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Sixt Warns Rental Prices Will Rise as EU Pushes Fleet Electrification
The EU’s proposed rules to electrify commercial vehicle fleets are expected to drive up rental car prices, according…
German Hospitals Warn Against Forced Loss Of Syrian Doctors as Merz Pushes Return Of Syrians
The German Hospital Association (DKG) has warned against the federal chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) plans to force a…
German Left Pushes Rapid VAT Cut on Food to Alleviate Price Rises
Jan van Aken, the chairman of the Left party, urges a swift cut in the value‑added tax amid rising food…
Germany’s Federal Government Pushes Rapid Chemistry Measures by 2027
The new German government chemistry agenda, called Chemieagenda 2045, contains several short‑term “immediate measures” that should be implemented by…
CSU Pushes for Major Reforms Before Pentecost as Markus Söder Speeds Decision-Making
Markus Söder, the chairman of the CSU, says he wants the black‑red coalition’s reforms to be approved faster…
CSU Leader Rejects Tank Discount, Pushes for Stricter Cartel Law
Alexander Hoffmann, head of the CSU’s state group, has turned down the proposal of a petrol‑discount scheme to…
Röwekamp Pushes EU Aspides Expansion into Strait of Hormuz
The chairman of the Bundestag Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), suggested expanding the EU’s existing “Aspides” mission during…
Sachsen‑Anhalt Leader Pushes for Fuel Tax Cut as Gas Prices Surge
In response to rising fuel prices at service stations, Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Ministerpräsident Sven Schulze (CDU) has urged the federal…
Burda Chief Marc Al Hames Pushes for New Digital Tax
Marc Al‑Hames, the newly appointed chair of Hubert Burda Media’s board of directors, has called for a digital services tax. He…
SPD Pushes to Freeze Daily Fuel Price Hikes Amid Iran War Surge in Prices
Facing further rises in gasoline and diesel prices triggered by the war in Iran, the SPD intends to…
Nouripour Pushes Stronger Protection for German Soldiers in the Middle East
Vice President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Green Party, said he supports stronger protection for…
German Education Minister Pushes Age‑Appropriate Iran War Lessons in Schools
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) called for a factual and age‑appropriate approach to the Iran war when it is taught…
German Defence Commissioner Pushes for Bureaucracy Cutbacks to Speed Up Military Procurement
The Inspector General of the German Bundestag, Henning Otte (CDU), uses his new annual report to argue that the…
SPD Signals Change to Building Modernization Law as Climate Spokesman Pushes for Reform
The SPD climate‑policy spokesman Jakob Blankenburg has taken a distance from the planned Building Modernisation Act and has warned…
Merz Calls for Stronger US Ties Yet Pushes for Greater Independence at CDU Party Conference
At the opening of the federal party conference in Stuttgart, Chancellor and CDU leader Friedrich Merz invoked the transatlantic…
German Mid‑Size Union Pushes Tax Reform to Ease Middle and Upper Income Burden Ahead of CDU Party Conference
The Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) has submitted a motion for the CDU party congress that begins this Friday…
Merz Pushes Social Media Ban for Minors Ahead Of Elections
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has voiced support for a social‑media ban for minors. “If 14‑year‑olds already spend five…
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien Pushes Rapid Election Law Reform While Debating Parity Independently
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) is pressing for a rapid reform of the electoral law, saying it is “essential for…
Warken Pushes for Fast Finalization of Germany’s Annual Prescription Plan for Chronic Patients
Federal Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) is hopeful of a quick resolution to the implementation of annual prescriptions…
Deutsche Bank CEO Pushes for Longer Working Life for Office Employees
Christian Sewing, chief executive of Deutsche Bank, said that office workers-particularly older employees-should be allowed to work longer. Speaking…
Helsing Pushes for European-Only Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, says the NATO East Front should be largely equipped with European…
BSW Pushes Federal Constitutional Court to Order Bundestag Election Recount
The Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) plans to file a lawsuit with the Federal Constitutional Court demanding a complete…
Union Pushes for Stronger Revisions to Housing Law Draft
The Union faction is calling for improvements to the draft rent law presented by Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig.…
Germany’s Economy Minister Pushes Rapid Tax Cuts for Businesses and Workers
German federal economics minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) urged swift tax relief for companies and workers.Speaking to “Bild am Sonntag”,…
Dobrindt Pushes Harder Criminal Protection for Train Crew After Fatal Attack
Following the fatal attack on a train guard, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is calling for a tightening of…
