Tag: Politics
Bundestag confirms appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court
(de-news.net) – A significant institutional milestone has been reached with the Bundestag’s formal endorsement of three new appointments to the Federal Constitutional Court. The Social…
Germany invests 35 billion euros in space security by 2030
(de-news.net) – According to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD), the German federal government plans to invest 35 billion euros by 2030 to strengthen space-related infrastructure…
Chancellor Merz defends fiscal policy and signals structural reform (Update)
(de-news.net) – In response to criticism from the opposition, Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the coalition’s financial planning during the Bundestag’s budget discussion. He claimed…
Finance Minister calls for fair burden sharing in his view – industry demands economic reform
(de-news.net) – During the 2026 budget announcement, Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) stressed that any possible reductions to the welfare state must be supplemented…
Evelyn Palla officially appointed CEO of Deutsche Bahn
(de-news.net) – With effect from October 1, 2025, Evelyn Palla has been named CEO by the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn AG. She brings experience…
Federal budget 2026: Klingbeil advocates structural reform in the midst of rising debt
(de-news.net) – Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has presented the 2026 federal budget. This marks the commencement of the German Bundestag’s second consecutive budget deliberation…
Amid a strategic overhaul, Evelyn Palla appointed CEO of Deutsche Bahn
(de-news.net) – Evelyn Palla, the former head of DB Regio, has been named CEO of Deutsche Bahn AG, marking a dramatic change in leadership. The…
Federal Government signals tougher measures against welfare fraud
(de-news.net) – Federal Labor Minister Bärbel Bas (SPD) has underlined the need of enforcing attendance requirements at employment offices and issued a warning that those…
Munich’s 190th Oktoberfest commences with tradition and with optimism
(de-news.net) – The 190th Oktoberfest was formally inaugurated in Munich as Mayor Dieter Reiter (SPD) performed the ceremonial keg tapping at noon, declaring “O’zapft is!”…
Frei (CDU) rejects moves to increase inheritance tax
(de-news.net) – Thorsten Frei (CDU), Head of the German Chancellor’s Office, has unequivocally rejected proposals—some originating within his own party—that seek to increase the tax…
Political debate over primary care reform and medical specialist access
(de-news.net) – As part of ongoing deliberations concerning the restructuring of Germany’s statutory healthcare system, members of the CDU/CSU parliamentary group have reportedly proposed the…
Education Minister announces reform of student financial aid
(de-news.net) – Federal Research Minister Judith Bär (CSU) has announced a comprehensive reform of the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), scheduled to take effect by…
