Category: Politics
Federal Transport Minister defends Deutschlandticket pricing in accordance with long-term viability
(de-news.net) – Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has expressed firm confidence in the continued success and attractiveness of the Germany Ticket, which is scheduled…
CDU dismisses SPD grassroots opposition to reforming Bürgergeld
(de-news.net) – The CDU has responded with measured composure to growing internal dissent within the SPD regarding the coalition’s proposed reform of the Bürgergeld system….
“Stadtbild” controversy leaves impact on German political discourse
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) — Germany has been witnessing a wide-ranging public debate sparked by remarks made by Chancellor Friedrich Merz regarding a so-called “problem in…
Head of Ifo urges Federal Government to deliver ambitious reform agenda by 2026
(de-news.net) – Ifo President Clemens Fuest has called upon the Federal Government to formulate and implement a far-reaching reform initiative that substantially exceeds the scope…
Former Bundeswehr chief advocates for mandatory national service and strengthened drone defense measures
(de-news.net) – Eberhard Zorn, the former Inspector General of the German Armed Forces, has publicly advocated for the reimplementation of a mandatory national service framework…
Avian influenza in Germany met with institutional risk management
(de-news.net) – Authorities, researchers, and industry stakeholders are becoming concerned about the rapidly increasing incidence of avian influenza in Germany. According to estimates from the…
Justice Minister proposes dual motherhood reform and safeguards for vulnerable families
(de-news.net) – Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has formally announced the initiation of family law reform efforts, with her ministry actively engaged in the…
Electric vehicles to be exempt from environmental badge requirement
(de-news.net) – Electric vehicles will not be required to show an environmental label for the foreseeable future, according to a recent announcement from the Federal…
Germany’s fiscal outlook, reform imperatives, and competitiveness in focus
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – The current tax revenue forecast indicates a notable increase in fiscal inflows for the Länder and municipalities over the medium term….
Federal-State dispute over tax relief intensifies ahead of Bundesrat vote
(de-news.net) – Germany’s federal states have been cautioned by Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) regarding the potential ending of a proposed legislative package aimed…
