Germany's coalition government under Chancellor Merz faces mounting criticism for delayed reforms on pensions and healthcare amid economic and policy challenges.
Germany summons Russian ambassador over cyberattacks and disinformation linked to 2025 Bundestag election interferenc...
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes easing EU border controls, critiques US security policy, and confronts rising heal...
Markus Söder secures another term as CSU chairman, asserting fulfillment of promises amid ongoing scrutiny of federal pandemic procurement policies.
Cem Özdemir has outlined a rigorous and optimistic campaign for the upcoming Baden-Württemberg Landtag elections, emphasizing youth involvement, free school lunches, and party unity.
The 2025 CSU party conference revealed leadership challenges for Markus Söder and featured Chancellor Friedrich Merz's call for German modernization and political unity amid global crises.
Due to ineffective voluntary salt reduction efforts by Germany's food industry, political forces are pressing for mandatory legal salt limits in food products to improve public health.
Markus Söder secures CSU leadership with lowered support, opposes AfD cooperation, and announces contested policy shifts.
Germany must introduce tougher measures, including an earlier combustion engine ban, to meet climate goals, amid political and economic challenges.
Local youth in Ilmmünster and Hettenshausen actively participate in shaping their communities through a municipal political initiative addressing leisure, safety, and infrastructure needs.
Germany summons Russian ambassador over cyberattacks and disinformation linked to 2025 Bundestag election interference, attributing actions to Russian military intelligence and hacker groups.
Germany suspends deportations of asylum seekers to Greece until the EU asylum reform takes effect in June 2026, aiming to address Dublin system failures and improve EU border controls.
Germany's coalition government under Chancellor Merz faces mounting criticism for delayed reforms on pensions and healthcare amid economic and policy challenges.
At the European Digital Sovereignty Summit, Germany and France outline strategies to reduce reliance on non-European technology, emphasizing secure, cooperative digital infrastructure.
Saxony advances educational leave and partial sick leave laws amid property tax ruling disappointment, while ex-SPD leader Kevin Kühnert assumes a new financial policy role.
Elon Musk's confrontations with the EU intensify as regulatory fines and platform concerns spotlight the tensions affecting EU politics and digital strategy.
The SPD/BSW coalition in Brandenburg marks one year with significant internal challenges, yet achieves legislative successes amid ongoing instability.
Schleswig-Holstein seeks Bundesrat approval to lower VAT on restaurant food from 19% to 7% in 2026 amid Green resistance and coalition strategy shifts.
Germany plans negotiations with Greece and Italy to improve enforcement of EU migration rules and share responsibility for migrants entering illegally under the flawed Dublin Regulation.
Germany faces a deep economic and democratic crisis described as a 'blocked republic,' while immigrants show high national pride, revealing complex societal dynamics.
AfD's new youth group retains radical elements as the party leads in political support, facing scrutiny from Germany’s security agency.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz proposes easing EU border controls, critiques US security policy, and confronts rising healthcare costs in Germany amid political debates.
Sachsen intensifies anti-mafia efforts with new legislation amid rising support for the far-right AfD party, alongside financial strains for regional media.
Friedrich Merz’s first year as Chancellor faces political instability, public skepticism, and scandals, challenging government effectiveness.
Germany launches a commission to explore pension reforms, with Labor Minister Bas endorsing contribution-based retirement age, amid debate over pension funding approaches.
German interior ministers agree on creating EU-based deportation centers to improve management of rejected asylum seekers and migration flows.
Alice Weidel's inflammatory remarks about Germany's intelligence agency ignite political backlash amid local resistance to renaming streets with Nazi ties in Hannover.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz navigates coalition tensions, pension reforms, and international diplomacy amidst ongoing political controversies.
Chancellor Merz emphasizes Germany's unwavering support for Israel's security and humanitarian efforts in Gaza following the 2023 Hamas attacks, highlighting historical responsibility and peace initiatives.
Dieter Bohlen criticizes Chancellor Merz and German politicians while Merz faces backlash for hundreds of legal complaints over insults, revealing tensions in political trust and discourse.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz solemnly reaffirmed Germany's commitment to Israel's security at Yad Vashem and expressed caution regarding recognition of a Palestinian state.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz's inaugural visit to Israel solidifies Germany's historic commitment to Israel's existence and security while addressing regional tensions and advocating for peace.
Brandenburg's inheritance and gift tax revenues have surged in 2024, fueling federal discussions on tax reform and regional tax authority.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz visits Israel in December 2025 to reaffirm Germany's steadfast support for Israel amid ongoing conflict and emphasizes the goal of a two-state solution.
Sahra Wagenknecht resigns as leader of Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht, with new co-chairs elected and plans announced to rebrand the party in October 2026.
Germany's 2025 pension package is criticized for its looming financial burden on future generations and the exclusion of youth voices from reform debates.
Sahra Wagenknecht's party BSW is grappling with internal strife and political setbacks after missing the Bundestag election threshold in 2024, signaling uncertain prospects ahead.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz underscores the complex, historically rooted yet challenged German-Israeli relationship amid rising antisemitism and geopolitical tensions in 2025.
The German Interior Ministers have decided against harsh security measures in football stadiums, prioritizing dialogue and establishing a uniform stadium ban commission to enhance safety and fan experience.
Widespread youth protests have erupted in about 90 German cities opposing the newly passed mandatory military conscription law scheduled to start in 2026.
Germany’s revocation of Afghan resettlement promises and sharing of personal data with Afghan authorities prompt concerns over refugee safety and policy consistency.
Germany reforms its military service law to a modern, voluntary model amid youth protests fearing renewed conscription and wartime deployment.
Germany enacts a new military service law introducing mandatory registration and incentives for voluntary service amid protests and debate.
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