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Green Leader Demands Merz Step Up and Take Charge of Failed Coalition Government

Sean Prescott — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:05 +0000

Britta Haßelmann, the leader of the Green Party’s parliamentary group, delivered a highly critical assessment of the “black-red”…

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Berlinale Chief Tricia Tuttle Offers Step Down After Pro‑Palestinian Protests

Frank Bowers — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:00:10 +0000

The chief of the Berlinale, Tricia Tuttle, has offered to step down as the festival’s artistic director, according…

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Heating Association Calls New Law a Step Back

Frank Bowers — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:45:05 +0000

The managing director of the German Heat‑Pump Association (BWP), Martin Sabel, criticized the federal government’s new heating law sharply.…

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CDU General Secretary Linnemann Calls March Bürgergeld Switch First Step Toward Deeper Welfare Overhauls

Dawn Amber — Sun, 15 Feb 2026 07:55:04 +0000

CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann sees the planned replacement of the Bürgergeld in March by the new basic security…

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Police Union Supports Seven‑Point Railway Plan as Key First Step to Improve Train Safety

Chloe Price — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 08:16:05 +0000

The Police Union (GdP) regards the measures agreed upon at the recent rail safety summit as a crucial…

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Streeck Welcomes Menthol Ban in E‑Cigarettes as Crucial Step for Youth Health

Dawn Amber — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:20:05 +0000

Hendrik Streeck, the federal government’s drug commissioner, welcomed Agriculture Minister Alois Rainer’s proposal to ban menthol and other additives in e‑cigarettes.…

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DGB Demands Rich Step Up Share of Social Welfare Costs

Trevor Yard — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:29:04 +0000

Amid the divergent proposals from the Union and SPD to finance the welfare state, the DGB calls for…

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Weber Supports Discontinuity Principle Across EU as Step Toward Real Parliamentary Democracy

Dawn Amber — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:56:04 +0000

The chairman of the European People’s Party, Manfred Weber (CSU), says that the proposal to introduce a principle…

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Twin Kaulitz Brothers Bill And Tom Step In To Host ZDF’s Wetten Dass?

Trevor Yard — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:48:05 +0000

At this juncture, no binding contract has been made public, and the specifics of the hosting arrangement-including the…

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Parents Miss Jobcenter Appointments Youth Services to Step In

Trevor Yard — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:18:04 +0000

A controversial clause within a proposed overhaul of Germany’s basic social security system is drawing sharp criticism, with…

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Syria Election Marked as Key Step

Dawn Amber — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:07:05 +0000

The German government views upcoming parliamentary elections in Syria as a “milestone” in the country’s political transition. A…

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Rail Boss Set to Step Down

Sean Prescott — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:50:04 +0000

A leadership transition is underway at Deutsche Bahn, Germany’s national railway company. Following discussions in Berlin on Thursday,…

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Draft Law Takes First Step Towards a Stronger Economy

Frank Bowers — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 15:11:06 +0000

Germany’s Industry and Trade Association Welcomes Infrastructure and Climate Neutrality Fund Bill Germany’s Industry and Trade Association (DIHK)…

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Rent Moratorium: A Crucial Step in the Right Direction, But the Fight Against Homelessness is Far from Over

Victoria Chase — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:07:04 +0000

A recent development in German housing policy has garnered support from the Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Wohnungslosenhilfe, a national association for…

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Corporate Tax Cuts Won’t Save the Economy, But a Step Back in Civilization is Real

Dawn Amber — Fri, 30 May 2025 23:29:03 +0000

A top union official has expressed skepticism over the German government’s plan to reduce the corporate tax burden,…

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Feds Step Back as States Take the Lead

Frank Bowers — Wed, 28 May 2025 12:40:05 +0000

German authorities point to states as primary responders in the face of nationwide threats against German schools, but…

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Experts Slam Plan to Gut Germany’s Heating Act, Claiming it’s a Step Backwards in Climate Protection

Sean Prescott — Tue, 20 May 2025 23:16:07 +0000

Experts Question Minister’s Plan to Reform Building Energy Act Germany’s Minister of Economics, Katharina Reiche, has faced criticism…

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A Bold Step in Financing the Defense Sector

Victoria Chase — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:04:04 +0000

The Deutsche Bank has expressed its support for partially guaranteeing bank loans to defense firms. In a guest…

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A Step Backwards, Not a Breakthrough?

Dawn Amber — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:50:04 +0000

A recent meeting in the Saudi Arabian capital between Russia and the US yielded no significant outcomes, according…

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Country Takes First Step Towards EU Superstate!

Sean Prescott — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:16:08 +0000

Armenia’s Parliament Approves EU Partnership Bill The Armenian parliament has approved a bill on the country’s intention to…

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US and Russia Take a Small Step Back from the Brink of War

Sean Prescott — Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:53:08 +0000

Negotiations on the “Black Sea Initiative” Spill into 12-Hour Marathon in Riyadh Russian and US delegations have been…

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US and Russia Take a Step Back from the Brink of Digital Conflict?

Frank Bowers — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:13:06 +0000

A US official has reported that the Pentagon has ordered the resumption of its offensive cyber operations against…

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Trump’s ‘Big Step’ for Himself, a ‘Small Step’ for Humanity

Frank Bowers — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 20:59:04 +0000

After Donald Trump’s inauguration, former Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel mixed his reaction to the president’s inaugural address. “‘Donald…

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