Category: Politics
Germany launches new digital initiatives to modernize public administration
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Federal Ministry for Digitalization is advancing administrative modernization through a citizen-focused hackathon initiative and expanded regulatory ‘real-world laboratories’ intended to foster innovation,…
Fuel tax relief gains support as studies show consumer benefits
(de-news.net) – Political and economic debate continues over the temporary fuel rebate introduced in response to rising energy prices linked to the Iran war. Some…
German skilled crafts push for equal recognition and greater investment
(de-news.net) – A skilled crafts representative has called for vocational education in Germany to be treated as fully equal to academic pathways, urging greater investment…
Communication, fairness, and reform: debates with the CDU/CSU
(de-news.net) – CDU and CSU politicians have emphasized communication, distributive fairness, and institutional balance in Germany’s upcoming reform agenda, highlighting tax, pension, and long-term care…
Kretschmer calls for sweeping federal reforms to preserve state stability
(de-news.net) – In order to maintain fiscal stability and rebuild public trust, the Minister-President of Saxony, Michael Kretschmer (CDU), has urged Germany’s federal coalition to…
Höne withdraws as Kubicki moves toward sole FDP chairmanship
(de-news.net) – Wolfgang Kubicki remains as the only contender for chairman of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) before its convention after Henning Höne has withdrawn…
Merz rejects lower voting age and calls for political clarity
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Bundestag voting age should remain in line with legal adulthood at 18, according to Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), who opposes decreasing it…
A call for a tougher crackdown on illegal gambling in Germany
(de-news.net) – The Federal Drug and Addiction Commissioner has urged tougher federal and state action against illegal gambling in Germany, warning that organized crime, money…
