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German Politicians Condemn Israel’s Decision to Reintroduce Death Penalty
German politicians sharply condemned the Israeli Knesset’s decision to reintroduce the death penalty, noting that it would be…
Top CDU SPD Politicians Fight Back Against Proposed VAT Increase in Germany
BundesChancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) said in a government survey on Wednesday that he has not ruled out a rise…
Koch Demands Merz, Klingbeil, Bas Steer Politicians Into Reform Risk
Roland Koch (CDU) has called on Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the SPD leaders Lars Klingbeil and Bärbel Bas to be ready…
Economists and Politicians Call to Stop Teacher Civil Service Appointments Amid Rising Pension Costs
Facing growing spending on civil servants and their pensions, economists, politicians, and the Taxpayers’ Association are urging the…
Realo Politicians Demand Green Youth Federation Adjust Course
Leading figures of the Greens’ “Realo” wing have urged the federal association of the Greens Youth to adjust…
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…
Politicians Slam Cyber Risks at Autobahn German Highway Company
After a confidential report from the Federal Court of Auditors highlighted IT shortcomings at the state‑owned Autobahn GmbH,…
Linnemann Urges Politicians to Plan Their Own Retirement, Lead by Example
The CDU’s secretariat chief, Carsten Linnemann, urged colleagues to lead by example as Germany prepares its next wave…
EU Politicians Call for Europol Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein
The case of U.S. sex‑crime suspect Jeffrey Epstein should be investigated at the EU level, according to several members…
SPD Warns US Politicians Of Discrediting Germany at Munich Security Conference
The SPD parliamentary group has taken a stand against what it sees as provocations by the US government…
SPD Secretary General Demands Lower Voting Age and Expanded Pension Coverage for Politicians
SPD Secretary‑General Tim Klüssendorf said on Monday’s “Frühstart” programme on RTL and ntv that politicians feel it is…
Union Politicians Push Age Limits on Social Media Use
Leading politicians from the Union parties say age limits for using social media are necessary. “Social media are…
Thousands of Empty Federal Apartments Put Pressure on Left Politicians
The federal government’s own housing stock contains 3,192 vacant apartments, according to the ministry’s response to an inquiry…
German Security Politicians Urge Detailed Investigation into Epstein Files
Several security politicians in the Bundestag are demanding that German prosecutors systematically analyse the newly released U.S. documents…
Politicians Demand Consequences After Fatal Hamburg Subway Attack
After a deadly incident at a Hamburg U‑station, politicians called for clear consequences. On Thursday evening an 18‑year‑old…
German Politicians Urge Clear Signals From Al Sharaa Ahead Of Berlin Visit
In response to the anticipated visit, several organisations have called for a protest. A rally is scheduled for…
Politicians Seek Shield From Insult Laws
The debate surrounding Paragraph 188 of the German Criminal Code, which criminalizes the defamation of individuals in public…
Ischinger Defends Invitation of AfD Politicians
The Munich Security Conference (MSC), under its new chair, Wolfgang Ischinger, is facing scrutiny over the decision to…
Conservative Politicians Seek Asylum Halt For Syrians
A growing chorus within Germany’s ruling CDU party is advocating for the revocation of temporary protected status for…
Politician’s Car Torched Sparks Outrage
The arson attack on the vehicle of Bernd Baumann, parliamentary director of the AfD faction in the German…
Consumers Urge Politicians Focus on Real Concerns
Consumer advocates are raising concerns that policymakers are insufficiently addressing the daily economic anxieties of citizens. Ramona Pop,…
Consumer Groups Urge Politicians Address Everyday Concerns
Consumer advocates are urging policymakers to prioritize the concerns of everyday citizens, warning that a focus on international…
Consumer Groups Urge Politicians Address Daily Struggles
Consumer advocates are expressing growing concerns that policymakers are insufficiently addressing the everyday financial anxieties facing citizens. Ramona…
Consumer Groups Urge Politicians Hear Concerns
Consumer advocates are voicing concerns that policymakers are insufficiently addressing the everyday economic anxieties felt by citizens. Ramona…
