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Young Union Demands Clear Reform Decisions Ahead of CDU Party Congress in Stuttgart
As the CDU’s party conference in Stuttgart approaches, Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Young Union, is calling on…
February 19, 2026
Police Union Leader Criticizes Hessian Minister’s Expulsion Enforcement Plans
The head of the Police Federation (GdP), Jochen Kopelke, has sharply criticized proposals by Rhineland‑Palatinate Interior Minister Roman…
February 19, 2026
CDU’s Labor Wing Leader Accuses Union Segments of Green‑Bashing
Dennis Radtke, head of the CDU’s Arbeitnehmer‑Flügel, has taken a stand against the increasingly harsh criticism of the Greens…
February 19, 2026
German Mid‑Size Union Pushes Tax Reform to Ease Middle and Upper Income Burden Ahead of CDU Party Conference
The Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) has submitted a motion for the CDU party congress that begins this Friday…
February 18, 2026
Union Weighs Tougher Rules Against Nepotism After AfD Allegations
In light of the nepotism accusations against the AfD, the Union is now considering tightening the German Members…
February 17, 2026
Union SPD Reject VAT Hike Despite Economist Warning
The Union and the SPD say that a rise in the value‑added tax (VAT), a scenario forecast by…
February 17, 2026
AfD Surges Past Union as Greens and Left Lose Ground
In the latest Forsa poll conducted for RTL and ntv, the AfD has taken the lead, narrowly surpassing…
February 17, 2026
Union to Rework MP Law in Response to AfD Scandal
In the AfD‑family‑affair, the Union caucus in the Bundestag wants to examine whether the Members’ Code of Conduct…
February 17, 2026
Young Union Leader Philipp Türmer Claims Kids’ Social Media Ban Unenforceable
Philipp Türmer, the Juso chair, remains skeptical amid the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youth.…
February 16, 2026
German Teachers Union Warns Against Blanket Social Media Ban for Under‑14s
In the debate over a social‑media ban for children and youths under 14, the German Teachers’ Association cautioned…
February 16, 2026
Union Proposes Limiting Train Track Access Amid Safety Debate
In the debate over increased safety on trains, the Union is now proposing access restrictions at stations. “Other…
February 16, 2026
Police Union Champions ID Photo Requirement for Nationwide Deutschlandticket to Boost Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) backs a proposal from Rhineland‑Palatinate Minister‑President Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) to introduce a nationwide, photo‑verified…
February 16, 2026
SPD Ties Income Tax Reform to Conditions Amid Rising Union Conflict
The debate over income‑tax relief is now turning into a new clash between the Union party and the…
February 15, 2026
Police Union Supports Seven‑Point Railway Plan as Key First Step to Improve Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) regards the measures agreed upon at the recent rail safety summit as a crucial…
February 14, 2026
Union Welcomes Plan to Equip Train Conductors With Body Cameras
After the rail‑safety summit, CDU interior expert Alexander Throm welcomed the plan to give train conductors body‑cams. “AI‑driven video…
February 14, 2026
EU Vice President Eyes Social Media Ban for Youth Across Union
Vice‑President Henna Virkkunen, who heads the EU’s digital policy, said that the Commission will reach a decision by…
February 13, 2026
Police Union Demands More Police Presence in Trains to Boost Safety
Amid growing concerns about safety in trains and stations, the Police Union (GdP) is asking Deutsche Bahn to deploy…
February 13, 2026
SPD Warns Union of Blockade over Debt Brake Reform
A conflict over the reform of the debt brake is emerging within the governing coalition, as reported by…
February 12, 2026
Klingbeil Unveils Ten Point Plan to Drive EU Capital Market Union
Bundesfinanzminister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) announced that he will launch a new initiative aimed at advancing the European Capital Market Union.…
February 11, 2026
Junge Union Leader Urges CDU to Adopt Harder Negotiating Tactics Against SPD in Social Reform Battle
During a dispute over social reforms, Junge Union leader Johannes Winkel urged his party’s leadership to negotiate with…
February 11, 2026
Forsa Poll Finds Union Unchanged Leader Ahead of AfD With 26%
In the Forsa poll on voter preferences, the Union-CDU and CSU together-remains the strongest political force with 26 percent…
February 10, 2026
Union Demands Action Over Rising Mental Strain Among German Police
Psychological and emotional strain among German police officers is significantly higher than in other professions, according to an…
February 10, 2026
Police Union Cautiously Responds to SPD’s Rail Security Overhaul Plans
The Police Union (GdP) responded cautiously to the SPD parliamentary group’s plan to reorganise security services at the…
