German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has unveiled a four-point plan regarding Syrian refugees, igniting significant debate within the political landscape. Critics from the CDU and Greens argue that her proposals are insufficient and warn of premature actions given the ongoing…
Ahead of the upcoming German elections on February 23, 2025, the Christian Social Union (CSU) stands firm against a coalition with the Greens, while Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister-President Daniel Günther advocates for openness to such partnerships. As the CSU prepares for a…
The Bundestag has approved financing for the Deutschlandticket for 2025 following an agreement among SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU. The legislation allows the transfer of remaining funds from government subsidies to subsequent years. While the ticket will see a price increase…
The SPD-Green minority government has secured the Germany Ticket for 2025 through an agreement with the Union. This includes financial backing for public transport tickets. The monthly cost will rise from €49 to €58. Leaders from all parties expressed relief…
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…
Daniel Günther, the Minister-President of Schleswig-Holstein, criticized his Bavarian counterpart, Markus Söder, for ruling out potential coalition options with the Greens ahead of the upcoming Bundestagswahl. Günther emphasized the importance of remaining open to all democratic parties and expressed that…
The German Bundestag is united in acknowledging the need to combat violence against women, but a proposed law from the ruling coalition may lack support. Women’s Minister Lisa Paus urged swift action as opposition parties criticized the timing as a…
As the German Parliament navigates the aftermath of the collapsed Ampel coalition, the SPD and Greens are pushing for new legislation despite lacking a majority. Union leader Friedrich Merz has drawn a line against proposals impacting the federal budget, indicating…
The Christian Social Union (CSU) has firmly rejected the idea of a coalition with the Greens, contrasting the views of CDU leader Friedrich Merz who sees potential overlaps in foreign policy. CSU Group Leader Alexander Dobrindt and party head Markus…
CDU leader Friedrich Merz indicates that his party shares more foreign policy positions with the Greens than with the SPD, particularly regarding Ukraine. This aligns with comments from Green leaders, including Franziska Brantner, who also noted closer ties with Merz…
Following the leak of a controversial FDP document outlining a potential exit from the coalition government, Chancellor Olaf Scholz expresses his support for the dismissal of former Finance Minister Christian Lindner. This move has stirred significant backlash from leading political…
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) and the Greens have sharply criticized the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and its leader Christian Lindner following the release of a strategic document linked to the coalition’s breakdown. Chancellor Olaf Scholz accused Lindner of orchestrating…
