Tag: Politics
Reiche: reducing administrative burdens, fostering economic growth
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) has expressed her intention to intervene in legislative initiatives originating from other ministries when they are perceived as detrimental to economic growth. She criticized Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) for her proposals concerning…
Klingbeil (SPD) calls for the implementation of fiscal consolidation measures
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has emphasized the need for all federal ministries to adopt cost-saving measures in preparing the 2025 budget. He cautioned against any sense of complacency, despite the availability of a 500-billion-euro special fund for infrastructure and the exemption…
Klingbeil: social insurance facing structural reforms
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced “fundamental and bold” structural reforms for social insurance but vowed to initially stabilize struggling health and long-term care insurance by the use of federal funds. He acknowledged the urgent need for stabilization, emphasizing that long-term…
Christian Dürr is the new FDP chairman
(de-news.net) – The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has elected former parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr as its new party chairman. At the Federal Party Congress, Dürr secured 82 percent of delegate votes in an uncontested election, succeeding long-serving party leader Christian Lindner.In his candidacy address,…
Interior Minister Dobrindt with a roadmap of stricter migration policies
(de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has outlined his government’s legislative agenda in the Bundestag, emphasizing stricter migration policies. Key measures include rejecting asylum seekers at the border, abolishing expedited naturalization, and suspending family reunification for subsidiary protection holders. Dobrindt also proposed expanding…
Inaugural address of Chancellor Merz before the Bundestag
(de-news.net) – During his inaugural address to the German Bundestag, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) articulated his commitment to enhancing Germany’s role within the European framework, throughout his tenure. He affirmed that Germany would implement initiatives designed to reinvigorate the foundational European ideals of liberty…
Chancellor Merz advocates for enhanced protection of the European borders
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the European Union’s external border protection, particularly in response to migration challenges. During discussions with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Chancellor Merz emphasized the urgency of addressing secondary migration — the movement…
An expansion of the statutory pension system: just an idea, Klüssendorf says
(de-news.net) – The German Civil Servants’ Association has rejected Federal Labor Minister Bas’s proposal to integrate civil servants into the statutory pension system, arguing that such a measure would not resolve any issues within the pension fund. Volker Geyer, the association’s deputy chairman, advocated for…
Bas comments on candidacy for SPD co-chair, Klüssendorf calls for reflection
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas has announced her candidacy for the position of co-chair of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), supported by the party’s leadership and executive committee. Current co-chair Jens Klingbeil has declared his intention to run again, aiming to form…
Minimum wage, pensions: Bärbel Bas sparking controversy
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) has sparked controversy within the governing coalition by proposing that self-employed individuals and civil servants contribute to the pension system and pressuring the Minimum Wage Commission to ensure a 15-euro hourly wage—suggesting political intervention, if necessary….
Rehlinger for a common European project on renewable energy and hydrogen
(de-news.net) – The Minister-President of Saarland, Anke Rehlinger (SPD), has put forward the proposition of establishing a European Union initiative dedicated to renewable energy and hydrogen. She suggested that such could infuse new dynamism into the European project while simultaneously drawing inspiration from the European…
Wadephul: no migration policy against Poland’s will
(de-news.net) – According to the German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul (CDU), the new government does not intend to implement its migration policy against Poland’s will. He emphasized the necessity of joint discussions and noted Poland’s recognition of the need for stricter migration control and stronger…