CDU Economic Council Pushes for Workers Agenda Strikes Harder on Berlin
The CDU’s Economic Council has stepped up pressure on the federal government, demanding a new “Agenda for workers”.…
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.…
SPD Pushes Decriminalizing Ride Without Ticket in Public Transit – Poverty Should Not Be Punished
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has called for the criminal law to be amended so that travelling on…
CDU Women’s Wing Pushes for Legal Egg Donation in Germany
The women’s wing of the CDU plans to usher in a paradigm shift in reproductive medicine at the…
CDU Secretary Linnemann Rejects Minijob Abolition, Pushes for Tax Reform
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU general secretary, rejected the idea of placing the abolition of minijobs at the heart…
CDU Pushes Deutsche Bahn to Let Pregnant Women Use First Class Without Surcharge
The CDU is urging Deutsche Bahn to become significantly more family‑friendly, one of the key points being that pregnant…
CDU Pushes for Minimum Wage Exemptions for Seasonal Farm Workers
The Union appears to be preparing a fresh push to exempt seasonal farm workers from the minimum wage.…
Green Party Pushes for Full-Time Rights Amid Part-Time Debate
Ricarda Lang, a social‑policy advocate from the Green Party, has urged that the current debate over a statutory…
Reichinnek Warns of Health Risks from Full‑Time Mandate as CDU/CSU Pushes to Slash Part‑Time Work
The group chair of the Left Party, Heidi Reichinnek, sharply criticized the CDU/CSU Mittelstands‑und‑Wirtschaftsunion’s proposal to restrict the…
Green Party Pushes for New Trade Deals After Mercosur Standoff
Following the controversy over the Green Party’s vote on the Mercosur agreement in the European Parliament, the party…
Germany Pushes Offshore Wind at Upcoming North Sea Summit
Germany intends to push the development of offshore wind power aggressively at the North Sea summit scheduled for…
Green Party Pushes EU Ban on Untrustworthy Connected Car Providers Amid Rising Security Threats
Marc Henrichmann, chairman of the Control Panel and a CDU member, also acknowledged the technological advances that connected vehicles…
German CDU Pushes for Stricter Rules on Child Influencers in Social Media
If adopted, the proposal would mean that any family or individual wishing to showcase a child’s online presence…
Berlin SPD Candidate Pushes For Return To 49 Euro Ticket
Both Krach and König stress that attracting passengers back to the public network is a priority. They highlight…
Germany Pushes Business Education in Schools
Fostering Entrepreneurship: German Conservatives Advocate for Mandatory Economics Education A push to bolster Germany’s economic competitiveness is gaining…
Germany Pushes for Firms Role in Ukraine Rebuilding
The German government is facing increasing pressure to ensure greater involvement of German businesses in the reconstruction of…
Von der Leyen Pushes for Mercosur Deal
The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has intensified lobbying efforts ahead of the final EU summit…
Germany Pushes for Mercosur Deal This Week
Berlin is intensifying efforts to finalize the long-negotiated Mercosur trade agreement, signaling a push for resolution despite ongoing…
SPD Pushes for Broader Social Reforms
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is signaling a continued push for comprehensive social policy reforms, extending beyond the…
Germany Pushes Industry to Embrace AI
embrace artificial intelligence and cloud technologies, or risk losing significant market share and economic sovereignty.. In a commentary…
German Lawmaker Pushes Sefe to Exit Russian Deal
The German government faces mounting pressure to terminate Securing Energy for Europe’s (SEFE) ongoing business relationship with Russia,…
Merz Pushes for EU-Only Trade Deals
The German government, under Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is intensifying its push for…
Merz Pushes Energy Plan in Brandenburg Talks
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s recent visit to Brandenburg has underscored a deepening political tension surrounding Germany’s energy security and…
SPD Pushes Job Protection Plan for German Industry
German government officials are prioritizing the preservation of jobs within the steel and automotive industries, signaling a concerted…
Spahn Pushes for Nationwide Kohl Streets
The planned renaming of Hofjägerallee in Berlin to Helmut Kohl Allee has garnered support from CDU parliamentary group…
Germany Pushes for Two-State Solution Talks
Germany is advocating for the commencement of a process toward a two-state solution, while maintaining its current position…
Germany Pushes Rail Upgrade Funds
Senior figures are calling for a renewed focus on the utilization of a substantial special fund to address…
Pauli Pushes Past Augsburg
The FC St. Pauli secured a 2-1 victory over FC Augsburg in a captivating match marking the first…
Linnemann Pushes for Early Start to Active Pension
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, is advocating for the implementation of a…
Ramelow Pushes for Swiss-Style Direct Democracy in Germany
Germany’s parliamentary Vice President Bodo Ramelow has advocated for the incorporation of more direct democratic elements at the…
