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AfD Reaches New High Growing Voters Lead Over Union
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is continuing to expand its lead in voter favorability, as measured by Forsa,…
Union Says Care Reform Won’t Burden Insurance Contributors
Steffen Bilger, the parliamentary director for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, has voiced concerns regarding the accumulating financial burden…
Climate Union Slams Heating Act Calling It Unconstitutional Setback
The CDU-affiliated group known as the “Klimaunion” has labeled the coalition’s new heating law an unconstitutional setback. According…
AfD Hits Record High Insa Poll As Union Slips Again
A daily poll conducted by the research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag” indicates another gain for the…
Union Scraps Tobacco Tax Hike After Eliminating Workers’ 1000 Euro Bonus
Following the cancellation of the planned 1,000 Euro bonus intended to relieve the burden on employees, the Union…
AfD Leader Signals Support for Union Minority Government in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Leif-Erik Holm, the AfD candidate for Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has indicated that he would support a possible minority government coalition…
AfD Jumps to 28 Percent Leading Union by Six Points in Latest Poll
According to a Yougov poll released on Tuesday, the AfD has gained ground, rising to 28 percent, which…
Winkel Slams Union Response To Chancellor’s Speech At Berlin Congress
Johannes Winkel, Chairman of the Young Union (JU), sharply criticized the behavior of trade unionists during the Chancellor’s…
Merz Mocked by Union Workers at DGB Congress
Speaking at the DGB Federal Congress on Tuesday, CDU leader Friedrich Merz was met with mixed reactions, including…
Union Calls for Income Tax Reform Boost to Enhance Earnings Incentives
Leading figures within the Union parliamentary group argue that the planned income tax reform represents the best opportunity…
Union Demands Concrete Tax Reform Timetable by 2027
During a top meeting of the CDU, CSU, and SPD, members of the Union coalition are demanding a…
Müller Demands Targeted Relief After Failing Union Initiative
Sepp Müller, the CDU’s deputy chair, stated that following the failure of the “relief premium” stimulus, the party…
Yasmin Fahimi Re-elected Leader of German Trade Union Federation
Yasmin Fahimi has been re-elected as the chairwoman of the German Trade Union Confederation (DGB). During the DGB’s…
Union Steigert Tempo Steuerreform Nach Scheitern Prämie
Following the failure of the relief premium, the CDU/CSU Union is accelerating efforts regarding the planned tax reform.…
AfD Leads Union in Insa Survey Ahead of Major Political Shift
According to the latest “Sunday Trend” poll published by the Insa Institute, the AfD is now leading the…
SPD Union Demand Turbo Speed for European Missile Capabilities
Defense and security politicians from the SPD and the CDU/CSU are putting pressure on Defense Minister Boris Pistorius…
Union Criticizes Bas Over Comment Calling German Social System a Magnet for Immigrants
A significant amount of discontent exists within the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag regarding comments made by…
Spahn Re-elected Tribune Leader for CDU-led Union Faction
Jens Spahn (CDU) retains his position as head of the Bundestag parliamentary group for the Union parties. According…
AfD Maintains Strong Lead Over Union in Forsa Poll
According to the latest RTL/ntv “Trendbarometer” the AfD maintains its clear lead in voter favorability, scoring again at…
Union Rejects Wealth Redistribution in Income Tax Reform Debate Sparks New Action
The planned reform of the income tax is once again sparking a heated political debate, following recent statements…
Union Fears Coalition Paralysis Concerns Black-Red Bloc’s Ability to Govern
CDU politician Steffen Bilger expressed concern regarding the coalition’s capacity to govern effectively. Speaking to the “Handelsblatt”, Bilger…
Union Berlin Draws 2-2 with Köln as Heidenheim Misses Munich Victory
During the 32nd round of the Bundesliga, two relegation battles captivated audiences. In the first, Union Berlin faced…
Union Cautious on SPD Diet Cut Saying Pay Now Automatic Process
The Union faction has reacted with reticence to the SPD’s proposal to forgo an increase in parliamentary stipends…
SPD Youth Leader Slams Union Weakness Questioning Government Competence
