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Beck Demands Tougher Policy Towards Iran After Assassination Attempt

Dawn Amber — Thu, 21 May 2026 17:00:05 +0000

Volker Beck, President of the German-Israel Society, has called on the German government to adopt a much firmer…

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Pharma Giants Warn Of Medication Shortages Amid US Policy Headaches

Sean Prescott — Thu, 21 May 2026 11:36:09 +0000

Major executives from international pharmaceutical firms are issuing strong warnings that new medications may face delays reaching the…

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German Policy on ICE Ban Could Slow Electric Vehicle Adoption Rate

Trevor Yard — Thu, 14 May 2026 11:23:03 +0000

A recent analysis by the non-governmental organization Transport & Environment (T&E), reported by Spiegel, suggests that if the…

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Expert Voices Key Government Policy Needs Better Expertise Council Input

Sean Prescott — Mon, 11 May 2026 09:48:04 +0000

Economist Gabriel Felbermayr recently told the broadcasters RTL and ntv that he sees significant deficits in how the…

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Development Policy Shifting Minister Sees Global Turbulence

Dawn Amber — Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:10 +0000

Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan (SPD) stated that global development policy is currently undergoing a period of transition.…

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Expert Slams Dobrindts Asylum Policy Cites Soaring Drop in Asylum Claims

Victoria Chase — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:31:04 +0000

Migration researcher Gerald Knaus has fundamentally criticized the policy of mandatory pushbacks of asylum seekers at the German…

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Candidate Accuses Merz of Broken Promise Over Social Policy Shift

Trevor Yard — Wed, 06 May 2026 14:24:03 +0000

Henning Höne, the chair of the FDP in North Rhine-Westphalia and a candidate for the federal FDP chairmanship,…

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Nouripour Slams Germany’s Reactive Iran Policy Against Wadephul

Trevor Yard — Tue, 05 May 2026 14:48:04 +0000

The Green Party’s Deputy President and foreign policy expert, Omid Nouripour, launched sharp criticism against the German government’s…

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Schneider Clashes With Reiche Over Key Energy Policy Issues

Chloe Price — Tue, 05 May 2026 07:14:03 +0000

A dispute over energy policy has emerged between Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) and his cabinet colleague, Katherina…

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FDP Star slams SPD’s Russia Policy Criticism of Mützenich’s Soft Approach

Sean Prescott — Mon, 04 May 2026 13:43:04 +0000

Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann, an FDP group member, significantly sharpened her criticisms against SPD politician Rolf Mützenich following his advocacy…

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Wagenknecht Demands US Missiles Leave Germany Calls for New Eastern Policy

Dawn Amber — Sat, 02 May 2026 23:13:04 +0000

BSW politician Sahra Wagenknecht has criticized the planned withdrawal of 5,000 US soldiers from Germany and specifically demanded…

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German Critics Back Democrats Amid Trump’s Troubled US Foreign Policy

Trevor Yard — Sat, 02 May 2026 02:44:03 +0000

In an op-ed published in the “Rheinische Post” (Saturday edition), former foreign policy advisor to German Chancellor Angela…

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Greens Leader Praises Kretschmanns Pragmatic Vision Merging Principle and Policy

Chloe Price — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:26:04 +0000

Green Party leader Franziska Brantner paid tribute to the outgoing Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg, Winfried Kretschmann. Speaking to “Redaktionsnetzwerk…

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Employers Demand More Drive From Employees And Better Policy Climate

Dawn Amber — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:10:07 +0000

Steffen Kampeter, CEO of the Federation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA), called for a stronger work ethic among…

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Lauterbach Slams Warken’s Savings Plan Concerns Saúde Policy

Dawn Amber — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:13:04 +0000

The former Health Minister, Karl Lauterbach of the SPD, has voiced serious concerns regarding the healthcare reform package…

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Consumer Protection Group Slams Government for Consumer Policy Lapses

Frank Bowers — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 21:56:03 +0000

The Federal Association of Consumer Centres (VZBV) has criticized the current Federal Government, nearly a year after taking…

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Germany Economy Needs Innovations Policy Boost to Unlock Full Potential

Chloe Price — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:05:04 +0000

The German economy possesses the inherent potential to navigate the challenges of transformation, but realizing this potential requires…

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IMF Slams German Fuel Discount Calling It Problematic Policy

