Germany and five allied EU nations call for drastic spending cuts to the European Commission's proposed 1.76 trillion euro budget for 2028-2034, challenging the proposed 60% increase as unaffordable.
Union and SPD coalition leaders meet in Münster to prepare for challenging reforms in pensions, health, and care amidst political tensions and public discontent in late August 2026.
Germany and five other frugal EU countries are pushing for major reductions in the EU's 2028-2034 budget plan, emphasizing spending cuts and revised priorities amid resistance from other member states.
A reportage event in Pirna highlights the resilient political engagement of young Jewish individuals in Germany amid ongoing challenges of antisemitism.
Controversies within Germany's CDU deepen as migration debates trigger backlash and members show overt support for the far-right AfD ahead of elections.
Despite poor poll ratings and internal criticism, CDU leader Friedrich Merz remains steadfast as calls for his removal gain attention within the party.
SPD politician Dirk Wiese proposes new hardship provisions for demanding professions in Germany’s pension system ahead of coalition government talks.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces a cabinet meeting to evaluate the devastating 2026 heatwave, emphasizing climate action amid political criticism.
Germany advances key energy laws with approval of Wärmenetzpaket and progress on KWK-Gesetz amid regulatory and market reforms.
The CDU's cabinet retreat in August 2026 focuses on urgent pension, tax, and digital reforms amid political debates and coalition challenges.
Germany is set for a critical cabinet meeting to discuss major reforms amidst political debates on the nation's future direction.
The CDU is preparing for a crucial cabinet retreat focused on reforms in pensions, taxes, and digitalization amid internal dissent and rising electoral challenges from the AfD.
Growing dissatisfaction within SPD leadership intensifies as the party prepares for a critical election that may trigger significant internal restructuring.
AfD co-chairs Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel outline party strategies and respond to fact-checks during August 2026 summer interviews, asserting their role as major opposition in Germany.
The AfD is poised for a historic win in Sachsen-Anhalt's 2026 elections, raising concerns about its mainstream acceptance and the future of regional governance.
The SPD robustly defends its €500 billion infrastructure fund, highlighting over €50 billion spent to address long-standing investment backlogs and countering critics' austerity arguments.
Alice Weidel's AfD strengthens electoral position in eastern Germany amidst leadership tensions and economic warnings against nationalist policies.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz returns from vacation amid hostile public reception and internal party challenges, emphasizing urgent economic reforms and growth strategies for Germany.
Ahead of the 2026 election, Sachsen-Anhalt parties reveal comprehensive social welfare and health plans addressing families, rural care, and poverty.
Chancellor Merz returns from vacation amid NRW wildfire crisis, faces protests but praises emergency responders and stays engaged via daily strategic calls.
Germany advances key energy laws in 2026, including KWK-Gesetz revision and Wärmenetzpaket approval, while facing tax policy debates and calls for broader economic reforms.
A major scandal involving €1.7 billion in losses by German health insurance funds due to poor investments has exposed political silence and blame-shifting at the expense of insured patients.
Germany and four EU countries are negotiating with Rwanda to create deportation centers for rejected asylum seekers, with talks set to begin soon focusing on technical arrangements.
Young German voters are increasingly polarized towards far-right and leftist parties, challenging the dominance of centrist parties and posing risks to democratic stability.
Germany and six other nations have condemned Israel's controversial plans to build new settlements in the West Bank, warning of legal and diplomatic repercussions.
Internal turmoil and plummeting approval ratings beset Germany's CDU and SPD as leadership disputes and voter frustrations intensify in 2026.
Germany is facing a severe heatwave, with rising deaths and public pressure urging political action on heat and climate protection policies.
Germany and Italy are negotiating closer migration cooperation amid disputes over asylum seeker returns and the implementation of new EU asylum rules.
Germany's attempt to return migrants to Italy under the EU's new asylum system is met with Italian refusal, igniting political and humanitarian tensions ahead of elections.
Recent surveys show half of Germans view politics as the nation’s biggest problem, reflecting historic dissatisfaction and shifting party support.
Germany plans to provide up to €50 million to Ukraine for urgent repairs of the damaged Chernobyl protective cover, highlighting international cooperation amid ongoing conflict.
Five CDU-led German states demand a federally funded special heat protection program "Cooles Land" targeted for urban cooling by summer 2027, opposing SPD's constitutional amendment approach.
As the Sachsen-Anhalt state election nears, the AfD's rising support challenges Germany's political strategies and prompts calls to rethink exclusion tactics.
With elections in three weeks, the AfD leads polls in Sachsen-Anhalt as their candidate Ulrich Siegmund garners attention ahead of the pivotal Landtag vote.
Radicalization in Germany remains a persistent challenge as political responses struggle to keep pace with extremists' digital strategies, emphasizing the need for proactive and timely interventions.
Despite decades of awareness, Germany continues to face unresolved systemic challenges across military, education, and bureaucracy due to insufficient political action.
The BSW party in Thuringia faces a leadership and coalition crisis after PM Mario Voigt's plagiarism scandal deepens party divisions and challenges the Brombeer coalition's future.
Germany debates abolishing retirement at 63, a return to the 40-hour workweek, and grapples with productivity shortfalls amid demographic shifts.
Following Assad's fall, Syrians in Germany face rising asylum rejections and loss of protection amid ongoing instability in Syria.
SPD and Union face historic lows in polls with internal SPD conflicts ahead of the 2026 state elections in Germany.
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