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Lindner Says No To Politics Return
The former FDP leader and erstwhile German Finance Minister, Christian Lindner, has emphatically ruled out a return to…
Ukraine Peace Deal Unlikely Says German Politician
A senior figure within Germany’s largest center-right opposition bloc, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has cast significant doubt on…
Germany Needs More Work Reich Says
Germany’s flagging economy is prompting calls for a radical overhaul of the nation’s economic policies, spearheaded by Economics…
Merz’s Messaging Flops Rhetoric Expert Says
The communication strategy of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, leader of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), is facing a…
Europe Needs Bold Reform Gabriel Says
A stark warning has been issued by former German Foreign Minister and current Chairman of the Atlantikbrücke, Sigmar…
Care Reform Proposals Fall Short Verdi Says
The service sector trade union Verdi has expressed profound disappointment with the concluding report of the Federal-State Working…
Croatia Key to EU Expansion Merz Says
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has underscored Croatia’s crucial role in the ongoing negotiations…
DHL Says Postage Hike Falls Short
The logistics giant DHL has signaled a growing concern over the sustainability of Germany’s universal postal service, alleging…
Brussels Decision-Making Too Slow Bundesbank Chief Says
The President of the Bundesbank, Joachim Nagel, has issued a stark critique of the European Union and Eurozone’s…
Greens Need Reality Check Nouripour Says
The Green Party faces mounting internal pressure to recalibrate its focus and demonstrate a stronger connection to the…
Coalition Image Needs Fix Says Mayor
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has voiced growing concerns regarding the public…
Discrimination Claims Need More Time Advocate Says
The Federal Anti-Discrimination Bureau’s Director, Ferda Ataman, is calling for a significant overhaul of Germany’s legal framework regarding…
Germany Says Blackout Unlikely
German grid stability chief Klaus Müller has asserted that a nationwide power outage akin to the Iberian Peninsula’s…
West Balkans Integral to Europe Minister Says
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, has underscored the inextricable link between the Western Balkan nations and the European…
Hospitals Need Funding Fix AOK Says
The nation’s AOK health insurance providers are signaling continued concerns regarding the financing structure for hospitals, urging a…
Germany Needs Defense Plan Says Official
Germany’s parliamentary commissioner for the military, Henning Otte (CDU), is urging a comprehensive and coordinated government response to…
Ronaldo Says Farewell to 2026 World Cup
The announcement from Cristiano Ronaldo, widely considered the most prolific goalscorer in international football, marks a significant moment…
Handcraft Inheritances Safe SPD Says
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is pushing for a significant overhaul of Germany’s inheritance tax system, targeting loopholes…
Mandatory Military Service Needed Says Ex-General
A prominent voice within Germany’s military establishment is reigniting the debate surrounding mandatory national service, challenging the current…
No Reform Linked to Homelessness SPD Says
The German government’s planned overhaul of unemployment benefits, known as Bürgergeld, is facing renewed scrutiny over concerns it…
Reunification Efforts Worth It Says Official
The Bundestag’s Commissioner for Victims of the SED (Socialist Unity Party of Germany), Evelyn Zupke, has expressed profound…
East Germany Gains Ground Economist Says
Following 35 years of German reunification, a leading Düsseldorf-based economist is highlighting the emerging strengths of eastern Germany…
East Germans Need Renewed Pride Schulze Says
A leading figure in the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for increased self-assurance among citizens of eastern…
Merkel Says No More Huge Books
Following the release of her highly anticipated autobiography, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated she does not…
Renewables Growth Should Continue SPD Says
The findings of a recent monitoring report on Germany’s energy transition have sparked debate among political factions, with…
Trade System Resilient Says WTODirectorGeneral
Despite ongoing shifts, the rules-based global trading system remains robust, according to World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi…
Wealthy to Fund Tax Cuts Says SPD Leader
The leader of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Matthias Miersch, has signaled a potential shift in…
German MP Says Female Presidential Candidate Not Guaranteed
Carsten Linnemann, Secretary General of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has indicated that the party has not yet…
Germany Needs Innovation Boost Says Top Economist
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Ifo, has cautioned that the country is not fostering innovation at a…
Ukraine Peace Talks Unlikely Soon German Minister Says
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has tempered expectations regarding imminent peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia following a…
Kermani Says US No Longer Europe’s Protector
Award-winning author Navid Kermani has asserted that the United States no longer functions as a protective ally for…
SPD Needs Fresh Ideas Says State Leader
Rheinland-Pfalz’s Minister-President Alexander Schweitzer is urging his Social Democratic Party (SPD) to revitalize its approach and reconnect with…
Expert Says Report Could Fuel AfD Ban Bid
A legal expert has assessed the recent report by Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, regarding the Alternative…
Ukraine Security Pledges Don’t Need Russia’s Approval Expert Says
