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Trump Administration Urges Berlin to Grant US Exception in EU Deforestation Law
The U.S. government is tightening its pressure on Germany and the EU to allow a special exemption for…
March 12, 2026
Crafts Union Welcomes Fuel Price Move, Urges More Steps
The president of the Central Association of German Crafts (ZDH), Jörg Dittrich, welcomed the ban on multiple daily price…
March 12, 2026
BMW Urges Rapid End to US Customs Deal
BMW chief Oliver Zipse is calling for a swift ratification of the U.S.-EU tariff pact that Brussels and Washington…
March 11, 2026
CDU Urges Hard Debt Brake as Finance Spokesman Warns of Endless Borrowing Loop
During the debate over revising Germany’s debt‑breach rule, the CDU cautions against softening the existing regulation. “I do…
March 11, 2026
Trump Urges Iran to Remove Mines from Gulf of Hormuz
Donald Trump has demanded that Iran remove any mines it may have laid in the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway…
March 10, 2026
CDU Economic Council Urges Electricity Tax Cut Amid Iran War Energy Price Surge
In light of rising energy prices caused by the Iran conflict, the CDU’s Economic Council reminds the government…
March 10, 2026
TIV Urges Gas Prices to Hit €2.50 as Oil Price Surges
The German roadside‑fuel interest group, the TIV, says it expects oil giants to immediately pass on the price…
March 10, 2026
Schnitzer Urges Release of Global Oil Reserve as Prices Set to Soar
Monika Schnitzer, the chair of the economic think‑tank, warns that oil and gas prices are likely to remain…
March 10, 2026
Steffen Bilger Urges Coalition to Quickly Adopt Fair Election Reform
Steffen Bilger, the first parliamentary manager of the coalition’s faction, urged the coalition committee on Wednesday to reach…
March 10, 2026
German Economic Institute Urges Compensation Tariffs Against China to Counter Unfair Competition
In the effort to counter the growing dominance of the Chinese economy, the Institute for German Economic Research…
March 9, 2026
Serbian President Vucic Urges Partial EU Entry as Russia Tensions Rise
With rising tensions with Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić confirmed his desire to steer Serbia into the European Union.…
March 9, 2026
Merz Urges Youth to Save Early for Retirement Critics Call for Pension Reform
Opposition politicians have criticized Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s appeal to young people to start saving early for retirement.In a Monday…
March 9, 2026
Metalworkers Leader Urges Government To Enforce Promised Weekly Hours
Udo Dinglreiter, president of Gesamtmetall, has urged the federal government to implement the promised weekly working hours. “The…
March 7, 2026
Südekum Urges Delay of Fuel Rebates Despite Price Surge
Despite the continued rise in fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran, Jens Südekum, an economist and economic…
March 6, 2026
Bayaz Urges Stronger Interagency Coordination to Combat Cum‑Ex Fincrime
The finance minister of Baden‑Württemberg, Danyal Bayaz of the Greens, has called for tighter coordination of authorities as…
March 6, 2026
Söder Urges Bundeswehr Machines to Evacuate Germans from Middle East
On Thursday, Bavarian Prime Minister and CSU leader Markus Söder told World TV that Germany’s current measures to bring its…
March 5, 2026
Ex Monopoly Commission Chief Urges Vigilance as Gas Prices Rise
Former head of the Monopol Commission, Achim Wambach, urged both the federal government and the Federal Cartel Office to…
March 5, 2026
Kretschmer Urges Stronger Efforts for Bureaucracy Cuts Ahead of State Conference
Before the Prime Ministers’ Conference, Saxon Premier Michael Kretschmer (CDU) accused the German Bundestag and the EU of lacking…
March 5, 2026
SPD MP Adis Ahmetovic Calls for End to Iran War Urges Israel and US to Cease Hostilities
Adis Ahmetovic, the foreign‑policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group, urged Israel and the United States to halt the…
March 5, 2026
German Leader Urges Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants After Fuel Price Surge
Due to the sharply rising gasoline prices that have begun with the onset of the Iran war, Bremen’s…
March 4, 2026
