Category: Politics
Merkel: government doesn’t take the easiest way
by Thorsten Koch On the occasion of the Day of the Basic Law in Germany, German Chancellor Angela Merkel explained restrictions on fundamental rights during…
Weber argues for factual issues
Manfred Weber (CSU), the leader of the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament, has called for subject-matter topics to be put on the…
BDA, Altmaier for quick economic aid
by Thorsten Koch The Federal Association of German Employers (BDA) has requested a state fund for effectively bridging assistance for companies. The funds was needed…
Ramelow for local steps against new infections in Thuringia
The state of Thuringia might lift Corona restrictions, under certain conditions, in two weeks, but will take the restrictions back more clearly and quickly if…
Objections to the Corona app
The tracking app meant to determine the pathways of infection by the Coronavirus has met some criticism. The Saxon Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU) said…
Strobl warns against the misuse of political protests
Thomas Strobl (CDU), Baden-Württemberg’s Minister of the Interior, has warned of people trying to exploit the demonstrations against conditions set to protect people against the…
Union parties welcome agreement to support Lufthansa
by Thorsten Koch The CDU-CSU parliamentary group in the Bundestag has approved the Federal Government’s strategy to rescue the Lufthansa airline. The two seats on…
CSU proposes relief and economic stimulus package
by Thorsten Koch Due to the Corona crisis, the CSU has spoken out in favor of a relief package and economic stimulus programs with lesser…
Seehofer announces the end of his political career
by Thorsten Koch Federal Minister of the Interior, Horst Seehofer (CSU), wants to end his decades-long political career after the current legislative period. He has…
Schäuble: federalism has worked
The President of the German Bundestag, Wolfgang Schäuble, has described the Coronavirus pandemic as a new experience for mankind – not comparable to other experiences…
Steinmeier praises efforts in Corona crisis
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has praised the decisions of the federal and state governments in the Corona crisis as “sensible and moderate”. The restrictions are…
Gauland questions AfD federal chairman
Conflicts in the AfD party have recently become more visible. After the annulment of the party membership of the former AfD parliamentary group leader in…