Consumer Advocates Urge Politicians to Listen
Consumer advocates are voicing concerns that policymakers are losing sight of the pressing everyday challenges faced by citizens.…
German Politicians Demand Russia’s Assets Be Seized For Ukraine Defense
A growing chorus of prominent German politicians are advocating for the complete and immediate utilization of Russian central…
Schwesig Urges Politicians To Prioritize Everyday Concerns
The Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Manuela Schwesig, has urged national policymakers to prioritize addressing the everyday concerns of citizens.…
Politicians Defend Platzeck’s Russia Trips
Former parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich has defended the recent trips to Russia undertaken by his SPD colleague,…
Lobbyists Now Shadow Politicians
a substantial number of current lobbyists previously held positions within the Bundestag (German parliament), government ministries, or federal…
SPD Politicians Push for AfD’s Demise
German politicians from the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) have called for a serious examination of the…
German Politician’s Murder Threat Exposes Dark Side of Online Anarchy
German politician Bodo Ramelow, the vice-president of the Bundestag, has called for stricter regulation of digital networks after…
Germany’s Politicians Turn to Court, But at What Cost?
A former German justice minister has expressed concern over the increasing number of lawsuits and criminal charges filed…
Green Party Calls for Sanctions on Israeli Politicians, Weapons Embargo
German Politician Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Strip Attacks In the wake of the ongoing violence…
Politicians’ Pockets of Immunity Must Burst!
As the prospect of a potential loss of up to €620 million in state aid for the insolvent…
Politicians Demand Endless Border Control
EU Officials Urge Prolonged Border Controls Amid Rising Migrant Numbers In the face of the European Commission’s forecast…
German Politician’s Last-Ditch Effort to Save the Democracy Channel
German Federal President Emphasizes the Importance of Phoenix in a Diverse Public Broadcasting Landscape In a statement supporting…
Politicians Push for More Expensive Alcohol to Reduce Consumption
Left-wing and Green politicians in Germany are calling for higher prices on alcoholic beverages in order to curb…
Brussels Gets the Cold Shoulder as Slovakia’s Politicians Head to Moscow
The Slovak EU lawmaker Lubos Blaha has caused controversy with a provocative Telegram post, announcing that he will…
A Glimpse into Politicians’ Historical Amnesia?
The German Bundestag has decided not to invite the Russian and Belarusian ambassadors to the commemorative event marking…
AfD Regional Politicians Announce Memorial Site Visit Amidst Foreign Office Exclusion Attempts
On their march towards Berlin, the Red Army had to overcome the Seelow Heights in April 1945, hills…
Former DDR Minister Accuses German Politicians of Lacking Competence, Leading to Ridicule and Constitutional Hostility
Peter-Michael Diestel, the former Minister of Internal Affairs of the former German Democratic Republic (GDR), has recently analyzed…
Zelensky Invites EU Politicians to Kyiv Counterbalance
Russia is set to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War this year.…
Lawrow Slams EU Politicians for Punishing Russia, Praising Trump’s Dialogue Approach
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lawrow has made strong statements about European politics during the meeting of the Foreign…
Lawrow Slams EU Politicians for Punishing Russia’s Citizens, Praises Trump’s Dialogue Approach
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lawrow has criticized leading EU politicians for prioritizing political confrontation with Russia over pragmatic…
Politicians Pass Law to Punish Defamation, Anger Among Citizens
In the “best Germany of all time” if Hans Christian Andersen’s instructive fairy tale “The Emperor’s New Clothes”…
Bavarian Politician’s Family Terrorized by Eco-Warriors
A German politician, Günther Felßner, the president of the Bavarian Farmers’ Association (BBV), has withdrawn his candidacy for…
Swiss Politician’s Ambitious Promise Stalls Amid EU Skepticism?
The Swiss Federal Council’s Beat Jans has sparked controversy with a recent statement regarding the planned safeguard clause…
Politician’s Shocking Claim Revealed!
