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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…
November 10, 2025
Steinmeier Urges Action Against Extremism
The President of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, delivered a stark warning regarding the fragility of German democracy during a…
November 9, 2025
Germany Leader Urges Integration Respect
The escalating crisis of antisemitism in Germany has ignited a fierce political debate, with prominent figures issuing stark…
November 9, 2025
Climate Activist Urges More Action
The German climate movement risks complacency, according to prominent Fridays for Future activist Luisa Neubauer, who has criticized…
November 8, 2025
Diplomat Urges Caution on China Criticism
The outgoing chairman of the Munich Security Conference, Wolfgang Ischinger, has cautioned against public criticisms of China, sparking…
November 8, 2025
Germany Urges Action From Georgia
Berlin is signaling a hardening stance in its ongoing diplomatic dispute with Tbilisi, placing significant pressure on the…
November 7, 2025
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…
November 5, 2025
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…
November 5, 2025
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…
November 5, 2025
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…
November 4, 2025
Germany Urges Industry Relief
The escalating pressure on German industry to maintain competitiveness has flared ahead of a crucial steel summit in…
November 4, 2025
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,…
November 2, 2025
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…
October 31, 2025
Europe Urges Resource Independence
The recent summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping has spurred a stark warning…
October 30, 2025
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…
October 30, 2025
Steinmeier Urges School Focus on Extremism
The escalating presence of extremist ideologies within German schools is prompting urgent calls for increased support for educators…
October 30, 2025
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…
October 29, 2025
Germany Urges Israel Restraint
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has voiced increasing concern over the recurrent…
October 29, 2025
Söder Urges Unity Reforms
The Bavarian Minister-President, Markus Söder, has delivered a sharp rebuke to the German coalition government, urging a cessation…
October 26, 2025
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…
October 24, 2025
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…
October 23, 2025
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,…
October 23, 2025
Baerbock Urges UN Security Council Reform
The call for reform of the United Nations Security Council has been forcefully reiterated by Annalena Baerbock, the…
October 23, 2025
Merz Urges EU Action Boost Competitiveness
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has signaled a forceful push for enhanced European…
October 23, 2025
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…
October 23, 2025
Greenpeace Urges EU Leaders Climate Action
The upcoming EU leaders’ summit is facing mounting pressure to adopt ambitious climate targets for 2040, with Greenpeace…
October 22, 2025
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…
October 22, 2025
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…
October 20, 2025
Lawmaker Urges Openness About Political Stress
The recent heart attack suffered by Sören Pellmann, leader of the Left Party faction in the German Bundestag,…
October 19, 2025
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…
October 18, 2025
Left Party Urges Hospital Bailout
The proposed austerity measures from Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) aimed at stabilizing health insurance contributions are drawing…
October 18, 2025
Trump Urges Ukraine Ceasefire
The suggestion by former U.S. President Donald Trump to freeze the conflict in Ukraine along current front lines…
October 17, 2025
Church Urges Rethink on Military Draft
The Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) is advocating for a fundamental reassessment of national security and social cohesion,…
October 16, 2025
Work More Sinn Urges German Reform
German Economist Sparks Debate on Working Hours and Social Welfare A prominent German economist is igniting a national…
October 15, 2025
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…
October 13, 2025
Germany Urges WHO Empowerment
Germany’s Federal Minister of Health, Nina Warken (CDU), has underscored the critical need for international collaboration in tackling…
October 13, 2025
Auto Industry Urges Coalition Unity
The German automotive industry is exerting significant pressure on the governing coalition of Social Democrats (SPD) and Christian…
October 13, 2025
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…
October 12, 2025
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…
October 12, 2025
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,…
October 11, 2025
SPD Urges AfD Ban Intensifies Pressure
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is escalating pressure on the conservative Union faction to formally endorse a legal…
October 10, 2025
Germany Urges Action After Gaza Deal
The initial phase of a US-brokered plan to de-escalate the Gaza conflict has prompted calls for increased German…
October 9, 2025
Advisor Urges End to Electric Car Subsidies