Philipp Türmer, the head of the SPD’s youth organization, expressed deep skepticism regarding the governance capacity of specific…
Union Boss Slams Government Over Day Off Cuts and Work Hours Increases
Yasmin Fahimi, Chairwoman of the German Trade Union Federation (DGB), voiced strong opposition to several ongoing political proposals,…
Coalition Critics Slam Union Doubts Over Government’s Future
Doubts about the longevity of the CDU/CSU coalition are causing significant friction within the governing parties. The catalyst…
SPD Leader Slams Union Over Tax Reform Blockade Calls for Democratic Unity
In a recent letter to his party members, SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch has called on members…
Union Rejects Price Freeze on Deutschlandticket Citing Fuel Price Stability
The Union has rejected the demands made by the state transport ministers to temporarily freeze the price of…
Trade Union Leader Rejects Expansion Of Temporary Contracts On Innovation Grounds
Yasmin Fahimi, the chairwoman of the DGB (German Trade Union Confederation), has rejected a proposal made by SPD…
SPD Slams Union Tax Plans Criticizes Income Tax Reforms Proposals
Wiebke Esdar, the Deputy Chair of the SPD parliamentary group, sharply criticized the proposals for income tax reform…
Only One Tenth of Young Workers Join a Union Despite New Opportunities
Based on an analysis conducted by the German Institute for Economics (IW) using data from the European Social…
Union and Green Parties Support AntiScam Center to Fight Online Fraud in Germany
Consumer politicians from both the CDU/Christian Democratic Union and the Green Party are publicly advocating for the establishment…
Union Promises Third Cash Relief Package for High Gas Prices
Due to continued high prices for oil and gasoline, the CDU faction in the Bundestag is preparing a…
Union Weighs Bannmeile Near Reichstag Amid Rising Protest Concerns
In light of the increasing frequency and intensity of protests around the Reichstag and the Chancellery, Günter Krings,…
Union Health Cuts Deemed Unresponsible DGB Demands Patients Protection
Yasmin Fahimi, the chairwoman of the DGB union, has strongly criticized the savings package proposed by Health Minister…
Union Warns Against Debt Spending Following Iran Crisis
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag has issued a strong warning against using external conflicts, such as…
SPD SLAMS UNION TAX PLAN FOR FAVORING WEALTHY ELITE
SPD parliamentary group leader Matthias Miersch sharply criticized the Union’s recent proposal for tax reform. Speaking to the…
Leipzig Dominates Union Berlin Starts Bundesliga Campaign Strong With Three Goals
RB Leipzig began the 31st matchday of the Bundesliga by securing a decisive 3-1 victory over 1. FC…
Union Boss Slams Merz and Government for Bad Communications
Union leader Michael Vassiliadis has sharply critiqued the German federal government, specifically addressing Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), for…
Major German Union Threatens Protests Against Potential Pension Cuts Slams CDU Leader’s Remarks
The head of Germany’s largest union severely criticized Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) regarding his statements about the…
Union Berlin Coach Eta Wants to Impress with Performance Alone
Marie-Louise Eta, who has taken over as the head coach for Union Berlin-marking the first time a woman…
German Voters Demand Stronger Social Safety Net According to Union Survey
According to a recent survey conducted by the German Trade Union Federation (DGB), a majority of Germans favor…
CDU CSU Union Threatens Health Reform Rejection Over Citizen Benefit Funding
The health policy figures from the CDU/CSU parliamentary faction are insisting that the federal budget must cover the…
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…
Junge Union Demands Government Fund Health Costs for Benefit Recipients
Johannes Winkel, Chairman of the Young Union, is demanding that the costs associated with the health insurance of…
Health Reform Backlash Union Workers Demand Changes From CDU Minister
Members of the CDU parliamentary faction are calling for changes to the reform plans proposed by Federal Health…
Business Union Warns Relief Bonus May Fail Demands More Flexibility
The German Mittelstand- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT) is calling for increased flexibility regarding the 1,000 Euro relief premium planned…
Union Boss Slams Potential May Day Holiday Axe As Unheard Of
The leader of Verdi, Frank Werneke, dismissed suggestions of abolishing May 1st as a public holiday. Speaking to…
