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Parents Blast Proposed Cuts to Child Support Assistance Program
Savings proposals regarding the child maintenance allowance, put forward by leading municipal associations, have met with widespread criticism…
Parents Need More Support For Online Child Safety Say CDU Minister
Federal Minister of Family Affairs Karin Prien (CDU) is calling for increased support for parents following the findings…
Germany Offers MineSweeping Ships for Strait of Hormuz Mission Support
The German government is prepared to contribute the Bundeswehr to a potential mission aimed at securing the Strait…
Elterngeld Plus Peaks One Million Six Hundred Fifteen Thousand Families Receive Support In Germany
Approximately 1.61 million women and men in Germany received parental allowance payments (Elterngeld) in 2025. According to the…
Green Deputy President Pushes Germany for More Ukraine Support
Speaking during the visit of Volodymyr Zelenskyy and at the start of German-Ukrainian government consultations in Berlin, Vice…
SPD Vice Chair Möller Pushes Ukraine Support Amid Taurus Debate
Siemtje Möller, the SPD parliamentary deputy faction vice chair in the Bundestag, advocates for increased support for Ukraine…
Doctors Support Tobacco Tax Hike Demand Health System Funding Guarantee
General practitioners support the federal government’s planned increase in the tobacco tax for this year, but they insist…
Two Thirds of Germans Support Climate Neutrality by 2045
According to a survey by the polling institute Forsa, a majority of people in Germany support achieving climate…
Kubicki Gains Key Support in FDP Power Struggle After Leader Change
Marko Miholic, the deputy head of the FDP in Bremen, publicly stated that he supports Wolfgang Kubicki’s candidacy…
Lufthansa Flight Attendants Approve Strike Plan Cityline Hits 98% Support
Members of the Independent Flight Attendants Organisation (UFO) for both Deutsche Lufthansa and Lufthansa CityLine voted in the…
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…
Union Narrowly Loses Lead Over AfD as Forsa Survey Shows 26 Percent Support
According to a recent Forsa poll measuring voter sentiment, the Union’s support has slipped again, leaving the CDU…
SPD Sets Conditions For Deploying In The Strait Of Hormus As Germany Will Support Security Mission
German foreign‑policy officials welcomed Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s announcement that Germany is ready to help secure the Strait of Hormis. SPD…
Unmet Social Aid Claims: Only a Fraction of Home‑Care Residents Get Support
Only a small fraction of people cared for at home who are eligible for social assistance actually receive…
Germany Faces Crisis As One Third of Hospitals Threatened with Insolvency Health Bodies Urge Extended Financial Support
The German Hospital Association (DKG) and the German County Council have warned that another wave of hospital closures…
Survey: Majority Want Oil Embargo Against Russia Held While 36 % Germans Support Trade Restart
Thirty‑six percent of Germans say they would like to allow the export of Russian oil again overall, while…
Justice Minister Promises State Support for Terror Victims on National Remembrance Day
On the national day commemorating the victims of terrorist violence, German Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) pledged state support…
JUSO Seeks Fuel Price Cap to Support 49 Euro Ticket Amid Rising Gas Prices
German Green Party leader Philipp Türmer is calling for a price cap on gasoline amid steep fuels inflation.…
Majority of Germans Support Five-Year Delay of Climate Targets
A majority of Germans are calling for a five‑year postponement of the country’s climate‑neutrality goal. According to a…
German Foreign Minister Wadephul Reaffirms Support for Ukraine Amid European Challenges
Before departing for an informal Baltic Sea Council meeting in Warsaw, Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) reaffirmed Germany’s commitment…
Merz Confirms Germany’s Unwavering Support for U.S. and Israel in Iran Situation
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) firmly backed the United States and Israel after their strike on Iran. “The German…
Thousands Rally in Berlin to Support Israel and US Air Strikes on Iran
Several thousand people gathered in Berlin’s government quarter on Saturday to celebrate the airstrikes launched by Israel and…
UN probes reveal genocide signs as Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces wage coordinated destruction against non‑Arab communities in Al‑Fashir area
A United Nations inquiry commission has concluded that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan carried out a…
Federal Government Lacks Data on Overdue Child Support Payments as States Pour Billions into Subsidy
The federal government and the states are injecting billions of euros into the child‑support advance scheme, but the…
Berlin SPD Candidate Demands More Federal Support for Capital City
Berlin’s SPD lead candidate Steffen Krach has called for a stronger federal commitment to the capital. He told the…
Judit Polgár Urges Support for Girls in Chess, Hopes New Netflix Doc Inspires Future Stars
Chess icon Judit Polgár says she hopes a new Netflix documentary about her career will inspire more girls…
DB Forces Mandatory Body‑Cam Training for Customer Support Staff Ahead of Major Safety Summit
Directly before the major safety summit of Deutsche Bahn (DB) on Friday, the group had already made some concrete…
Sigmar Gabriel Calls for EU Defense Loans and Direct German Support for France and Poland
Sigmar Gabriel, chairman of the Atlantic Bridge and former German Deputy Chancellor, says that new collective EU borrowing for…
BASF Demands Swift Relief for Industry as Cefic President Calls for Quick Support
BASF chief Markus Kamieth, who also serves as president of the European chemical industry association CEFIC, called for swift…
Germany Extends Industrial Electricity Rate Support Beyond 2028 and Broadens Eligible Businesses
