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Gelbhaar Eyes Political Return
The resurgence of former Bundestag member Stefan Gelbhaar onto Berlin’s political scene is stirring a complex mix of…
Migration Courts Face Political Pressure
Human Rights Watch has issued a scathing critique of mounting political pressure exerted on the judiciary regarding the…
Merz Visit Sparks German Political Fallout
German politicians from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Green Party have sharply criticized the recent visit…
SPD Defends Lawmaker Amidst Political Dispute
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has forcefully rejected criticism leveled by CDU parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn regarding…
Lawmaker Urges Openness About Political Stress
The recent heart attack suffered by Sören Pellmann, leader of the Left Party faction in the German Bundestag,…
EKD Faces Criticism Over Political Stance
A growing rift is emerging between the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and a significant portion of its…
Draft Wehr Service Sparks Political Row
The German Green Party is escalating tensions within the ruling coalition over delays in the implementation of the…
Climate Goals Face Political Shift
Leading figures within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are calling for a reassessment…
Drone Security Concerns Spark Political Debate
Concerns are mounting regarding the national response to increasing drone activity, with criticism directed at Interior Minister Alexander…
Drone Defense Sparks Political Clash
Concerns are escalating regarding the German government’s response to the increasing threat posed by unauthorized drone activity. Konstantin…
Consumer Fears Demand Political Action
Consumer advocates are urging policymakers to prioritize the concerns of everyday citizens, expressing a perception that pressing domestic…
Youth Voices Demand Political Focus
A growing chorus of voices from within Germany’s major political parties is raising concerns about the perceived neglect…
NRW Autobahn Funding Sparks Political Clash
Discussions surrounding infrastructure funding are escalating between the state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the German federal government. Minister-President…
Guindos Cautions Against Political Pressure on ECB
The European Central Bank (ECB) Vice President Luis de Guindos has cautioned against political interference in monetary policy,…
Berben Slams Political Left’s Approach
Veteran German actress Iris Berben has delivered a pointed critique of the contemporary political left, arguing that it…
Dröge Hints at Habeck Political Return
The co-leader of the Green Party parliamentary group, Katharina Dröge, has indicated that a future return to national…
Söder Wishes Habeck Well After Political Exit
Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder has wished Robert Habeck well with future endeavors following the announcement of the former…
Ex-Court Chief Criticizes Political Influence in Judge Selection
Former President of the Federal Constitutional Court, Hans-Jürgen Papier, is advocating for a revised approach to the selection…
Sociologist Dismisses Division as Political Tactic
A prominent German sociologist, Nils C. Kumkar, asserts that current perceptions of a deeply divided German society are…
German Minister Calls For Political Innovation
Germany’s Federal Minister for Digitalisation and Building, Verena Hubertz, has voiced concerns regarding a perceived lack of innovation…
Minister Reul Urges Political Honesty
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Interior Minister Herbert Reul has publicly advocated for increased transparency and honesty within political discourse. Reflecting…
Benefit Bill Sparks Political Scrutiny
The cost of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) has risen to €47 billion in 2024, prompting calls for a…
EU Trade Deal Sparks Political Backlash
Concerns and criticisms are mounting within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the recently agreed-upon customs arrangement between…
Platzeck Russia Talks Spark German Political Debate
Recent trips by former SPD chairman Matthias Platzeck to Russia have drawn unexpected support from across the German…
Company Favors Spark Political Row
The leader of the Left party, Ines Schwerdtner, has voiced sharp criticism regarding a recent investment forum hosted…
Musk Launches New Political Party
Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has announced the formation of a new political party. The announcement, made on his…
A Legal and Political Minefield?
In a cautious response, the Union has reacted to the SPD’s decision to prepare a procedure for a…
A New Era of Political Confrontation in Germany?
