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Kiesewetter Urges President Steinmeier to Debate Mandatory Social Year
Ruderich Kiesewetter, a federal foreign‑policy spokesperson for the CDU, has called on President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier to initiate a…
Former President Gauck Urges German Media to Spotlight Democracy’s Strengths, Not Just Flaws
Former German President Joachim Gauck addressed a gathering of quality‑media professionals at the Madsack‑Media Group, which includes the “Redaktionsnetzwerk…
President Steinmeier Urges Firewalls to Shield Democracy from Extremist Threats
Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier said that “firewalls” are essential to protect democracy from its enemies. Speaking to the weekly…
Former BND Vice President Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven Targeted in Signal Cyberattack
Arndt Freytag von Loringhoven, the former vice‑president of Germany’s BND, was among those targeted in a cyberattack that compromised users…
Fraunhofer President Demands Protective Measures Against Knowledge Drain
Holger Hanselka, president of the Fraunhofer Society, has called for sweeping protective measures to shield Germany from a massive…
Ifo President Warns Against Premature State Intervention in Fuel Prices
Ifo President Clemens Fuest cautions against state actions aimed at lowering oil and gas prices for consumers. “Dampening…
German Environment Minister Rejects EU President von der Leyen’s New Nuclear Strategy
Bundes Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) denounced EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s recent comments on nuclear power. “It speaks volumes…
SPD Leadership Resists Karin Prien for President Amid Push for First Female Head
Within the top ranks of the SPD there are reservations about a potential bid for the presidency by…
Serbian President Vucic Urges Partial EU Entry as Russia Tensions Rise
With rising tensions with Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed his desire to steer Serbia into the European Union.…
Bundestag President Warns Reichstag Dome Threatened by Drone Attacks
In light of the heightened security climate caused by the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, Bundestag…
Bundesbank President Rejects Gas Price Cap Despite Mixed Past Experience
The President of the German Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, rejected direct interventions such as an oil‑price brake and pointed to…
German Interior Minister Announces Upcoming Syrian President Visit to Berlin
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) said that he expects Syrian President Ahmed al‑Shoaib to visit Berlin in the near future, adding…
Ifo President Fuest Calls Tank Discount Harmful to Economy
Clemens Fuest, president of the Ifo institute, criticised a government intervention at the fuel pump. “A petrol discount would…
Former President Gauck Rejects AfD Ban Trial
Former Federal President Joachim Gauck has rejected a proposed ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. Speaking at…
Former SPD MP Sönke Rix Named New President of German Federal Agency for Civic Education
Former SPD member of the Bundestag Sönke Rix is expected to be named by the federal cabinet as the…
Former Iranian President Ahmadinejad Killed in Tehran Airstrike
Former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is apparently dead after a US‑Israeli airstrike on Tehran, state media reported on…
Ifo President Fuest Warns Expanding Rent Cap Will Fuel Germany’s Housing Shortage
According to Ifo President Clemens Fuest, a broadening of the rent‑cap would actually worsen Germany’s housing crisis. In a…
Taxpayers Slam Costs of President Steinmeier’s Bellevue Palace Renovation
Taxpayer Association (Bund der Steuerzahler, BdSt) has criticized the projected costs for refurbishing the former residence of German…
German President Election Set for January 30 2027
The next presidential election will take place in late January 2027. According to the Bundestag, President of the Bundestag…
Germany Gauges AfD Minister President Threat as Hessian Leader Warns of Consequences
Hessian Prime Minister Boris Rhein (CDU) warned that should the Alternative for Germany (AfD) come to power in any…
Diakonie President Rüdiger Schuch Slams Sparkurs Demands Fair Payment For Social Workers
Diakonie president Rüdiger Schuch responded to the latest figures on the financial situation of the German free welfare sector…
AKK Deeply Upset By Public Debate Over Germany’s First Female President
Annegret Kramp‑Karrenbauer, chairwoman of the Konrad‑Adenauer‑Stiftung- a foundation closely tied to the CDU-has said she is “deeply upset” by…
Germany Raises Ukrainian Solidarity Flags a Day Early Ahead of 4th Anniversary and Funerary for Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth
