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Trump Pauses Planned Iran Military Strike Amid Diplomacy Talks
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that a planned military strike against Iran has been temporarily halted.…
Finnish Ex President Believes Putin Ready for Talks With Europe
Former Finnish President Sauli Niinistö believes that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to engage in negotiations with…
SPD Chief Sees Government Parties Back On Track After Coalition Talks
Dirk Wiese, the SPD’s parliamentary manager, stated that the governing parties have regrouped and are once again operating…
SPD Sees Coalition Back on Track After Committee Talks
Following the Coalition Committee meeting, SPD Parliamentary Chief of Staff Dirk Wiese believes that the alliance between the…
Scholz Dismisses Talks of Minority Government Calling Them Forgetful of History
Former Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) strongly opposes discussions regarding a potential pre-emptive end to the black-red coalition and…
Merz Invites Social Partners to Coalition Committee Talks
According to the “Industrie und Handel” newsletter from “Politico” coalition sources report that the leaders of the Union…
Coalition Talks Conclude Without Breakthrough Decisions
The coalition committee meeting involving the CDU and SPD concluded on Tuesday evening after approximately six hours of…
States Demand Digital Tax on Tech Giants Ahead of Coalition Talks
The demand for a digital fee targeting large internet corporations has arisen from various state governments ahead of…
Germany Rejects Schröder for Ukraine Peace Talks With Kremlin Stalwart
The German government indicated on Monday that former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is not positioned to negotiate the conflict…
German Foreign Minister Boosts Tomahawk Missiles Talks With US Allies
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) stated that Germany remains committed to acquiring Tomahawk cruise missiles from the…
Germany Pushes New European Ukraine Peace Initiative Talks with US
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU) announced a new negotiating initiative for Europe concerning the war in Ukraine.…
Linke’s Bureaucratism Keeps Showing Up in Intelligence Oversight Talks
Clara Bünger, a Member of the Bundestag representing the Left Party and serving as a deputy group leader,…
German Politician Calls for Russian Arms Talks Amid US Missile Concerns
SPD foreign policy spokesman Rolf Mützenich has urged for a more robust debate concerning new diplomatic disarmament initiatives,…
Ex Diploma Criticizes US Approach in Iran Talks
Hans-Dieter Lucas, former German diplomat and lead negotiator for the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, has criticized the United…
Iran Foreign Minister Meets Putin Following US Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently visited St. Petersburg, where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According…
Iran Foreign Minister Arrives in Pakistan US Talks Unconfirmed
The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has arrived in Pakistan for talks, a location also expected to host…
US Iran Talks Expected To Continue Says Political Expert
According to Jürgen Hardt, an external affairs expert for the CDU parliamentary group, further talks are anticipated between…
Alpine Greens Propose Tax Reform Blueprint Boosting Union SPD Talks
Discussions regarding a tax reform between the CDU/CSU Union and the SPD have gained momentum. According to a…
German Stocks Rise Amid Optimism for US Iran Talks
The German stock index, the Dax, began trading on Tuesday with gains. Around 9:30 AM, the leading index…
Germany and Brazil Deepen Strategic Partnership Talks in Hannover
During joint government consultations in Hanover, Germany and Brazil agreed to deepen their strategic partnership. According to the…
Germany Cautiously Watches US Iran Talks SeekingLasting Peace
The German federal government is cautiously observing potential peace negotiations between the US and Iran in Pakistan. During…
Iran Sees Progress in Peace Talks With United States
During the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the war, Iranian sources report…
Union and SPD Plan Further Coalition Talks for May 12
The Union and the SPD are reportedly planning to continue their reform discussions on May 12th during another…
Dax Dips Slightly Amid Peace Talks Hopes
The DAX saw a slight increase on Wednesday, closing at 24,067 points, marking a gain of 0.1 percent…
Green CD Breakthrough Nears Deal in Baden Wittgenstein Talks
