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Union Seeks End to Pension Dispute
Negotiations between the CDU/CSU parliamentary group and the Young Union (JU) are intensifying ahead of the annual Germany…
Draft Law Seeks Volunteer Targets for Military
The German Bundestag’s Military Commissioner, Henning Otte (CDU), is advocating for the formalization of recruitment targets within the…
Wagenknecht Seeks Expert-Led State Governments
Sahra Wagenknecht, soon to depart as leader of the newly formed Basis Social Movement (BSW) party, has escalated…
Steinmeier Seeks Algerian Writer’s Release
The German President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has directly appealed to Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to grant clemency for writer…
Germany Seeks Berlin Approval for Steel Tariffs
Brandenburg’s State Premier Dietmar Woidke is pressing for the swift implementation of proposed safeguard tariffs on steel imports,…
Germany Seeks Healthcare Savings with Emergency Overhaul
A sweeping reform package aimed at alleviating pressure on German emergency rooms and ambulance services, while simultaneously generating…
Germany Seeks Faster Path to Skilled Workers
The German government is preparing to unveil a sweeping package of deregulation measures aimed at easing the burden…
Germany Seeks Drone Interception Not Destruction
Germany’s top military officer has signaled a significant shift in strategy regarding the interception of drones entering German…
Security Agency Seeks More Respect
The 75th anniversary of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (Bundesamt für Verfassungsschutz) has sparked…
Germany Seeks Battery Independence From China
Germany’s reliance on China for battery cell production has drawn sharp criticism from Lower Saxony’s Minister President, Olaf…
Police Union Seeks Wider Border Checks
The German Police Union (GdP) is escalating calls for broader authority allowing suspicion-free checks by the Federal Police,…
Rainer Seeks Funds for Food Security
Germany’s Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer (CSU), is advocating for a significant reallocation of funds, bypassing the nation’s…
EU Seeks Climate Action Flexibility
The European Council’s summit in Brussels concluded Thursday with a significant pushback against the European Commission’s ambitious climate…
Germany Seeks Resource Independence
The escalating geopolitical tensions and Beijing’s increasingly assertive trade policies are prompting a critical reassessment of Germany’s raw…
Germany Seeks EU Forest Rule Easing
The German Minister for Federal Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU party, is spearheading a push to significantly…
Germany Seeks Closer Ties With Turkey
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has embarked on a brief, high-stakes visit…
Hamburg Seeks Mental Health Evaluation After Attack
A secure forensic custody order has been requested by the Hamburg public prosecutor’s office following the May knife…
Brown Seeks German Setting for Next Thriller
The celebrated American author Dan Brown has indicated that a setting in Germany remains elusive for his next…
Germany Seeks Tougher Anti-Semitism Laws
The rise in antisemitic incidents across Germany since October 7th, 2023, is prompting calls for a significant overhaul…
Germany Seeks Flexibility on Combustion Engine Ban
The prospect of a complete combustion engine ban in 2035 is facing renewed scrutiny as the leaders of…
Jam Linke Seeks Drone Disruption Not Destruction
The debate surrounding increased drone sightings across Germany has prompted a call for measured responses and a reevaluation…
Schulze Seeks Inheritance Tax Relief for Eastern German Businesses
Calls for adjustments to inheritance tax policies are gaining traction in Germany, particularly concerning businesses located in eastern…
Germany Seeks Iran Nuclear Talks
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for a negotiated resolution to…
Germany Seeks Boost for Aid Budget
Germany’s Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul, is advocating for increased funding for humanitarian aid within the upcoming federal budget,…
NRW Seeks Powers to Tackle Derelict Buildings
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister for Municipal Affairs, Ina Scharrenbach, has called on the federal government to grant local authorities…
Army Seeks New Skills Stronger Forces
The newly appointed Inspector General of the German Armed Forces, Christian Freuding, is advocating for a significant expansion…
Employer Group Seeks End to Care Level 1
Concerns over the sustainability of Germany’s care insurance system are prompting discussions about potential reforms, according to Steffen…
Estonia Seeks Seizure of Russian Assets
Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has advocated for the confiscation of assets frozen within the European Union belonging…
Wildberger Seeks Lighter Business Reporting
A comprehensive modernization agenda is being developed in Germany to streamline state operations and enhance efficiency, according to…
SPD Seeks Inheritance Tax Hike
Debate intensifies in Germany over potential inheritance tax reforms, highlighting differing perspectives on economic fairness and the nation’s…
Caritas Seeks More Church Funding
The German Caritasverband, a major social welfare organization, is facing increasing financial strain across many of its programs,…
Germany Seeks Birth Control Options For All
The German Federal Ministry of Research is prioritizing the development of innovative contraceptive methods applicable to both genders,…
German Parliament Seeks Enhanced Security
The German Bundestag is facing renewed calls for enhanced security measures and legislative reforms following the revocation of…
AfD Seeks New Berlin HQ After Landlord Dispute
A dispute between the Alternative for Germany (AfD) and its former landlord regarding a termination of lease has…