A German CDU Politician, Roderich Kiesewetter, appeared on the ARD talk show “Hart aber Fair” to discuss the…
BREAKING: Taxpayers Foot the Bill as Politicians Go on a Debt-Fueled Spree
A German taxpaying association has expressed concerns over a planned multi-billion-euro financial package by the Union and SPD,…
CDU Politicians Demand Drastic Cuts Amidst Financial Crisis
In the face of the strained financial situation and the upcoming ruling on the solidarity surcharge, CDU politicians…
Electoral Earthquake: German Expat Vote Snafu Sparks Italian Politician’s Legal Challenge
A European parliamentarian, Fabio De Masi, has questioned the legitimacy of the German federal election results. According to…
Politicians Cheer on War Criminal, Sparking Outrage
A member of the Ukrainian ultra-nationalist Azov Regiment, a convicted war criminal, Dmitri Kanuper, was met with standing…
A Former German Politician’s Warning of the Dangers of Politics
A German politician, Michael Roth, has expressed concerns about the mental health of his colleagues in the Bundestag,…
TRUMP BETRAYED: US Politicians Sabotaging Peace Efforts in Ukraine?
While the Trump administration is holding initial talks with Russian representatives on the cessation of the war in…
Politicians Fear Imminent Interference in German Election
In the wake of “Spiegel” research on Russian-financed sabotage actions, politicians from various parties have warned of external…
Germany’s Shame: Billionaire Founder of Christian Charity Blasts Politicians for Ignoring Child Poverty in Election Campaign
Founder of the Christian aid organization “Die Arche”, Bernd Siggelkow, has criticized the political response to child poverty…
Green Politician’s Bold Move!
In a surprising move, Green Party politician Michael Kellner laid Angela Merkel’s autobiography on the government bench during…
Dutch Politician’s Shocking Asylum Pledge!
German Interior Minister Jan van Aken has expressed his support for accepting climate refugees in Germany. “I am…
A Nation’s Future Hangs in the Balance, Yet Politicians Avoid the Real Issue
The theme of sovereignty is at the core of most political debates in the German Bundestag election. It…
German Foreign Minister Exposes Alarming Gaps in Protection of Top Female Politicians
In a candid interview with the Zeitmagazin, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expressed concerns over the lack of…
CDU Politician’s Shocking U-Turn on AfD Ban!
A German politician, Julia Klöckner, a member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has expressed her reservations about…
Germany’s Shame: Politicians Abandoned Tech Pioneers, Now They’re Bankrupt
After Volocopter’s insolvency, the founders of the pioneering flight taxi company blame the German government for the crisis.…
German Politicians Warn of Economic Betrayal
Germany’s Inaction in Ukraine Contributes to Ongoing Devastation As the war in Ukraine continues to rage, Germany’s reluctance…
Experts Slam Politicians’ Outdated Plans
The President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) has sharply criticized the programs of the political…
German Politician’s Lament
German military expert Carlo Masala criticizes German parties for neglecting security policy in the Bundestag election campaign, saying…
A Short List of Favored Politicians
A Selective List of Western Leaders Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his New Year’s greetings to a…
Magdeburg Massacre: German Politician’s Fury Ignites National Crisis!
After the attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market with several dead and dozens of injured, the Prime Minister…
Top Politicians Exposed in Shocking Sexism Scandal!
House of Representatives President Bärbel Bas laments persistent sexism in the Bundestag. “Yes, you still hear such sexist…
SHOCKING TRUTH: German Politician’s Performance Promises Exposed as LIES!
SPD’s General Secretary Matthias Miersch has criticized the statement made by CDU’s General Secretary Carsten Linnemann, who claimed…
BOMBSHELL: German Politicians and Labor Unions Unite to End the Syrian Return Debate
Leading trade unionists and politicians are calling for an end to the debate about the return of Syrian…
German Politician’s Scorching Demand to End the Crisis!
Thorsten Frei, the parliamentary business manager of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, welcomes the suspension of asylum procedures for…