(de-news.net) – Leaders of politics and the religious realm in Germany have expressed their condolences following the passing of Pope Francis. President Frank-Walter Steinmeier extended his condolences to Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, observing that Catholics, alongside numerous Protestants in Germany, lamented the loss of a…

(de-news.net) – Former Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Hans-Peter Bartels (SPD), as well as the head of the German Reservists, Prof. Patrick Sensburg, support the reintroduction of conscription, while the vice-chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag, Johann Wadephul, sees this model…

(de-news.net) – Lars Klingbeil, SPD chairman, does not rule out tax increases under the anticipated CDU/CSU-SPD government. He emphasized the importance of financial resources to strengthen Germany and Europe, advocating for openness in addressing the current financial situation. Klingbeil highlighted the coalition’s ambitious investment program…

(de-news.net) – Police have announced operations in several federal states today to inspect vehicles belonging to the car tuning scene. Large-scale operations by officers were previously announced for the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Saxony-Anhalt, among others. The police want to…

(de-news.net) – Migrants who are fit and able to work and who are not impaired in health may be deported to Greece, according to a ruling by the Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig. While there are deficiencies in the Greek reception system due to the…

(de-news.net) – Patients, medical doctors, and clinics throughout Germany will be able to use electronic patient records starting at the end of the month. This follows a test phase. As Federal Health Minister Lauterbach wrote to the agency responsible for technical implementation, the security measures…

(de-news.net) – The Minimum Wage Commission has emphasized its independence following a debate between the CDU/CSU and the SPD over a higher minimum wage. As Christiane Schönefeld, chair of the commission, explained, its members are not subject to any instructions in the course of their…

(de-news.net) – SPD leader Lars Klingbeil as well as a prominent member of the Bundestag, Ralf Stegner, and Dirk Wiese, of the SPD’s Seeheimer Kreis, have advocated for party members to approve the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU. Klingbeil emphasized the critical global crises. He…

(de-news.net) – Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) has emphasized the necessity of cohesive governance between the Union and SPD, advocating for the avoidance of public disputes. He expressed satisfaction with the negotiation outcomes, suggesting that previous criticisms might now subside. Günther urged his party…

(de-news.net) – The incoming federal government, comprising CDU/CSU and SPD, is expected to commence its duties on May 6, as conveyed by the designated Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) in the newspaper Handelsblatt. He indicated that the coalition aims to implement several resolutions before the parliamentary…

(de-news.net) – Announcing a significant shift in migration policy, the Saxon Prime Minister, Michael Kretschmer (CDU), reiterated the inevitability of border rejections. He expressed confidence that the measures outlined in the coalition agreement to limit migration would significantly reduce numbers. He emphasized that common sense…

(de-news.net) – Restrictions on inland navigation along the Rhine have been imposed due to declining water levels, which are attributed to persistent drought conditions. According to the Waterways and Shipping Authority, larger vessels can now only traverse the waterway near Cologne with half their usual…