The German Interior Ministry has, for the first time, decided that the federal solidarity flagging of the Ukrainian…
Angela Merkel Olaf Scholz Attend State Funeral for Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth
At the state‑mourning ceremony for former Bundestag president Rita Süßmuth on Tuesday, leading German politicians will gather alongside constitutional authorities.…
Poll Shakes Germany Most Citizens Reject Merkel For President
Most Germans apparently do not want former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) as the next Federal President. A Forsa poll…
Bundestag President Calls for Proper Use of Tax Funds Amid AfD Allegations
The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner, warned that, in view of the accusations against the AfD, parliamentarians…
South Korea former President Yoon Suk‑yeol sentenced to life imprisonment in war‑law case
In the trial over the brief declaration of martial law, South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk‑yeol has been sentenced…
German Chancellor Merz Calls Nigeria’s President Tinubu Wednesday
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) talked on Wednesday with President Bola Tinubu of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, spokesperson Stefan Kornelius…
Ifo President Fuest Warns SPD’s Planned Tax Cuts for Middle and Lower Income Will Cost Over 30 Billion Euros Annually
Clemens Fuest, the president of the Ifo Institute, dismissed SPD Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil’s proposal to cut taxes for middle‑and‑lower‑income…
DIW President Anticipates 21% VAT Hike As German Coalition Squeeze Finances
According to Marcel Fratzscher, President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), German citizens should brace themselves…
Berlinale Director Criticizes US Vice President Vance And Elon Musk Over Their Take On Freedom Of Speech
Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, criticized U.S. Vice‑President J.D. Vance and entrepreneur Elon Musk for their handling…
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
German Defense Minister Pistorius Presents First Quantum Drone to Ukraine’s President Selenskyj
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) presented a Quantum Systems drone to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Sel Sikryak on Friday, just before the…
SPD Women Call for Female President to Succeed Steinmeier
The Association of Social Democratic Women in the SPD urges that in the coming year, for the first…
Haßelmann Dismisses Merkel’s Plan to Nominate ex‑Chancellor for President
The Greens have denied that they are planning to nominate former Chancellor Angela Merkel for the office of Federal…
Haselmann Rejects Merkel Federal President Bid as Greens Deny Claims
The Greens have denied that they intend to propose former Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU) for the post of Federal…
BASF Demands Swift Relief for Industry as Cefic President Calls for Quick Support
BASF chief Markus Kamieth, who also serves as president of the European chemical industry association CEFIC, called for swift…
SPD Condemns Potential Gaza Visit by Bundestag President as Egregious Signal
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has issued sharp criticism of a likely visit by Federal President of the…
EU Parliament Vice President Calls for European Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein Files
European Parliament vice‑president Katarina Barley, a member of Germany’s SPD, told Handelsblatt that relying solely on the U.S. investigation…
German President Relocation Delayed Until Summer Break
The planned spring move of President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier and the Presidential Office to a temporary location is being delayed. According…
Germany Announces State Ceremony to Honor Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth on February 24
A state ceremony to honour the late former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth is scheduled for 24 February. The event was…
ADAC Traffic President Gerhard Hillebrand Resigns Amid Resignation Surge
At the automobile club ADAC, traffic president Gerhard Hillebrand has stepped down. According to “Bild” (Tuesday edition) the decision…
DIW President Calls Söder’s One-Hour Extra Work Plan Populist Facing Economic Backlash
Economists have criticised CSU leader Markus Söder’s proposal to add an extra hour of work each week. DIW president…
Mourning Rita Süssmuth as President Steinmeier Announces State Funeral
Federal President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier has ordered a state funeral for former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth. The Federal Presidential Office…
Steinmeier Hails Former Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth as Bold Champion of Democracy