Schleswig-Holsteins Premier Urges Rapid Renewable Expansion Amid Energy Crisis and Iran War
Schleswig‑Holstein’s Minister‑President Daniel Günther (CDU) has called for a rapid expansion of renewable energy in light of the war…
March 4, 2026
Malmendier Urges End to Long Iran Conflict
Former economist Ulrike Malmendier warns that a protracted Iran war would carry serious economic and political fallout for the…
March 4, 2026
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Fuel and Energy Relief Amid Middle East Crisis
Sachsen‑Anhalt’s Prime Minister Sven Schulze (CDU) has called for consultations on relief measures for households and businesses as gasoline…
March 4, 2026
Schwesig Urges Rapid Refilling of Gas Storage Amid Iran War Price Surge
Faced with rising energy prices triggered by the war in Iran, Mecklenburg‑Western Pomerania’s Minister‑President Manuela Schwesig (SPD) has urged…
March 4, 2026
BundesKartellamt Flags Early Gasoline Price Hikes Before Iran War, Urges Drivers to Check Pump Prices
The president of Germany’s Federal Cartel Office, Andreas Mundt, urged motorists to scrutinise fuel prices before they fill up.…
March 3, 2026
Axel Börsch‑Supan Urges Civil Servants to Join Germany’s Statutory Pension Fund
Economist and pension specialist Axel Börsch‑Supan argues that Germany’s civil servants should be integrated into the statutory pension…
March 2, 2026
German Minister Urges Rapid Free‑Trade Agreements with Malaysia and Indonesia to Counter Trump Tariffs
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche (CDU) is pressing for free‑trade agreements with Malaysia and Indonesia as a way…
March 1, 2026
Trump Urges Iranians to Seize Power After Military Strikes End
U.S. President Donald Trump described the ongoing military strikes against Iran as part of a plan to topple…
February 28, 2026
Gabriel Felbermayr Urges New US Europe Customs Deal
Economist and trade‑policy expert Gabriel Felbermayr argues the EU should negotiate a fresh customs agreement with the United States.…
February 27, 2026
Germany Urges Structural Change Over Ankle Monitors to Protect Women
The Women’s Shelter Coordination Board considers the federal government’s proposal to introduce electronic ankle bracelets for violent offenders-modelled…
February 27, 2026
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…
February 27, 2026
Union Urges Moderation as Nationwide Public Transport Strikes Threaten German Economy
Just before the nationwide warning strikes in the public transport system, the Union issued a warning about the…
February 26, 2026
Deputy Speaker Urges Asset Freezes on Iran Elite and Calls for New Sanctions
Omid Nouripour, the deputy chair of the German Bundestag and a member of the Greens, called for new sanctions…
February 26, 2026
SoVD Slams Private Pension Reform, Urges Strengthening of State Pension
Germany’s Social Association (SoVD) criticized the private pension reform bill that the ruling black‑red coalition tabled in the…
February 26, 2026
Bundwehr Urges More Instructors for New Military Service
The Bundeswehr now needs more instructors for the new basic military service. In an internal directive, Inspector General…
February 25, 2026
Schwerdtner Urges Stricter Controls on German Arms Companies and Drone Manufacturers
Ines Schwerdtner, the chairwoman of Germany’s Left Party, called for an expansion of controls over the defense sector on…
February 25, 2026
German Chancellor Merz Urges Stronger Trade Balance With China During Beijing Visit
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a member of the CDU, urged a reduction of Germany’s widening trade deficit with China.…
February 25, 2026
Trump Urges Iran to Drop Nuclear Plans in First State‑of‑Union Speech
During his inaugural address of his second term, US President Donald Trump urged the Iranian regime to abandon its…
February 25, 2026
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…
February 25, 2026
German Business Travel Group Urges Decisive Action Against US Entry Restrictions
The German business‑trip association VDR has urged the federal government to take decisive action against the upcoming tightening…
February 24, 2026
Ukraine Urges EU Membership as Security Guarantee on Four Year Attack Anniversary
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha criticized the West’s handling of Russia and…
