Tag: Politics
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,…
Ursula von der Leyen, recipient of the International Karlspreis of Aachen
(de-news.net) – Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, has been honored with the International Karlspreis of Aachen, a distinction bestowed upon persons who have made substantial contributions to European integration and unity. Since its inception in 1950, the prize has been awarded—predominantly…
Economic relief measures will proceed in rapid succession, Merz
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government intends to swiftly implement relief measures for businesses and initiate additional, key reform projects—some of which are scheduled to commence as early as this summer. Progress will now proceed in rapid succession, clarified Federal Chancellor and Chair of the CDU,…
Government approves drafts against accelerated naturalisation and family reunification (Update)
(de-news.net) – The Federal Cabinet has approved two legislative drafts aimed at tightening migration policy. One proposal is meant to abolish accelerated naturalisation, which had allowed particularly well-integrated migrants to obtain citizenship after three years. Additionally, the reunification of children and spouses for individuals with…
Opportunity Card yields encouraging first results
(de-news.net) – In the first year after the Opportunity Card for skilled labor immigration was introduced, over 12,000 applications were processed and more than 10,000 visas issued, according to an analysis by the German Center for Integration and Migration Research (DeZIM) using Federal Foreign Office…
Government to significantly raise public investment
(de-news.net) – The Federal Government has announced its intention to substantially augment public investment in the current fiscal year. According to Finance Minister Klingbeil, the projected investment volume is set to reach 110 billion euros, representing a significant increase from the 75 billion euros allocated…
Towards a repeal of the accelerated naturalization process
(de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is set to present a draft bill to the cabinet on Wednesday, advocating for the repeal of the accelerated naturalization process implemented by the traffic light coalition, which currently allows integrated immigrants to obtain citizenship after a…