Germany’s federal government intends to prolong the validity of the industrial electricity price beyond 2028 and to widen…
Green Party Urges Chancellor Merz to Fly to Kyiv to Reaffirm German Support for Ukraine
The Green Party chairwoman Franziska Brantner has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to travel to Kyiv to reaffirm Germany’s support…
Ukraine Talks Reveal Greens Demand Stronger European Pressure on Putin and Robust Support for Ukraine
After the preliminary conclusion of talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States, the Greens urged European leaders…
Education Minister Karin Prien CDU Unveils Strategy to Boost Support for Boys
Bundesbildungsministerin Karin Prien (CDU) stresses that boys need better support. “We can’t focus only on girls and completely ignore…
EU Foreign Commissioner Kaja Kallas Confirms Support to Greenland Amid Trump Threats
She concluded that a unified Europe, capable of defending its interests and values, must also strengthen its engagement…
Germany Urges Support For Iranian Protesters
The Central Council of Jews in Germany is escalating pressure on the German government to adopt a more…
Germany Debates Ukraine Mission Support
Parliamentary Approval for Potential Bundeswehr Deployment in Ukraine Remains Uncertain The prospect of a German military deployment as…
Hoffmann Stands By Brosius-Gersdorf Support
Alexander Hoffmann, the CSU’s parliamentary group chairman, has staunchly defended his actions regarding the selection of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf…
Petition Gains Ground as Firework Ban Support Surges
Growing Pressure for a Nationwide Firework Ban in Germany A petition launched by the Berlin Police Union in…
UN Chief Fears Fading Refugee Support
The UNHCR’s Director for Germany, Mark Ankerstein, has issued a stark warning against tightening asylum policies and highlighted…
Data Retention Bill Gains Union Support
Legislative Push for Data Retention Sparks Controversy in Germany A draft law proposing the reinstatement of mandatory data…
Social Media Ban Gains German Support
A significant majority of Germans are now advocating for a blanket ban on social media usage for individuals…
Germany’s Wagenknecht Urges Teacher Support for Anti-Draft Strike
The increasingly vocal opposition party, BSW, has ignited a fresh wave of political debate in Germany, with its…
Coalition Rent Package Secures Strong Support
Sources within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group revealed a significant, though…
Ukraine Seeks Stronger Western Support
Ukraine’s Ambassador to Germany, Oleksij Makejew, has publicly criticized the West’s approach to potential peace negotiations with Russia,…
SPD Rethinks Ban Amid Rising AfD Support
The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) faces a period of intense introspection as internal criticism mounts over…
AfD Signals No Support for Merz
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has signaled a firm refusal to offer support to Chancellor Friedrich Merz in…
Social Media Abuse Spurs SPD Support Plan
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group in the Bundestag is developing a new counseling program designed to…
Merkel Successor Speaks Ukraine Support
A transatlantic and European leadership coalition, spearheaded by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron and UK…
Leftists Offer Support to Conscientious Objectors
The Left party (Die Linke) in Germany is poised to position itself as a central resource for individuals…
Merz Gains Union Support in Pension Dispute
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s staunch defense of the coalition’s pension package is encountering unexpected backing from within the social…
Mandatory Service Gains German Support
A significant majority of Germans are reportedly open to the introduction of a mandatory six-month service obligation for…
Housing Benefits Child Support to Link
The German government, under the leadership of Housing Minister Verena Hubertz (SPD), is planning a significant overhaul of…
G7 Pledges Continued Ukraine Support
The G7 foreign ministers reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity following a summit held…
Merz Faces Low Support For Chancellor Bid
A mere six months into his tenure, Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) faces a…
Germany Vows Support For Steel Industry
The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the nation’s steel industry, a move intended to quell…
Wadephul Gains Support For Syria Returns
A deepening rift within the German governing coalition has emerged over the contentious issue of repatriating Syrian refugees,…
Drone Defense Hub Gains NATO General Support
A former NATO general is lending considerable weight to a proposal by German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt to…
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…
Support Dwindles for BSW and FDP
The latest ZDF Politbarometer reveals a shifting landscape in German political representation, with significant implications for coalition dynamics…
SPD Reaffirms UNRWA Support
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) is staunchly defending its continued support for the United Nations Relief and…
Mandatory Year of Service Gains Green Party Support
A faction within the German Green Party is pushing for a radical overhaul of civic duty, proposing a…
Germany Signals Support for Trump-Putin Talks
Berlin – The German government expressed cautious support for a potential renewed meeting between former US President Donald…
Filters Ban Gains Scientific Support
The debate surrounding a potential ban on cigarette filters within the European Union has intensified, with the German…
Lawmakers and Little Ones New Bundestag Support
The German Bundestag’s President, Julia Klöckner (CDU), has launched a pointed critique of parliamentary procedures, advocating for substantial…
Benefit Crackdown Gains Public Support
Public Backing Masks Concerns Over Expanded Benefit Sanctions in Germany A recent Insa poll commissioned by “Bild am…
