CDU retains lead in NRW municipal elections among political realignment and democratic consolidation
(de-news.net) – In the municipal elections held in North Rhine-Westphalia, the Christlich Demokratische Union Deutschlands (CDU) once again emerged as the leading political force, albeit…
‘Radical Center:’ FDP to focus on market reform and labor migration
(de-news.net) – The Free Democratic Party (FDP), under the newly instated leadership of Chairman Christian Dürr, has announced a strategic recalibration in response to recent…
Weber and von der Leyen signal flexibility on engine phase-out as Commission reviews emissions framework
(de-news.net) – Manfred Weber, Chair of the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament, has signaled a potential reconsideration of the European Union’s planned…
Steinmeier renews call for Universal Social Service amid civic engagement celebrations
(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has reiterated his proposal for a universal social service program, advocating a model of “once in a lifetime, and…
Renewed call for the criminalization of verbal sexual harassment amid political disagreement
(de-news.net) – The SPD has reaffirmed its commitment to introducing legislation that would criminalize verbal sexual harassment, with particular emphasis on the phenomenon commonly referred…
German Federal Cabinet endorses tax relief package across key sectors
(de-news.net) – Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has submitted a legislative proposal to the Federal Cabinet aimed at delivering targeted tax relief to several sectors,…
Bundestag factions propose stricter sanctions for parliamentary misconduct
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary factions have reportedly proposed amendments to the Members of Parliament Act aimed at intensifying penalties for misconduct during…
Union parties challenge EU combustion engine ban (Update)
(de-news.net) – In response to the European Union’s proposed prohibition on the registration of new combustion engine vehicles from 2035, a discernible shift in stance…
Rhineland-Palatinate: State Media Act revision to strengthen media competence
(de-news.net) – The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate plans to boost public education and awareness about media’s role and impact. Daniel Schäffner, media policy spokesperson for…
Majority of Germans embrace autonomous transport, survey finds
(de-news.net) – According to findings from a recent Bitkom Research survey, an overwhelming 99% of German respondents expressed willingness to engage with autonomous modes of…