Reports indicate that exploratory talks between the Green Party and the CDU in Baden-Württemberg have achieved a breakthrough.…
Merz Urges Netanyahu Towards Lebanon Peace Talks
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone on Monday. According to…
Vance Says US Talks With Iran Yield No Deal Over Nuclear Ambitions
Vice President JD Vance reported that discussions with Iran in Pakistan did not result in any agreement. Speaking…
Iran US Talks Stall Amid Disputes Over Strait of Hormuz
Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Islamabad have not yet produced any official outcomes and appear…
Schulze Presses Merz For Quick Fuel Price Relief Amid Coalition Talks
Ahead of the coalition committee meeting scheduled for Sunday, Sachsen-Anhalt’s Minister-President, Sven Schulze (CDU), urged the federal government…
Merz Signals Return to Talks with Tehran After Long Hiatus
Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) stated that the German government intends to resume discussions with the Iranian regime…
IEA Boss Forecasts Lingering Effects From Iran Conflict Despite Ceasefire Talks
Fatih Birol, the head of the International Energy Agency (IEA), anticipates that the repercussions of the conflict in…
Germany’s Economy Ministry Remains Quiet on Further Energy Price Relief Talks
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs is remaining cautious regarding potential further measures to address persistently high energy…
CDU SPD Negotiate Coalition Talks in Rhineland-Palatinate
A little over two and a half weeks after the state election in Rhineland-Palatinate, the CDU and SPD…
DGB Demands Coalition Talks on Reform Package
The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has called for joint discussions with the federal government concerning the planned…
German Defense Committee Chair Urges Deployment to Gulf Amid Iran War Talks Deadline Approaches
In light of recent talks aimed at ending the Iran war, Thomas Röwekamp, chair of the Bundestag’s Defence Committee,…
SPD Signals Hard Negotiations Over Income Tax Reform as Klingbeil Sets Central Condition for Union Talks
Lars Klingbeil, the leader of the SPD, said that a comprehensive income‑tax reform must be a core condition in…
Schweitzer Leads SPD in Coalition Talks with CDU After German Exit
The former Rhineland‑Palatinates premier, Alexander Schweitzer of the SPD, will act as his party’s chief negotiator in talks with…
Trump Reports Good Talks With Iran As Ultimatum Extended
The United States and Iran have begun talks, according to U.S. President Donald Trump, in an effort to…
Union Showcases Flexibility on Top Tax Rate, Open to Adjustment Talks
The German “Handelsblatt” reports that the Union-CDU and CSU combined-has apparently moved away from a categorical “no” on…
Merz Meets Trump Over Megatrade Deal Talks
According to U.S. President Donald Trump, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) had spoken with him about a number of “very…
German Lawmaker Mützenich Urges EU to Take Lead in Ukraine Talks as US Efforts Stall
Given that U.S.‑led talks to end the Ukraine war have remained unsuccessful-now entering its fifth year-Members of the…
Economist Urges Merz to Call Out China’s Unfair Trade Practices in Talks With Xi
Economist Michael Hüther has urged German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to make clear statements during his talks with…
Linken Leader Urges Merz to Rally China for Ukraine Peace Talks
Linken leader Jan van Aken has urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) to persuade China to join peace talks between Ukraine…
German States Clash with Unions Ahead of Wage Talks Hamburg Senator Claims 5 % Pay Hike Outline Already Planned
Hamburg’s finance senator, Andreas Dressel of the SPD, issued sharp criticism of the unions just before the third…
Merz Plans Munich Security Summit Talks With Zelenskyy Rubio and Newsom
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has arranged a series of bilateral talks for the upcoming Munich Security Conference (MSC).…
USA and Russia Restart Four-Year-Old High-Level Military Dialogue After Abu Dhabi Talks
The United States and Russia have agreed to revive the high‑level military dialogue that had been suspended for…
Merz Skips Ukraine Russia Talks in Abu Dhabi Amid Gulf Trip
Friedrich Merz, Germany’s Chancellor, will not make a personal stop at the Ukraine‑Russia peace talks that will take…
Trump Talks With Xi About Global Issues and Trade Deal
Donald Trump said he had an “extensive” phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He told reporters that the two…