February 9, 2026
Union Demands Key Fixes to Rent Law Draft by Minister Hubig
The Union caucus is calling for corrections to the draft tenancy law put forward by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig…
February 8, 2026
Union Pushes for Stronger Revisions to Housing Law Draft
The Union faction is calling for improvements to the draft rent law presented by Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig.…
February 8, 2026
Union Demands Revisions to Germany’s New Tenancy Law Draft
The Union parliamentary group is calling for amendments to the draft federal tenancy law presented by Justice Minister…
February 8, 2026
Union Demands Revisions to German Rent Law Draft
The Union faction calls for further revisions to the draft law on tenancy rights presented by Federal Justice…
February 8, 2026
German Union Demands Revisions to Proposed Tenancy Law Draft by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig
The Union faction is calling for revisions to the draft tenant‑law bill presented by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD).…
February 8, 2026
Union and SPD Reject Greens’ Warning of Gas Shortage
The Union and the SPD in the Bundestag dismissed the Green caucus’s warnings of an imminent gas shortage…
February 8, 2026
Union Falls Behind AfD as Poll Numbers Drop
For German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the Union’s poll share is falling again. In the Sunday trend published…
February 7, 2026
Union Berlin And Frankfurt Draw 1-1 As Bundesliga Season Kicks Off
Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt opened the Bundesliga’s 21st matchday with a 1‑1 draw. For Frankfurt it was…
February 6, 2026
Union Politicians Push Age Limits on Social Media Use
Leading politicians from the Union parties say age limits for using social media are necessary. “Social media are…
February 6, 2026
Police Union Warns of Terror Threat Ahead of Carnival
In anticipation of the Carnival season’s peak, the Police Union (GdP) describes the situation as a threat. Patrick…
February 6, 2026
Union and AfD Lose Ground SPD Grows as Infratest Poll Shows CDU CSU Falling to 26%
A recent Sunday poll conducted by Infratest for the ARD shows the CDU and CSU experiencing a slight…
February 5, 2026
Young Union Spots Tens of Billions in Social Spending Savings, Pressures SPD in Reform Debate
Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Junge Union (JU), is raising the stakes in the debate over social reforms, thereby…
February 5, 2026
Police Union Demands Rapid Police Deployment After Landstuhl Train Tragedy
Following a fatal incident on a regional train in Landstuhl, Jochen Kopelke – the national chairman of the German…
February 5, 2026
Police Union Calls for Stronger Security Measures on Trains After Fatal Incident
The Police Union (GdP) has expressed condolences to the family of the killed train guard and called for…
February 4, 2026
German Handcraft Union Criticizes Proposed Building Energy Law Overhaul
Jörg Dittrich, president of the Zentralverband Deutsches Handwerk (ZDH), warned that the reforms to the Building Energy Act could…
February 4, 2026
Union Holds Lead at 26% Over AfD in Latest Forsa Poll
The Forsa poll shows that the Union (CDU/CSU) remains ahead of the AfD in voter preference. In the…
February 3, 2026
Youth Union Calls for Stricter German Citizenship Rules
The Junge Union is calling for significantly stricter rules for becoming a citizen in Germany. In a paper…
February 3, 2026
Union and AfD Tied Again at Insa While CDU CSU and SPD Slightly Behind in Voter Favoritism
The poll, taken from January 30 to February 2 2026 among 2,006 eligible voters, shows a slight uptick for the Union…
February 3, 2026
German Judges Union Criticises Justice Minister’s Administrative Court Reform Plans
The German Judges Association (DRB) criticized the reform plans of Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) as insufficient to…
February 3, 2026
Rhein Resists CDU Business Union Cutback Demands
Hessian Minister President Boris Rhein (CDU) has opposed the latest demands of the Mittelstands‑und‑Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) and the CDU’s Economic…
February 2, 2026
Nationwide Strikes in Local Public Transport Begin as Verdi Union Walkouts Hit Almost All German States
On Monday morning, the strikes announced by the union Verdi began across all German states, with the exception…
February 2, 2026
CDU Fights Over Energy Drink Age Limits Sparks Debate in Union
In the Union, a debate is unfolding over a proposed sales limit for caffeinated sodas. While the CDU/CSU…
February 1, 2026
Union Rises to AfD Parity in New Insa Poll
The latest Insa poll shows that the Union has erased its lag behind the AfD in voter favourability.…
January 31, 2026
Young Union Sets Deadline for CDU to Reinstate Conscription
The Junge Union has set a deadline for the CDU to re‑introduce conscription. In a proposal submitted for…
January 30, 2026
