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AfD and Left Parties Reject Proposed Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16
AfD and the Left oppose a ban on social media for children and teenagers under 16-a measure that…
Amthor Raises Concerns Over Proposed Under‑16 Social Media Ban
Philipp Amthor, the state secretary in the Ministry for Digital Affairs, raised doubts about a proposed ban on…
German Union Demands Revisions to Proposed Tenancy Law Draft by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig
The Union faction is calling for revisions to the draft tenant‑law bill presented by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
German Handcraft Union Criticizes Proposed Building Energy Law Overhaul
Jörg Dittrich, president of the Zentralverband Deutsches Handwerk (ZDH), warned that the reforms to the Building Energy Act could…
Unions Threaten Strikes Over Proposed Work Hours Law Loosening
Unions have sharply criticized the federal government’s plans to amend the Working Hours Act and warned that protests…
Aid Worker Attacks Face Doubt Over Proposed Laws
Concerns Raised Over Proposed Crackdown on Attacks Against Emergency Responders A leading German professional association for emergency medical…
Landlord Group Slams Proposed Rent Reform
The German property owners’ association, Haus und Grund, has launched a scathing critique of Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig’s…
Social Security Rethink Proposed
The debate surrounding Germany’s impending pension reform is undergoing a significant shift, with SPD General Secretary Tim Klüssendorf…
Weekend Holiday Catch-Up Proposed
The German Green Party is spearheading a push for legislative changes to compensate for public holidays that fall…
Rent Hike Delay Proposed
A deepening rift within the German coalition government is threatening to derail proposed pension reforms, with a prominent…
Ukraine Groups Reject Proposed Peace Plan
The Alliance of Ukrainian Organizations in Germany has issued a sharp rebuke of a recently proposed 28-point plan…
Group Cheers Proposed Sex Work Ban
The proposal by Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) to introduce a ban on the purchase of sexual services,…
Mandatory Military Draft Proposed for All Young Men
Germany’s top military officer, General Inspector Carsten Breuer, has fiercely defended the necessity of a comprehensive conscription assessment…
Rehlinger Backs Proposed Welfare Overhaul
The proposed overhaul of Germany’s welfare system, Bürgergeld, is facing internal scrutiny within the Social Democratic Party (SPD),…
Age Bias Ban Proposed for German Constitution
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) Senior Citizens’ Union is pushing for a significant amendment to Germany’s Basic Law,…
Pet Ownership Test Proposed
A growing chorus of veterinary professionals in Germany is voicing sharp criticism regarding the often-inadequate standards of animal…
Family Law Overhaul Proposed
The German Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the SPD, has announced a forthcoming legislative overhaul of family law,…
Driving School in Schools Proposed
The escalating costs associated with obtaining a driver’s license in Germany are placing a significant financial burden on…
Helmet Mandate Proposed for Cyclists
A surge in cycling accidents and pedestrian incidents at traffic lights is prompting calls for urgent action to…
Jobcenter Rent Caps Proposed
Calls for Limits on Jobcenter Rental Subsidies The escalating issue of substandard housing and exploitative rental practices is…
Apothecary Chief Slams Proposed Changes
The President of the Federal Association of German Pharmacist Associations (ABDA), Thomas Preis, has voiced strong concerns regarding…
Linnemann Defends Proposed Pension Plan
The proposed “active retirement” initiative, designed to incentivize continued employment for individuals past the statutory retirement age, has…
Summer Holidays Shift Proposed Amid Heatwaves
A leading travel provider is advocating for a reassessment of traditional summer holiday scheduling in light of increasingly…
CSU Minister Slams Proposed Voluntary Military Service
A leading German official has voiced concerns regarding the proposed voluntary military service plan, suggesting it may not…
Union Boss Slams Proposed Pension Levy
The head of Germany’s largest trade union confederation, DGB, Yasmin Fahimi, has sharply criticized proposals put forward by…
Baltic Fishing Quotas Proposed For 2026
The European Commission has adopted its proposal for fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea for 2026. The proposal…
Benefits Cuts Proposed for Jobless Germans
Leading figures within the CDU/CSU and SPD are signaling a potential shift in approach to Germany’s “Bürgergeld” –…
Economists Divided Over Proposed Tax Hikes
Leading economists are offering divergent perspectives on proposals from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to increase taxes. Clemens…
SPD Rejects Proposed Work Longer Policy
A debate is intensifying in Germany concerning potential extensions to working lives, with the Social Democratic Party (SPD)…
Mandatory Swimming Lessons Proposed After Drowning Spike
Germany is facing a rise in fatal drowning incidents, prompting a call for mandatory swimming lessons in primary…
Rürup Slams Proposed Pension Tax
Prominent pension expert Bert Rürup has cautioned against a proposed supplementary levy on income from retirement benefits targeted…