A special party convention of the Social Democratic Party of Germany in Berlin has voiced its support for…
Heidi Reichinnek’s Political Ouster Unleashed
In a recent development, the German Union has reaffirmed its criticism of Heidi Reichinnek, the leader of the…
Göring-Eckardt to Enter the Belly of the Beast, Visiting Political Prisoner Maja T. in a Budapest Hellhole
German Politician to Visit Detained Non-Binary Person in Hungary, Amid Criticism of Human Rights Abuses German politician Katrin…
BREAKING: Political Bloodbath in the Heart of America: Suspect Captured After Brutal Shootings of Elected Officials
Law Enforcement Apprehends Suspect in Politician’s Murder and Wounding of Husband and Another Couple Authorities in Minnesota have…
15 Euros Minimum Wage or Political Crisis?
Economist Achim Truger Calls for a Substantial Increase in the Statutory Minimum Wage to 15 Euros In a…
36 Political Officials Axed in a Month!
In a surprising move, the new German federal government, comprising the CDU, CSU and SPD, has already placed…
Breaking: Lee Jae-myung in the Lead in South Korea’s Presidential Election, a Shift in the Country’s Political Landscape?
South Korea’s Presidential Election Sees Leftist Candidate Lee Jae-myung in the Lead, According to Early Projections Preliminary results…
Will 19% be Enough to Shake Up the German Political Landscape?
In a significant development, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has chosen Markus Frohnmaier, a Bundestagsabgeordnet, as its candidate…
A ‘Brainchild of the Political Bubble’?
German Trade Union Federation’s Leader Criticizes the New German Government’s Labor Reforms The head of the German Trade…
Union Gains, AfD Falls, as Germany’s Political Landscape Shifts
According to a new survey by the Insa research institute, the approval of the Union is increasing, while…
FedPol: Germany’s Police Union Demands New Law to Combat Right-Wing Extremism and Political Crimes
German Police Union Leader Calls for New Law to Combat Right-Wing Extremism in German Parliament The head of…
Political Scientists: Left Not Extremist, CDU Should Open Up to Them
Political scientists advise the CDU to open up to the Left Party. Hans Vorländer, Director of the Center…
Political Scientist Labels Permanent Gaza Occupation ‘Crazy’ and Warns of Security Risks
Carlo Masala, a political scientist, criticizes the current actions of the Israeli government in the Gaza Strip and…
Dax Soars on Hope for Trade Deal, Political Talks
The Dax has started the trading day on a positive note on Friday morning. At around 9:30 am,…
Never Aspired to be Chancellor, Offers Wise Advice on Political Communication
Franz Müntefering, former SPD chairman, reveals his lack of interest in becoming the German Chancellor. In an interview…
Merz Doubts AfD Ban, Sees ‘Political Competitor Elimination’
Bundeskanzler Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism towards an AfD-Verbotsverfahren. He believes that it smells “too much of political competitor…
Spahn: Political Change Already Underway in Germany
Following the government statement by Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), Union faction chief Jens Spahn has claimed that…
Revitalizing Social Democracy Requires Bold Ideas and Political Backbone
Philipp Türmer, the head of the Juso, expects new ideas from the SPD leadership to find a way…
Laughing AfD: Germany’s Political Jester Party
Analysis: AfD’s Humor in the German Parliament A study conducted by the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung” has revealed some…
Linken Leader Accuses Political Center of Ignoring People’s Concerns
Linken-Chef Jan van Aken has rejected accusations that his party wants to open up to the “political center”.…
Federal Police’s Afghan Entry Intervention Sparks Political Controversy
The debate over different programs to admit Afghan citizens into the Federal Republic of Germany has been ongoing…
Former German Minister Warns of Political Instability in Germany Amidst Chancellor Election
Former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer (Green Party) sees the political stability of Germany in danger. “It stank,…
‘We’re Both Professionals’ Despite Political Differences
Matthias Miersch, the chairman of the SPD parliamentary group, expects to work well with Union parliamentary group leader…
Saxony’s Interior Minister Doubts Banning AfD, Sees Political Work as Better Option.