President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier paid tribute to the late former President of the German Bundestag, Rita Süssmuth, describing her as…
Former German Bundestag President Rita Süssmuth Dies
Former Bundestag president Rita Süssmuth has died at the age of 88. The death was announced on Sunday by…
More Than 300 Humanitarian Workers Killed in Global Conflicts German Red Cross President Speaks Out
The president of the German Red Cross, Hermann Gröhe, has condemned the rising number of humanitarian workers killed in…
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…
German Physicians’ Association Pushes for Higher Tobacco Tax as President Klaus Reinhardt Welcomes Debate
The president of the German Federal Doctors’ Association, Klaus Reinhardt, welcomed the debate over raising the tobacco tax.…
Manfred Weber Urges EU to Create Strong European President Position
an EU President.. “We have to stop commenting on every tweet from Washington and finally lead in a…
Bulgarian President Rumen Radew Steps Down
In December, the government led by Prime Minister Rossen Selyavski formally resigned, yet continued to manage day‑to‑day operations…
Syria President Cancels Germany Trip
Syrian President Ahmed al-Scharaa abruptly cancelled his planned visit to Germany, citing intensifying conflicts within Syria that necessitate…
Germany Drops Inquiry Into Syrian President
A controversial visit by Ahmed al-Sharaa, the current transitional president of the Arab Republic of Syria, to Germany…
Benin President Foils Overnight Attack
A failed coup attempt rocked Benin early Sunday, targeting President Patrice Talon’s residence in Porto-Novo and triggering a…
Merz Speaks with Palestinian President
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent telephone conversation with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has drawn attention for its unusually…
Merz and Mauritanian President Discuss Economy Energy
Berlin and Nouakchott have engaged in a high-level dialogue, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Mauritanian President Mohamed…
Bolivia Elects Christian Democrat President
Bolivia has ushered in a significant shift in political power with the Christian Democrat, Rodrigo Paz Pereira, securing…
Ukrainian President Welcomed by German Chancellor Merz
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Berlin on Wednesday for a series of high-level discussions focused on international…
Czech President Spotted Snapping Photos at Grand Prix
The Czech Republic’s President Petr Pavel made a surprise appearance over the weekend, appearing as an unassuming sports…
Germany’s President Urges Careful Consideration on AfD Ban
Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called for careful consideration regarding the planned proceedings to potentially ban the far-right…
German Parliament President Draws a Hard Line on Neutrality
German Parliament’s President Julia Klöckner Defends Decision to Abstain from Raising Rainbow Flags at the CSD Event in…
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…
President Slams Greens’ Mask Affair Accusations
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner Criticizes Greens for Accusing Administration of Blocking Inquiry In a recent statement, Julia…
FEDERAL-STATE SHOWDOWN: Minister President Demands Compensation for Tax Losses!
German State Premier Anke Rehlinger Exerts Pressure on Chancellor Friedrich Merz Ahead of Federal-State Meeting As the federal-state…
Facebook Fury: 65-Year-Old Fined for Calling German President a ‘Nazi Pig’!
A German court has sentenced a 65-year-old man to a fine for insulting the Federal President. The court…
Bundestag President Pushes for Mandatory Service
German Federal Parliament President Julia Klöckner Advocates for General Service Obligation and Reintroduction of Military Conscription German Federal…
Russia’s Threats Fall Flat as German Bundestag President Slams Back
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner Responds to Russian Duma President’s Threats of Escalation In a strongly worded statement,…
German Court President Warns of ‘Streamlining’ Disaster
German Federal Court President, Bettina Limperg, has expressed skepticism towards a fundamental reform of the criminal procedure code.…
Will a Woman Become German President Before GTA VI?
A Minister’s Perspective Germany’s Federal Research Minister, Dorothee Bär, has declined to join the call from Bundestag President…
EU on the Brink of Collapse as Poland Elects a New President and the Consequences are Alarming
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has extended his congratulations to Karol Nawrocki on his election as the new President…
Pest Apocalypse: German Farm President Sounds Alarm Over Devastating Cicada Invasion!