Chloe Price — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:08:04 +0000

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) criticized the planned fuel discount in Germany. During an interview with the “Handelsblatt”…

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AfD Spokesman Lucassen Quits Defense Policy Role

Trevor Yard — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:18:03 +0000

Rüdiger Lucassen has reportedly resigned from his role as the parliamentary spokesperson for defense policy within the AfD…

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Auto Lobby Backs Minister Reiche in Government Policy Battle

Trevor Yard — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:22:03 +0000

The German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) is supporting Federal Minister for Economic Affairs, Katherina Reiche (CDU),…

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EU Calls For Ending Unanimity Rule To Boost Foreign Policy Action

Trevor Yard — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 23:08:03 +0000

Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) is strongly advocating for the swift elimination of the consensus principle within the…

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German Opposition Urges Merz to Reorient US Policy Amid Discord on Trump Stance

Trevor Yard — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:11:04 +0000

The opposition in the Bundestag has asked Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to realign his policies toward the United States, but…

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SPD Rejects Trump’s Critique of Merz Over Middle East Policy

Frank Bowers — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:18:03 +0000

The SPD rejected criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump of Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Germany’s stance on the…

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Wissing Calls on FDP to Clarify Its Policy Direction

Dawn Amber — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:37:04 +0000

Former FDP member Volker Wissing has called on the party to clarify its substantive direction, saying the crucial question…

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Left Parliament Vizes Push Sanctions on Israeli Settlements Signaling Policy Shift

Chloe Price — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:12:04 +0000

The Left faction in the German Bundestag is preparing to tighten its policy on Israel. A report in…

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German Asylum Rejection Tensions Push Government To Justify Border Policy

Trevor Yard — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:42:03 +0000

The federal government is under pressure to justify the ongoing refusals of asylum seekers at German borders. “The…

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Jens Spahn Warns EU of New Refugee Crisis Amid Iran War and Calls for Stricter Migration Policy

Victoria Chase — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:17:04 +0000

Jens Spahn, the CDU’s parliamentary group leader, warned on Monday on the ntv programme “Blome & Pfeffer” that the war in…

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Greens Alarm EU Over Billions in Climate Penalties If German Policy Stagnates

Sean Prescott — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:29:04 +0000

The new German climate assessment has triggered a call from the Green Party for a dramatic turnaround in…

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Kevin Kühnert Puts Red‑Red‑Green Coalition in Question Over Foreign Policy Obstacles

Chloe Price — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 21:02:03 +0000

Former SPD general secretary Kevin Kühnert says that, at present, a red‑red‑green coalition at the federal level seems unlikely…

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German Foreign Office Anticipates No Policy Shift in Iran After Chamenei Ascension

Trevor Yard — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:55:12 +0000

The German Foreign Office says that the choice of Modschtaba Chamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader is unlikely…

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East German Firms More Unhappy With German Economic Policy Than West German Companies

Trevor Yard — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:12:08 +0000

Companies in East Germany are less satisfied with the federal government’s economic policy than those in the West,…

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Schweitzer Warns Germany Against Overly Aggressive Trade Policy Toward China Ahead of Merz Trip

Victoria Chase — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:52:04 +0000

Shortly before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was set to travel to China, Rhineland‑Palatinate premier Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) warned against too…

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EU Politicians Call for Revoking Hungary’s EU Voting Rights Over Ukraine Policy Blockade

Victoria Chase — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:11:03 +0000

Because Hungary’s government has again adopted a blocking position on Ukraine policy, Marie‑Agnes Strack‑Zimmermann, the German FDP member…

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Nouripour Calls for Stronger EU Unity in China Policy Ahead of Chancellor’s Beijing Visit

Chloe Price — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:38:04 +0000

Vice‑president of the German Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Greens, urged stronger European coordination in China policy…

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Hagel Warns AfD Policy Could Spark Mass Layoffs in Baden-Württemberg

Trevor Yard — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:28:04 +0000

Manuel Hagel, the CDU’s top candidate for the Baden-Württemberg state election, spent a significant amount of time engaging…

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Merz Heads to China Next Week to Focus on Competition Policy

Chloe Price — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:09:04 +0000

Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz (CDU) is scheduled to travel to China next week. The visit will take place from 24 to…

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Forsa Criticizes Government Over Wrong Focus on Policy Issues

