Category: Politics
Klingbeil defends his dual role as SPD leader amid some internal opposition
(de-news.net) – Facing mounting criticism from within his own party, SPD leader and Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil has defended his decision to combine the party…
Heil challenges Klingbeil for SPD leadership as party debates political renewal
(de-news.net) – Former Labor Minister Hubertus Heil has entered the contest for leadership of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), challenging incumbent Lars Klingbeil and calling…
Germany and EU advance migration partnerships
(de-news.net) – Germany and several EU partners are pursuing new migration agreements with Rwanda, Egypt and Nigeria to increase returns and curb irregular migration. While…
SPD proposes broader residence rights for integrated refugees
(de-news.net) – The SPD is contending that current regulations leave too many contributions with precarious status and is proposing expanded residence rights for refugees who…
Merz maintains commitment to electricity tax cut as Klingbeil demands robust financing
(de-news.net) – The coalition remains divided over the Union parties’ planned electricity tax reduction from 2027, with Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil demanding credible financing for…
Committee approves record 2027 budget, prioritizing investment and fiscal flexibility
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag’s Budget Committee approved the 2027 Federal Government budget early Friday, endorsing record expenditures of approximately 560.9 billion euros and net borrowing…
Coalition faces amount of pressure over stalled electricity tax reduction
(de-news.net) – Germany’s governing coalition remained divided on Thursday over how to finance an electricity tax reduction for all households and businesses. The measure would…
Germany’s 2027 budget debate intensifies over proposed plastic tax
(de-news.net) – The German governing coalition remains divided over proposed tax measures, particularly a levy on plastic packaging, as parliamentary negotiations over the 2027 federal…
