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Ischinger Urges EU to Stand Firm Against Russia
The debate surrounding the provision of further aid to Ukraine has escalated, with prominent voices urging the European…
Bolton Urges Ukraine No Concessions
Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has issued a stark warning to Ukraine regarding potential peace negotiations…
Viessmann Urges Tax Cuts Boosts Local Investment
The CEO of Viessmann Group, Maximilian Viessmann, has issued a stark warning regarding potential shifts in German fiscal…
Weber Urges EU to Unlock Frozen Russian Assets for Ukraine
Pressure mounts on EU leaders to seize and repurpose Russian assets frozen within the bloc, a move championed…
Laschet Urges Dialogue With Moscow
The head of the German Bundestag’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Armin Laschet (CDU), is advocating for the re-establishment of…
Woidke Urges German Businesses to Embrace Patriotism
Brandenburg’s Minister-President Dietmar Woidke has ignited a debate within Germany’s political and economic spheres, publicly urging German industry…
Left Party Urges UN Peacekeepers for Ukraine
The recent Ukraine peace summit in Berlin has ignited debate, particularly regarding the proposed deployment of European troops…
Health Chief Urges Swift Agreement on Savings Package
Pressure mounts on German government as healthcare savings package faces deadlock. The head of the Techniker Krankenkasse (TK),…
EU Lawmaker Urges Swift Ukraine Aid
European Parliament’s Defence Committee Chair Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann has issued a stark warning to the EU Council in Brussels,…
German Industry Urges Mining Expansion
The German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK) has issued a stark critique of the federal government’s approach…
Spahn Urges No Welfare Cuts
The fragile coalition government in Germany faces renewed pressure as disagreements intensify over proposed reforms to the Bürgergeld,…
Spahn Urges Coalition Unity
The recent turmoil surrounding the pension vote has prompted a stark call for increased cohesion within Germany’s governing…
Economist Urges Extra Work No Pay
The influential Kiel Institute for World Economics (IfW) has ignited a fierce debate with its President, Moritz Schularick,…
Youth Leader Urges SPD to Defend Benefits
The ongoing negotiations surrounding proposed reforms to Germany’s social welfare system are exposing deepening divisions within the ruling…
Klingbeil Urges Swift Budget Cuts
Preparations for the 2027 German federal budget are already in full swing, significantly ahead of the official launch…
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…
Rehlinger Urges Wealthier Firms Tax Relief
Saarland’s Minister President Anke Rehlinger has issued a stark warning to the German federal government, urging a swift…
Merkel Urges Netanyahu West Bank Restraint
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) reaffirmed the depth of Germany’s commitment to Israel…
Baerbock Urges Gaza Aid Access
The President of the UN General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock, has issued a stark warning to Israel, urging immediate…
German Minister Urges China to Pressure Russia
Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is embarking on a high-stakes visit to China, signaling a deliberate shift in…
Lawmaker Urges Civil Defense Training
A growing chorus within Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is advocating for widespread civil defense training programs, a…
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…
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…
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…
Germany Urges Unity Against Far-Right
A leading figure within the German Green Party is issuing a stark warning regarding the perceived softening of…
Schweitzer Urges Federal Funding for Reform
The upcoming meeting of state premiers in Berlin is poised to become a flashpoint in the ongoing debate…
Söder Urges Party Restraint on Coalition Talk
The possibility of a minority government in Bavaria is facing staunch opposition from within the ruling Christian Social…
CDU Business Panel Urges End to Combustion Engine Ban
The Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) economic council is advocating for the repeal of the EU’s combustion engine ban,…
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…
Merkel Ally Urges Trump Respect European Interests
Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) delivered a pointed warning to the United States during…
Bilger Urges Coalition to Find Common Ground
The governing coalition faces mounting pressure to demonstrate flexibility as the parliamentary budget week commences in the Bundestag.…
SPD Urges Unity Ahead of Budget Week
The upcoming budgetary week in the Bundestag is prompting the SPD to call for a more cooperative stance…
Sweden Urges West To Reassess Putin
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has issued a stark warning against a burgeoning sense of strategic impatience within…
Germany Urges Apology Over Brazil Remarks
The German opposition Green Party politician, Anton Hofreiter, has publicly urged Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic…
Guterres Urges G20 Action on Climate
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has issued a stark warning to G20 leaders convening in…
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…