Dawn Amber — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:19:04 +0000

Forsa, the German public‑opinion research institute, has criticized that politicians are concentrating on the wrong issues. In a comment…

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Frei Warns Against Foreign Policy Naïveté After Munich Security Conference

Victoria Chase — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:40:04 +0000

Thorsten Frei, Germany’s Minister for the Federal Chancellery, warned at the Munich Security Conference that the country could…

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Voigt Calls for Empathy Over Policy in Social Reform Debate Ahead of CDU Party Congress

Sean Prescott — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:25:12 +0000

Shortly before the CDU’s annual party conference, Thuringian Minister President Mario Voigt urged his party to adopt a more…

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Unions Workers Demand National Social Security Council Central Social Policy Steering

Chloe Price — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 04:09:09 +0000

Amid the vigorous debate over reforms, the labour group within the Union parliamentary faction is calling for a…

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EU Eyes Germany’s Border Policy Commission to Review Schengen Compliance in March

Trevor Yard — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:41:03 +0000

In March, the European Commission plans to review how Germany applies Schengen rules, reports the “Welt” and Politico…

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Winkler Calls for Parliamentary Review of Germany’s Policy Toward Russia

Trevor Yard — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:02:06 +0000

Historian Heinrich August Winkler urges a comprehensive parliamentary review of Germany’s foreign policy in Eastern Europe. “There are good…

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EU Summit Grimm Backs Merz in Clash with Macron over Trade Policy

Sean Prescott — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 23:21:06 +0000

Veronika Grimm, Germany’s economic spokesperson, strongly endorsed Chancellor Friedrich Merk ( CDU)’s economic strategy amid the dispute with France over…

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Brantner Blasts Israeli Settlement Policy, Demands Immediate Reform

Victoria Chase — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:17:03 +0000

In Jerusalem, Green Party leader Franziska Brantner sharply criticized the Israeli government’s settlement policy. She told “Politico” that the…

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Municipal Companies Urge German Government to Act Swiftly on Energy Policy

Trevor Yard — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:14:05 +0000

The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) has called on the federal government to take decisive and rapid action…

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German Firms Rate Government Economic Policy Poorly in Latest Survey

Chloe Price — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:41:05 +0000

German companies give the government’s economic policy a poor overall rating. On average they assign a grade of 4.2…

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German Economics Institute President Moritz Schularick Calls for War Czar at Chancellor Office to Coordinate Germany Economics Defence and Foreign Policy

Sean Prescott — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:28:04 +0000

Moritz Schularick, president of the Institute for World Economics in Kiel, has called for greater coordination of Germany’s…

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Greens Slam CDU’s Economic Policy Just Before 2026 Annual Report Debut by Minister Katherina Reiche

Trevor Yard — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:12:03 +0000

Shortly before minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is set to present the 2026 annual economic report, the Greens deliver a…

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AfD Calls for Sweeping Policy Overhaul in Sachsen-Anhalt Ahead of September Election

Sean Prescott — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 13:48:03 +0000

The AfD is demanding a fundamental realignment of all policy areas ahead of the Sachsen‑Anhalt state election. “Welt”…

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German Wealth Managers Slam Govt Pension Policy Demand More for Early Retirees

Trevor Yard — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 06:59:04 +0000

The CEOs of two leading German asset managers – Union Investment and Lupus Alpha – have openly criticised…

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German Exports to the US Plunge as US Tariff Policy Weighs on Trade

Frank Bowers — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 21:13:05 +0000

The total exports and imports between the EU and the United States from 1998 to 2025 were listed in…

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Lawmaker Considers Quitting Over Immigration Policy

Victoria Chase — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:28:04 +0000

A deep rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition, with a prominent Social Democrat (SPD) parliamentarian publicly questioning…

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Health Insurers Push Back on Policy Proposals

Victoria Chase — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:35:05 +0000

The Spitzenverband GKV, Germany’s leading statutory health insurance association, has issued a stark warning to the government against…

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German Finance Chief Demands Social Policy Shift

Chloe Price — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 03:57:04 +0000

The escalating financial crisis gripping local municipalities in Germany has prompted Hamburg’s Finance Senator, Andreas Dressel (SPD), to…

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Germany Questions US Venezuela Policy

