Tag: Politics
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…
Federal Government considers tougher measures against Bürgergeld abuse
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Government remains engaged in deliberations regarding the appropriate response to Bürgergeld recipients who repeatedly decline reasonable employment opportunities, commonly referred…
Linnemann demands bold social reforms echoing Schröder’s Agenda 2010 (Update)
(de-news.net) – Christian Democratic Union (CDU) Secretary General Carsten Linnemann has urged the federal government to implement sweeping social reforms modeled on former Chancellor Gerhard…
Frei (CDU) opposes wealth tax increase, urges protection of medium-sized enterprises
(de-news.net) – Thorsten Frei, Minister of State at the Federal Chancellery and member of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has issued a cautionary statement regarding…
Klüssendorf (SPD) urges investment in labor integration
(de-news.net) – SPD General Secretary Klüssendorf has advocated for increased financial resources for job centers to enhance the integration of unemployed individuals into the labor…
Conscription: debates on gender-inclusivity amid necessity for constitutional reform
(de-news.net) – Federal Family Minister Prien (CDU) has emphasized that any deliberation regarding the reintroduction of conscription must include consideration of women. She asserted that…
Germany establishes expert commission to strengthen internet safety measures for minors
(de-news.net) – A newly established expert commission, convened by the German federal government, is tasked with evaluating potential legislative measures such as prohibiting mobile phone…
