(de-news.net) – Chancellor Merz’s black-and-red Cabinet has introduced additional measures aimed at facilitating the deportation of a greater number of migrants. Moving forward, the Federal Government is expected to enact legislation designating certain states as safe countries of origin. Such legislative initiatives require the approval…

(de-news.net) – In a resolution adopted by the Federal Executive Board of the Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT), the economic wing of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has advocated for a reduction in Germany’s state quota from approximately 50 percent to below 45 percent. MIT Chair…

(de-news.net) – The government’s proposed corporate tax relief measures have been positively received by key industry stakeholders. The German Chemical Industry Association described the initiative as a “substantive economic policy signal,” reflecting strong approval. The German Association of the Automotive Industry particularly welcomed the tax…

(de-news.net) – Henning Otte (CDU), the newly appointed Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, anticipates that deliberations regarding the reintroduction of conscription will promptly commence. He emphasized the imperative for the Bundeswehr to optimize administrative expenditures while concurrently enhancing personnel capabilities. Otte asserted that voluntary…

(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) has articulated her commitment to intensifying measures aimed at preventing the misuse of social assistance. To more effectively address systemic abuse, she underscored the imperative of enhanced data exchange and the coordinated collaboration of federal, state,…

(de-news.net) – Julia Klöckner, the President of the German Bundestag, has made a compelling argument for the election of a woman as the next Federal President in order to advance gender equality in Germany’s highest office. She emphasized the historical disparity, pointing out that since…

(de-news.net) – At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2025, Federal Development Minister Alabali-Radovan underscored the critical risks associated with the erosion of international cooperation. In her opening remarks, she observed that the efficacy and value of multilateral initiatives were increasingly subject to scrutiny, with many…

(de-news.net) – As of today, pregnant individuals who experience a miscarriage from the 13th week of gestation onward are legally entitled to maternity leave, following the enactment of a legislative amendment. This marks the first instance in which affected individuals are afforded a statutorily guaranteed…

(de-news.net) – The President of the Federal Police, Dieter Romann, has provided a favorable evaluation of the reinforced border control measures implemented across Germany’s land borders. According to media reports, approximately 14,000 federal police officers are currently stationed at the borders. Over the past three…

(de-news.net) – Regarding the German government’s proposal to set weekly instead of daily maximum working hours, a study of the trade union-affiliated Hans Böckler Foundation has warned of that the change could increase sick days and intensify stress in balancing work and family life. Earlier,…

(de-news.net) – As spring ends on May 31, Germany has faced one of its driest seasons ever. According to the German Weather Service, only 1893 and 2011 recorded less rainfall since tracking began in 1881. Nationwide, spring 2025 saw an average of just 96 liters…

(de-news.net) – Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has been honored with the International Karlspreis of Aachen, a distinction bestowed upon persons who have made substantial contributions to European integration and unity. Since its inception in 1950, the prize has been awarded—predominantly…