Category: Politics
“Pact for the Rule of Law” should be revitalized, parties
(de-news.net) – The Union and SPD in the Bundestag called for a renewal of the “Pact for the Rule of Law” to strengthen the justice system. Dirk Wiese (SPD) emphasized the importance of a second pact. Andrea Lindholz (CSU) highlighted the overburdened justice system as…
German Judges’ Association for amending cannabis law
(de-news.net) – The German Judges’ Association (DRB) is advocating for an amendment to the cannabis law by the incoming federal government following the election. Sven Rebehn, the DRB’s federal managing director, highlighted that the law is replete with contradictions and ambiguities, rendering it a bureaucratic…
For whom to vote? A tool provides orientation
(de-news.net) – For those still undecided on which party to vote for in the upcoming Bundestag elections, assistance can now be found through the Wahl-O-Mat. The Federal Agency for Civic Education has launched this online tool. Users can compare their political opinions with those of…
German climate goals for 2030 unlikely to be met
(de-news.net) – Despite progress, Germany is unlikely to meet its 2030 climate target without further actions, according to a recent report from the Expert Council on Climate Issues. Although there has been a recent acceleration of the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, especially in the…
Debate on migration: Wüst (CDU) advocates moderation
(de-news.net) – The NRW Minister-President, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), has called for moderation following the intense debate over the ‘Influx Limitation Law’ in the Bundestag. He emphasized the need for a more conciliatory tone among democratic parties, noting that after the Bundestag election on February 23,…
FDP’s ‘Migration Pact of the Center’ unlikely to succeed, Linnemann (CDU)
CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann expressed doubts about the FDP’s recent proposal for a “Migration Pact of the Center,” which aims to combine the European Asylum System law with the influx limitation law, saying it is unlikely to succeed as it repeats previous ideas that…
The FDP wants a temporary suspension of family reunification
(de-news.net) – The Free Democrats have suggested bringing the content of the “Influx Limitation Act,” which failed in the Bundestag, back to a vote as part of the SPD and Green-supported reform of the European asylum system. FDP Chairman Christian Dürr expressed in a letter…
Joint vote with AfD was an exception, Merz emphasizes
(de-news.net) – The leader of the CDU, Friedrich Merz, has reaffirmed the party’s stance against the far-right AfD following recent joint votes in the Bundestag, describing these as exceptions. At the CDU national convention in Berlin, he emphasized the CDU’s long-standing opposition to the AfD’s…
Habeck: a comprehensive security offensive is needed (Update)
(de-news.net) – The Greens have proposed a ten-point plan to address the migration crisis and enhance internal security. Green Chancellor candidate Robert Habeck emphasized the need for a comprehensive security offensive in Germany, citing recent violent incidents. The measures include a focus on Islamists and…
The CDU passes its Immediate Program
(de-news.net) – During a CDU party congress in Berlin, the Union has approved its ‘Immediate Program,’ which is to be implemented if the federal election is won. All delegates voted in favor in an open vote on Monday afternoon. The program focuses on economic issues,…
VdK demands more social issues in the election campaign
(de-news.net) – The VdK, a German welfare association, has called for a greater focus on social issues in the current election campaign. According to VdK President Verena Bentele, the recent migration debate has overshadowed the everyday social challenges faced by many people. Speaking in Berlin,…
Union parties: emergency program in case of election success (Update)
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU intends to implement the Five-Point Plan against illegal migration proposed by Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz (CDU) immediately after assuming government. This is part of a 15-point emergency program to be adopted at the CDU party conference in Berlin on Monday….
