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…
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….
CSU leader Markus Söder has ruled out coalition possibilities with the Greens and stated that working with the SPD will be difficult, citing challenges surrounding the Bürgergeld policy. He favors a partnership with the Free Democratic Party (FDP) and emphasizes…
Chancellor Olaf Scholz faces significant obstacles in Eastern Germany as he prepares for the upcoming Bundestag election. Issues such as migration, the Ukraine war, and tensions within the SPD have weakened his position. The recent nomination by the Brandenburg SPD…
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…
Chancellor Olaf Scholz has lost the confidence vote in the Bundestag, securing only 207 votes in favor against 394 opposing votes. This significant loss allows for the dissolution of the Bundestag and sets the stage for new elections scheduled for…
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…
In Berlin, four young men were arrested following an attack on campaign workers from the Social Democratic Party (SPD) which left three people injured. The assailants, aged 16 to 19, are believed to have links to the far-right scene and…
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has presented its election program, aiming to revive Germany’s economy and bolster social equity. Key proposals include capping electricity network charges, tax refunds for business investments, and extending tenant protections through an indefinite rent control…
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…
Thüringen and Brandenburg have inaugurated new governments led by CDU’s Mario Voigt and SPD’s Dietmar Woidke, respectively. Both leaders face complex coalitions and significant political pressures. Voigt’s coalition, lacking a majority, aims to involve opposition parties in legislative processes while…
Mario Voigt, the CDU politician, has been elected as the new Prime Minister of Thüringen, securing an absolute majority in the Landtag with 51 votes. His coalition, consisting of the CDU, Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW), and SPD, lacks a standalone…
