Female politicians face disproportionate pressure, Schwesig (SPD)
(de-news.net) – Manuela Schwesig (SPD), the Minister-President of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has expressed critical concerns regarding the treatment of women in the political sphere. She underscored the heightened scrutiny women often experience compared to their male counterparts, as widely reported in media discourse. According to reports, women…
Kretschmer, other Prime Ministers propose new revenue mechanism
(de-news.net) – To enhance economic growth, the Federal Government has proposed a comprehensive business relief initiative, a policy reform deemed necessary by the Federal States. However, state premiers have expressed concerns regarding the potential financial burden this program may impose on regional and municipal administrations….
Safe countries of origin to be designated by the Federal Government
(de-news.net) – Chancellor Merz’s black-and-red Cabinet has introduced additional measures aimed at facilitating the deportation of a greater number of migrants. Moving forward, the Federal Government is expected to enact legislation designating certain states as safe countries of origin. Such legislative initiatives require the approval…
MIT for a reduction of Germany’s state quota
(de-news.net) – In a resolution adopted by the Federal Executive Board of the Mittelstands- und Wirtschaftsunion (MIT), the economic wing of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has advocated for a reduction in Germany’s state quota from approximately 50 percent to below 45 percent. MIT Chair…
Industry stakeholders welcome corporate tax relief
(de-news.net) – The government’s proposed corporate tax relief measures have been positively received by key industry stakeholders. The German Chemical Industry Association described the initiative as a “substantive economic policy signal,” reflecting strong approval. The German Association of the Automotive Industry particularly welcomed the tax…
Debate on compulsory military service continues
(de-news.net) – Henning Otte (CDU), the newly appointed Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, anticipates that deliberations regarding the reintroduction of conscription will promptly commence. He emphasized the imperative for the Bundeswehr to optimize administrative expenditures while concurrently enhancing personnel capabilities. Otte asserted that voluntary…
Bas (SPD) for preventing social assistance abuse
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) has articulated her commitment to intensifying measures aimed at preventing the misuse of social assistance. To more effectively address systemic abuse, she underscored the imperative of enhanced data exchange and the coordinated collaboration of federal, state,…
Klöckner makes the case for a female Federal President
(de-news.net) – Julia Klöckner, the President of the German Bundestag, has made a compelling argument for the election of a woman as the next Federal President in order to advance gender equality in Germany’s highest office. She emphasized the historical disparity, pointing out that since…
Alabali-Radovan (SPD) speaks out for a strong German development policy
(de-news.net) – At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2025, Federal Development Minister Alabali-Radovan (SPD) underscored the critical risks associated with the erosion of international cooperation. In her opening remarks, she observed that the efficacy and value of multilateral initiatives were increasingly subject to scrutiny, with…
Maternity leave for women having experienced a miscarriage now in effect
(de-news.net) – As of today, pregnant individuals who experience a miscarriage from the 13th week of gestation onward are legally entitled to maternity leave, following the enactment of a legislative amendment. This marks the first instance in which affected individuals are afforded a statutorily guaranteed…
Head of Federal Police shares positive balance of border controls
(de-news.net) – The President of the Federal Police, Dieter Romann, has provided a favorable evaluation of the reinforced border control measures implemented across Germany’s land borders. According to media reports, approximately 14,000 federal police officers are currently stationed at the borders. Over the past three…
Weekly maximum working hours: a way towards more productivity or a risk?
(de-news.net) – Regarding the German government’s proposal to set weekly instead of daily maximum working hours, a study of the trade union-affiliated Hans Böckler Foundation has warned of that the change could increase sick days and intensify stress in balancing work and family life. Earlier,…
