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Data Protection Chief Calls for Under-16 Social Media Ban
(de-news.net) – Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, Federal Commissioner for Data Protection, has advanced the proposition that individuals under the age of sixteen should be precluded from accessing social media platforms. She underscored that phenomena such as the propagation of hate speech and cybergrooming — defined as the…
Dobrindt signals strategic opening with Left Party to alleviate judicial appointment delays (Update)
(de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Dobrindt has signaled a conditional willingness to engage with representatives of the Left Party in pursuit of a two-thirds parliamentary majority required for appointing new constitutional justices. In a national radio broadcast, he allegedly indicated that he would not hesitate…
Prien supports language assessments for kids
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Education and Family Affairs, Karin Prien (CDU), has expressed support for the implementation of nationwide language assessments to be performed by four-year-old children. She emphasized that, contingent upon the results, targeted pre-school interventions should be mandated where necessary. Nonetheless, Prien…
Klöckner (CDU) for an overhaul of the federal electoral framework
(de-news.net) – Bundestag President Julia Klöckner (CDU) has advocated for a comprehensive overhaul of Germany’s electoral framework, asserting that the coalition agreement stipulated such revisions and emphasizing the imperative to constrain the expansion of parliamentary membership. She identified significant deficiencies in democratic representation and public…
Bundesrat passes laws to stimulate long-term growth and competitiveness
(de-news.net) – In a step toward recalibrating Germany’s economic trajectory, the Bundesrat has unanimously ratified the Bundestag’s immediate investment package, signaling unified federal and state support for an ambitious agenda of fiscal stimulus, regulatory reform, and industrial modernization. The cornerstone of the initiative – the…
Dürr (FDP) proposes capital-funded schemes for youth over state reliance
(de-news.net) – Christian Dürr, chair of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), has proposed for young individuals with limited income to be excluded from the statutory pension framework, suggesting the redirection of their contributions into capital-funded schemes. He contended that such a shift would afford them…
Political divide over regulating global tech giants
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) opposes a digital tax on major US tech firms, as proposed by Minister of State for Culture Wolfram Weimer. Reiche emphasized the need to reduce trade barriers and improve competitive conditions for domestic and European…
Pistorius proposes voluntary military service model with draft contingency
(de-news.net) – German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD) has outlined a draft bill proposing a new two-tier system. Initially based on voluntary participation, the model includes a contingency for mandatory conscription if recruitment targets are not met. As reported in several media, the proposal excludes…
German Chamber of Industry and Commerce advocates for structural reforms
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government has been encouraged by business organizations to focus structural reforms in addition to greater investment. The CEO of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Helena Melnikov, stressed the need of strategically, effectively, and growth-oriented allocation of infrastructure fund resources….
Federal-state commission on the reform of long-term care in session (Update)
(de-news.net) – The inaugural session of the federal-state commission on the reform of long-term care was held in Berlin, with the primary objective of safeguarding the financial sustainability of Social Long-Term Care Insurance and ensuring its resilience amid demographic transformations. Federal Minister of Health Nina…
Marked reduction in asylum requests
(de-news.net) – Germany experienced a substantial decrease in asylum applications during the first half of 2025. According to data from the European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA), approximately 65,500 applications were submitted between 1 January and 30 June. This represents a 43 percent decline compared…
Debates about the future of the Deutschlandticket (Update)
(de-news.net) – Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has proposed linking the price of the Deutschlandicket to inflation as a potential solution for sustainable pricing, suggesting this would eliminate the need for annual renegotiations. While federal and state governments appear unwilling to exceed the existing…
