Category: Politics
Lindner rules out coalition with the Green party
(de-news.net) – The FDP’s leader, Christian Lindner, has ruled out forming another coalition with the Greens if his party re-enters the Bundestag. He argued that the Greens’ approach to energy, climate policy, economic reform, and migration is ideologically driven and incompatible with Liberal goals and…
Calls for more economy in the election campaign
(de-news.net) – Following the controversy surrounding migration policy, the CDU’s economic wing and employer associations advocate for a stronger emphasis on economic issues in the election campaign. Gitta Connemann, chair of the CDU’s Mittelstandsunion, highlighted the dual crises of migration and economy, noting the severe…
Bundestag: energy package approved by multiple parties
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has approved an energy package involving several legislative amendments. These changes include extended support for combined heat and power (CHP) plants, adjustments to wind energy expansion, and initiatives to better equip the power grid for the rapid growth of solar installations….
Influx Limitation Act fails in the Bundestag
(de-news.net) – The Influx Limitation Act has failed in the Bundestag in its second reading on Friday, with 338 votes in favor, 350 against, and five abstentions. The SPD and Greens had warned against aligning with the AfD. The debate was heated, as the Union’s…
Discourse after passing of CDU/CSU proposal on migration
(de-news.net) – Bundestag president Bärbel Bas (SPD) has implored CDU’s Friedrich Merz to reassess his position on asylum policy, particularly in light of the forthcoming Bundestag vote where the Union may or may not secure a majority with AfD’s assistance. She recognized the pressure on…
Bundestag to improve maternity protection and aiding women and children against violence
(de-news.net) – The German Bundestag is set to pass new legislation on maternity protection for miscarriages this week, with cross-party support from SPD, Greens, and CDU/CSU. The law aims to close a protection gap for women who suffer miscarriages before the 24th week of pregnancy,…
Bundestag votes in favor of tightening migration policies
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has endorsed a five-point proposal by the CDU/CSU aimed at tightening migration policies, which includes increased rejections of asylum seekers at the German borders as well as the detention of foreigners who are enforceably required to leave the country. The proposal…
Vote on CDU/CSU proposals on tightening migration policies anticipated
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag is set to vote on proposals from the Union faction aimed at tightening migration policies and enhancing internal security. Prior to this, Chancellor Scholz is expected to deliver a government statement. The proposals from CDU and CSU include the general rejection…
Scholz for a unified European approach regarding border control
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) has cautioned CDU leader Friedrich Merz against unilateral national actions in migration policy, emphasizing adherence to the constitution, laws, and EU treaties. Scholz highlighted that neighboring countries criticized Merz’s proposals for permanent border controls. He advocated for a unified…
Rhein (CDU) opts for a nationwide “integration obligation”
(de-news.net) – The Hessian Minister-President, Boris Rhein, advocates for a nationwide “integration obligation” modeled after Hesse’s approach. He emphasized that individuals wishing to reside permanently in Germany must speak the language fluently enough to participate in societal life. Additionally, newcomers must acknowledge and respect values…
Discussions before the vote on the Union parties’ migration proposals
(de-news.net) – Before the vote on migration policy proposals, Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz has urged SPD and Greens to support the legislation, claiming broad public backing. Despite criticism of the AfD within the debate on the proposals, AfD leaders expressed support. The BSW, led…
SPD to submit own proposals on migration to the Bundestag
(de-news.net) – The SPD has announced the intention to introduce their own proposals on migration policy in the parliament, following the CDU/CSU’s suggestions for changes in asylum and residence law. These proposals include accelerating asylum procedures and establishing agreements with countries of origin. Additionally, the…
