Coalition talks with sixteen working groups
(de-news.net) – The CDU, CSU, and SPD have finalized their negotiation teams for coalition talks commencing tomorrow. Sixteen working groups, comprising 256 federal and state…
NGOs may engage in political activities, federal government
(de-news.net) – The federal government has dismissed doubts regarding the charitable status of state-funded non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This stance is outlined in the government’s response…
Debt package: convergence of the Union parties and the SPD with the position of the Greens
(de-news.net) – Efforts to reach an agreement with the Green Party on a debt solution for defense and infrastructure have led to a potential compromise….
Taxpayers call for a leaner federal administration
(de-news.net) – The Taxpayers’ Association has advocated for a comprehensive reassessment of one-third of the positions within federal ministries, urging the Union and SPD to…
Trade unions to organize public-sector strikes
(de-news.net) – Following Monday’s airport strikes, the Verdi union has announced further public sector walkouts in the coming days. The peak of these strikes is…
Special fund rejected by the Green Party
(de-news.net) – The Green Party has rejected the CDU/CSU and SPD’s proposed financial package under current circumstances. Members are advised by the party’s leaders to…
Merz: coalition agreement with SPD the only option
(de-news.net) – Friedrich Merz, the Union’s chancellor candidate and CDU chairman, anticipates a coalition government comprising CDU, CSU, and SPD, citing the singular parliamentary majority…
CDU/CSU and SPD conclude exploratory talks
(de-news.net) – The Union parties and the SPD have successfully concluded their exploratory discussions. Pending approval from party committees, formal coalition negotiations are anticipated. Principal…
Exploratory talks between Union parties and SPD on a good way
(de-news.net) – The Union parties and the SPD have resumed exploratory talks, convening at the Jakob-Kaiser-Haus in Berlin’s government district under a confidentiality agreement. CSU…
Reintroduction of conscription or voluntary military service?
(de-news.net) – Debates are underway about different models to increase troop strength of the Bundeswehr. Inspector General Carsten Breuer has expressed the necessity of enhancing…
Calls to bolster the German intelligence services
(de-news.net) – In the context of the upcoming government coalition, there are emerging calls to reform and expand the German intelligence services. Sebastian Hartmann, the…
SPD politicians caution against stricter migration policies
(de-news.net) – Ahead of continued coalition talks with the CDU/CSU, SPD co-chair Lars Klingbeil has rejected the option of de facto border closures. He argued…
