(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…

(de-news.net) – Acting Federal Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius (SPD), has expressed confidence that the reform of military service could be swiftly implemented when the new federal government is in office. Initial steps would involve the resumption of military registration and monitoring. Pistorius emphasized that…

(de-news.net) – The Deputy Chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Jens Spahn (CDU), has expressed disagreement with the assertion in the coalition agreement of the black-red government, that suggested a minimum wage of 15 euros as early as 2026. He remarked that it was unlikely…

(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU and SPD have reached a coalition agreement, presented by their leaders in Berlin. CDU leader Freidrich Merz emphasized the establishment of trust between the parties, expressing confidence in their ability to govern effectively. The coalition plans to adopt a new migration…

(de-news.net) – This week, police in many parts of Germany are intensifying speed monitoring of drivers and other road users, aiming to enhance road safety. Speed checks are notably being conducted near schools and construction zones. According to the German Automobile Association (ADAC), 14 of…

(de-news.net) – The negotiations in the public sector collective bargaining have resulted in an agreement, as announced by representatives of employers and trade unions. The outcome largely follows the recommendations of mediators from late March: salaries will immediately increase by 3%, with a minimum raise…

(de-news.net) – Leading CDU politicians emphasized the necessity of a significant policy shift following coalition negotiations, asserting that a continuation of the status quo was unacceptable. CDU General Secretary Linnemann highlighted that public opinion polls underscored the importance of not only a robust coalition agreement…

(de-news.net) – Acting Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) anticipates that the hospital reform will endure under a black-red coalition government, given that the reduction of clinics is largely a consensus. Lauterbach hence expects minimal adjustments to the reform following coalition negotiations. He emphasized the…

(de-news.net) – Jochen Kopelke, the Chair of the Police Union (GdP), has emphasized the necessity for greater support for law enforcement during the ongoing coalition negotiations. He expressed concerns regarding unresolved issues surrounding the funding of internal security and the recruitment of personnel to address…

(de-news.net) – The transport ministers of the German länder are advocating for the federal government to reduce the cost of obtaining a driver’s license, particularly by reforming the overly complex theoretical training. At the Transport Ministers’ Conference in Nuremberg, it was emphasized that the theoretical…