Category: Politics
Miersch: deliberations will be brought to a consensus in coalition negotiations
(de-news.net) – SPD General Secretary Matthias Miersch has expressed optimism regarding the formation of a coalition with the Union parties, emphasizing that compromises would be reached even on contentious issues. He acknowledged the challenges inherent, referencing the electoral campaign where the parties often represented divergent…
More prevention of violence against children and youth
(de-news.net) – Efforts to combat sexualized violence against children and adolescents are going to be intensified through structural enhancements and expanded measures of prevention. The Federal Council approved the Anti-Abuse Act, which mandates the publication of a report at least once per legislative term on…
The Bundesrat approves constitutional amendments
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has ratified constitutional amendments addressing debt limitations and the establishment of a dedicated infrastructure fund. These amendments, integral to a debt package previously endorsed by the Bundestag, necessitated a two-thirds majority in the Bundesrat, which was secured with 53 votes from…
Merz emphasizes the need for new priorities in government spending
(de-news.net) – CDU leader Friedrich Merz questions the timeline for coalition negotiations with the SPD, suggesting that extended discussions might be necessary as Merz indicated his intention to make challenging decisions regarding social expenditures in the coming weeks. He emphasized the necessity of a comprehensive…
The Bundestag approves the financial package
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has approved the financial package proposed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, with 512 votes in favor and 206 against, achieving the two-thirds majority for a constitutional amendment which was required. The package includes a 500-billion-euro special fund for infrastructure and climate…
Nomination of Julia Klöckner (CDU) as President of the Bundestag
(de-news.net) – The parliamentary group of the CDU and CSU in the German Bundestag has unanimously agreed to nominate the former Federal Minister, Julia Klöckner (CDU), as President of the Bundestag, as confirmed by CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz. The decision was taken unanimously. The 52-year-old…
Towards a two-thirds majority for the financial package, party leaders
(de-news.net) Prior to the Bundestag’s vote on the financial package, efforts are being made by the Union parties as well as the SPD in the Bundestag to secure the two-thirds majority that is the prerequisite for a constitutional amendment among their respective parliamentary members. Friedrich…
Current Bundestag competent to pass financial package
(de-news.net) – The current Bundestag retains the authority to vote on the constitutional amendment concerning the proposed financial package. The Federal Constitutional Court dismissed urgent motions filed by the Left Party and the AfD, reasoning that the current legislative term only concludes with the convening…
Agreement reached with the Union parties and the Greens: SPD satisfied
(de-news.net) – The SPD expressed satisfaction with the agreement reached with the Union parties and the Greens, which permits an exemption from the debt brake for security expenditures, a credit-financed special fund for infrastructure and climate protection, and minor debt acquisition by federal states. Lars…
A new homeland protection division is now part of the German Army
(GermanPolicy.com) – A new homeland protection division is now subordinate to the land component of the German Bundeswehr. The division of the German Army initially comprises approximately 6,000 soldiers. Its tasks include protecting infrastructure, securing allied troop deployments, as well as providing assistance in the…
Black-red deal with the Green Party regarding infrastructure and climate as well as defense
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU and SPD have reached an agreement with the Green Party on a financial package involving significant expenditures on defense and infrastructure. CDU leader Friedrich Merz outlined the agreement, which includes 100 billion euros from a special fund for infrastructure, aimed at…
Black-red coalition talks have begun
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU and the SPD have initiated coalition negotiations on Thursday evening at the Konrad-Adenauer-Haus. At 6 PM, the chief negotiators from CDU, CSU, and SPD convened at the CDU headquarters for discussions involving 16 working groups. Additionally, the central coalition negotiation committee,…