A Growing Concern for German Agriculture as a Rapidly Spreading Pest Threatens Crops The president of the German…
Germany’s President Demands Less Drama, More Solutions in Berlin’s Coalition Chaos
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has called on the federal government to engage in less public bickering and to…
BMA President: Doctors in Retirement Age Must be Incentivized to Continue Working
In a bid to address the looming healthcare workforce crisis, the head of the German Medical Association, Klaus…
Bundestag President Vows to Ensure Equal Conditions for All
German Bundestag President Julia Klöckner has assured that all parliamentary groups can hold their meetings in a suitable…
Hesse’s Minister President Doubts Ban Proceeding Against AfD Will Succeed
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein expresses skepticism towards potential AfD ban proceedings. In an interview with “Ippen-Media”, Rhein…
GKV President Calls for Spending Moratorium to Prevent Contribution Hikes
The President of the GKV-Spitzenverband, Doris Pfeiffer, has called for immediate actions from the new Federal Minister of…
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Aggressive Prostate Cancer Spreading to Bones
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer, his office announced…
Citytag President Urges Direct Funding for Municipalities
Leipzig’s Oberbürgermeister Burkhard Jung, the President of the German Cities Association, has called on the 16 federal states…
Left Party Chief Calls AfD “Fascists” – Receives Rebuke from Bundestag Vice President
Linken-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner delivered her first Bundestag speech on Thursday, but received a rebuke from Bundestag vice-president Andrea…
Crafts President Calls for Unity and Focus on Implementation in New Government.
Jörg Dittrich, the President of the Central Association of the German Crafts (ZDH), hopes for a constructive government…
A Return to Power for the Former President?
Leipzig’s Mayor Burkhard Jung has been elected as the President of the German Cities’ Association at the main…
DLT President Calls for Questioning Doctor’s Veto in Primary Care System
The German County Association (DLT) believes that the controversial government plans for a primary care system to manage…
Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister President Urges Federal Government to Ease Business Restrictions Before Summer Break
Schleswig-Holstein’s Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther (CDU) urges the new federal government to take initial steps to relieve businesses before…
The Next US President?
Former German Ambassador to the USA, Wolfgang Ischinger, believes that US Vice President JD Vance is on his…
Bundestag President Wants Bundestag Representation on Tiktok
Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner advocates for the Bundestag’s presence on TikTok Bundestagspräsidentin Julia Klöckner has expressed her desire for…
Left Party demands boycott of Netanyahu visit by German President
Before his visit to Israel, Linken leader Jan van Aken urges a clear distance to Israeli Prime Minister…
German Teachers Association President Blasts Bureaucracy and Vacant Principal Positions
The President of the German Teachers’ Association, Stefan Düll, has criticized the high demands and bureaucratic requirements for…
Former President Biden Slams Trump Supporters as Heartless Post-Election
Former US President Joe Biden has accused supporters of Donald Trump of being “heartless”. In his first public…
Former South Korean President Yoon Faces Capital Punishment or Lifelong Imprisonment for Alleged Rebellion Incitement
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol lost his presidential immunity after being dismissed from office on April 4th for…
President Pfeiffer Slams Union and SPD Proposals
The top association of statutory health insurance warns the incoming federal government of a collapse of the healthcare…
President Putin Extols Achievements
Russian astronauts Alexey Ovtchinin, Ivan Wagner and Kirill Peskov have expressed their congratulations on the occasion of the…
China’s President Heads to Southeast Asia Amid Rising Tensions with US over Tariffs
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit three Southeast Asian countries next week on his first overseas…
‘Bring Me His Head’ – Moscow’s Warning to Belgrade’s President
The recent events in Belgrade are closely linked to our stance on Russia. Western special services are behind…
South Korea’s President on the Brink of Collapse?
A South Korean constitutional court is set to deliver a verdict on Friday on the fate of President…
Finland’s President: Russia Reconciliation on the Horizon?
Finland’s President Urges Citizens to Prepare for Reconciliation with Russia Finnish President Alexander Stubb called on his countrymen…
BOMBSHELL: Ukraine’s President Accused of Murder Plot: ‘They Wanted to Make Me a Martyr’!
A Ukrainian parliamentarian, Artem Dmitruk, accused President Volodymyr Zelensky and the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) of severe wrongdoing…
The Shocking Betrayal of the US President
A US Military Expert Claims Trump Has Shifted to the Russian Camp A professor of international politics at…
BREAKING: Baerbock to Steer the UN Ship: Germany’s Foreign Minister Set to Become President of the UN General Assembly!
Berlin, Germany – German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, a member of the Green party, is reportedly seeking the…
Has the ‘Peace President’ Now Declared War on the World?
Donald Trump’s campaign promise to bring peace to the Middle East has been shattered by his recent decision…
CDU’s Laschet for Bundestag President?
A coalition of the Greens in North Rhine-Westphalia has expressed support for the former Minister-President of the state,…