Frank Bowers — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:04:05 +0000

A significant majority of Germans believe their nation and the European Union should publicly rebuke the United States’…

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Drug Policy Debate Intensifies

Trevor Yard — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 13:01:04 +0000

The German government’s drug policy is facing renewed internal debate, with the Federal Drug Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck, staunchly…

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Greens Accuse Government of Climate Policy U-Turn

Dawn Amber — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:35:05 +0000

The German Green Party is voicing escalating concerns over the current coalition government’s climate policies, signaling a deepening…

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Environment Agency Warns of Policy Reversal

Sean Prescott — Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:35:07 +0000

A growing unease permeates Germany’s environmental policy, with the head of the Federal Environment Agency, Dirk Messner, warning…

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Germany Fears Policy Delay Risks Economic Growth

Dawn Amber — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 17:09:04 +0000

The President of the Ifo Institute, Clemens Fuest, has launched a blistering critique of Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government,…

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Warken Defends Healthcare Policy Amidst Fund Criticism

Trevor Yard — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 01:40:12 +0000

The German Health Minister, Nina Warken of the CDU, has strongly rebuffed criticism from statutory health insurance funds…

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Renters Voice Lost in Policy Talks

Trevor Yard — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:40:04 +0000

A significant power imbalance has been revealed in the German government’s engagement with stakeholders concerning housing policy, sparking…

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New Role Aims to Shape German Migration Policy

Trevor Yard — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:15:06 +0000

The German government is reportedly creating a “Migration Ambassador” position within the Federal Interior Ministry (BMI), a move…

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Merz Revisits AfD Pledge Amid Policy Shift

Frank Bowers — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:10:03 +0000

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has significantly backtracked on a previous pledge to “halve”…

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Green Party Aims for Climate Policy Overhaul

Dawn Amber — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 20:25:04 +0000

The Green Party’s annual conference, commencing in Hannover, has been framed by its leadership as a crucial juncture…

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Energy Policy Moves Forthcoming

Victoria Chase — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 03:19:03 +0000

The German coalition government, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is…

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Spahn Praises Trump’s Foreign Policy

Chloe Price — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:21:04 +0000

German Politician Offers Qualified Praise for Trump’s Foreign Policy Approach One year after Donald Trump secured a second…

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Steel Industry Demands Policy Shift

Victoria Chase — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:04:05 +0000

The German steel industry is issuing a stark warning ahead of a critical industry summit convened by Chancellor…

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Germany Demands Foreign Policy Reset

Dawn Amber — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 10:58:07 +0000

A growing rift within the ruling conservative alliance in Germany is escalating concerns over the nation’s foreign policy…

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Schwesig Urges Merz Energy Policy Focus

Sean Prescott — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 04:29:05 +0000

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister President Manuela Schwesig has publicly challenged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to re-evaluate the federal government’s energy policy…

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Stocks Waver US Policy Back in Spotlight

Dawn Amber — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:43:05 +0000

Market volatility underscored mounting political anxieties on Monday as US equities displayed a mixed performance. The Dow Jones…

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Mützenich Admits Russia Policy Missteps

Dawn Amber — Sat, 25 Oct 2025 15:10:04 +0000

The former parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Rolf Mützenich, has conceded missteps in Germany’s…

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Family Policy Urged Amid Depression Research

Dawn Amber — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:32:04 +0000

The Promise and Pitfalls of Genetic Depression Research A recent study originating from Australia has ignited discussion surrounding…

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Faith Leaders Challenge German Migration Policy

Frank Bowers — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 17:37:04 +0000

The Catholic Church’s Berlin office, through its leader Prälat Karl Jüsten, has issued a nuanced critique of the…

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NRW-SPD Signals Policy Shift

Dawn Amber — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:31:04 +0000

The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany’s most populous state, is attempting a significant course…

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Business Leaders Urge Policy Shift

Frank Bowers — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:53:08 +0000

Leading representatives of German industry associations are urging the federal government to implement rapid reforms of the social…

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Auto Industry Seeks Policy Relief Ahead of IAA Show

Victoria Chase — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 03:26:04 +0000

Ahead of the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Hildegard Müller, president of the German…

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Merz Questions Criticism of Foreign Policy Focus

Trevor Yard — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:36:03 +0000

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has expressed surprise at criticism regarding his focus on…

