Tag: Politics
Günther, Klingbeil emphasize cohesion under new government
(de-news.net) – Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister President Daniel Günther (CDU) has emphasized the necessity of cohesive governance between the Union and SPD, advocating for the avoidance of public disputes. He expressed satisfaction with the negotiation outcomes, suggesting that previous criticisms might now subside. Günther urged his party…
New government set to begin work on May 6
(de-news.net) – The incoming federal government, comprising CDU/CSU and SPD, is expected to commence its duties on May 6, as conveyed by the designated Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) in the newspaper Handelsblatt. He indicated that the coalition aims to implement several resolutions before the parliamentary…
Kretschmer: border rejections inevitable
(de-news.net) – Announcing a significant shift in migration policy, the Saxon Prime Minister, Michael Kretschmer (CDU), reiterated the inevitability of border rejections. He expressed confidence that the measures outlined in the coalition agreement to limit migration would significantly reduce numbers. He emphasized that common sense…
Pistorius: volunteer model of service in the Bundeswehr
(de-news.net) – Acting Federal Minister of Defense, Boris Pistorius (SPD), has expressed confidence that the reform of military service could be swiftly implemented when the new federal government is in office. Initial steps would involve the resumption of military registration and monitoring. Pistorius emphasized that…
Spahn: 15 euros of minimum wage unlikely by 2026
(de-news.net) – The Deputy Chairman of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group, Jens Spahn (CDU), has expressed disagreement with the assertion in the coalition agreement of the black-red government, that suggested a minimum wage of 15 euros as early as 2026. He remarked that it was unlikely…
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…
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…
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…
