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Germany’s Economy Ministry Takes Clear Stance Against State Gas Reserves
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action is increasingly adopting a stance against establishing a potential…
Evonik CEO Reverses Stance, Urges EU to Reform or Scrap Emissions Trading Scheme
In late November, Evonik’s CEO Christian Kullmann urged the EU Commission to either abolish the European Emissions Trading System…
German Opposition Urges Merz to Reorient US Policy Amid Discord on Trump Stance
The opposition in the Bundestag has asked Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to realign his policies toward the United States, but…
CSU Leader Sticks to Anti‑Green Stance Amid Poor Urban Vote Share
Despite the CSU’s relatively weak performance in Bavaria’s municipal elections, its Bundestag group chairman, Alexander Hoffmann, maintains that the…
Union & SPD Confident in Tougher Stance Against AfD a Year into New Bundestag
In the first year of the new Bundestag, the Union (CDU/CSU) and SPD confirm that their tougher stance…
Schröder Endorses Merz’s Stance as Germany Rejects US Military Aid in Iran Conflict
Former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder (SPD) has made it clear that he backs Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s (CDU) stance of refusing the…
Kuban Defends Merz’s Iran Stance Against Trump Criticisms
Tilman Kuban, the Union’s (CDU/CSU) spokesperson for European politics, said there is no reason for Chancellor Friedrich Merz to alter his…
Ricarda Lang Blasts Katherina Reiche Over Iran Energy Stance
Green Party politician Ricarda Lang sharply criticised Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) for her handling of the energy supply amid…
Germany Hopes Trump Delivers Clear Stance on Trade, Ukraine, and NATO Commitments
Before Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) was received by President Donald Trump at the White House, the German government is hoping for a clear…
Survey Shows Narrow Majority Back EU’s Harder Stance in US Customs Dispute
In the ongoing tariff dispute with the United States, a slim majority of Germans favor a forceful response…
Merz Defends Rigid Stance on Debt Brake While Pledges to Honor Coalition Deal
After the CDU party conference concluded, party leader and Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended a hard stance on the debt‑break…
SPD Fires Back at CDU’s Debt‑Brake Stance
The CDU party conference’s decision to reject further loosening of the debt brake has met sharp opposition from…
VW CEO Blume Challenges US Investment Plans, Calls for Europe to Take Bold Stance After Trump’s Davos Speech
Volkswagen chief executive Oliver Blume urged Europe to adopt a confident stance after U.S. President Donald Trump’s speech in Davos.…
Greens Push for Tougher US Stance
The German Green Party is intensifying its criticism of the federal government’s approach to the Trump administration’s actions…
Germany Tightens Stance on Left-Wing Extremists
The recent widespread power outages in Berlin have triggered a hardening of the German government’s stance against left-wing…
Left Party Focuses on Affordability Anti-War Stance
The Left party in Germany is recalibrating its political strategy, aiming to regain ground and counter the rising…
Merz Backed on Venezuela Stance
The German Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group leader, Alexander Hoffmann, has voiced strong support for Chancellor Friedrich…
Greens to Define Stance on Military Service
The German Green Party faces a critical juncture at its upcoming federal party conference, with leadership figure Franziska…
Business Groups Weigh Shifting Stance on AfD
A fracture is emerging within Germany’s business community regarding the appropriate engagement with the Alternative for Germany (AfD),…
German Business Demands Firm Stance on China
As German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil prepares for a visit to China, a wave of cautious optimism and…
Bayer Criticizes EU Agricultural Stance
The ongoing World Climate Conference in Belém, Brazil, has ignited a sharp critique of the European Union’s agricultural…
Hagel Challenges Wadephuls Syria Stance
A deepening rift has emerged within Germany’s ruling coalition over the contentious issue of repatriating Syrian refugees, with…
Trump Ukraine Stance Gains Finnish Support
Finnish President Alexander Stubb has publicly defended recent statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing…
CDU Faces Pressure Maintain Anti-AfD Stance
The Green Party’s parliamentary group secretary, Irene Mihalic, has issued a forceful rebuke aimed at dissenting voices within…
EKD Faces Criticism Over Political Stance
A growing rift is emerging between the Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) and a significant portion of its…
Taiwan Urges Trump Firm China Stance
Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump, cautioning against…
Faeser Slams SPD Israel Stance
A former German Interior Minister, Nancy Faeser, has voiced concerns regarding her party’s current approach to Israeli policy.…
Brandenburg Targets Harder Stance on Extremism
The Brandenburg State Premier, Dietmar Woidke, has called for a more robust approach to combating right-wing extremism, citing…
Kallas Vows Tough EU Stance Against Global Shifts
European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has voiced deep concerns regarding a potential reshaping of the global…
CDU Urged to Reconsider Left Party Stance Amid Rising AfD Support
Germany’s leading economic research institute, the Institut der deutschen Wirtschaft Köln (IW), has urged the Christian Democratic Union…
Left Leader Vows Sharper Opposition Stance
The leader of Germany’s Left Party, Jan van Aken, has signaled a shift towards a more assertive opposition…
Laschet Questions Trump’s Tougher Stance on Putin
Armin Laschet, Chairman of the German Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, has expressed skepticism regarding the demonstrably assertive stance…
SPD Urges Germany To Take Stronger Stance On Israel Arms Sales
