borders. “The…
Jens Spahn Warns EU of New Refugee Crisis Amid Iran War and Calls for Stricter Migration Policy
Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, warned on Monday on the ntv programme “Blome & Pfeffer” that the war in…
Greens Alarm EU Over Billions in Climate Penalties If German Policy Stagnates
The new German climate assessment has triggered a call from the Green Party for a dramatic turnaround in…
Kevin Kühnert Puts Red‑Red‑Green Coalition in Question Over Foreign Policy Obstacles
Former SPD general secretary Kevin Kühnert says that, at present, a red‑red‑green coalition at the federal level seems unlikely…
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…
East German Firms More Unhappy With German Economic Policy Than West German Companies
Companies in East Germany are less satisfied with the federal government’s economic policy than those in the West,…
Schweitzer Warns Germany Against Overly Aggressive Trade Policy Toward China Ahead of Merz Trip
Shortly before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was set to travel to China, Rhineland‑Palatinate premier Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) warned against too…
EU Politicians Call for Revoking Hungary’s EU Voting Rights Over Ukraine Policy Blockade
Because Hungary’s government has again adopted a blocking position on Ukraine policy, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, the German FDP member…
Nouripour Calls for Stronger EU Unity in China Policy Ahead of Chancellor’s Beijing Visit
Vice‑president of the German Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Greens, urged stronger European coordination in China policy…
Hagel Warns AfD Policy Could Spark Mass Layoffs in Baden-Württemberg
Manuel Hagel, the CDU’s top candidate for the Baden-Württemberg state election, spent a significant amount of time engaging…
Merz Heads to China Next Week to Focus on Competition Policy
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) is scheduled to travel to China next week. The visit will take place from 24 to…
Forsa Criticizes Government Over Wrong Focus on Policy Issues
Forsa, the German public‑opinion research institute, has criticized that politicians are concentrating on the wrong issues. In a comment…
Frei Warns Against Foreign Policy Naïveté After Munich Security Conference
Thorsten Frei, Germany’s Minister for the Federal Chancellery, warned at the Munich Security Conference that the country could…
Voigt Calls for Empathy Over Policy in Social Reform Debate Ahead of CDU Party Congress
Shortly before the CDU’s annual party conference, Thuringian Minister President Mario Voigt urged his party to adopt a more…
Unions Workers Demand National Social Security Council Central Social Policy Steering
Amid the vigorous debate over reforms, the labour group within the Union parliamentary faction is calling for a…
EU Eyes Germany’s Border Policy Commission to Review Schengen Compliance in March
In March, the European Commission plans to review how Germany applies Schengen rules, reports the “Welt” and Politico…
Winkler Calls for Parliamentary Review of Germany’s Policy Toward Russia
Historian Heinrich August Winkler urges a comprehensive parliamentary review of Germany’s foreign policy in Eastern Europe. “There are good…
EU Summit Grimm Backs Merz in Clash with Macron over Trade Policy
Veronika Grimm, Germany’s economic spokesperson, strongly endorsed Chancellor Friedrich Merk ( CDU)’s economic strategy amid the dispute with France over…
Brantner Blasts Israeli Settlement Policy, Demands Immediate Reform
In Jerusalem, Green Party leader Franziska Brantner sharply criticized the Israeli government’s settlement policy. She told “Politico” that the…
Municipal Companies Urge German Government to Act Swiftly on Energy Policy
The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) has called on the federal government to take decisive and rapid action…
German Firms Rate Government Economic Policy Poorly in Latest Survey
German companies give the government’s economic policy a poor overall rating. On average they assign a grade of 4.2…
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…
Greens Slam CDU’s Economic Policy Just Before 2026 Annual Report Debut by Minister Katherina Reiche
Shortly before minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is set to present the 2026 annual economic report, the Greens deliver a…
AfD Calls for Sweeping Policy Overhaul in Sachsen-Anhalt Ahead of September Election
The AfD is demanding a fundamental realignment of all policy areas ahead of the Sachsen‑Anhalt state election. “Welt”…
German Wealth Managers Slam Govt Pension Policy Demand More for Early Retirees
The CEOs of two leading German asset managers – Union Investment and Lupus Alpha – have openly criticised…
German Exports to the US Plunge as US Tariff Policy Weighs on Trade
The total exports and imports between the EU and the United States from 1998 to 2025 were listed in…
Lawmaker Considers Quitting Over Immigration Policy
A deep rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition, with a prominent Social Democrat (SPD) parliamentarian publicly questioning…
Health Insurers Push Back on Policy Proposals
The Spitzenverband GKV, Germany’s leading statutory health insurance association, has issued a stark warning to the government against…
German Finance Chief Demands Social Policy Shift
The escalating financial crisis gripping local municipalities in Germany has prompted Hamburg’s Finance Senator, Andreas Dressel (SPD), to…
Germany Questions US Venezuela Policy
A significant majority of Germans believe their nation and the European Union should publicly rebuke the United States’…
Drug Policy Debate Intensifies
The German government’s drug policy is facing renewed internal debate, with the Federal Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, staunchly…
Greens Accuse Government of Climate Policy U-Turn
The German Green Party is voicing escalating concerns over the current coalition government’s climate policies, signaling a deepening…
Environment Agency Warns of Policy Reversal
A growing unease permeates Germany’s environmental policy, with the head of the Federal Environment Agency, Dirk Messner, warning…
Germany Fears Policy Delay Risks Economic Growth
The President of the Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, has launched a blistering critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government,…
Warken Defends Healthcare Policy Amidst Fund Criticism
The German Health Minister, Nina Warken of the CDU, has strongly rebuffed criticism from statutory health insurance funds…
Renters Voice Lost in Policy Talks
A significant power imbalance has been revealed in the German government’s engagement with stakeholders concerning housing policy, sparking…
New Role Aims to Shape German Migration Policy
The German government is reportedly creating a “Migration Ambassador” position within the Federal Interior Ministry (BMI), a move…
Merz Revisits AfD Pledge Amid Policy Shift
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has significantly backtracked on a previous pledge to “halve”…
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…