Sachsens Innenminister Armin Schuster expresses skepticism towards a potential ban against the AfD. The Christian Democrat told “Der…
The Left Demands Union’s Involvement in All Political Decisions
Ines Schwerdtner, leader of the Left party, has called on the Union to involve their party more in…
‘Still Imaginable Political Role’
Sebastian Roloff, a member of the SPD-Bundestags, has expressed his support for Saskia Esken in the debate surrounding…
German Judges Association Demands Stronger Protection Against Political Interference
The German Judges’ Association has called on the future coalition government to better protect the judiciary against authoritarian…
AGJ Calls for Political Course Correction to Boost Youth Participation and Welfare
The Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Kinder- und Jugendhilfe (AGJ) is calling for a political course correction in Germany to increase…
DAX Holds Steady as Airbus and Merck Surge Amidst Political News Lull
At the start of the week, the Dax showed a cautious performance. At the Xetra trading close, the…
A Glimpse into Political Showbiz
Michael Kretschmer, CDU-Ministerpräsident of the Free State of Saxony, was approached by the ZDF editorial team on April…
Trump Threatens to Take Away 60 Minutes’ License for ‘Political Campaigning’
US President Donald Trump has called for the license of the CBS News talkshow 60 Minutes to be…
15 People Take Aim at Elon Musk’s Political Influence
On the international “Tesla Takedown” action day, around 15 people gathered in Zurich to protest against Tesla founder…
A Sign of Weakness in Political Cartels?
The Amtsgericht Bamberg has sentenced the publisher and chief editor of the AfD-affiliated magazine Deutschland-Kurier, David Bendels, to…
Vienna’s Muslim Mayor Candidate and Ramadan Official Holiday Aim to Boost Political Representation
Sali Attia, a Muslim woman, is running as the candidate for the small party SÖZ to become the…
ChorfestivalGate: How a German Cellist’s Love of Music Became a Political Firestorm in Russia
Matthias Moosdorf, a cellist and external politics spokesperson for the AfD, has been involved in organizing a choral…
BREAKING: Marine Le Pen’s Political Life on Brink of Collapse – Shocking Court Ruling Rocks France!
A French politician, Marine Le Pen, has been convicted of embezzling EU funds and has been barred from…
BOMBSHELL: Trump Drops the Hammer on Political Foes, Revokes Top-Secret Clearance of Biden, Harris and More!
A recent memorandum, signed by US President Donald Trump, has revoked the security clearances for 15 individuals, including…
BREAKING: Germany’s Political Landscape Shifts as AfD Surges, Union and SPD Suffer Losses
According to a recent survey conducted by Forsa, the CDU/CSU and the SPD have both lost a percentage…
A New Era of Political Engagement?
According to the Hamburger Landeswahlleiter, as of 11 a.m., including postal voting, approximately 38.3 percent of eligible voters…
Trump’s Unlikely Feud Ignites a Political Firestorm
A recent exchange of words between J.D. Vance, the newly appointed vice president and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian…
A German Political Crisis of Representation?
A leading figure in the German Women’s Union is pushing for women to be involved in discussions about…
Greens Minister Warns of a ‘New Political Reality’
A German Minister of Agriculture, Cem Özdemir, has expressed disappointment over the lack of interest from Friedrich Merz,…
Georgescu’s Arrest Sends Shockwaves Through the Political Arena!
According to a report from Agerpres, Călin Georgescu was brought to the General Prosecutor’s Office on Wednesday in…
Germany’s Political Landscape Shattered as BSW Collapses
The disappointing result of the Bundnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) in the recent elections is surprising, given the party’s…
Union’s Alliance with AfD Proves a Political Poison
A German political analyst, Jürgen Falter, has assessed the joint voting of the Union with the AfD in…
ELECTION SHOCKWAVE: Germany’s Political Landscape on the Brink of Chaos as Polls Suggest Major Upset!
Election in Germany Has Begun Polling stations across Germany opened at 8 a.m. today, with a total of…
Release of Political Prisoners and Sanctions Relief in the Offing?
US and Belarus Officials Report Progress in Diplomatic Talks According to sources who attended a meeting of western…
1/3 Demand Fresh Elections as Political Crisis Deepens
A recent “Spectra” survey for the Kleine Zeitung found that 29% of respondents want an expert government, while…
MUNICH ERUPTS: Anti-Fascist Fury as Thousands March Against Political Manipulation of Attack
Hundreds of people gathered in Munich on Thursday evening for a hastily called protest event, denouncing the exploitation…
BREAKING: Münich Mayhem Sparks Merkel’s Successor to Demand Radical Political Shift
After a Afghan citizen rammed a car into a Green party demonstration in Munich on Thursday morning, injuring…
CDU Exposed: Behind the Scenes of a Political Smear Campaign?
