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German Economy Ministry Rules Out Petrol Shortage
The German Federal Ministry of Economics, headed by CDU’s Katherina Reiche, has ruled out any danger of a gasoline…
CDU Urges EU to Further Ease Rules on Combustion Engine Cars
Leading EU politicians are pushing to further relax the European Union’s planned ban on combustion‑engine cars. Sources cited…
German Government Plans New Rules to Bolster Psychosocial Support for Crime Victims
The German federal government aims to strengthen psychosocial support for victims of crime. On Wednesday the cabinet introduced…
German Startup Association Urges Looser Termination Rules for High Earner Employees as Cost of Errors Skyrocket
The chairwoman of the German Startup Association is urging a more flexible approach to employee protection for higher‑earning…
Vice Premier Calls Deepfake Rules Lax While Praising Collien Fernandes
Colin Fernandes, a German activist who has exposed the use of deep‑fake technology that targets women, received public praise…
1&1 CEO Rules Out Sale to Telefónica Amid Rumors
Ralph Dommermuth, the chief executive of 1&1, has firmly rejected speculation that he plans to sell the company’s fourth…
Merz Challenges EU AI Rules, Promises Uncompromising Review
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) announced that he intends to scrutinise the European Union’s AI regulation in its entirety.…
German Cabinet Tightens E‑Scooter Liability Rules to Ease Victim Claims
The federal cabinet approved a draft law that will tighten liability for accidents involving electric scooters. The Justice…
Union and SPD Push to Tighten Parliamentary Staff Rules Amid Conservative Initiative
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) are working together to tighten the rules…
Hate‑Aid Co‑CEO Demands European Staunchness on Social Media Rules After US Sanctions
Anna‑Lena von Hodenberg, the co‑chief executive of the anti‑hate‑speech organisation Hate‑Aid, says the sanctions imposed by the United States have…
EU Weaken Buy-European Rules In New Draft
The European Commission is scaling back one of its most significant industrial‑policy initiatives, according to a new draft…
RWE CEO Proposes Two‑Year Strategic Gas Reserve, Challenges Current Fill‑Level Rules
Markus Krebber, chief executive of RWE, has called for the creation of a strategic gas reserve to be rolled…
Jessy Wellmer Laments NDR Pet Ban She Wants Labradoodle in Newsroom but Station Rules Block
Jessy Wellmer, the 46‑year‑old moderator of “Tagesthemen” says she would love to bring her Labradoodle to the newsroom,…
German Travel Sector Faces Sharp Drop in US Bookings as ICE Aggression and New Entry Rules Loom
The German tourism industry reports a sharp drop in demand for trips to the United States following reports…
Siemens Energy’s Grimm Urges Looser Dismissal Rules with Danish Model
Veronika Grimm, a professor of economics and member of the supervisory board at Siemens Energy, has called for loosening…
Eichwede Urges Strengthened Anti-Nepotism Rules in Bundestag
SPD Bundestag member Sonja Eichwede has called for stricter rules against nepotism in the federal parliament. She argues…
Steel Industry Blasts EU’s Softening of Buy European Rules
The steel industry has voiced strong opposition to the European Commission’s proposal to relax the “Buy European” rules…
EU Commission Removes Green Steel Origin Rules Easing Public Procurement
The European Commission plans to relax its upcoming rules for using green steel in public procurement, according to…
Union Weighs Tougher Rules Against Nepotism After AfD Allegations
In light of the nepotism accusations against the AfD, the Union is now considering tightening the German Members…
German Language Rules Home Life as Majority Speak Exclusively Native Tongue
In Germany households predominantly speak German. According to the Federal Statistical Office’s micro‑census results for 2024, about 77 %…
German Transport Minister Calls for EU Rules to Speed Cross-Border Military Deployments
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) is urging the rapid harmonisation of key legal frameworks across Europe that…
Thuringian AfD Demands Sharper Rules Amid Nepotism Scandals
Because of rising accusations of cronyism against senior AfD officials, the Thuringian state chair Stefan Möller has called for…
Merkel Rules Out Running for German Presidency
Former chancellor Angela Merkel has dismissed the rumours that she might run for the presidency next year. “That’s absurd”…
Germany Blocks Thousands of Refugee Students from Integration Courses as Dobrindt Tightens the Rules
Thousands of refugees are currently unable to enroll in integration courses because the Federal Office for Migration and…
German Finance Ministry Eyes EU Minimum Share for Infrastructure to Protect National Interests Under Buy European Rules
In the German federal government, willingness to adopt “Buy European” rules grows as a means to safeguard domestic…
Youth Union Calls for Stricter German Citizenship Rules
The Junge Union is calling for significantly stricter rules for becoming a citizen in Germany. In a paper…
Özdemir Plans EU Rules to Tackle Chinese Automakers Ahead of Baden-Württemberg Vote
Cem Özdemir, the Greens’ top candidate for Baden‑Württemberg’s state election, has said that, if he wins, he could…
German Justice Minister Aims to Overhaul Administrative Court Rules
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) announced that she intends to overhaul the German Administrative Court Ordinance. According to…
Young Union Stands Against Loosening Germany’s Debt Brake Rules
A motion submitted by the Junge Union for the upcoming party conference – as reported by “Der Spiegel”…
SPDs Manuela Schwesig Rules Out 2029 Chancellor Bid
Ministerpräsidentin Manuela Schwesig of Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern has ruled out running as the SPD’s candidate for Chancellor in 2029. When…
CDU SPD Push for Stricter Online Sick Note Rules