February 24, 2026
Brantner Urges Merz to Speak Straight in Beijing
Franziska Brantner, chair of Germany’s Green Party, says she expects Chancellor Friedrich Merz to confront disagreements head‑on during his upcoming trip…
February 24, 2026
Nouripour Blasts China Over Ukraine War Involvement And Rare Earth Supply Cuts Urges Merz To Confront Beijing During Visit
The deputy speaker of the German Bundestag and Green Party foreign‑policy spokesperson Omid Nouripour has accused China of actively…
February 24, 2026
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…
February 24, 2026
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais Urges Europe to Build Nuclear Forces Under German Leadership
Former Army Inspector Alfons Mais urges that Europe adopt nuclear weapons, with Germany taking the lead. “Europe must become…
February 23, 2026
DIHK Urges More Speed Ahead of Bundestag Reading of Infrastructure Future Bill
Shortly before the Bundestag’s first reading of the Infrastructure Future Act, which seeks to speed up infrastructure projects,…
February 23, 2026
Schweitzer Urges Continuation of Traffic Light Coalition in Rhineland‑Palatinate Ahead of March Election
Prime Minister of Rhineland-Palatinate, Alexander Schweitzer (SPD), intends to keep his current coalition-known as the “traffic light” alliance…
February 22, 2026
German Ministry Urges Deutsche Bahn to Quickly Fix 130 Unserviceable Escalators
After the failure of roughly 130 escalators at several German railway stations, the Federal Ministry of Transport is…
February 21, 2026
Jens Spahn Praises Merz‑Led Gains Urges Optimism at Stuttgart CDU Party Conference
At the CDU federal convention in Stuttgart, deputy chair Jens Spahn praised what he called the government’s achievements under…
February 21, 2026
Schneider Urges Rapid Reform of Heating Law to Boost Energy Efficiency and Cut Emissions
Environmental Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) called for rapid progress in revising the Building Energy Act-often called the “Heating…
February 21, 2026
Siemens Energy’s Grimm Urges Looser Dismissal Rules with Danish Model
Veronika Grimm, a professor of economics and member of the supervisory board at Siemens Energy, has called for loosening…
February 21, 2026
Nouripour Urges EU Action to Free Nobel Laureate Narges Mohammadi
Vice President of the Bundestag Omid Nouripour, a member of the Greens, has urged European politicians to take a…
February 20, 2026
Eichwede Urges Strengthened Anti-Nepotism Rules in Bundestag
SPD Bundestag member Sonja Eichwede has called for stricter rules against nepotism in the federal parliament. She argues…
February 20, 2026
SPD Urges EU to Join CPTPP Pacific Trade Bloc
Bernd Lange, chairperson of the EU Trade Committee and member of the SPD, has urged the European Union to…
February 20, 2026
Omidh Nouripour Urges Germany to Ban Iran Revolutionary Guard Membership
Omid Nouripour, a member of the Green Party and Vice‑President of the German Bundestag, has pleaded that the German…
February 20, 2026
Commissioner Claus Urges Schools to Report Sexual Abuse Cases
Kerstin Claus, the independent federal commissioner against sexual abuse of children and adolescents (UBSKM), has urged all kindergartens…
February 19, 2026
Cem Özdemir Urges Outsourcing Asylum to Safe Third Countries Guided by UNHCR Promises More Humanity
Cem Özdemir, the Green Party’s leading candidate in Baden-Württemberg, advocates moving asylum procedures to safe third countries. He told…
February 19, 2026
Steffen Bilger Urges Unity Ahead of CDU Party Conference in Stuttgart
Before the beginning of the CDU’s federal party conference in Stuttgart on Friday, the parliamentary manager of the…
February 19, 2026
CDU Economic Council Urges Stricter Debt Brake
The economic council of the CDU is urging a stricter debt‑breake system. Economist Lars Feld, chair of the scientific…
February 19, 2026
Rhein Urges CDU to Prioritize Election Workers in Reform Debates
Hessian Minister-President Boris Rhein (CDU) urged his party to give more consideration to its own candidates during the current…
February 19, 2026
CDU Urges Discipline Ahead of Merz Re‑Election as Party Leader
Dennis Radtke, the head of the CDU’s workers wing, cautioned the party delegates at the Christian Democratic congress…