Union Faction Satisfied With Coalition Summit Despite Limited Outcomes
Although the outcome was modest, the Union caucus expressed satisfaction with the coalition summit that took place last…
January 29, 2026
Union and SPD Agree to Restrict Public Access to Security Data Pushing Resilience and Sovereignty Agenda
Union and SPD members reached an agreement in the Coalition Committee late on Wednesday evening. They agreed to…
January 28, 2026
Young Union Stands Against Loosening Germany’s Debt Brake Rules
A motion submitted by the Junge Union for the upcoming party conference – as reported by “Der Spiegel”…
January 28, 2026
Greens Demand Bundestag Debate as Union Attempts to Trim Part Time Rights
The Greens have asked for a “current‑hour debate” in the Bundestag to discuss the ruling coalition’s economic wing’s…
January 27, 2026
Union and SPD Reject Boycott of US World Cup
The CDU and SPD have made clear that they do not intend to boycott the 2026 World Cup…
January 26, 2026
Haus & Grund Warns GEG Reform Will Fail Without Faster Action by Union and SPD
The negotiations over a reform of Germany’s Building Energy Act (GEG) have stalled, prompting industry groups to warn…
January 26, 2026
Dortmund Triumph Over Union Berlin with 3‑0 Victory
Borussia Dortmund secured a 3‑0 victory over Union Berlin in the 19th Bundesliga round, trimming the gap to the…
January 24, 2026
Union Urges Stricter Blood Alcohol Limits for Cyclists and Higher Fines
The Union (CDU) argues that cyclists should be subject to a stricter blood‑alcohol limit and also calls for…
January 23, 2026
Klingbeil Seeks Labor Union Business Alliance
The German government, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), is initiating a…
January 18, 2026
Union Fights Tax Hike on Gas Cars
The proposal by a faction within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) to significantly increase the taxation of company…
January 16, 2026
Union Demands Rail Chaos Inquiry
The persistent and severe disruptions to Germany’s rail network following the recent winter weather event are prompting calls…
January 11, 2026
Union Chief Fears Lost Year for Workers
The leader of Germany’s largest trade union federation, the DGB, Yasmin Fahimi, has issued a stark warning against…
January 11, 2026
Union Mainz Draw Thrills Fans
The Bundesliga’s 16th matchday delivered a frustrating draw for Union Berlin against FSV Mainz 05, ending 2-2 after…
January 10, 2026
Union Blocks Path to Residency for Working Immigrants
Deep Division Emerges Over Proposed Immigration Reform in Germany A sharp political rift is widening within Germany’s governing…
January 8, 2026
Arrests for Truants Draw Union Fire
The practice of several German states resorting to juvenile detention as a punishment for persistent truancy is facing…
January 3, 2026
Union Demands Offer for Public Sector Workers
The stalemate in public sector wage negotiations across German states intensifies, with Verdi union leader Frank Werneke issuing…
January 3, 2026
Police Union Backs Nationwide Fireworks Ban
The German Police Union (GdP) Berlin is urgently calling for a fundamental shift in political policy regarding annual…
January 1, 2026
Police Union Slams Failure to Address New Year’s Chaos
A year after widespread rioting marred New Year’s Eve celebrations across Germany, the Police Union (GdP) is sharply…
December 31, 2025
Police Union Urges Nationwide Firework Ban
The head of Germany’s Police Union (GdP), Jochen Kopelke, is intensifying his calls for a nationwide firework ban,…
December 30, 2025
Police Union Backs Tougher Laws on Attacks
The German Federation of Police Officers (BDK) has voiced cautious support for the federal government’s proposed legislation to…
December 30, 2025
Union Demands Reform Focus Beyond Party Lines
Political Wrangling Threatens Stagnation in German Care Reform Negotiations A deepening rift between German political factions is jeopardizing…
December 28, 2025
Police Union Demands Fireworks Ban
The head of Germany’s Police Union, Jochen Kopelke, has issued a stark warning regarding the widespread proliferation of…
December 23, 2025
Data Retention Bill Gains Union Support
Legislative Push for Data Retention Sparks Controversy in Germany A draft law proposing the reinstatement of mandatory data…
December 23, 2025
Police Union Cites Shortfall in Data Retention
The German government’s proposal to mandate a three-month retention of IP addresses has triggered a complex interplay of…
December 21, 2025
Tax Cut for Restaurants Sparks Union Opposition
The proposed permanent reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on restaurant meals is facing staunch opposition from the leading…
December 19, 2025
Pilot Union Challenges Lufthansa
The relationship between Lufthansa and its pilot union, Cockpit, has deteriorated sharply, with the union signalling its intent…
December 19, 2025
Union Backs New DB Cargo Leader
The Eisenbahn- und Verkehrsgewerkschaft (EVG), a major rail and transport union, is expressing cautious support for the new…