Barley Urges Tighter EU Election Rules
The European Parliament’s First Vice-President, Katarina Barley, has ignited a debate surrounding the legitimacy and stability of the…
Siemens Urges Less AI Regulation
The CEO of Siemens, Roland Busch, has delivered a stark critique of the German government’s economic policies, accusing…
Ozdemir Urges Green Party Self-Reflection
The Green Party’s top candidate for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg state election, Cem Özdemir, has issued a stark internal…
Germany Urges Vigilance on Gaza
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has cautioned against complacency regarding the post-ceasefire…
US Ambassador Urges End to Russian Oil Purchases
Washington is intensifying its pressure on European NATO allies, demanding significantly increased financial and logistical support for Ukraine’s…
Europe Urges China Trade Action
Pressure is mounting on German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil to adopt a more assertive stance regarding unfair Chinese…
Germany Urges AI Action Ahead of Summit
A palpable urgency has permeated discussions ahead of the European Summit on Digital Sovereignty, with German Digital Minister…
Trump Ally Urges Europeans Rethink Chinese EVs
A key architect of Donald Trump’s energy and climate policies is issuing a stark warning to European nations…
Economist Urges Coalition To Deepen Pension Reforms
The German government’s proposed pension package is facing intense scrutiny, with leading economists warning of short-sighted solutions and…
Germany Urges Peaceful Taiwan Resolution
The German Finance Ministry has issued a firm reiteration of Berlin’s position on the Taiwan conflict ahead of…
SPD Urges Union to Approve Pension Plan
The simmering tensions within Germany’s governing coalition have resurfaced as the debate surrounding pension reforms intensifies. The SPD…
Apprentices Need Housing Minister Urges Action
The Federal Minister for Housing, Urban Development and Building, Verena Hubertz of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has…
Merz Urges Youth Wing to Shape Pension Reform
The internal dynamics of Germany’s ruling coalition are facing renewed strain as Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged the youth…
Comedian Urges Social Media Crackdown
German satirist Jan Böhmermann has ignited a fresh debate surrounding the regulation of social media platforms, arguing for…
Schneider Urges Climate Action Without Division
The German Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has voiced concerns over the increasing…
Minister Urges Auto Ban to Protect Children
The debate surrounding a nationwide ban on smoking in vehicles when children or pregnant women are present has…
Lechner Urges Coalition Action
The German coalition government faces mounting internal pressure to deliver tangible policy changes, according to escalating calls from…
Economist Urges Employment Law Reform
Germany’s economic stagnation is prompting a significant push for labor market reforms, spearheaded by influential economic advisor Veronika…
Industry Leader Urges End to Combustion Engine Ban
The debate surrounding the European Union’s planned ban on new combustion engine vehicles in 2035 is intensifying, with…
Scholz Urges Social Spending Protection
The spectre of social cuts looms large over Germany as Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) issued a stark warning…
Berlin Mayor Urges Federal Aid for Rent Control
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has issued a pointed call for increased…
Germany Urges Swift Military Service Vote
Pressure mounts on Germany’s governing coalition to finalize the draft legislation concerning a revamped military service model, as…
Drink More German Wine Minister Urges
The German Minister for Agriculture, Alois Rainer of the CSU party, is publicly urging citizens to prioritize German…
Expert Urges End to Heat Pump Subsidies
Policy Debate Intensifies Over German Heating Law as Experts Question Subsidies A growing rift within Germany’s ruling coalition…
Berlin Leader Urges Unity Amid Rising AfD
Berlin’s governing mayor, Kai Wegner of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has sharply criticized the current German federal…
Steinmeier Urges Action Against Extremism
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, delivered a stark warning regarding the fragility of German democracy during a…
Germany Leader Urges Integration Respect
The escalating crisis of antisemitism in Germany has ignited a fierce political debate, with prominent figures issuing stark…
Climate Activist Urges More Action
The German climate movement risks complacency, according to prominent Fridays for Future activist Luisa Neubauer, who has criticized…
Diplomat Urges Caution on China Criticism
The outgoing chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, has cautioned against public criticisms of China, sparking…
Germany Urges Action From Georgia
Berlin is signaling a hardening stance in its ongoing diplomatic dispute with Tbilisi, placing significant pressure on the…
Germany Urges Tougher Steel Import Limits
The German steel industry faces an existential crisis and decisive political action is urgently needed, according to Bremen’s…
DIW Chief Urges More Relief Measures
The recently approved relief package by the German government’s “Relief Cabinet” falls short of what is needed to…
Germany Urges Shift From US Cloud Services