Post Seeks Faster Packstation Expansion
Deutsche Post is accelerating its expansion of its parcel locker network, aiming to double the number of units…
Germany Seeks Innovation Boost
The Munich-based Ifo Institute is advocating for a revised approach to German innovation policy, emphasizing a shift in…
Poland Seeks Security Not War Reparations
The German government has reaffirmed its stance against Polish demands for reparations related to wartime damages, ahead of…
SPD Seeks Inheritance Tax Talks
Following statements by Christian Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn regarding the inequitable distribution of wealth, the…
Poland Seeks NATO Talks After Drone Incident
Poland has invoked Article 4 of the NATO treaty following the downing of several Russian drones within its…
Auto Industry Seeks Policy Relief Ahead of IAA Show
Ahead of the opening of the International Motor Show (IAA) in Munich, Hildegard Müller, president of the German…
SPD Seeks End to Marriage Splitting
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is advocating for the abolition of the “Ehegattensplitting” system, a taxation model impacting…
Fire Chief Seeks Pension for Volunteers>
The German Fire Brigade Association is advocating for the introduction of a specialized firefighter pension scheme, designed to…
AfD Seeks Cuts to Welfare and Foreign Aid
Following a budgetary review session of the German Bundestag’s Budget Committee concerning the 2025 federal budget, the Alternative…
Stocks Fall Trump Seeks Court Ruling
US stock markets experienced a decline on Tuesday At the close of trading in New York, the Dow…
Kretschmer Seeks to Limit Sick Pay to Boost Growth
The Premier of the German state of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer, is advocating for a significant shift in national…
Germany Seeks Baltic Fishing Deal
Germany has offered a cautious response to the European Commission’s proposals regarding fishing opportunities in the Baltic Sea…
Merz Seeks Closer Canada Ties for Defense Boost
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz intends to strengthen cooperation with Canada, particularly focusing on transatlantic relations. Following a meeting…
German Minister Seeks Future Funding For Discount Rail Pass
Germany is actively pursuing a sustainable, long-term financial solution for its nationwide Deutschlandticket, a heavily-used public transport pass.…
German Party Seeks Spy Agency Powers After Data Breach
Berlin is facing increased calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures following a sophisticated espionage attempt targeting Justice Senator Felor…
German State Leader Seeks Climate Policy Relief for Key Industries
The Premier of Saxony-Anhalt, Reiner Haseloff, is calling for a fundamental reassessment of climate policy amidst growing concerns…
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,…
German Minister Seeks Curb on Big Tech Power
Germany is preparing a comprehensive initiative aimed at recalibrating the influence of large internet platforms, according to Culture…
SPD Seeks Coalition Deal After 100 Days
One hundred days into the tenure of the current German governing coalition, the leader of the Social Democratic…
Thuringia Premier Seeks Limits on Kids’ Smartphone Use
The Minister-President of Thuringia, Mario Voigt, is advocating for restrictions on children and adolescents’ access to smartphones and…
Germany Seeks Israeli Help for Injured Children
A German parliamentary group representative is advocating for German involvement in the transfer of injured children from the…
Red Cross Seeks Expanded Service Draft
The President of the German Red Cross (DRK), Gerda Hasselfeldt, has advocated for an expansion of the planned…
Green Party Seeks Residency Options for Yazidis
Marking the eleventh anniversary of the genocide against the Yazidi people by the so-called Islamic State (IS) in…
SPD Seeks Early Warnings for Coalition Disputes
The recent dispute surrounding the selection of constitutional court judges has prompted calls for improved conflict resolution within…
Germany Seeks Unified Data Protection
The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger, has voiced concerns over a fragmented landscape of data…
Hungary Seeks Aid Amidst Government Criticism
Maja T. has voiced criticism regarding the German government’s handling of her situation, following recent announcements from Foreign…
Left Alliance Seeks Broad Left Coalition
A leading figure within Germany’s Left party, Janis Ehling, has urged the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Green…
SPD Seeks Urgent Child Evacuations From Gaza
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is urging the German government to adopt a more assertive approach regarding the…
Germany Seeks Calm on Judges Election
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Minister President, Hendrik Wüst of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has called for renewed and pragmatic…
FDP Revamps Core Values Seeks Public Input
The Free Democratic Party (FDP) intends to utilize its period in extra-parliamentary opposition as an opportunity to develop…
Volkswagen Seeks Streamlined Car Design
Volkswagen is initiating a significant restructuring of its automotive development processes, aiming to streamline complexity and enhance efficiency…
Heidelberg Materials Seeks Green Light for Carbon Storage
Heidelberg Materials, Europe’s largest cement producer, is urging the incoming German government to swiftly establish regulations and approvals…
Eutelsat Seeks German Partnership to Challenge Starlink
European satellite operator Eutelsat is seeking German participation within its organization as it navigates increased competition, particularly from…
Germany Seeks Tougher Migrant Returns
European justice and interior ministers convened in Copenhagen this week for an informal meeting, with a primary focus…
Coalition Seeks Resolution After Judge Vote Delay
