Tag: Politics
German judges association calls for “rule-of-law billion”
(de-news.net) – The German Judges’ Association has urged CDU/CSU and SPD to significantly invest in criminal justice to enhance internal security. The association’s managing director,…
Solidarity surcharge: abolition, continuation, or reform?
(de-news.net) – Reiner Haseloff (CDU), Saxony-Anhalt’s Minister-President, advocates for the continuation of the solidarity surcharge, emphasizing its necessity in financing the welfare state. He argues…
Consensus reached in collective bargaining for the public sector
(de-news.net) – A consensus proposal has been reached during the arbitration process concerning the collective bargaining round for over 2.6 million public sector employees in…
Payment cards for refugees: legal adjustments and broader regulations necessary
(de-news.net) – About one year after the German Bundestag approved the implementation of payment cards for refugees, municipalities have criticized the länder for unsatisfactory implementation….
Proposed legislation for resolving collective labor disputes
(de-news.net) – A group of experts and employer associations has issued a reform proposal for resolving collective labor disputes. Hagen Lesch, of the Institute of…
Julia Klöckner (CDU) elected President of the Bundestag
(de-news.net) – Julia Klöckner (CDU) has been elected President of the 21st German Bundestag. During the inaugural session, she received 382 out of 622 votes….
Mediation phase in the public sector wage dispute
(de-news.net) – Following the stalemate of wage negotiations in the public sector, a mediation phase has now commenced. The commission in charge, chaired by former…
Miersch: coalition deliberations will be brought to a consensus
(de-news.net) – SPD General Secretary Matthias Miersch has expressed optimism regarding the formation of a coalition with the Union parties, emphasizing that compromises would be…
More prevention of violence against children and youth
(de-news.net) – Efforts to combat sexualized violence against children and adolescents are going to be intensified through structural enhancements and expanded measures of prevention. The…
Bundesrat approves constitutional amendments
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has ratified constitutional amendments addressing debt limitations and the establishment of a dedicated infrastructure fund. These amendments, integral to a debt…
Merz emphasizes the need for new priorities in government spending
(de-news.net) – CDU leader Friedrich Merz questions the timeline for coalition negotiations with the SPD, suggesting that extended discussions might be necessary as Merz indicated…
Bundestag approves the financial package
(de-news.net) – The Bundestag has approved the financial package proposed by the CDU/CSU and SPD, with 512 votes in favor and 206 against, achieving the…