Hardt Warns Russia Is Using Ukraine Talks To Buy Time While Attacking Kyiv Energy Infrastructure
Foreign ministers of the governing coalition warned that the next round of peace talks in Abu Dhabi among…
Russia Escalates Drone and Rocket Barrage on Ukraine Ahead of Abu Dhabi Peace Talks
A day before the scheduled peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the Ukrainian government reported another intensive series of…
Finnish Foreign Minister Urges US to Intensify Pressure on Moscow Ahead of Abu Dhabi Talks
Before the peace talks in Abu Dhabi, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen called on the Trump administration to step…
Ukraine Russia Talks Resume in Abu Dhabi Wednesday
The direct talks between representatives of Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi will resume only on Wednesday, President Volodymyr Selesnicki…
SPD Puts Direct Talks With Kremlin on Table Amid Ukraine War Stalemate
Against the backdrop of talks about Ukraine’s future and the devastating effects of power and heating outages, SPD…
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…
Laschet Urges Europe to Talk with Russia as Abu Dhabi Talks Offer Hope for Ukraine Peace
Armin Laschet, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Bundestag and a member of the CDU,…
Verdi Urges Health Sector Strikes Amid Employer Standoff in State Wage Talks
Verdi, the service‑sector union, has called for a nationwide sector strike in the health sector on Tuesday. The…
Klingbeil Calls for German‑French Nuclear Security Talks with France
Vice Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) called for German‑French discussions on nuclear protection for Europe. In an…
Brandenburg SPD and CDU Eye Coalition Talks
SPD Embraces CDU Coalition After BSW Collapse The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Brandenburg has formally endorsed coalition…
Brandenburg Parties Launch Coalition Talks
Following the abrupt collapse of coalition talks with the BSW, Brandenburg’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) leadership has formally…
Denmark USA Greenland Talks Set for Wednesday
A high-stakes meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Washington D.C., bringing together representatives from Denmark, Greenland and the…
Germany Urges Calm Talks on Greenland
Berlin’s transatlantic coordinator, Metin Hakverdi of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has urged a “constructive” dialogue with the…
Trump Talks Weigh on Germany’s Criticism
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU), Germany’s largest opposition party, is adopting a cautious stance on the recent attempt…
Doctors Praise Assisted Dying Talks
A critical stalemate persists in Germany’s ongoing debate surrounding assisted suicide, as a coalition of parliamentary representatives seeks…
Merz Sees Hope in Ukraine Talks
The German government has adopted a notably cautious stance following recent Ukraine negotiations held in Florida, tempering the…
Trump-Selenskyy Talks Spark Hope
Following a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a prominent German foreign policy…
Merz Presses Zelensky On Trump Talks
Berlin’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz has reportedly demanded clarification from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the planned meeting with…
Swiss Diplomat Urges Direct Putin Talks
A veteran Swiss diplomat is urging a reassessment of Western strategy toward Russia, advocating for direct dialogue with…
Germany Cools Talks with Putin
Berlin – Concerns are mounting within Germany’s ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) regarding renewed calls for direct dialogue…
Ukraine Peace Talks Spark Cautious Hope
Cautious Optimism and Political Realities Shape Ukraine Peace Talks in Florida The prospects for Ukraine’s success in upcoming…
Renters Voice Lost in Policy Talks
A significant power imbalance has been revealed in the German government’s engagement with stakeholders concerning housing policy, sparking…
Cautious Optimism Follows Ukraine Talks
The German Green Party has voiced cautious reservations regarding the recently concluded Ukraine negotiations in Berlin, issuing a…
Ukraine Talks Aim for Unified Western Front
Berlin’s upcoming Ukraine talks are positioned as a crucial moment for forging a more unified transatlantic front, according…
Ukraine Talks See Encouraging Steps
A joint statement released Monday by a coalition of European and international political leaders signaled a significant shift…
Germany Supports Ukraine Talks
Berlin is positioning itself as a key facilitator in ongoing Ukraine negotiations, a role underscored by government officials…