In the debate over the sale of online sick notes, coalition health policymakers backed the family‑doctor lobby’s call…
German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder Calls for Relaxed Driver’s License Rules
Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) called for greater openness to his proposals to relax the regulations for…
Justice Minister Rules Out Palantir Use in Germany’s Federal Courts
Regarding regional adoption, Baden-Württemberg police authorities are expected to begin using Palantir’s “Gotham” platform around mid‑this year. A…
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…
Greens Back Tougher Rules for Parliament Staff
The German Parliament’s Green Party has voiced strong support for a proposed tightening of the parliamentary law, echoing…
Employers Push Back on EU Pay Transparency Rules
The German employers’ association, the BDA, is urgently pressuring the federal government to resist further modifications to the…
Germany Rules Out Troops for Ukraine
Navigating Ambiguity: Germany Stops Short of Direct Troop Deployment to Ukraine Despite Security Pledges Following a summit in…
Small Business Fears Bureaucracy Over Pay Rules
A growing chorus of concern is emerging within Germany’s business sector regarding the implementation of the EU’s pay…
Pharmacists Urge Tighter Cannabis Club Rules
German pharmacists are calling for significantly stricter regulations governing cannabis clubs, citing emerging health concerns and a potential…
Germany Debates Online Identity Rules
The push for mandatory real-name verification online gained significant traction this week as Thuringia’s Minister-President, Mario Voigt of…
Conservative Lawmakers Push for Stricter Deportation Rules
Pressure is mounting within the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) for the federal government to join a burgeoning…
De Masi Rules Out Coalition With AfD
The newly appointed co-chair of the German “Basiswürde, Solidarität, Rechtstoleranz” (BSW) party, Fabio De Masi, has sought to…
EU Set to Ease Gene Editing Rules
The European Union is poised for a significant shift in its regulatory landscape concerning genetically modified organisms (GMOs),…
Germany Defends Chemical Rules Amid Industry Concerns
The German Federal Minister for the Environment, Carsten Schneider (SPD), has firmly resisted calls for revisions to the…
Credit Data Storage Rules Ease in Germany
The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) in Karlsruhe has issued a significant ruling impacting the data retention practices…
EU Car Rules Face Union Pressure
Leading figures within the European People’s Party (EPP), specifically from the German Union faction, are intensifying calls for…
Minister Opposes New GMO Labeling Rules
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has signaled a firm opposition to proposed changes to the labeling requirements for…
Greens Push for Stricter Fireworks Rules
The Green Party faction in the German Bundestag is escalating pressure on Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) to…
EU Eases Emission Rules Fuels Jobs Debate
The European Commission’s recent softening of its stance on new car emissions, allowing for continued gasoline and diesel…
Liability Law Set for Tougher Rules
A sweeping overhaul of German product liability law, spearheaded by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig of the SPD, is…
German Parties Defend GMO Labeling Rules
A shadow of concern is growing within the German Social Democratic Party (SPD) regarding the EU’s proposed easing…
Spahn Calls for Heating Rules Overhaul
The opposition Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is pushing for a dramatic overhaul of the planned heating law reform,…
Property Groups Push for Faster Building Rules
Property sector associations are pressing for swift action to reduce construction costs, presenting their own draft legislation advocating…
Germans Rethink Fiscal Rules
A significant shift in public opinion regarding Germany’s long-held commitment to fiscal austerity has emerged, according to a…
Spahn Rules Out Health Insurance Hike
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentary group leader, Jens Spahn, has publicly disputed claims from health insurance funds…
EU Tightens Deportation Rules
Member states of the European Union have reached a contentious agreement on significantly tightening deportation procedures, signaling a…
EU Shifts Auto Emissions Rules Date
The European Commission has postponed the unveiling of its revised automotive regulations and accompanying climate-focused industrial policy measures,…
Scooter Rules Tighten Police Union Calls For Action
The German Police Union (GdP) is calling for significantly expanded measures alongside the planned reform of liability rules…
EU Deforestation Rules Delayed
A significant compromise reached between the European Parliament and the EU Council presidency on Thursday has considerably weakened…
EU Eases GMO Rules
A tentative agreement reached late Wednesday in Brussels signals a significant shift in the European Union’s approach to…
Barley Urges Tighter EU Election Rules
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President, Katarina Barley, has ignited a debate surrounding the legitimacy and stability of the…
Greens Blast New Rules for Ukrainian Refugees
The German government’s impending shift in legal status for Ukrainian refugees is facing sharp criticism, particularly from within…
Germany Demands Clear AI Rules
The German government’s potential delay in implementing the EU’s stringent AI Act is drawing criticism and underscores a…
Saxony Eyes Tougher Sick Leave Rules
Saxony’s Leader Proposes Sweeping Reforms to Boost German Competitiveness, Sparking Debate Saxony’s Minister-President Michael Kretschmer is pushing for…
Court Loosens EU Minimum Wage Rules
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has delivered a significant blow to the EU’s minimum wage directive, largely…
