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.
The Bundestag's December 5 pension reform vote not only determines policy but serves as a decisive test of Chancellor Merz’s leadership amid internal party divisions and coalition challenges.
Germany's ruling coalition loses polling support amid public discontent, skepticism on Ukraine peace, pension worries, and backlash over Bundestag's Businessclass travel decision.
Germany's pension system faces demographic and financial challenges, prompting urgent reform plans and demands from life insurers for clearer political guidance to secure retirement futures.
Germany's aging population strains youth responsibilities and political trust, threatening democratic stability and youth representation.
Bundestag members have resumed flying business class despite ongoing austerity measures affecting German citizens, raising public criticism and political debate in 2025.
Sachsen grapples with a four billion euro budget deficit for 2027/28, triggering cabinet talks and rising AfD support amid political strain.
Young politicians in Germany's Parliament are pushing for social policy reform and challenging traditional political practices.
Germany's ruling coalition faces internal conflicts over the 2025 pension package amid fears of a Bundestag vote defeat, drawing parallels to historic coalition breakdowns.
The EU has agreed to fully cut Russian gas imports by 2027, enhancing energy independence amid geopolitical tensions and ensuring supply through alternative sources.
AfD nears 40% support in Saxony as infrastructural acceleration plans and labor market criticisms shape the region's political dynamics.
Ahead of the 2025 Interior Minister Conference, German football organizations and politicians clash over stadium bans, ticket personalization, and fan safety measures in football.
Beate Zschäpe has returned to court to testify against Susanne E. in a trial linked to the NSU extremists, highlighting continuing legal proceedings against support networks behind Germany’s far-right terrorist crimes.
Uncertainty over Bundestag pension package vote intensifies amid Junge Union opposition and shifting party support.
Students across Bavaria plan protests against the new military service law as the Bundestag prepares to vote, highlighting tensions over conscription and compulsory service.
Political tensions surge as debates on engaging with AfD intensify and Chancellor Merz faces protests in Thüringen.
The German Union party faces internal divisions over the government's pension reform ahead of a crucial Bundestag vote, with leadership striving to secure support amid concerns about younger members' opposition.
Germany has extradited a Libyan war crimes suspect to the ICC, showcasing its commitment to international justice and contrasting with Italy's criticized refusal to do the same.
The AfD's new youth organization 'Generation Deutschland' continues the far-right extremism of its predecessor, prompting calls for a ban.
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