Merz Leads Ukraine Talks A Key Signal
The German Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction leader, Matthias Miersch, has lauded Chancellor Scholz’s recent efforts to initiate…
Merz Faces Ukraine Talks Test
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the CDU faces a significant political challenge in upcoming Ukraine negotiations centered on a…
Germany Eyes Unified Ukraine Talks
German officials are cautiously optimistic about ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Ukraine, emphasizing the critical need for unified international…
Merz Urges EU Role in Ukraine Peace Talks
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is intensifying calls for European involvement in the ongoing…
Ukraine Talks Stalled No Real Progress
The current diplomatic efforts surrounding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine are falling short of establishing a genuine negotiation…
Labor Chief Calls For Regular Talks With Chancellor
The leader of the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB), Yasmin Fahimi, has publicly urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz…
Europe Talks Ukraine With Trump
A transatlantic and European leadership quartet convened via teleconference on Wednesday, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, US President…
Finance Talks Delayed Until 2026
A fundamental reassessment of financial responsibilities between the federal government, state authorities (Länder) and municipalities is slated for…
Europe Urges China to Mediate Ukraine Talks
A growing chorus within Germany’s left-wing political landscape is calling for a radical shift in approach to the…
Lebanon Israel Talks Expand Peace Efforts
A tentative thaw in relations between Israel and Lebanon is underway, with both nations signaling a willingness to…
Pakistan Urges Germany Taliban Payment Talks
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has delivered a stark warning to Germany regarding the ongoing predicament of…
Government Boosts Defense Industry Talks
The German government has launched an expanded industrial dialogue, “Industry in Dialogue for Security” signaling a concerted effort…
Ukraine Talks Unlikely to Weaken
Berlin – Despite a burgeoning corruption scandal that has directly implicated figures close to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the…
Green Leader Seeks Auto Industry Talks
The Green Party’s leading candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, has cautioned against a top-down…
Economists Urge Caution on AFD Talks
Leading economists are sharply criticizing the Confederation of Family Businesses (Familienunternehmenverband) for its recent shift towards engagement with…
Coalition Talks Run Late Amid Pension Dispute
Following an exhaustive six-hour session late Thursday, the governing coalition of the Christian Union (CDU/CSU) and the Social…
Ukraine War Talks Show Promise
Negotiations surrounding a potential end to the conflict in Ukraine are reportedly making “solid and encouraging progress” according…
Ukraine Russia Talks Continue Uncertain Future
Negotiations surrounding the potential conclusion of the war in Ukraine remain shrouded in complexity, with significant details largely…
Merkel Meets China Leader Talks Productive
Berlin – A meeting between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the recent G20…
Ukraine Peace Talks Need Wider Involvement
The potential for meaningful progress in Ukraine peace negotiations hinges on broadening the scope of involvement beyond current…
Union Pension Talks Stalled
The simmering internal dispute within the conservative Christian Democratic Union (CDU) over pension reform has intensified, revealing a…
Debt Fears Rise Before Budget Talks
The impending vote on Germany’s 2026 budget is triggering sharp warnings from within the ruling CDU/CSU bloc concerning…
Fossil Phaseout Stalled at UN Climate Talks
Negotiations at the United Nations climate conference in Belém concluded Saturday with a significant setback for the European…
Climate Talks Extend Amid Warnings
Negotiations at the COP30 climate conference in Belém have extended beyond their scheduled close, signaling a significant impasse…
Climate Talks Face Hurdles Schneider Urges Fossil Fuel Clarity
The international climate negotiations underway in Belem, Brazil, are facing significant headwinds, complicated by a disruptive fire at…
Climate Talks Stalled Progress Seen
Negotiations at the COP30 climate summit in Belém are encountering significant obstacles, according to former German climate envoy…