A senior advisor to German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has ignited a debate within the ruling coalition regarding…
October 8, 2025
Germany Urges Vape Usage Crackdown
The German government’s Drug and Addiction Commissioner, Hendrik Streeck (CDU), is intensifying calls for stricter measures to curb…
October 8, 2025
Taiwan Urges Trump Firm China Stance
Taiwan’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Chih-chung has issued a stark warning to US President Donald Trump, cautioning against…
October 7, 2025
SAP Chief Urges Faster AI Adoption in Europe
European leaders are facing mounting pressure to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence within the continent’s business landscape,…
October 7, 2025
Laumann Urges Exceptions in Hospital Reform
The German federal cabinet is scheduled to discuss proposed alterations to Health Minister Karl Lauterbach’s hospital reform plans…
October 6, 2025
Trump Urges Israel to Halt Bombing
Following the release of a statement from Hamas, former US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism regarding the…
October 3, 2025
Roche Urges VAT Cut on Medicines
Roche’s German Head Calls for VAT Reduction on Pharmaceuticals Hagen Pfundner, the head of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche…
October 3, 2025
Trump Urges Hamas Decision Sunday
The United States President has issued a deadline for Hamas to accept a peace proposal negotiated with Israel.…
October 3, 2025
Stoltenberg Urges Future Russia Dialogue
A return to dialogue with Russia will be necessary at some point, cautioned former NATO Secretary General Jens…
October 3, 2025
Ramelow Urges National Symbol Vote
A senior figure in the German parliament has renewed calls for a national vote on the nation’s fundamental…
October 3, 2025
IWH Urges Shift From East Germany Aid
A leading economist has cautioned against targeted federal government support specifically aimed at the eastern German economy, arguing…
October 2, 2025
Wadephul Urges Immediate Military Draft
The possibility of reinstating mandatory military service in Germany is gaining traction within political circles, with calls for…
October 1, 2025
NATO Urges Russia Clarity
Following recent airspace violations by Russia affecting NATO member states, German Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil has urged the…
September 30, 2025
Nahles Urges Government AI Focus
The head of the Federal Employment Agency (BA), Andrea Nahles, has urged the German government to prioritize the…
September 30, 2025
Weber Urges Fresh Approach to Migration
A prominent figure within the Christian Social Union (CSU) has advocated for a shift in the party’s messaging…
September 28, 2025
Germany Urges Hydrogen Pipeline for European Energy Independence
The head of Germany’s state-owned KfW development bank, Stefan Wintels, has advocated for enhanced European energy autonomy and…
September 27, 2025
Spahn Urges Wealth Redistribution
A leading figure within the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has voiced renewed concerns regarding wealth inequality in Germany,…
September 27, 2025
Germany Urges Eurovision Israel Inclusion
Concerns are growing regarding a potential exclusion of Israel from the Eurovision Song Contest, as voiced by German…
September 26, 2025
Greens Leader Urges Aggressive Strategy
A prominent figure within the Green Party, Felix Banaszak, is advocating for a more assertive approach to political…
September 26, 2025
Trump Urges Erdogan to End Russian Oil Deal
During a meeting at the White House on Thursday, former U.S. President Donald Trump urged Turkish President Recep…
September 25, 2025
Ex-Job Agency Head Urges Benefit Loophole Closure
A former head of the Federal Employment Agency, Detlef Scheele, is calling for legislative changes to the Bürgergeld…
September 25, 2025
Merkel Ally Urges EU Unity After Trump Speech
Following a speech by US President Donald Trump before the United Nations General Assembly in New York, German…
September 23, 2025
Minister Urges Flexibility for Special Funds
The Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder, has signaled a need for adjustments to the parliamentary process concerning…
September 23, 2025
Germany Urges EU Sanctions on Israel
A leading German parliamentarian is calling for a more assertive stance from the German government regarding its relationship…
September 22, 2025
Rail Alliance Urges Focus Beyond Profit
A prominent rail advocacy group is urging the German federal government to abandon profit expectations when implementing its…
September 22, 2025
Expert Urges Caution in Sex Crime Cases
A leading German forensic psychologist is calling for a more measured and cautious approach to assessing testimonies in…
September 21, 2025
Employer Group Urges Work Hour Flexibility
The Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA) is urging the German government to consider adjustments to regulations governing…
September 20, 2025
State Minister Urges Berlin Reform Push
The Baden-Württemberg Finance Minister, Danyal Bayaz of the Green Party, is advocating for a comprehensive reform agenda to…
September 19, 2025
Historian Urges Caution on AfD Ban
Renowned historian Heinrich August Winkler has cautioned against pursuing a legal ban of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
September 18, 2025
Germany Urges Swift Mine Clearance
Former Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke, of the Green Party, is urging the German government to accelerate the…
September 18, 2025