The International Criminal Court’s recent decision to transition its office software from Microsoft to the German suite Open…
Schwesig Urges Merz Energy Policy Focus
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s Minister President Manuela Schwesig has publicly challenged Chancellor Friedrich Merz to re-evaluate the federal government’s energy policy…
Germany Urges Industry Relief
The escalating pressure on German industry to maintain competitiveness has flared ahead of a crucial steel summit in…
Voigt Urges CDU to Stand Firm Against AfD
The debate surrounding the Christian Democratic Union’s (CDU) strategy towards the right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) has intensified,…
Germany Urges Faster Shift From China Reliance
Germany’s China policy has been criticized by a leading voice within the ruling conservative bloc, highlighting a growing…
Europe Urges Resource Independence
The recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has spurred a stark warning…
Germany Urges EU to Reject Plant-Based Label Ban
A prominent German politician is publicly challenging the European Union’s ongoing deliberations regarding a potential ban on terms…
Steinmeier Urges School Focus on Extremism
The escalating presence of extremist ideologies within German schools is prompting urgent calls for increased support for educators…
Merkel Urges Action on Local Finances
The escalating financial crisis gripping Germany’s municipalities is prompting increasing political pressure on opposition leader Friedrich Merz of…
Germany Urges Israel Restraint
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has voiced increasing concern over the recurrent…
Söder Urges Unity Reforms
The Bavarian Minister-President, Markus Söder, has delivered a sharp rebuke to the German coalition government, urging a cessation…
CDU Urges Ukrainian Soldiers to Defend Home
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) is escalating a debate surrounding the influx of Ukrainian refugees into Germany, signaling…
Berlin Economist Urges Bold Economic Shift
Berlin’s Social Science Center for Research has issued a stark warning to the German government, urging a fundamental…
Söder Urges EU to Restrict Ukrainian Male Travel
The Bavarian Minister-President, Markus Söder of the CSU party, has ignited a contentious debate within the European Union,…
Baerbock Urges UN Security Council Reform
The call for reform of the United Nations Security Council has been forcefully reiterated by Annalena Baerbock, the…
Merz Urges EU Action Boost Competitiveness
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a forceful push for enhanced European…
Draft Bartels Urges Return to Military Service
A resurgence of mandatory military service is gaining momentum in Germany, fueled by escalating geopolitical tensions and concerns…
Greenpeace Urges EU Leaders Climate Action
The upcoming EU leaders’ summit is facing mounting pressure to adopt ambitious climate targets for 2040, with Greenpeace…
Red Cross Urges Military Outreach on Social Services
The German Red Cross (DRK) is urging a reassessment of the government’s strategy for encouraging youth engagement, specifically…
Dutch Minister Urges Progress on Uganda Asylum Deal
The Netherlands is pushing forward with a controversial asylum pilot program with Uganda, aiming to deter potential migrants…
Lawmaker Urges Openness About Political Stress
The recent heart attack suffered by Sören Pellmann, leader of the Left Party faction in the German Bundestag,…
CSU Urges CDU No AfD Alliance
The Christian Social Union (CSU), Bavaria’s dominant conservative party, is vehemently opposing any softening of the long-standing policy…
Left Party Urges Hospital Bailout
The proposed austerity measures from Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) aimed at stabilizing health insurance contributions are drawing…
Trump Urges Ukraine Ceasefire
The suggestion by former U.S. President Donald Trump to freeze the conflict in Ukraine along current front lines…
Church Urges Rethink on Military Draft
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) is advocating for a fundamental reassessment of national security and social cohesion,…
Work More Sinn Urges German Reform
German Economist Sparks Debate on Working Hours and Social Welfare A prominent German economist is igniting a national…
Beck Urges Renewed Arms Shipments to Israel
Berlin faces mounting pressure to reinstate unrestricted arms exports to Israel following a recent pause implemented amidst escalating…
Germany Urges WHO Empowerment
Germany’s Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warken (CDU), has underscored the critical need for international collaboration in tackling…
Auto Industry Urges Coalition Unity
The German automotive industry is exerting significant pressure on the governing coalition of Social Democrats (SPD) and Christian…
Günther Urges More Federal Funds for Transport
The commitment from the German federal government to fund “shovel-ready” infrastructure projects is facing immediate scrutiny, with Schleswig-Holstein’s…
Lufthansa Urges Swift Action After Drone Disruptions
The recent drone incidents at Munich Airport have prompted a stark warning from Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, urging…
Left Party Urges Higher Health Insurance Limit
The escalating deficits plaguing Germany’s statutory health insurance (GKV) system are prompting a fierce debate over fundamental reforms,…