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Ex-Minister Condemns Merkel’s Refugee Policy

Victoria Chase — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:12:04 +0000

Ten years after former Chancellor Angela Merkel’s defining statement regarding the refugee crisis, her administration’s migration policies are…

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German Minister Confirms Afghan Intake Policy Unchanged

Victoria Chase — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:56:05 +0000

Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has indicated that the recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court is…

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Dobrindt Defends Afghan Admission Policy After Court Ruling

Sean Prescott — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:21:03 +0000

Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt has affirmed the government’s position following a recent ruling by the Berlin-Brandenburg Higher…

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Police Union Slams Migration Policy as Insufficient

Chloe Price — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:53:03 +0000

Germany’s police union is calling for further governmental action to curb irregular migration, asserting current levels remain significantly…

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Left Party to Focus on Industrial Policy

Victoria Chase — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 04:48:04 +0000

Germany’s Left Party intends to strengthen its industrial policy proposals in response to the country’s ongoing recession, establishing…

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Merz Links Economic Strength to Foreign Policy Focus

Dawn Amber — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:58:05 +0000

Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed the challenges and priorities of his administration during a speech at the CDU party…

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Altmaier Praises Merkel’s Refugee Policy

Trevor Yard — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:12:04 +0000

Former chief of staff to the German Chancellery, Peter Altmaier, has offered a largely positive assessment of former…

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German State Leader Seeks Climate Policy Relief for Key Industries

Dawn Amber — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 05:09:04 +0000

The Premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, is calling for a fundamental reassessment of climate policy amidst growing concerns…

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Youth Union Slams Pension Policy

Frank Bowers — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:53:04 +0000

A debate is intensifying in Germany surrounding proposed pension reforms and their potential impact on younger generations. Johannes…

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Kiesewetter Slams German Middle East Policy

Chloe Price — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 01:25:06 +0000

Following the release of disturbing videos depicting emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza, German political figures have expressed…

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Reiche Forms Security Policy Advisory Group

Chloe Price — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:29:04 +0000

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) is establishing an advisory board focused on…

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SPD Rejects Proposed Work Longer Policy

Chloe Price — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:31:05 +0000

A debate is intensifying in Germany concerning potential extensions to working lives, with the Social Democratic Party (SPD)…

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Merkel Asylum Policy Defended Amid CDU Concerns

Victoria Chase — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 12:09:04 +0000

Migration expert Gerald Knaus has defended the refugee policies implemented under former Chancellor Angela Merkel, responding to recent…

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Spahn Sparks CDU Policy Shift Concerns

Chloe Price — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:11:04 +0000

Concerns are being raised regarding the direction of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) following the election of Jens…

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EU Farm Chief Denies Environmental Policy Rollback

Sean Prescott — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 22:23:03 +0000

The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, has defended the ongoing reform of the European Agricultural Policy, responding…

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US Trade Policy Risks Global Recession

Sean Prescott — Sun, 20 Jul 2025 08:57:04 +0000

Global economic uncertainty is escalating due to unpredictable policy decisions from the United States, according to Christian Kullmann,…

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Ifo Slams Economic Policy Priorities

Frank Bowers — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:47:04 +0000

A prominent economist has delivered a mixed assessment of the German government’s economic and financial policies, particularly regarding…

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Green Leader Praises Merkel-esque Foreign Policy

Trevor Yard — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 08:38:06 +0000

A senior figure within the German Green Party has publicly commended the foreign policy approach of CDU leader…

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Holzmann Urges Tighter Eurozone Policy

Dawn Amber — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:27:05 +0000

As his term on the European Central Bank (ECB) Council draws to a close, Austrian Nationalbank Governor Robert…

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Merz Defends Foreign Policy Focus

Dawn Amber — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:08:06 +0000

Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended his administration’s initial focus on foreign policy…

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Germany Creates New Foreign Policy Unit

Trevor Yard — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:35:05 +0000

The German Finance Ministry is undergoing a significant restructuring under the leadership of Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD),…

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Think Tank Calls for Green Party Policy Shift

Sean Prescott — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 05:13:04 +0000

A prominent figure within the German Green Party is advocating for a reassessment of the party’s climate policy…

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CDU Plans Broader Policy Focus

Chloe Price — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:00:08 +0000

The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is embarking on a strategy to broaden its policy development and strengthen its…

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