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Merz: no amalgamation of economic and climate responsibilities
(de-news.net) – Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz proposes the separation of the economic and climate ministries in his prospective administration. During an interview on Politico’s podcast, the CDU Chairman articulated his critique of the existing structure, labeling it as inherently flawed from its inception. The…
Different positions iterated in ARD Wahlarena
(de-news.net) – The candidates for the chancellorship have addressed citizen inquiries in the ARD “Wahlarena.” CDU candidate for Chancellor, Friedrich Merz, reiterated that individuals without a permanent residence permit should leave Germany and promised tax relief for small and medium incomes. Additionally, he emphasized the…
Deutsche Bahn and EVG reach comprehensive tariff agreement
(de-news.net) – The German rail company Deutsche Bahn (DB) and the Railway and Transport Union (EVG) have reached a tariff agreement. Specific details are to be announced on Sunday. It is known that there will be a 6.5% salary increase in three stages by the…
Chancellor Scholz Targets Reduction in Refugee Numbers
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) aims to decrease the number of refugees arriving in Germany by 100,000 this year, compared to 2024. Scholz prioritized addressing irregular migration following a significant increase in asylum seekers in 2022. His implementation of border controls resulted in nearly…
Kretschmer Urges Drastic Reduction in Asylum Numbers
(de-news.net) – Michael Kretschmer, the Minister President of Saxony, advocates for a considerable reduction in the number of asylum seekers following the Munich attack. He is optimistic that the Social Democratic Party (SPD) will endorse this strategy in a prospective governmental coalition. Kretschmer underscored that…
Bundesrat approves laws granting rights to victims of domestic violence and extending maternity protection
(de-news.net) – The German Bundesrat has enacted the Gewalthilfegesetz, which will accord victims of gender-based and domestic violence the legal right to protection and assistance, effective 1 January 2030. The support infrastructure is to be augmented with the establishment of additional women’s shelters, safe houses,…
Number of deportations increased
(de-news.net) – The number of deportation flights from Germany increased last year. Preliminary figures showed that in 2024, 7,945 people were deported on 222 flights, according to a response from the federal government to a written question by BSW leader Sahra Wagenknecht. In the previous…
Electronic patient files available from March or April
(de-news.net) – The German statutory health insurance funds have successfully implemented the introduction of electronic patient records, resulting in the creation of over 70 million records. With the exception of those who have opted out, nearly all insured individuals now possess their own personal electronic…
Habeck presents “Future Agenda”
(de-news.net) – Green Party candidate for Chancellor, Robert Habeck, has presented his “Future Agenda.” Habeck stated in Berlin that issues crucial for the future such as climate protection, education, and economic development have barely been discussed in the election campaign. However, experts regard global warming…
Germany extends border controls to combat irregular migration
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Olaf Scholz has announced that border controls in Germany will be extended until at least September 15, 2025, as an effective measure against irregular migration. After a cabinet meeting, he made that announcement, citing approximately 47,000 rejections since September 2024 and the…
Söder: there will be a solution for the Deutschlandticket
(de-news.net) – Bavarian Premier Markus Söder (CSU) has expressed that, under a Union-led government, the Deutschlandticket would be preserved, implying that a viable solution would be found. He underscored that the onus of responsibility lay with the federal government, noting that the ticket is designated…
FDP wants to abolish four federal ministries
(de-news.net) – FDP leader Christian Lindner intends to reorganize government departments, thereby eliminating a minimum of four federal ministries. He proposed the consolidation of the following ministries: firstly, construction and transport; secondly, health, family, and social affairs; thirdly, foreign affairs and development; and lastly, economy…