Germany Urges EU Climate Action
The German Environment Minister, Carsten Schneider, is advocating for a swift agreement on increased EU climate targets ahead…
September 17, 2025
Germany Urges Review of Gaza Report
The German government has expressed concern regarding a recent United Nations report alleging actions by the Israeli military…
September 17, 2025
Tennet Urges Faster Power Plant Strategy
Transmission network operator Tennet has urged for accelerated progress following the release of the latest Energiewende Monitoring report.…
September 16, 2025
Steinmeier Urges Social Reform
The Federal President, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, has called on the German government to undertake a fundamental reform of the…
September 16, 2025
Bilger Urges Federal Coalition Action After NRW Vote
The recent local election results in North Rhine-Westphalia should serve as a catalyst for the governing coalition at…
September 15, 2025
CDU Urges More Aid for Ukraine
Concerns are mounting over the adequacy of financial support for Ukraine, prompting a call for increased budgetary consideration…
September 15, 2025
Poland Urges No-Fly Zone After Drone Incident
Poland’s Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski has proposed a re-evaluation of Western strategies regarding Russian aerial and missile activity,…
September 14, 2025
Germany Urges Rapid Drone Defense Procurement
In response to recent incursions of Russian drones into Polish and Romanian airspace – both NATO member states…
September 14, 2025
Lagodinsky Urges Western Alliance Shift
A leading European Parliament member has called for a critical reassessment of transatlantic and global partnerships within the…
September 14, 2025
Sweden Urges EU Action Against Russian Shadow Fleet
Sweden’s EU Minister, Jessica Rosencrantz, is calling for a robust response from the European Union following recent incidents…
September 12, 2025
Germany Urges New Russia Sanctions After Drone Incident
Following the recent drone incident in Poland, German Green Party leader Felix Banaszak has called for a new…
September 12, 2025
Germany Urges Boost To Ukraine Aid
Concerns are mounting within German political circles regarding the adequacy of the current level of military aid being…
September 12, 2025
Germany Urges Drone Defense Amid Russian Incursion
Following the incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace on Wednesday, prominent foreign policy figure Norbert Röttgen (CDU)…
September 11, 2025
Bosch Urges Rethink on Combustion Engine Ban
Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung has cautioned against Europe’s planned phase-out of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, arguing that…
September 10, 2025
Klöckner Urges Bundestag Rule Tightening
The President of the German Bundestag, Julia Klöckner (CDU), has emphasized the urgency of proposed revisions to the…
September 9, 2025
Klöckner Urges Critical Corona Review
The newly established parliamentary inquiry commission tasked with investigating Germany’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was strongly urged…
September 8, 2025
Consumer Group Urges Caution on Hospital Data Halt
Consumer advocacy group Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV) has cautioned Health Minister Nina Warken against plans to discontinue the Federal…
September 8, 2025
Gabriel Urges Rent Rise Caps Linked to Inflation
A former leader of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), Sigmar Gabriel, has called on the current coalition government…
September 7, 2025
Mercedes Chief Urges Rethink on EU Engine Ban
The head of Mercedes-Benz, Ola Källenius, is calling for a reevaluation of the European Union’s planned ban on…
September 6, 2025
RWE Urges Gas Power Plant Push
Germany’s largest energy company, RWE, has urged Economy Minister Katherina Reiche to expedite the tender process for new…
September 6, 2025
Stegner Urges Swift AfD Ban Process
A prominent member of Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) is publicly urging swift legal action that could lead…
September 5, 2025
Brantner Urges Dividing AfD From Its Voters
The co-leader of the German Green Party, Franziska Brantner, has advocated for a distinction between the AfD party…
September 4, 2025
Europe Urges US Security Pledges for Ukraine
A group of European nations, advocating for increased support for Ukraine, has reportedly sought both financial assistance and…
September 4, 2025
Top Economist Urges Radical German Reforms
A leading German economic advisor is urging fundamental structural reforms to bolster the nation’s future economic viability, criticizing…
September 4, 2025
Klingbeil Urges Flexibility on Welfare Reform
Germany’s Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has urged a pragmatic approach to ongoing discussions surrounding reforms to the nation’s…
September 3, 2025
Brantner Urges Faster Pace on Social Reforms
The co-leader of Germany’s Green Party, Franziska Brantner, has urged representatives from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and…
September 3, 2025
Red Cross Urges Changes to National Service Plan
The German Red Cross is urging revisions to the newly proposed national service model, expressing concern over a…
September 3, 2025
Merz Urges Closer Switzerland-EU Ties
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between the European Union and Switzerland Speaking…
September 2, 2025






































































