AfD Surpasses Union in Latest Political Poll
In the latest ZDF “Political Barometer” survey, the AfD now ranks ahead of the CDU. If the federal…
Young Union Pushes for Tax Funding of Basic Income Health Costs
The Youth Union (JU) is strongly advocating for the complete coverage of healthcare costs for recipients of the…
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…
Union Demands Seven Percent Pay Hike in Retail Negotiations
Verdi has demanded a 7% pay raise, effective over a twelve-month period, just before the beginning of wage…
Union Boss Verdi Demands More Action Against Soaring Gas Prices
Frank Werneke, the chairman of the union Verdi, stated that the planned reduction of the energy tax is…
Junge Union Chair Puts Pressure On Merz Over Retirement Age
Johannes Winkel, the chairman of the Young Union, now views extended working lives as widely accepted. Speaking to…
Union and SPD Clash Over Tenant Protection Amid Heating Law Delays
The cabinet’s scheduled passage of the Building Modernization Act (GMG), initially planned for this Wednesday, has been delayed…
Merz Backs African Union Free Trade Deal Boosting EU Trade Ties
During his visit to Berlin, CDU politician Friedrich Merz advocated for establishing a free trade agreement with the…
AfD Surpasses Union in Latest Forsa Poll Data
In the latest poll by Forsa measuring voter favorability for RTL and ntv, the AfD has regained its…
Police Union Demands More Resources Amid Speeding Patrol Marathon
Amid the “speed trap marathon” Jochen Kopelke, the national chairman of the Police Union (GdP), is advocating for…
Flight Attendant Union Announces Two Day Lufthansa Strike
The cabin crew union, UFO, has announced a two-day strike against Lufthansa. According to the union, the strike…
Union Berlin Slashes Ties With Baumgart Eta Takes Over Coaching Role
1. FC Union Berlin has parted ways with head coach Steffen Baumgart, along with assistant coaches Danilo de…
Young Union Demands Military Conscription Return Next January
The head of the Junge Union, Johannes Winkel, has called for a return to compulsory military service as…
Junge Union Boss Backs Reiche Against Coalition Rivals
Johannes Winkel, the Federal Chairman of the Young Union (CDU), publicly offered strong support to Federal Minister for…
Union Rejects Mandatory Sex Crime Law in Law Studies
The Union party caucus in the Bundestag voted against incorporating sexual criminal law into legal studies curricula. Legal…
Young Union Leader Dampens Hopes for Cheaper Gas Prices
Johannes Winkel, chairman of the Young Union (CDU), has tempered expectations regarding further measures to lower fuel prices.…
AfD Ties Union in Latest Poll Winner Status
According to a weekly poll conducted for the broadcasters RTL and ntv, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) has…
Union Firmly Rejects Plan to Decriminalize Fare Evasion
The Union firmly rejects the plan put forward by Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) to decriminalize fare evasion.…
Police Union Opposes Plans to Decriminalize Fare Evasion
The Police Union (GdP) has rejected the plans proposed by Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) to…
Union Defends Mandatory Overseas Permit for Young Men
Thomas Erndl, the defense policy spokesperson for the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, dismissed criticism regarding the requirement for permission…
Union Oppositor Demands Targeted Energy Price Relief for Families Workers and Mittelstand
Sepp Müller, the Deputy Parliamentary Group Chairman for the CDU and a member of the Task Force addressing…
Union and St Pauli Draw 1-1 in Opening Bundesliga Clash
In the opening match of the 28th Bundesliga matchday, Union Berlin and FC St. Pauli drew with a…
Municipal Union Urges Temporary VAT Cut to Combat Energy Price Spikes
To counter rising energy costs, the Association of German Cities and Municipalities is calling for a temporary reduction…
Rail Union Demands Deep Ticket Discounts to Offset Fuel Price Crisis
The railway union EVG is demanding that the government implement a price reduction for train tickets amid the…
Trade Union Backs Dropping Food VAT Rate
During the current debate surrounding tax reform, the DGB is advocating for the elimination of the reduced value-added…
Train Union Demands Increased Security After Bomb Scare
Following the recent bomb threat on an ICE train, Stephan Stracke, a deputy of the CSU parliamentary group,…
Lower Saxony Womens Union Demands Stronger Deepfake Protections After Alleged CDU Incident