Security expert Nico Lange has voiced critical perspectives on current discussions surrounding security guarantees for Ukraine, coinciding with…
Coalition Deal Must Hold Says Minister Amid Tax Debate
A debate regarding potential tax increases for high-income earners and wealthy individuals is unfolding within the German federal…
Greens Struggle to Become Major Party Pollster Says
Recent polling data suggests the German Green Party faces significant challenges in expanding its electoral base, according to…
Ukraine War Likely To Drag On Says Rheinmetall Chief
The CEO of Rheinmetall, Armin Papperger, expressed skepticism regarding a swift resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, particularly…
Aid Flow to Gaza Still Far Too Little UN Says
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has publicly disputed statements made by Thorsten…
Power Grid Expansion No Freileitungen Says Minister
Lower Saxony’s Minister-President, Olaf Lies, has strongly opposed a shift away from underground cables towards overhead power lines…
Seniors Should Serve Nation Expert Says
A leading German sociologist is advocating for a revised approach to societal responsibility, suggesting a social service obligation…
Cross Border Ties Key Says Premier
The Rhineland-Palatinate state government has reaffirmed its commitment to cross-border collaboration with France, emphasizing the vital role it…
Germany Key NATO Ally Rutte Says
Germany’s pivotal role within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was underscored during a commemoration marking the nation’s…
Germany Ticket Tie to Inflation Insufficient Says Minister
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Transport Minister Oliver Krischer (Greens) has expressed reservations regarding proposals from Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU)…
Germany’s Debt Manageable Says Economist
Financial Advisor Assesses Germany’s Debt Capacity Jens Südekum, an economics professor and advisor to Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil,…
Heat Action Needed in Cities Says Minister
Federal Minister for Construction Verena Hubertz (SPD) is calling for intensified efforts to combat the effects of high…
A Traffic Jam Holiday in Austria? No Problem, Says Chancellor Stocker!
Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker has downplayed concerns over massive summer traffic jams on the country’s roads, particularly on…
Aiding a Murder, Says Ukraine’s Ambassador
A Ukrainian Diplomat Urges German Companies to Reconsider Ties with Russia In an interview with the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland,…
Germany Says Nein to EU’s Big Spending Spree
Berlin Pushes for EU Budget Reforms, Rejects New Debt and Increased German Contribution The German government has released…
No Attack on Party Leadership, Says Minister-President
German Politician Assures Neutrality in Party’s Foreign Policy Manifest In a recent statement, the Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander…
Club World Cup to Become the New Normal in 10 Years, Says Former Bundesliga Star
A former Bundesliga player, Christoph Kramer, expects the controversial 32-team club football world cup in ten years to…
Teachers and Professors Shouldn’t Be Civil Servants, Says Economist Veronika Grimm
In the ongoing debate about the pension system, economist Veronika Grimm has proposed that teachers and professors should…
AfD Leadership Deeply Rooted in Xenophobia, Says BfV Report
The Federal Agency for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has attributed a “firmly entrenched xenophobic stance” to…
Is Pentagon in Revolt? Pentagon Working Against Defense Secretary Hegseth, Says White House
According to the White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt, the Pentagon is at war with its own boss, Defense…
No Time for Sanctions” on Russia, Says Rubio
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated at a press conference following the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting…
Nord Stream 2: Berlin Says ‘Nein’ to Russian Gas Deal with Washington
Berlin has rejected the resumption of Russian natural gas deliveries through the Nord Stream pipelines in the Baltic…
German State Says No to ‘Re-Education of Corpses’
A new development in the field of funeral practices has been announced in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany.…
Germany’s Röttgen Says “No” to Selenskyj’s EU Army Proposal!
In a recent interview with the “Handelsblatt”, Norbert Röttgen, a German CDU foreign policy expert, expressed skepticism towards…
Russia Says G20 is the New Global Economic Powerhouse
The G8 group has become obsolete, as it no longer represents the engines of global economic growth. This…
Membership Promise Never Made, Says Secretary General
The NATO Defense Ministers’ meeting in Brussels saw a statement from Mark Rutte, the Dutch Prime Minister, that…
MIGRATION SHOCKER: Top CDU Official Says FDP’s Latest Plan Has Zero Chance of Success!
In a recent interview, CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann expressed skepticism about the latest proposal by the FDP…
BUTTER SHOCKER: German Farmers’ Chief Says Prices Too Low!
German farmers’ association president Joachim Rukwied believes that food prices in Germany are sometimes too low. “I don’t…
Syria Aid Hinges on Women’s Rights, Says Baerbock
German Federal Minister of Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock (Greens) makes aid for Syria dependent on the respect of…
US Occupation and Sanctions Led to Assad’s Downfall, Says Lavrov
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes that the US military presence in Syria’s oil-rich provinces and the years-long…
Not Helpful” Says Star Coach
Former National Player Philipp Lahm finds the further expansion of the international football calendar problematic, especially with the…