Özdemir is lead candidate of the Greens in Baden-Württemberg
(de-news.net) – Cem Özdemir has been formally designated as the lead candidate of the Green Party for the 2026 Baden-Württemberg state election. During the state party convention held in Heidenheim on Saturday, the former Federal Minister of Agriculture secured an overwhelming majority, receiving 97 percent…
Federal Government: public holidays are determined at state level
(de-news.net) – In response to a recent proposal by two prominent economic experts advocating for the elimination of a public holiday as a means to stimulate economic growth, the federal government has clarified that this issue falls within the legislative purview of the individual federal…
25.6 of the population with a migration background, Statistical Office
(de-news.net) – In 2024, approximately 21.2 million individuals in Germany had a migration background, representing an increase of around four percent compared to the previous year. Their proportion of the total population rose to 25.6 percent, according to the Federal Statistical Office. Since 2015, the…
Klöckner advocates for parliamentary broadcaster
(de-news.net) – President of the Bundestag, Julia Klöckner (CDU), has advocated for the continued existence of the broadcaster Phoenix in the event of a potential reduction in the specialized channels of the public broadcasters ARD and ZDF. She emphasized Phoenix’ crucial role in democratic information…
Prien wants to introduce a caregivers’ allowance
(de-news.net) – Germany’s Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien (CDU), has expressed the intention to introduce the new social benefit of a caregivers’ allowance as a form of wage replacement for family members undertaking caregiving responsibilities. In media statements, she reportedly explained this by stating…
CDU leaders call for deportation of foreign offenders
(de-news.net) – In light of the growing incidence of knife-related crimes in Germany, the CDU/CSU parliamentary group advocates for the systematic deportation of foreign offenders. Alexander Throm (CDU), the spokesperson for internal affairs, stated in an interview that police statistics indicate a predominance of perpetrators…
An intensification of deportations to Greece to be expected
(de-news.net) – The German government plans to intensify deportations of refugees to Greece, a practice largely suspended in recent years due to concerns about human rights conditions. According to a media report citing a communication from the Federal Ministry of the Interior to state governments…
First reading of the Federal Budget as well as economic relief from June and July
(de-news.net) – According to Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU), the Federal Cabinet is set to introduce an initial relief package for businesses by mid-July. The package will encompass early labor market reforms and a reduction in electricity taxes. Reiche made these remarks…
Reiche: reducing administrative burdens, fostering economic growth
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) has expressed her intention to intervene in legislative initiatives originating from other ministries when they are perceived as detrimental to economic growth. She criticized Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) for her proposals concerning…
Klingbeil (SPD) calls for the implementation of fiscal consolidation measures
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has emphasized the need for all federal ministries to adopt cost-saving measures in preparing the 2025 budget. He cautioned against any sense of complacency, despite the availability of a 500-billion-euro special fund for infrastructure and the exemption…
A scientific expert commission on the use of smartphones in schools
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Education and Research, Karin Prien, has announced the establishment of a scientific expert commission which is to examine the use of smartphones in schools. She emphasized that this use of mobile phones constitutes a significant challenge, particularly concerning the concentration…
Klingbeil: social insurance facing structural reforms
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced “fundamental and bold” structural reforms for social insurance but vowed to initially stabilize struggling health and long-term care insurance by the use of federal funds. He acknowledged the urgent need for stabilization, emphasizing that long-term…
