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Ukraine president invites Steinmeier and Scholz
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal President Steinmeier cleared up irritations in a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President Selenskyj. According to media reports, Selenskyj invited both Steinmeier and Chancellor Scholz to Kyiv. Selenskyj had previously declined an invitation from Steinmeier. Now, however, the signs are pointing to…
Scholz does not wish to travel to Kyiv
(GermanPolicy.com) – Since a trip by Federal President Steinmeier was discouraged by Ukraine, Chancellor Scholz said he does not wish to travel to Kyiv. The discharge of the man in the highest German office stands “in the way” of a trip, Scholz explained. With regard…
Security policy: CDU and CSU adopt Declaration of Cologne
(GermanPolicy.com) – CDU-CSU top politicians have committed themselves to a new security policy in a concept named Declaration of Cologne. The two Union parties would like to enter into a partnership with France on foreign and security policy issues. In addition, the CDU and CDU…
Merz meets Ukrainian politicians
(GermanPolicy.com) – The chairman of the CDU, Merz, met the Ukrainian President Selnskyj during his trip to Kyiv on Tuesday and exchanged views with him in a positive atmosphere. The trip was met with controversial comments in Germany. Representatives of the traffic light parties criticized…
FDP general secretary wants to abolish cold progression
(GermanPolicy.com) – FDP General Secretary Bijan Djir-Sarai has spoken out against further relief packages. “The state will not be able to keep up with the higher energy prices which are now emerging,” he said. On the other hand, the abolition of cold progression as a…
Increase in the savings allowance
(GermanPolicy.com) – The savings allowance will be increased. This results in annual tax savings of around 230 million Euros. As reported by the Federal Ministry of Finance, according to media reports, the Federal Government will lose 160 million Euros, the federal states 140 million Euros…
Utility cost: tenants’ association for protection against dismissal in the event of late payments
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Tenants’ Association has demanded that terminations to tenants be suspended because of late utility bill payments. Many landlords are demanding higher advance payments on heating costs after energy prices have recently risen sharply. The Haus und Grund owners’ association announced that the…
Gas supply: private households enjoy the highest priority
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Consumer Protection Minister Lemke (Greens) has confirmed that private households, kindergartens, and hospitals will be given preference when it comes to gas supply if bottlenecks occur. The deputy FDP parliamentary group leader Koehler made a similar statement. Households are the top priority,…
Energy costs: Consumer Advice Center wants improvements to the second relief package
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federation of German Consumer Organizations (VZBV) expects back payments for energy from both tenants and owners of apartments. In particular, heating costs from natural gas have risen with no end in sight, said Engelke, head of energy and construction at VZB. This…
CDU-CSU for relief in taxes and duties
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Union parties have called for further steps to be taken to compensate for the increased energy prices through relief. However, the deputy CDU chairman Jung spoke out against a third relief package. According to a press report, he said: “We don’t always…
Scholz: no turning away from just politics
(GermanPolicy.com) – On the occasion of the May Day rally in Düsseldorf, Chancellor Scholz promised not to end any of the political projects for a society based on solidarity. Increasing the defense budget via a special fund will not result in any reversal in the…
Federal Cabinet decides on second relief package
(GermanPolicy.com) – On Wednesday, the Federal Government decided on a relief package worth several billion Euros. The energy tax on fuel is to be reduced for three months, taxpayers are to receive a one-time lump sum of 300 Euros before taxes, child benefit is to…