AfD Support Dips Crisis Concerns Mount
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has experienced a slight retreat in recent polling data, signaling a potential stabilization…
Mandatory Year Gains Support
The President of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), Marcel Fratzscher, has voiced support for a proposal…
Bundeswehr Drone Defense Gains Support
The increasing threat posed by drone activity is prompting calls for a reassessment of Germany’s established protocols regarding…
Europe United on Russia Support
European leaders concluded a two-day summit in Copenhagen, affirming a unified stance on engagement with Russia. Addressing the…
East Germany Needs More Support
The German government’s commissioner for eastern affairs, Elisabeth Kaiser, has emphasized the need for intensified efforts to support…
Union Calls for EV Aid Supplier Support
German automotive suppliers are facing increasing strain, prompting calls for government intervention to ensure their stability during a…
Business Fears Rising Far-Right Support
Concerns are growing within the German business community regarding the potential impact of further support for the Alternative…
Bahn Chief Pick Gains Union Support
The appointment of Evelyn Palla as the new Chairwoman of the Executive Board of Deutsche Bahn has garnered…
Klingbeil Confident of Union Support for Judge
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) anticipates a favorable outcome regarding the upcoming Federal Constitutional Court judge election, with…
Trump Oil Ban Gains German CDU Support
Calls for a complete halt to European oil imports from Russia are gaining traction within Germany’s Christian Democratic…
Inheritance Tax Reform Gains Support Across Parties
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) has welcomed remarks from Jens Spahn, parliamentary group leader of the Christian…
Automakers Seek EU Support for Electric Vehicles
Ahead of a high-level automotive summit with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels, Schaeffler board…
Emmenegger Gains Union Support>
Broad support is emerging within the Union faction for Sigrid Emmenegger, the candidate newly proposed by the SPD…
Poll Shows Growing Support for EU Sanctions on Israel
A recent poll conducted by Verian and reported by “Spiegel” indicates that a majority of German voters would…
East Germany Still Leads in Childcare Support
Recent observations suggest that eastern Germany maintains a more supportive environment for families with young children compared to…
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…
AfD Support Hits New High in Germany
Recent polling data indicates a growing potential for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) amongst the German electorate A…
Von der Leyen Pledges EU Support for Poland’s Border Security
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has affirmed the European Union’s full solidarity with Poland as a…
Greens Doubt Coalition Support For New Military Service
Members of Germany’s Green party are raising legal concerns regarding the government’s proposed new military service plan and…
AfD Gains Record Support in New Poll
Recent polling data indicates a continued shift in German political preferences and a prevailing sense of economic pessimism…
AfD Remains Strongest Party Support Rises for CDU and Left
Recent polling data indicates a continuing lead for the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in voter preference, maintaining 26…
Merz Ukraine Trip Signals Strong Support
A planned trip to Washington D.C. involving CDU leader Friedrich Merz alongside the Ukrainian President and other European…
UNAIDS Still Hopes for US Funding Support
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) maintains a cautious optimism regarding the potential for continued U.S.…
Merz Retains Support From Union Seniors
Following one hundred days in office, Chancellor Friedrich Merz appears to be receiving consistent support from within the…
License Revocation for Support Evaders Faces Backlash
Germany is considering stricter measures to address rising costs associated with advance maintenance payments, also known as Unterhaltsvorschuss.…
Germany Boosts Single Parent Support With €32 Billion Payment
Germany saw a substantial increase in financial support provided to single parents last year, with approximately €3.2 billion…
EU Nations Pledge Support For Ukraine Security Deals
European Union leaders have signaled their willingness to contribute to future security commitments for Ukraine. This participation will…
Haseloff Steps Down Schulze Gains Support
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has responded to the decision of Reiner Haseloff, Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt, not to…
Cities Demand Funds For Ukraine Refugee Support
German municipalities are seeking full and sustained financial compensation from the federal and state governments for costs associated…
Union Support Plummets in Latest Poll
Recent polling data indicates a shift in German voter sentiment, with the conservative CDU/CSU bloc experiencing a notable…
Germany Considers Aid Swap For Ukrainian Support
Government officials are engaging in discussions regarding a proposal by CSU leader Markus Söder, suggesting a shift in…
Union Party Dims Support for Lawmaker
The leadership of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group is distancing itself from CDU Member of Parliament Saskia Ludwig, representing…
Germans Support Defense Spending Hesitant to Fight
A recent survey reveals a complex perspective among German citizens regarding national defense and security. Conducted by Forsa…
Germany Stands Firm Defends Israel Support
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has defended his decision not to sign a joint statement issued by 28…
Linnemann Urges Continued Jobcenter Support for Ukrainian Refugees
A senior figure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for the continued involvement of employment agencies…