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Steinmeier Urges Stronger Infrastructure Protection
The annual New Year’s reception at Bellevue Palace, hosted by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, focused this year on…
Ex-Spy Chief Urges BND Terror Powers Boost
The former head of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) has ignited a fierce debate regarding the agency’s operational…
Germany Urges Support For Iranian Protesters
The Central Council of Jews in Germany is escalating pressure on the German government to adopt a more…
Left Party Urges Shelter in Empty Offices
The escalating cold snap currently gripping Germany is prompting a sharp rebuke of the government’s response to homelessness,…
Germany Urges France to Aid Ukrainian Refugees
The German state of Baden-Württemberg is voicing concerns over the uneven distribution of Ukrainian refugees across Europe, raising…
Söder Urges SPD to Revisit Past Reforms
Markus Söder, the Minister-President of Bavaria and leader of the CSU, has delivered a pointed critique of the…
SPD Urges Faster Coalition Action
The Social Democratic Party’s (SPD) parliamentary group leader, Matthias Miersch, has delivered a pointed critique of Economics and…
Germany Urges Healthcare Overhaul Amid Ukraine Conflict
Germany’s healthcare system remains critically unprepared for a large-scale conflict, despite ongoing geopolitical tensions stemming from the Ukraine…
Germany Urges Calm Talks on Greenland
Berlin’s transatlantic coordinator, Metin Hakverdi of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), has urged a “constructive” dialogue with the…
Germany Urges Democratic Shift in Venezuela
Berlin cautiously expressed hope for a “democratically legitimate transition” in Venezuela following the U.S. military action and the…
Europe Urges Security Independence
The recent US military intervention in Venezuela has ignited a renewed call within Germany for a significant shift…
RWE Urges Government to Fast-Track Gas Plant Auctions
Germany’s largest power producer, RWE, is intensifying pressure on the federal government to expedite the tendering process for…
Venezuela Minister Urges Resistance
“Venezuela’s Defense Minister Urges Calm Amidst Rising Tensions Following U.S. Action” In a televised address early Saturday, Venezuela’s…
Germany Urges US Deescalation in Venezuela
Germany’s Green Party has issued a sharp condemnation of recent U.S. military actions against Caracas, urging the German…
Germany Urges Caution Travel Venezuela
The German Foreign Office has significantly escalated its travel advisory for Venezuela, extending a comprehensive warning to encompass…
Gysi Urges Election Law Overhaul
A prominent figure within the German Left Party (Die Linke), Gregor Gysi, has ignited a debate concerning the…
Voigt Urges Swift Action From Berlin
A growing rift within the German Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has surfaced, with Thuringia’s Minister-President, Mario Voigt, publicly…
Schweitzer Urges Economic Boost for Germany
Rhineland-Palatinate’s Minister President Alexander Schweitzer has issued a stark warning to the German federal government, urging a renewed…
Bilger Urges SPD to Revise Alliance
The Union faction, the largest group in Germany’s Bundestag, is signaling a desire to fundamentally renegotiate the terms…
Mountain Rescue Urges Caution
The German air rescue organization, DRF Luftrettung, is raising serious concerns about the rising number of incidents involving…
Economist Urges Caution on Corporate Tax Cuts
The German government is facing mounting criticism regarding proposals to accelerate tax cuts and implement unconventional economic stimulus…
Gabriel Urges Compulsory Military Service to Signal Putin
The debate surrounding mandatory military service in Germany is intensifying, fueled by former Vice-Chancellor Sigmar Gabriel’s recent call…
Bank Chief Urges Faster Reforms
The German banking sector’s leading voice is issuing a stark warning to Chancellor Scholz’s coalition government, arguing that…
Gabriel Urges Calm on Holiday Debate
The proposal by the Green and Left parties to introduce compensatory days for public holidays falling on weekends…
Red Cross Urges Hospital Safe Rooms
The head of the German Red Cross (DRK), Hermann Gröhe, has issued a stark warning regarding the preparedness…
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,…
ADAC Urges Driver’s License Overhaul
The German Automobile Club (ADAC) is pressing for a significantly accelerated timeline for the driver’s license reform proposed…
Germany Urges More Ukraine Aid
The recent US-Ukrainian summit in Mar-a-Lago has underscored a stark disparity in approaches to achieving peace in Ukraine,…
Aeikens Urges Centrist Reflection
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) parliamentarian Anna Aeikens, representing Saxony-Anhalt, is issuing a stark call for introspection within…
Ban Phones From Schools Expert Urges
A growing chorus of concern over the impact of mobile technology on student learning and well-being is prompting…
German Lawmaker Urges Stronger Ukraine Aid
A leading German parliamentarian is urging continued, robust support for Ukraine, arguing that unwavering Western resolve is the…
Judge Urges Calm Scrutiny of Rising Party
The former Federal Constitutional Court judge, Udo Di Fabio, has cautioned against a polarized approach to the Alternative…
Germany Urges Taurus Missile Delivery to Ukraine
Ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida, a significant…
Swiss Diplomat Urges Direct Putin Talks
A veteran Swiss diplomat is urging a reassessment of Western strategy toward Russia, advocating for direct dialogue with…
Minister Urges Drivers Abstain From Alcohol
The German Federal Minister for Transport, Patrick Schnieder of the CDU, has issued a stark warning to motorists…
SPD Urges Focus on Existing Coalition Goals
The German government is facing internal friction as Chancellor Scholz’s office initiates discussions regarding a potential overhaul of…
Merz Urges Government to Reset Expectations
The CDU’s leading candidate for the upcoming state election in Saxony-Anhalt, Sven Schulze, has pointed to a mismanaged…
EU Urges Compromise on Engine Ban
“European Conservatives Seek Compromise on Combustion Engine Ban Amid Political Tensions” Manfred Weber, Chairman of the European People’s…
Former Judge Urges Real Name Online
The former President of the German Federal Constitutional Court, Andreas Voßkuhle, has ignited a debate with a call…
Steinmeier Urges Unity Values
Germany’s Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in his annual Christmas address, has issued a plea for a revitalized and…
Germany Urges Law on IP Address Retention
Contentious Proposal for Internet Data Retention Sparks Debate in Germany Hesse’s Minister President, Boris Rhein of the CDU,…
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…