Farmers Get Green Light Easier Rules
A compromise reached between the European Parliament and the Danish presidency of the Council has significantly weakened environmental…
Germany Tightens 5G Security Rules
Germany’s ruling coalition, comprised of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social…
German Court Strikes Down Pandemic Triage Rules
The German Federal Constitutional Court has struck down key provisions of the Infection Protection Act relating to triage…
Industry Braces for Tougher Emissions Rules
The German chemical industry is facing an internal rift over the EU’s increasingly stringent Emissions Trading System (ETS-1),…
Grid Operators Face Stricter Efficiency Rules
The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) has finalized its draft proposals for the “NEST” process, a significant overhaul…
Fathership Challenges Face New Rules
The German government has approved a draft law significantly altering the legal framework surrounding paternity challenges, a move…
Left Open to Talks with German Leader on Debt Rules
A cautious opening for dialogue has emerged between Germany’s Left Party leader, Janine Wissler and CDU leader Friedrich…
New EU Driving Rules Approved
The European Parliament has formally endorsed sweeping revisions to EU driving license regulations, a move lauded by some…
Post Competitors Face Tighter Rules
The German Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) is poised to significantly restrict competition within the postal services sector,…
Public Backs Tougher Welfare Rules
The German government’s recent tightening of welfare benefits, known as “Bürgergeld”, has garnered surprisingly broad public support, according…
Doctors Face Union Opposition on Sick Leave Rules
The proposal by the German Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians (KBV) to ease regulations surrounding sick notes…
EU Ties Aid to Asylum Rules
The proposed EU solidarity mechanism for asylum seekers is facing significant pushback, particularly from within the German governing…
Airlines Demand Drone Defense Rules
German aviation industry leaders are calling for a significantly strengthened and legally defined response to the escalating threat…
CDU Rules Out Alliance With AfD
A senior figure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Sepp Müller, has firmly ruled out any prospect of…
Tougher Rules Target Poverty Migration
Discussions are underway to introduce stricter criteria for individuals migrating from countries like Romania and Bulgaria to access…
CSU Rules Out Alliance With AfD
The leader of the CSU parliamentary group, Alexander Hoffmann, has emphatically ruled out any potential collaboration between the…
German States Push for Lorry Emissions Rules Ease>
Leading regional governors from Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria and Lower Saxony are urging the European Commission to reassess and potentially…
Berlin Plans Tighter Housing Rules
Steffen Krach, the presumptive SPD candidate for the upcoming Berlin state parliament election, has outlined plans to address…
Green Claims Face Tough New Rules
The German federal government has approved a draft law introducing stricter regulations for environmental claims in advertising The…
Söder Rules Out Tax Hikes
The leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), Markus Söder, has firmly positioned himself against tax increases, stating…
Linnemann Rules Out Tax Hikes
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has urged an end to coalition discussions…
Linnemann Rules Out Left Party Alliance
The General Secretary of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Carsten Linnemann, has firmly rejected any prospect of normalizing…
Union Leader Demands Tougher Rules For Basic Income
Ahead of a closed-door meeting between the parliamentary group leaders of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Social…
Union Leader Rules Out Welfare Cuts
The head of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, maintains that the German social welfare system…
Gaming Loot Boxes Face Tighter Rules
Germany’s Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has expressed support for a recent initiative from the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern…
CDU’s Schulze Rules Out Any Coalition With Far-Right AfD
Sven Schulze, the designated leading candidate for the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state election,…
FlixBoss Rules Out Leading German Rail
Andre Schwämmlein, co-founder and CEO of mobility provider Flix, has stated he will not be pursuing the position…
Union to Tighten Rules on Botox and Filler Procedures
Members of several German political parties are calling for stricter regulations surrounding who is qualified to perform non-surgical…
Haseloff Rules Out AfD in Next Government
The Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, anticipates the AfD will not participate in a governing coalition following the…
Spahn Rules Out Any Cooperation With Far-Right AfD
Jens Spahn, a leading figure within the CDU parliamentary group, has firmly rejected any possibility of cooperation with…
Spahn Rules Out Any Cooperation With Far-Right AfD
Jens Spahn, a leading figure within the CDU parliamentary group, has firmly rejected any prospect of cooperation with…
Kukies Rules Out Deutsche Bahn Top Job
Former German Finance Minister Jörg Kukies has stated he does not intend to pursue the position of Chief…
Prien Seeks Rules for Teens on Social Media
Germany is set to examine stricter regulations concerning the use of social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram,…
Youth Social Media Rules Under Review
Germany is preparing to examine stricter regulations for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with Federal Education…
Benefit Costs Surge Union SPD Demand Tougher Rules
Rising costs associated with the German citizens’ allowance (Bürgergeld) are prompting calls for stricter measures against those perceived…