Chancellor Merz and Saxony's Premier Kretschmer discuss upcoming budget constraints amid rising urban safety concerns and community calls for solidarity in Dresden.
Chancellor Merz and Saxony's Premier Kretschmer discuss upcoming budget constraints amid rising urban safety concerns...
Germany's coalition agrees on Bürgergeld reform amid SPD internal opposition and public debate over social welfare po...
Opposition parties in Hesse reject the inquiry committee's report on Lamia Messari-Becker's dismissal, disputing the government's justification amid her legal challenge.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s inaugural visit to Sachsen focused on promoting skilled trades and vocational education, emphasizing their critical role in Germany’s economy and future workforce development.
Germany's coalition agrees on Bürgergeld reform amid SPD internal opposition and public debate over social welfare policy.
Chancellor Merz and Saxony's Premier Kretschmer discuss upcoming budget constraints amid rising urban safety concerns and community calls for solidarity in Dresden.
Bavaria intensifies efforts to reduce bureaucracy and modernize state administration through digitalization, fostering cooperation between government and business.
Amid public and political concern over migration’s effects on urban life, the SPD demands a government summit following CDU leader Friedrich Merz’s controversial comments and a revealing public survey.
Public dissatisfaction with the German government hits 66 percent amid criticism over rising costs of Trump's ballroom and calls for pragmatic reforms by CSU leader Markus Söder.
Germany debates mandatory poultry barn confinement as bird flu cases soar and calls grow for structural animal husbandry reforms.
Experts emphasize the importance of evidence-based policy consulting to foster trust between science and politics ahead of Germany's 2024 state elections.
Chancellor Merz and CDU leaders Boris Rhein and Mario Voigt emphasized rising urban safety concerns in Germany, calling for increased security measures and political clarity during the Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz.
Friedrich Merz has clarified his migration remarks amid growing political debate and party concerns about the impact on future elections.
Green Mayor Ryyan Alshebl supports Chancellor Merz's remarks on migration-related crime, urging balanced discourse amid regional pushback against the Chancellor’s controversial statements.
SPD leader Lars Klingbeil advocates for strong industrial policy and job security, while Chancellor Merz stands by his contentious migration remarks, revealing political tensions in Germany's economic and social policies.
Germany’s proposal for a digital tax on tech giants faces opposition from AfD, sparking debate over economic and innovation impacts.
Thuringia's Interior Minister Georg Maier accuses AfD of spying for Russia, citing 47 parliamentary inquiries into critical infrastructure as evidence and calling for a possible party ban.
Germany’s energy transition requires clear political strategies, efficient regulation, and balanced financing to achieve sustainable, secure, and affordable energy.
The US government shutdown threatens salary payments for 12,000 German civilian employees at US military bases, leading to union demands for German government intervention based on labor law.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's recent remarks linking migration and security have stirred nationwide debate, with demographic data revealing varied public perceptions of safety.
Germany and Iceland have signed a pact to enhance defense cooperation against Russian Arctic threats, including stationing German reconnaissance aircraft in Iceland.
Sören Pellmann speaks out on breaking the health taboo in politics following his heart attack, calling for openness on mental and physical illness among politicians.
Germany and Iceland have enhanced their military cooperation, focusing on maritime logistics and surveillance to counter increased Russian threats in the Arctic region.
Following his heart attack, Left Party leader Sören Pellmann calls for openness about stress and health issues in politics, highlighting the taboo surrounding illness.
At Oberschwabenschau 2025, farmers rally with Agriculture Minister Peter Hauk scrutinizes bureaucratic burdens and calls for better support for small and medium farms in Germany.
Germany has recalled its ambassador from Georgia amid escalating diplomatic tensions caused by accusations of interference and Georgia's authoritarian shift following contested elections.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's critical remarks on migration in German cities have prompted both defense from CDU figures and strong condemnation from the Green Party, underlining ongoing political tensions over migration policy.
Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger criticizes Germany's surplus of data protection officers and promotes a federal modernization agenda targeting digitalization and bureaucracy reduction by 2029.
Germany plans a lottery-based mandatory military service amid youth protests over government policies and social inequalities.
Brandenburg's mayoral runoffs in Oranienburg and Bad Freienwalde set the stage for potential AfD leadership gains amid a tense political climate.
Political leaders in Germany voice growing opposition to a lottery-based military conscription system, calling for fairer and more effective enlistment policies.
A Polish court has ruled against extraditing a Ukrainian suspect accused in the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage to Germany, citing military action context and raising geopolitical tensions.
German political discourse increasingly relies on clichéd and repetitive language, risking a decline in meaningful communication and public engagement, warns a recent commentary.
CDU leader Friedrich Merz's remarks on migration have sparked sharp criticism and controversy within German politics, exposing deep societal and political divides.
Germany's liberal democracy grapples with a philosophical crisis and declining petition participation, signaling challenges in moral foundations and civic engagement.
Schleswig-Holstein commits €3.4 billion to enhance infrastructure, climate protection, and municipal services by 2030, focusing on local governance and sustainability.
The SPD opposes a proposed lottery system for mandatory military service in Germany, with Defense Minister Pistorius citing ethical objections.
Defense Minister Pistorius defends himself amid Union criticism over a new military service law while the government plans to introduce the bill in the Bundestag this week.
Tensions rise as Frankfurt’s 'Grün=Wert Frankfurt' green space campaign faces criticism from the CDU for perceived political bias ahead of local elections.
Niedersachsen municipalities face Friday childcare shortages while preparing to house up to 7,200 new refugees, alongside tax and voting age reforms.
Free culture advocates in Germany issue the 'Chemnitzer Appell' amid growing challenges in cultural funding and sustainability, calling for political and municipal support.
Hamburg advances its climate neutrality target to 2040 following a public vote, complemented by political support for Germany's national climate goals from Schleswig-Holstein's Ministerpräsident.