February 19, 2026
Streeck Urges Tougher Social Media Measures to Shield Kids from Harmful Content
At the CDU federal convention, Hendrik Streeck, the federal commissioner for drugs and addiction, voiced his latest position on…
February 19, 2026
German Defence Chair Urges Rapid Drone Purchase Amid Investor Controversy
The chair of the Bundestag’s Defence Committee, Thomas Röwekamp (CDU), urged the rapid procurement of combat drones for…
February 19, 2026
Rhein Urges Early Corporate Tax Cut Ahead of CDU Congress
Before the CDU federal party congress, Hessian Minister‑President Boris Rhein asked for a premature implementation of the planned corporate‑tax…
February 19, 2026
CDU Workers’ Wing Urges Social Debate Shift Ahead of Merz Re‑Election
Dennis Radtke, chairman of the CDU’s employee wing, told a German media outlet that CDU leader and federal…
February 19, 2026
Kretschmann Urges Greens to Reject Cooperation with Left Party
Baden-Württemberg’s outgoing Minister-President Winfried Kretschmann warned his party against working with the Left.“I am firmly against a partnership” the…
February 18, 2026
German Red Cross Urges Boosted Funding for Youth Volunteering as Low Stipends Block Participation
The German Red Cross (DRK) warns that the current plans by the federal government to overhaul the voluntary…
February 18, 2026
Linnemann Urges Politicians to Plan Their Own Retirement, Lead by Example
The CDU’s secretariat chief, Carsten Linnemann, urged colleagues to lead by example as Germany prepares its next wave…
February 17, 2026
German Trade Association Endorses EU Probe Into Shein and Urges Decisive Action
Alexander von Preen, president of the German Retail Association (HDE), praised the European Commission’s proceedings against the fast‑fashion…
February 17, 2026
Howard Carpendale Urges Aspiring Musicians to Learn Basketball as AI Wipes Out Music Careers
Singer Howard Carpendale warns that a career in the music industry is almost impossible today because of artificial intelligence.…
February 17, 2026
Lazard CEO Urges Europe to Stretch Its Wings Away from US Control
Peter Orszag, the head of U.S. investment bank Lazard, urged European leaders to pursue greater independence from Washington.…
February 16, 2026
Former RWI Chief Urges Major Minijob Reform After Criticizing Tax Freedom Incentives
The head of the RWI Leibniz Institute in Essen, Christoph Schmidt, calls for a fundamental reform of the mini‑job system.Schmidt…
February 16, 2026
Germany’s SPD Urges Social Media Ban for Under‑14s Backed by Vice Chancellor Klingbeil
Vice‑Chancellor and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has backed the demands of the SPD parliamentary group to ban social‑media use…
February 16, 2026
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…
February 15, 2026
CDU Secretary General Urges Steep Income Tax Cuts
Carsten Linnemann, the CDU’s general secretary, has pressed the party for clear cuts to the income tax. Speaking…
February 15, 2026
CDU Employee Wing Urges Party to Shift Course at Federal Congress
Dennis Radtke, the chief of the CDU’s employee wing (CDA), urged his party to change course ahead of…
February 15, 2026
Reiche Urges Flexible Labor Law Reform Amid Rubio Debate
During discussions on reforming the welfare state, Federal Minister of Economics Katherina Reiche (CDU) once again urged a relaxation…
February 14, 2026
Harvard Scholar Daniel Ziblatt Urges German Parties to Keep Strict Firewall Against AfD
Daniel Ziblatt, a democracy scholar from Harvard, warns Germany’s CDU and CSU that lowering the party’s hard line…
February 14, 2026
DB Regio Workers’ Council Urges Nationwide Single Transport Association
Ralf Damde, the head of the overall works council at DB Regio, has called for a single tariff‑consolidating transport…
February 14, 2026
CSU Urges Closer US Cooperation, GenSec Martin Huber Highlights Transatlantic Defense Pact Is Unavoidable, Asks For More Investment
The CSU chief of staff, Martin Huber, described the transatlantic security alliance as indispensable and urged larger investments in…
February 14, 2026
Merk Urges Stronger Europe Calls For Independence From US At Munich Security Conference
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) called for a stronger Europe and greater independence from the United States at…
