Category: Politics
German states and federal actors clash over scope of criminal protection for elected officials
(de-news.net) – The Union parties in the Bundestag support a proposal by Germany’s Conference of State Justice Ministers to narrow Section 188 of the Criminal…
Ministers link historical awareness and media literacy in new education framework
(de-news.net) – Germany’s state education ministers have adopted updated recommendations on history and civic education aimed at strengthening students’ ability to engage critically with the…
Coalition reforms spark differences over labor rules, competitiveness, and public finances
(de-news.net) – Disputes over labor market reform, fiscal federalism, and the direction of the government’s larger reform agenda have surfaced among Germany’s coalition partners. State…
Conservative leaders defend political isolation of AfD
(de-news.net) – Senior CDU leaders have reaffirmed their opposition to cooperation with the AfD, arguing that any weakening of the political firewall would endanger both…
Health Minister stands firm on pharmaceutical reform measures
(de-news.net) – German Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU) has rejected pharmaceutical industry demands for exemptions from planned healthcare savings measures, arguing that all sectors must…
New EU asylum framework seeks faster procedures and stronger border controls
(de-news.net) – The European Union’s new Common European Asylum System (GEAS) has entered into force, introducing accelerated border procedures, mandatory screening, and a solidarity mechanism…
Germany debates health insurance reform in Bundestag and Bundesrat – as deficits mount
(de-news.net) – The planned reform of Germany’s statutory health insurance system was the subject of a first-reading debate in the Bundestag, with Federal Health Minister…
Government launches electric vehicle support program and cuts aviation taxes
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Government is introducing two new mobility-related incentives: retrospective financial support for the purchase of electric automobiles as well as a…
