Category: Economy
Chancellor Scholz and CDU leader Merz engage in heated debate over migration and the economy
(de-news.net) – During an intense televised debate on Sunday evening, Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and CDU leader Friedrich Merz engaged in a vigorous discussion on a range of topics. Scholz attributed economic problems to global factors, while Merz underscored the government’s accountability. The recent Bundestag…
Lindner (FDP) for a realignment of economic policy
(de-news.net) – Two weeks prior to the Bundestag elections, FDP leader Christian Lindner has called for a comprehensive realignment of economic policy during a party conference held in Potsdam. He asserted that the Alternative for Germany (AfD) should not be countered through moral appeals but…
German climate goals for 2030 unlikely to be met
(de-news.net) – Despite progress, Germany is unlikely to meet its 2030 climate target without further actions, according to a recent report from the Expert Council on Climate Issues. Although there has been a recent acceleration of the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the…
The CDU passes its Immediate Program
(de-news.net) – During a CDU party congress in Berlin, the Union has approved its ‘Immediate Program,’ which is to be implemented if the federal election is won. All delegates voted in favor in an open vote on Monday afternoon. The program focuses on economic issues,…
Union parties: emergency program in case of election success (Update)
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU intends to implement the Five-Point Plan against illegal migration proposed by Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz (CDU) immediately after assuming government. This is part of a 15-point emergency program to be adopted at the CDU party conference in Berlin on Monday….
Calls for more economy in the election campaign
(de-news.net) – Following the controversy surrounding migration policy, the CDU’s economic wing and employer associations advocate for a stronger emphasis on economic issues in the election campaign. Gitta Connemann, chair of the CDU’s Mittelstandsunion, highlighted the dual crises of migration and economy, noting the severe…
Bundestag: energy package approved by multiple parties
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has approved an energy package involving several legislative amendments. These changes include extended support for combined heat and power (CHP) plants, adjustments to wind energy expansion, and initiatives to better equip the power grid for the rapid growth of solar installations….
SPD and Greens work with Union parties as to energy and economic reforms
(de-news.net) – The SPD and Green Party factions have reached an agreement with the CDU/CSU faction in the Bundestag on several legislative proposals. These include eight laws related to energy and economics, as announced by SPD Deputy Chairwoman Verena Hubertz who described the discussions as…
Germans see need for reform, according to a survey
(de-news.net) – A majority of the German populace believes that comprehensive reforms are imperative for the nation’s future viability, given the current economic fragility, as indicated by a survey conducted by the Forsa Institute on behalf of the Confederation of German Employers’ Associations (BDA). Merely…
Habeck (Greens) wants lower guaranteed prices for solar power producers
(de-news.net) – Robert Habeck, the Green Party’s candidate for Chancellor and Minister of Economic Affairs, has advocated for a reduction in the guaranteed prices for solar power producers under the EEG. He posited that enhanced marketing strategies are necessary, and those who continuously supply electricity…
FDP advocates for relaxed genetic engineering regulations
(de-news.net) – The Free Democratic Party (FDP) seeks to liberalize regulations governing genetic engineering techniques in plant breeding. They advocate for the adoption of innovative methods such as the Crispr/Cas9 gene-editing technology, which has been awarded the Nobel Prize, to enhance the climate resilience and…
Özdemir (Greens): foot-and-mouth disease under control
(de-news.net) – Foot-and-mouth disease is currently under control in Germany, according to Federal Agriculture Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens). When asked by the media during the ‘Grüne Woche’ in Berlin, Özdemir confirmed that the current measures are effective but emphasized the need to adhere to strict…