A Controversy Erupts Over a Party Leader’s Remarks The SPD’s general secretary, Matthias Miersch, has made serious accusations…
Corruption Index Plummets to Record Low 25th Place, Political Scandals and Cronyism to Blame
Austria has achieved the worst result in the Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 by Transparency International (TI) since its…
China’s Science Supremacy Stunted by Political Whiplash
China’s Communist Party places a high value on controlling the country’s economic growth and is willing to take…
Radio Silenced: German Station Kontrafunk’s Bank Account Frozen Without Explanation, Sparking Fears of Political Censorship
A recent development in Germany has raised concerns about the closure of bank accounts belonging to critical media…
BREAKING: German Election Candidates Plummet by 1,700 in 2025 – Is the Political Landscape Changing Forever?
As the German federal election is just three weeks away, a significantly lower number of candidates are running…
Jusos Pull Out of Coalition Talks, Sparking Political Earthquake!
Less than three weeks before the federal election, the Juso leader, Philipp Türmer, has increased the pressure on…
GERMANY ERUPTS: MILLIONS TAKE TO THE STREETS AGAINST AfD, CDU, AND MERZ’S POLITICAL AGENDA!
Thousands of people across the country took to the streets on the weekend, participating in numerous rallies and…
CDU Abandons the Political Center, Chaos Ensues!
The commotion in the Berlin political establishment and the mainstream media after the events of the 210th Bundestag…
UNION ON BRINK OF HISTORY’S BIGGEST POLITICAL SHOCK!
In a strongly worded warning, SPD General Secretary Matthias Miersch has cautioned the Union against cooperating with the…
MINISTERIAL MELTDOWN: Thuringia’s Interior Minister Calls for Consensus Amid Political Firestorm
Thuringia’s Interior Minister Georg Maier, a Social Democratic Party (SPD) politician, has been working towards a consensus on…
AfD Ban Bid Unleashes Political Firestorm
CSU-Land’s Group Chief Alexander Dobrindt has sharply criticized the AfD prohibition motion, which is to be debated in…
Green Leader Accuses Union’s Top Candidate of Political Manipulation and Irresponsibility
German Green Party’s Deputy Faction Leader in the Bundestag, Konstantin von Notz, has criticized Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich…
Billionaire’s Political Play?
In a recent interview, Justice and Transportation Minister Volker Wissing accused Elon Musk of using his support for…
Bank Blacklist: Volksbank Cuts Ties with AfD, a New Era of Political Censorship?
A local branch of the AfD has reported on the news service X that the Volksbank Düsseldorf Neuss…
German Diplomat Demands Freedom for Georgian Political Prisoners
Michael Roth, the chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag, is currently in Georgia, engaging…
When Cat Food and Political Ideologies Collide
A recent exchange on Twitter between Elon Musk and Alice Weidel, the leader of the German party AfD,…
Dollar Supremacy Unstoppable as Economic and Political Turmoil Engulfs Europe
Euro Hits Two-Year Low Against Dollar Amid Economic Stagnation and Energy Crisis The euro has fallen to a…
Kurz’s Comeback: Austrian Ex-PM Poised for Political Resurgence?
Sebastian Kurz’s Political Comeback in the Offing? In the event of snap elections, former Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz,…
Kurz’s Comeback: Austria’s Political Earthquake Looms as Ex-Chancellor Makes a Surprise Return
Sebastian Kurz’s Potential Return to the Fray As coalition talks in Austria have failed, the possibility of snap…
Economic Divide Foreshadows Political Split
The disruption of Russian gas transit through Ukraine has far-reaching, hidden consequences. This initiative is solely the work…
Green Party’s Shocking Counterattack Unleashes Political Earthquake!
The Greens have rejected the accusation by SPD leader Lars Klingbeil that they want to become junior partners…
Hamburg Election to Spark a Political Earthquake in Berlin?
Hamburg’s First Mayor, Peter Tschentscher, plans to focus on local SPD politicians and regional issues during the election…
Police Union Demands Political Reckoning After Deadly Attack
German Police Union rejects speculation about handling of warnings for Magdeburg attacker. “Now is the time for investigative…