Members of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) are urging further action from the German government regarding the conflict…
Germany Debates Tougher Israel Stance
Ahead of Wednesday’s cabinet meeting, a leading voice within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group, Adis Ahmetovic,…
Germany Defends Stance on Gaza Declaration
The German parliamentary group of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has defended the federal government’s decision not to…
SPD Demands Tougher Israel Stance
Pressure on Israel is mounting internationally and within Germany, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group is now…
Weidel Criticizes Merz’s CDU Stance
Alice Weidel, co-leader of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, has expressed a view that the stance of…
Greens Blast Dobrindts Immigration Stance
Following a summit of several EU interior ministers held on the Zugspitze mountain in Bavaria, Agnieszka Brugger, Deputy…
Economist Urges Tough Stance Against Trump
The ongoing dispute between the European Union and the United States is intensifying, with discussions centering on potential…
EU Urges Firm Stance in Trade Talks with US
Lars-Hendrik Röller, former chief economist to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, is urging the European Union to adopt…
Retail Group Condemns Energy Tax Stance
The German Retail Federation (HDE) has formally urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to reduce the electricity tax for…
MIGRATION CRISIS: German Cities Demand Tougher Stance on Refugees
German Municipal Leaders Urge Tougher Migration Policy Top officials from Germany’s municipal associations are calling on the government…
CSU Chairman Endorses Merkel’s Pro-Israel Stance, Accuses Critics of ‘Israel Hatred’
German Chancellor’s Remarks on Israel’s Military Action Spark Debate The debate surrounding the German Chancellor’s recent statement on…
Education Minister Defies Party’s Anti-CSD Stance
A dispute has emerged within the German government regarding the participation of Bundestag employees in the upcoming Berlin…
Deportation Revolution: Germany’s Hardline Stance on Asylum Seekers
German Politician Calls for Increased Deportation Flights, Emphasis on Asylum Reform Günter Krings, the deputy leader of the…
Green Party Leader’s Controversial Stance on Arms Deliveries
German Green Party Chief Felix Banaszak has expressed opposition to a complete halt of weapon deliveries to Israel.…
ElBaradei Slams Germany’s Israel Stance, Calls for End to Palestinian Dehumanization
Former International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Mohamed El-Baradei, has sharply criticized Germany’s…
Green Party Criticizes Schneider’s Appointment as Environment Minister Over Coal Phase-Out Stance
Green Party’s Dröge Criticizes Carsten Schneider’s Appointment as Environment and Climate Protection Minister Katharina Dröge, the chairwoman of…
Germany’s CDU Leader Promises to Include Afghan Local Forces in Resettlement Plan Despite Union’s Stance on Voluntary Inclusion.
In Pakistan and Afghanistan, 32 former German military local staff members are currently waiting to come to Germany…
German Government’s Tough Stance on Street Racing After Deadly Crash
After two young women, uninvolved in a suspected illegal high-speed racing event in Ludwigsburg, lost their lives on…
Commissioner Demands Tougher Stance Against Hamas and Radical Left
Germany’s Antisemitism Commissioner, Felix Klein, calls for a strengthened involvement of the domestic intelligence agency in the fight…
Merz’s Anti-AfD Stance a Glimmer of Hope for a United Germany?
BERLIN, GERMANY – In the wake of the start of soundings for a black-red coalition, SPD politicians welcome…
Union’s Defiant Stance Ignites Global Controversy
German Union’s Response to Criticism Over Netanyahu Invitation Rejected The German Union has rejected criticism from international law…
Can’t Agree on a Unified Stance on Ukraine, as Germany and UK Split on Security Measures
Berlin, Germany – After the US move to initiate peace talks with Russia, the major EU countries and…
FDP Chief’s Surprising Stance Shakes Coalition!
Despite a possible majority building with the AfD for a motion by the Union on migration policy, FDP…
43% of Employees Demand Anti-AfD Stance from Employers Ahead of German Elections
According to a recent study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW), many employees have a clear…
CDU’s Berlin Mayor Stands Firm on Tough Migration Stance, Defies Critics
Berlin’s Governing Mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has defended the proposed votes in the…
Own Party’s MP Defects to CDU’s Hardline Stance!
Ahead of the upcoming Bundestag debate on Germany’s migration policy, a Social Democratic Party (SPD) member of the…
Merz Mania: Germans Overwhelmingly Back Hardline Immigration Stance, Even SPD Supporters in Favor
A recent INSA survey commissioned by Bild found that two-thirds of Germans support CDU leader Friedrich Merz’s plan…
Habeck Blasts ‘Goat-Like’ Unforgiving Stance in Green Party Leadership Bid
In a recent speech, the Green Party’s chancellor candidate, Robert Habeck, criticized the current tone of the election…
AfD’s Weidel Offers Shock Deal to Secure Hardline Immigration Stance
Following the attack in Aschaffenburg, in which a child and a 41-year-old man were stabbed to death by…
Union’s Anti-AfD Stance Wins Bremen’s Mayor’s Approval
Bremen’s Mayor Andreas Bovenschulte (SPD) views the Union as a reliable partner in the fight against right-wing populism.…
Delegates Rebel Against Anti-Russia Stance
At the AfD party convention in Riesa, two proposals dominated the discussion on the topic of “Russia”. A…
FDP’s Bold Stance!
The FDP has rejected demands from environmental aid, the police, the German Medical Association, and environmental aid for…
Union’s Election Stance Revealed in Historic Shift!
German Union parties head into the federal election campaign with concepts for tax cuts, criminal law toughening, and…
SHOCKING Alliance Collapse: SPD’s Syria Stance Sparks Shockwaves in Europe’s Heart
SPD Calls for Restraint in Debate on Dealing with Syrian Refugees The SPD is calling on the Union…