The recent, last-minute postponement of judicial elections has not fundamentally damaged the governing coalition of the Christian Democratic…
Von der Leyen Seeks Two Trillion Euro EU Budget
The European Commission, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, has proposed a substantial increase in the EU’s…
NRW Seeks Funds for Inland Waterways
North Rhine-Westphalia’s Transport Minister Oliver Krischer is advocating for the federal government to allocate funds from its substantial…
Left Party Seeks More East German Judges on Top Court
A renewed call for greater representation of judges from eastern Germany has been voiced within the state parliament…
AfD Seeks Professional Image
The AfD party leader, Tino Chrupalla, has described recently introduced conduct guidelines for the AfD parliamentary group as…
Data Watchdog Seeks Patient Record Safeguards
Federal Commissioner for Data Protection, Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, is calling for enhancements to the safeguarding of sensitive health data…
Germany Seeks Economic Independence From US
The proposed tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump have drawn sharp criticism, prompting renewed calls for Europe…
Left Party Seeks Talks with Conservatives
Following a failed attempt to elect three judges to the Federal Constitutional Court, parliamentary negotiations may be on…
Union Seeks to Delay Vote on Constitutional Judge
The parliamentary group of the CDU/CSU alliance is reportedly seeking to remove the scheduled election for constitutional judge…
Insurance Industry Seeks Construction Halt in Flood Zones
As the anniversary of the devastating Ahr Valley flood approaches, Germany’s insurance industry association, the Gesamtverband der Deutschen…
Germany Seeks Intelligence Boost
The newly appointed Chairman of the Parliamentary Control Committee, Marc Henrichmann (CDU), is calling for a strengthening of…
FDP Seeks Shift for Low-Income Pensions
A proposal to restructure Germany’s pension system is gaining traction, spearheaded by Christian Dürr, the chairman of the…
German Auto Industry Seeks SME Focus on Energy Pricing
German automotive industry leaders are urging policymakers to ensure that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are not overlooked…
German Police Union Seeks Border Protocol
Concerns have been raised by the German Police Union (GdP) regarding the commencement of Polish border controls on…
Germany Seeks Talks With Poland Over Border Disputes
Following a dispute over border controls along the Polish border, a senior German parliamentarian is calling for clarifying…
Conservative Party Seeks Tougher EU Asylum Rules
Following a notable decline in asylum application figures, German political factions are engaging in discussions regarding the future…
Germany Seeks Cheaper Driver’s Licenses
A debate is gaining momentum in Germany regarding the affordability of driver’s license acquisition, with Transport Minister Patrick…
Construction Union Seeks Heat Protection Pay
Discussions are underway regarding the implementation of heat-related work protections and compensation for employees across various industries in…
AfD Seeks Polished Image
Following internal discussions, members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group have agreed to a shift in…
Germany Seeks Delay for EU AI Regulation
The German federal government is advocating for a postponement of the European Commission’s implementation of the European AI…
UN Seeks Deal After US Rejects Global Tax Floor
The United States’ rejection of a global minimum corporate tax has prompted renewed hope among activists that a…
Germany Seeks Taliban Cooperation on Deportations
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is planning direct discussions with Syria and Afghanistan regarding the repatriation of…
Kuban Seeks Compromise in US Trade Dispute
Tilman Kuban, a politician with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has advocated for a more pragmatic approach to…
War’s Endgame: Germany’s Top Diplomat Seeks Middle East Peace Breakthrough
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, a member of the Christian Democratic Union, believes a diplomatic solution is possible…
Germany’s Beer Industry Seeks to Raise the Bar on Minors and Booze
In a move to strengthen youth protection, the leaders of the German Brewers’ Federation and the German Child…
Border Chaos: Federal Police Seeks Help from Customs – Thousands of Migrants Stopped in Two Weeks
In a move to bolster border controls, the Federal Police has requested additional support from the customs authorities,…
East Germany’s New Commissioner Seeks Swift AfD Ban and CDU Separation
German Far-Right Party’s Ban a Possibility, Says New Eastern Envoy of German Government Elisabeth Kaiser, the new Eastern…
Rehlinger Seeks SPD Vice-Chairmanship to Revitalize Party After Historic Loss
Saarland’s Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger Announces Candidacy for SPD Stellvertreter Post Saarland’s Ministerpräsidentin Anke Rehlinger has announced her intention…
Culture Minister Weimer Seeks Private Investments to Boost German Film Industry
Kulturstaatsminister Wolfram Weimer (independent) aims to stimulate the German film industry. “We are currently facing significant economic problems…
Commission Seeks Mandatory Advertising Registry Compliance
The European Commission preliminarily believes that Tiktok is in violation of the Digital Services Act (DSA). The company…
CSU Chief Seeks European Approval for Tightened German Border Policy Amidst Criticism
CSU leader Markus Söder expects stricter border controls and refusals at German borders, despite significant criticism, to gain…
Willful Coalition” Seeks Peace Talks with Russia
The Ukrainian government has announced its readiness to initiate a full and unconditional ceasefire. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrij…