Coalition agreement reached between CDU/CSU and SPD
(de-news.net) – The CDU/CSU and SPD have reached a coalition agreement, presented by their leaders in Berlin. CDU leader Freidrich Merz emphasized the establishment of trust between the parties, expressing confidence in their ability to govern effectively. The coalition plans to adopt a new migration…
Speed monitoring throughout most parts of Germany
(de-news.net) – This week, police in many parts of Germany are intensifying speed monitoring of drivers and other road users, aiming to enhance road safety. Speed checks are notably being conducted near schools and construction zones. According to the German Automobile Association (ADAC), 14 of…
Agreement in the public-sector collective bargaining
(de-news.net) – The negotiations in the public sector collective bargaining have resulted in an agreement, as announced by representatives of employers and trade unions. The outcome largely follows the recommendations of mediators from late March: salaries will immediately increase by 3%, with a minimum raise…
Coalition agreement: policy shift announced, swift agreement called for
(de-news.net) – Leading CDU politicians emphasized the necessity of a significant policy shift following coalition negotiations, asserting that a continuation of the status quo was unacceptable. CDU General Secretary Linnemann highlighted that public opinion polls underscored the importance of not only a robust coalition agreement…
Lauterbach (SPD): hospital reform will probably be kept up
(de-news.net) – Acting Federal Health Minister Karl Lauterbach (SPD) anticipates that the hospital reform will endure under a black-red coalition government, given that the reduction of clinics is largely a consensus. Lauterbach hence expects minimal adjustments to the reform following coalition negotiations. He emphasized the…
Police Union proposes a special fund for internal security
(de-news.net) – Jochen Kopelke, the Chair of the Police Union (GdP), has emphasized the necessity for greater support for law enforcement during the ongoing coalition negotiations. He expressed concerns regarding unresolved issues surrounding the funding of internal security and the recruitment of personnel to address…
Driver’s licenses: addressing affordability and taking reform to the road
(de-news.net) – The transport ministers of the German länder are advocating for the federal government to reduce the cost of obtaining a driver’s license, particularly by reforming the overly complex theoretical training. At the Transport Ministers’ Conference in Nuremberg, it was emphasized that the theoretical…
Sommer against maintaining the system of individual asylum rights
(de-news.net) – Hans-Eckhard Sommer, President of the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees, has expressed critical views on German migration policy during a lecture at an event organized by the CDU-affiliated Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung. Speaking in a personal capacity, he emphasized the necessity of a radical shift…
Debate on amending or repealing the partial legalization of cannabis
(de-news.net) – One year after the partial legalization of cannabis, several German associations have advocated for amendments or the repeal of the legislation, citing its failure to achieve its intended objectives such as reducing illegal markets, strengthening health protection, and improving youth protection measures. Klaus…
2024 statistics see a 1.5% rise in violent crime
(de-news.net) – In 2024, Germany saw a 1.5% rise in violent crime, totaling approximately 217,277 cases. Knife-related incidents accounted for 7.2% of these cases. The broader crime statistics indicated a decline in recorded offenses, down 1.7% to about 5.84 million cases. This reduction was significantly…
Municipal associations criticize migration policies
(de-news.net) – Municipal associations have expressed strong criticism of migration policies, urging comprehensive reforms from the new government made up of CDU/CSU and SPD. Achim Brötel, President of the County Association, warned that ignoring evident issues risks fueling anti-democratic and radical parties. He emphasized the…
Debate on mandatory service year
(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has actively engaged in discussions surrounding the introduction of a mandatory service year. He has now emphasized its significance as a “practical contribution to democracy and a livable future,” advocating for its inclusion in shaping the nation’s political trajectory….
