Category: Politics
Huge financial package agreed upon by the Union parties and the SPD
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed on a multi-billion-euro financial package during coalition talks, as announced by party leaders Friedrich Merz (CDU), Markus Söder (CSU), Lars Klingbeil and Saskia Esken (both SPD) in Berlin. The plan includes exempting defense expenditures exceeding 1 percent…
Bundesbank proposes reform of Germany’s federal debt brake
(de-news.net) – The Deutsche Bundesbank has proposed a reform of Germany’s federal debt brake, contingent on Germany’s debt ratio remaining below 60 percent, according to media reports. If the debt ratio stays below 60 percent, the federal and state governments could borrow up to 220…
Former Ministers call for comprehensive state reform to address future challenges
(de-news.net) – An initiative of Former Federal Minister Thomas de Maiziere (CDU), former Federal Finance Minister Peer Steinbrück (SPD) and supervisory board member Julia Jäkel have urged the incoming federal government to engage in comprehensively and swift state and administrative reform. The signatories advocate for…
Towards a new federal government: further exploratory talks ahead
(de-news.net) – The CDU, CSU, and SPD are set to continue their exploratory talks on forming a new federal government this Monday. CDU General Secretary Carsten Linnemann emphasized that the consultations must be concluded by Easter. SPD co-chair Lars Klingbeil expressed satisfaction with the discussions,…
SPD wins elections in Hamburg (Update)
(de-news.net) – In the Hamburg state election, the SPD emerged as the strongest party despite losses, securing the ability to continue governing. The SPD, led by First Mayor Peter Tschentscher, now has two coalition options: with the Green Party and with the CDU. According to…
Health insurances demand spending moratorium
(de-news.net) – In light of the multi-billion deficit in statutory health insurance, the health insurance funds has urged the Union and SPD to agree on drastic measures to stabilize finances during their coalition negotiations. Doris Pfeiffer, head of the health insurance association, emphasized the need…
Exploratory coalition talks: cautious optimism after day one
(de-news.net) – After their initial meeting on Friday, the Union parties and the SPD have adopted a cautious approach. In a joint statement, CDU, CSU, and SPD general secretaries described the discussions as open and constructive. Party leaders Friedrich Merz (CDU), Markus Söder (CSU) Lars…
Coalition talks: Reul (CDU) wants to include a comprehensive security catalog
(de-news.net) – In coalition talks between the Union and SPD to establish a new federal government, Herbert Reul, the interior minister of North Rhine-Westphalia (CDU), wants to provide a complete security inventory. He highlights the necessity of finding practical answers to urgent security policy problems…
Discussions about a special fund for the Bundeswehr
(de-news.net) – Discussions are underway regarding the financing of the Bundeswehr. A number of top representatives of the German federal states, the länder, have signaled support for the idea which is also backed by the CDU/CSU in the Bundestag. Christian Haase, chief budget officer of…
Probably no reform of the debt brake before the new Bundestag convenes, according to Merz
(de-news.net) – CDU leader Friedrich Merz has ruled out a reform of the debt brake before the newly elected Bundestag convenes, stating that such a reform would be a complex and difficult task. Such an endeavor requires a two-thirds majority. Merz was cautious about considerations…
Improving business conditions, German enterprises
(de-news.net) – In the wake of the Bundestag election, German enterprises have urged for improved business conditions in Germany. The next government must address that issue to initiate change, stated the President of the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Peter Adrian. He noted that…
Economist Gropp advocates comprehensive and fundamental reforms
(de-news.net) – Reint E. Gropp, head of the Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, has called on future governing parties to implement comprehensive and fundamental reforms. He emphasizes that the new government must “courageously” address bureaucratic reduction and significant changes to the pension system. According to…
