A recent poll conducted by INSA for the Bild newspaper indicates that a coalition between the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) as the major partner and the Social Democratic Party (SPD) as the minor partner is the most likely…
Michael Kretschmer of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has been re-elected as Minister-President of Saxony after securing the necessary majority in the state parliament. In the vote, Kretschmer received 69 votes, defeating his opponents from the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Michael Kretschmer has been re-elected as Minister President of Saxony after receiving 69 votes in the second round of voting. His minority government will depend on cooperation with other parties, as the CDU seeks legislative support without involving the far-right…
In the Saxon Parliament, incumbent Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer failed to achieve the necessary absolute majority in the first round of voting for his re-election. With only 55 votes, Kretschmer did not meet the 61 votes required out of 120….
The upcoming election for the Prime Minister of Saxony has three candidates: incumbent Michael Kretschmer (CDU), Jörg Urban (AfD), and Matthias Berger (Freie Wähler). The CDU and SPD are backing Kretschmer, but unclear majority dynamics and procedural disputes raise uncertainty….
The German Bundestag, facing a political deadlock as the ruling coalition lacks a majority, prepares for a motion of confidence initiated by Chancellor Olaf Scholz. CDU’s Thorsten Frei asserts that the opposition will not support initiatives that favor the current…
CDU leader Friedrich Merz has advocated for the return of unemployed Syrians to their home country, stating that two-thirds are not in work and should leave Germany. He opposes the acceptance of more refugees and emphasizes the need for integration…
In 2024, the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) received the highest amount of donations over 35,000 euros, surpassing the CDU by 40%. A significant contributor, Thomas Stanger, donated a total of 5,080,000 euros to BSW. The CDU followed with the most…
The CDU and CSU unveil their election program ahead of the early Bundestag elections, proposing significant changes including the abolishment of the citizen’s salary, stricter border controls, and tax reductions. Key details remain vague, particularly regarding the financing of these…
The minority government led by Chancellor Olaf Scholz seeks to implement various initiatives to alleviate costs for consumers, including a proposed reduction of the VAT on food. However, the lack of support from the opposition raises doubts about the feasibility…
As the February Bundestag election approaches, political parties in Germany are racing to finalize their programs under tight deadlines. The need for speed has led to stress across the board, but some see potential benefits in the streamlined process. Major…
The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) plan to propose significant tax relief measures including income tax reductions and the elimination of the solidarity surcharge in their preliminary election program. However, uncertainties surround the financial backing for…