December 19, 2025
EU Car Rules Face Union Pressure
Leading figures within the European People’s Party (EPP), specifically from the German Union faction, are intensifying calls for…
December 18, 2025
Teachers Union Fights Social Media Restrictions
The German Teachers’ Association President, Stefan Düll, has launched a sharp critique of the growing calls within both…
December 17, 2025
Union Stands Firm Demands Wage Hike
The leader of Germany’s largest service sector union, Verdi, Frank Werneke, has staunchly defended the union’s aggressive wage…
December 12, 2025
Union Loses Ground AfD Remains Dominant
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and its Bavarian sister party, the CSU, have experienced another decline in voter…
December 9, 2025
Union Demands Changes to Pension Plan
The leader of the Junge Union (JU), Johannes Winkel, is publicly challenging the direction of the current German…
December 9, 2025
Bartsch Slams Young Union Over Pension Vote
The recent parliamentary vote on the pension reform package has drawn a mixed response, with Dietmar Bartsch, a…
December 8, 2025
Scooter Rules Tighten Police Union Calls For Action
The German Police Union (GdP) is calling for significantly expanded measures alongside the planned reform of liability rules…
December 6, 2025
Rail Union Cheers Management Overhaul
A sweeping restructuring plan unveiled by Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla aims to drastically reduce the company’s top-level…
December 6, 2025
Union Rebels Defy Rent Package Vote
The passage of the contentious pension reform package through the Bundestag yesterday exposed a significant fracture within the…
December 5, 2025
Union Holds Lead Over AfD in New Poll
The latest ARD-Deutschlandtrend poll, released this week, paints a stark picture of German voter sentiment and signals a…
December 4, 2025
Union Forges Ahead On Pension Reform
The ruling coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) is poised to push…
December 3, 2025
Pension Rebels Miss Union Deadline
The deadline for members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group to declare an intended vote against the government’s proposed…
December 3, 2025
Union Backs Minister in Pension Row
The labour movement has expressed cautious support for Labour Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) amidst ongoing pension reform debates,…
December 3, 2025
Renten Deal Sparks Union Debate
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary group convened Tuesday amidst palpable tension surrounding…
December 2, 2025
Union Pension Deal Faces Hurdles
Internal divisions within the conservative Union bloc are intensifying over the recently agreed pension reform package, threatening to…
December 2, 2025
Pension Reform Faces Union Pressure
Pressure mounts within the ruling conservative bloc as internal dissent over the proposed pension reform package intensifies. Klaus…
December 2, 2025
Coalition Plans Tax Perks for Union Members
A coalition of the Social Democrats (SPD) and the Union faction is proposing significant tax reforms that critics…
December 1, 2025
Bayern Edge Victory Union Stumbles
The weekend in the Bundesliga offered a stark illustration of the precariousness of form and the potential for…
November 29, 2025
Union Submits Transit Pay Demands
The United Services Union (Verdi) has initiated a significant escalation in labor negotiations impacting public transport across all…
November 27, 2025
Union Warns Against Rightward Shift
A leading figure within the CDU’s worker’s wing has issued a stark warning against any potential rapprochement with…
November 27, 2025
Union Urges Employers to Tackle Rising Sick Leave
The German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB) is issuing a stark warning to employers, urging proactive measures to…
November 27, 2025
Police Union Sounds Alarm Over Staffing Shortages
A looming personnel shortfall is casting a shadow over Germany’s preparations for New Year’s Eve, sparking alarm from…
November 27, 2025
Renten Dispute Sparks SPD Union Clash
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has forcefully rejected criticism from the conservative “Young Group” within the governing coalition,…
November 26, 2025
AfD, Union Neck and Neck in New Poll
The latest Forsa poll paints a picture of political stagnation and deepening public discontent in Germany. The far-right…
November 25, 2025
US Ukraine Diplomacy Faces Union Scrutiny
The evolving US approach to Ukrainian peace negotiations, particularly under the potential return of Donald Trump, is generating…
November 24, 2025
Rent Dispute Escalates Schweitzer Slams Youth Union
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is steadfastly resisting calls from younger members of the Christian Union (CDU/CSU) to…
November 24, 2025






































































