The Women’s Union in Lower Germany has expressed alarm over an alleged deep‑fake incident involving a member of the…
Union Leaders Urge Strict Austerity Reforms Amid Weakening Economy
Leading fiscal policymakers of the CDU/CSU Union have urged the federal government to adopt a strict savings and…
AfD Ties the Union with One-Point Gain in Insa Polling
In the Sunday trend compiled each week for “Bild am Sonntag”, the AfD has gained a full percentage…
SPD Demands Union Establish Food Price Monitoring Office in Germany
The SPD is urging the Union to set up the price‑watching body that the coalition agreement called for,…
SPD Workers’ Union Blasts Klingbeil’s Reform Plan as Betrayal of Social Justice
The SPD working group for employment (AfA) issued a sharp criticism of the reform proposals presented by party…
German Union Leaders Align Reform Strategy Following Vice‑Chancellor Klingbeil’s Offensive
Following Deputy Chancellor Lars Klingbeil’s reform push, the Union’s leadership aligned its strategy for the forthcoming negotiations. According to…
SPD Warns Union After Klingbeil Reform Speech Calls for Compromise
After SPD leader and finance minister Lars Klingbeil’s reform proposal, the Social Democrats urged the Union to demonstrate a…
SPD Stands With President Steinmeier as Union Criticism Sparks Friction Within Party
The Union’s criticism of President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier has sparked unease within the SPD, according to a report by…
Union Warns Teachers Face End Of Lifetime Appointments As Minister Plans Shift
Before Thursday’s education ministers’ conference, Maike Finnern, chairwoman of the Education and Science Union (GEW), warned that the move…
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…
Driving Teacher Union Criticizes New License Reform, Warns Safety Risks
Deputy chairman of the German Federation of Driving Schools (Bundesvereinigung der Fahrlehrerverbände, BVF), Kurt Bartels, has voiced concerns that…
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…
Union Urges EU to Expand Voluntary Chat Control for Monitoring Private Messaging
The Union is urging the SPD to allow an extension of the so‑called “voluntary chat surveillance” so that…
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…
Bundeswehr Union Predicts Significantly Higher Personnel Need
The chairman of the Bundeswehr Association, André Wüstner, expects the German armed forces to need far more personnel than…
German Taxpayers Union Blasts “Stuck” Tax System as Holznagel Defends Lawsuit Against Active Pension
Reiner Holznagel, president of the German Taxpayers Association, defended the lawsuit he has filed against the so‑called “Aktivrente”…
Union Party Criticizes New Riester Pension Reform
The “Süddeutsche Zeitung” reports that members of the Union (CDU/CSU) are strongly critical of the draft bill on the…
Union Blasts Criticism Over Prien’s Proposed Cuts to Democracy Initiative
Union leaders dismiss the criticism of the restrictions on projects slated for the federal “Democracy Living” program, announced…
Union Reclaims Dominance and Distances Itself from AfD in Nationwide Insa Survey
The Union is distancing itself from the AfD again, according to the political mood measured by the institute…
Bayern Throttle Union to 4‑0 Victory on 27th Matchday
The 27th Bundesliga round saw FC Bayern Munich confirm their dominance with a comfortable 4-0 win over 1. FC Union Berlin. Bayern…
Verdi Union Satisfied With One-Day Strike at German Press Agency
Verdi is pleased with the results of the one‑day strike at the German Press Agency (dpa). According to…
Union Urges Justice Minister to Act on Deepfake Triggered Digital Sexual Violence
The discussion about digital sexualised violence has prompted the Union to demand immediate action.Susanne Hierl, the CDU/CSU parliamentary…
German Teacher Union Calls Messaging App Ban for Kids Unlikely
The president of the German Teachers’ Association, Stefan Düll, has criticised proposals to ban messenger services such as WhatsApp…
Union Workers Demand Mobility Package to Ease Burden of Rising Fuel Prices
To ease the burden on working people, especially those who are hardest hit by the recent sharp rise…
Union and AfD Remain Even After Both Gain One Point in New YouGov Survey
In the YouGov survey released on Tuesday, both the CDU/CSU and the AfD now stand at 26 %, each…
Young Union Leader Demands Stricter Oversight of Finance Minister Over Special Fund Misuse
Faced with new data indicating the misuse of the special fund, Johannes Winkel, chair of the Young Union (JU),…