Weber Pushes For Stronger EU Single Market
Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s Party, advocated for a reinforced European single market during a speech…
Lindner Pushes Fully Funded Private Pensions
Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has advocated for a significant restructuring of private pension provisions in light…
Wadephul Pushes For Faster EU Expansion
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is prioritizing the acceleration of the European Union’s enlargement process. Speaking ahead of…
German Group Pushes For Mandatory Media Literacy In Schools
A leading German social association is advocating for mandatory media literacy education in all secondary schools, arguing that…
German Minister Pushes For AI Computing Boost
Germany is seeking to bolster its capacity in artificial intelligence, with Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger emphasizing the need…
Spahn Pushes for Billions to Stabilize Care Insurance
A leading figure within Germany’s parliamentary CDU/CSU group is advocating for increased federal funding to stabilize contributions to…
Trump Pushes Ukraine to Cede Territory to Russia
Following a recent meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, concerns are being raised…
SPD Pushes For Tax Relief For Middle Class Families
A key figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is continuing to advocate for income tax reform focused…
Trump Pushes For Ukraine Peace Deal Not Ceasefire
Following a recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump has indicated a pursuit of…
Labor Chief Pushes Targeted Welfare Reform
A leading official at Germany’s Federal Employment Agency (Bundesagentur für Arbeit) has emphasized the necessity of adapting the…
Union Pushes for More Pressure on Employable Ukrainian Refugees
Opposition parties are welcoming, but simultaneously criticizing, proposed changes to financial support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Germany.…
Klöckner Pushes Electoral Reform
The German Bundestag President, Julia Klöckner (CDU), is advocating for a comprehensive reform of electoral law, citing a…
Germany’s Defense Pushes for Swift Decision
German Defense Committee Chairman Thomas Röwekamp Welcomes Compulsory Military Service Option Germany’s Defense Committee Chairman, Thomas Röwekamp of…
Germany’s Big Business Pushes Back Against EU’s Supply Chain Red Tape
European Union’s Supply Chain Regulation Faces Pressure from German Businesses Nine top industry associations in Germany have issued…
Bundestag President Pushes for Mandatory Service
German Federal Parliament President Julia Klöckner Advocates for General Service Obligation and Reintroduction of Military Conscription German Federal…
Left Party Pushes for VAT Cuts on Essentials
German lawmakers’ push for tax cuts on essential goods and public transport amid rising costs The Left Party…
France Pushes for European Debt to Finance Defense Amid Economic Shift
The French government is calling for more ambitious steps to address defense financing on a European level. As…
Education Minister Pushes for Uniform Gender Rules in Schools
Federal Education Minister Karin Prien (CDU) calls for uniform rules on gender-neutral language in schools across the country.…
CDU Chief Günther Pushes for AfD Ban, Challenging Merz’s Skepticism
Schleswig-Holstein’s Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther (CDU) urges the federal government to initiate a Verbot against the AfD, contrasting with…
Steinmeier Pushes for Gaza Aid Despite War Criminal Allegations
During his visit to Jerusalem, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to allow aid…
Merz Pushes for Stronger Capital Market Integration in Brussels on European Day.
On Friday, during the start of his official visit to Brussels, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) met with…
The Left Pushes for Anti-Poverty Commissioner to Tackle Germany’s Poverty Crisis
The Left Party has called on the German government to intensify its fight against poverty in the country…
Vanessa Behrendt: Police Pushes AfD Politician to Explain Position on Controversial Monarchy Prosecution Request
Lower Saxony’s AfD state parliamentarian Vanessa Behrendt is known for various media reports about lawsuits against her person,…
EASTER PEACE: US Pushes for Ceasefire in Ukraine by Holy Day
The United States continues to work towards a comprehensive ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict and aims to secure…
Bonuses in Jeopardy as CEO Pushes for Cost Cuts
Audi Announces Plans to Review Profit-Sharing for Employees Amid Cost-Cutting Efforts Audi, the German automaker, has announced plans…
Russia’s Central Bank Pushes Back on Cashless Revolution
Russia’s Central Bank Chief Elvira Nabiullina discussed plans to roll out a digital ruble at a meeting with…
BREAKING: Green Party Pushes for Joint EU Defense Funding with UK, in Shocking U-Turn on Scholz’s SPD
The Greens have expressed support for the assumption of European debt to finance additional defense expenditures, in contrast…
US Pushes for Elections by Year’s End
The US is urging Ukraine to hold presidential and parliamentary elections this year, particularly if a ceasefire is…