February 14, 2026
China’s Wang Yi Urges UN Strengthening and Multilateralism at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the international community to strengthen the United…
February 14, 2026
CDU Youth in NRW Urges Decisive Action on KO Drops Ahead of Carnival Peak
Just before the street carnival reaches its peak, the CDU youth wing in North Rhine‑Westphalia is demanding a…
February 14, 2026
Warken Urges CDU to Boost Gender Equality in Party Committees and Elections
Nina Warken, the chair of the CDU’s Frauen‑Union, called on the party to give women equal consideration in committees…
February 14, 2026
Saxony‑Anhalt Premier Urges Ukrainian Men to Leave Germany for Military Duty
The Minister President of Saxony‑Anhalt, Sven Schulze of the CDU, has called for Ukrainian men to be conscripted into…
February 14, 2026
BDI Urges German Government to Act Strategically on Critical Resources
The German Association of the Industrial Sector (BDI) has voiced concerns that the federal government’s raw‑material policy is…
February 14, 2026
Macron Urges Stronger Europe at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, French President Emmanuel Macron echoed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s call for a stronger Europe. “A…
February 13, 2026
Economist Urges State Veto Over Critical Mineral Exports
Marcel Fratzscher, the president of the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW), has called for stronger state control over…
February 13, 2026
Merz Calls for Rapid EU Reforms After Summit Urges Decisive Action
Bundesminister Friedrich Merz (CDU) is pressing for substantial decisions on European Union reforms to be made this year. After…
February 12, 2026
Reza Pahlavi Urges Quick US Military Strike on Iranian Regime at Munich Security Conference
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled eldest son of the deposed Shah of Iran, has announced that he will call…
February 12, 2026
Ischinger Urges EU Reforms to Strengthen European Self‑Confidence Ahead of MSC
Before the Munich Security Conference began, its chair Wolfgang Ischinger urged a stronger sense of European confidence. Speaking to…
February 12, 2026
Helsing Urges Pure European Defense of NATO East Flank Demanding Shift From US to European Weapon Systems
Co‑founder Grundbert Scherf of the Munich start‑up Helsing argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be protected largely with…
February 12, 2026
Röttgen Urges Stronger European Defence and Economic Competitiveness at Munich Security Conference
At the Munich Security Conference, CDU foreign‑policy spokesman Norbert Röttgen urged Europe to strengthen both its own defence…
February 12, 2026
MTU Urges Urgent EU Fighter Jet Decision Backing Production of Two Jets
MTU, the Munich‑based engine manufacturer that is part of Germany’s DAX group, is urging a political agreement on…
February 12, 2026
Helsing Urges European‑Only Defense of NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich startup Helsing, argues that the NATO eastern flank should be protected mainly with…
February 12, 2026
Helsing Urges NATO East Flank to Use European Weapons Instead of US Systems
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, argues that NATO’s eastern flank should be furnished largely with…
February 11, 2026
Ursula von der Leyen Urges Faster EU Approvals for Industry to Stay Competitive
Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, called for a faster pace in Europe on Wednesday at the…
February 11, 2026
Bundeswehr Alliance Urges Rapid Modernization Before Munich Security Conference
Before the Munich Security Conference, André Wüstner, chairman of the German Armed Forces Association, openly criticised the slow pace…
February 11, 2026
German Chamber Urges EU to Act Now or Lose Global Influence
Before the EU special summit on European competitiveness, Peter Adrian, president of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce…
February 11, 2026
Helsing Urges Pure European Defence for NATO’s Eastern Flank
Grundbert Scherf, co‑founder of the Munich start‑up Helsing, says the NATO eastern flank should be secured mainly with European…
February 11, 2026






































































































