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19:41 "Environmental aid should finally stop with campaign against the car"

German environmental aid calls after an end to the "cheap parking". While the left thinks it cannot be that a ten square meter shared flat room cost a lot more than an equally large parking lot, the Union sees an anti-auto ideology at work.

18/04 Handing over a money in a Berlin hotel?: Co-accused is burdened by former CDU politicians in Azerbaijan affair

In the corruption process about bribes from Azerbaijan, a defendant for the first time testified. This could become a problem for ex-MP Axel Fischer.

18/04 The successor is ready: Robert Habeck wants to resign Bundestag mandate

After the disappointing Bundestag election, Robert Habeck says goodbye to the Greens from the first row of politics. According to a media report, the 55-year-old also wants to leave the Bundestag in summer. A young politician should already be available as a successor.

15/04 Linnemann rejects ministerial posts in the future Merz government

Carsten Linnemann as Federal Minister of Economics? There was speculation. After all, Friedrich Merz is said to have offered him a post in the cabinet. But the CDU politician does not want to take over. A different function floats him.

15/04 Why the AfD report is still not available: the protection of the constitution is not solely to blame

To date, the AfD has not been classified as "secured right -wing extremist". This is a scandal that the Federal Minister of the Interior is also responsible for.

14/04 The Chancellor is still in office: Where is Olaf Scholz?

It is only on May 6th, probably, the ninth German head of government is history. Until then, Olaf Scholz runs the business. And which one?

14/04 New drones to protect against Russia

The Bundeswehr is intended to supply the young company Stark with unmanned attack drones. There is also a well -known name from the USA among the investors.

14/04 CDU politician warns of "state crisis" if the SPD should reject the coalition agreement

The Jusos reject the coalition agreement, the SPD members are called to coordinate the paper from tomorrow. From Union and SPD, warnings come about a failure of black and red. All developments in the live ticker.

14/04 In the German Parliament, the Chancellor election date was assigned

The Federal Chancellor is elected by the Bundestag without discussion on the submission of the Federal President.

14/04 "Caren Miosga" today on April 13, 2025: Guests on the topic of change of government

A new edition of "Caren Miosga" is running this evening. With regard to the guests, the topic of the program and a repetition on TV you will find out all information here.

12/04 Sahra Wagenknecht complains "hell" and stress-and continue as a BSW boss

She did not read a single book and was found in an "uninterrupted stress mill", says BSW boss Sahra Wagenknecht about her party's year. Despite the voting bankruptcy, she doesn't want to give up.

11/04 "We shove the wrong people" - Schwesig complains "abdominal pain" in migration resolutions

In Germany, well -integrated migrants would be deported in particular, Manuela Schwesig complained. In contrast, "criminals and endangers" often remained in the country. Nobody understands that, says the SPD politician and demands a political change.

10/04 TV criticism "Maischberger": "You can't tell so many untruths"

Jens Spahn and Katharina Dröge argue unusually civilized at "Maischberger" about the black and red coalition agreement. A cabaret artist, on the other hand, is indispensable.

10/04 "Maischberger" yesterday on April 9th, 200: These were the guests and the topic

Yesterday was discussed again at “Maischberger”. You can find out who was a guest on 9.4.25 and talked about black and red coalition negotiations here.

10/04 Attempted choice manipulation by bot network: Nancy Faeser shows no interest in education

Thousands of bots tried to influence the Bundestag election campaign in February. However, the Interior Ministry is "no more detailed analysis".

10/04 Weidel names the coalition agreement a "capacity certificate" for Merz

Immediately after the coalition agreement has been published, the opposition expresses sharp criticism. The AfD already thinks Friedrich Merz has failed. And the Greens find: "Money like hay, but ideas like straw".

09/04 In Germany, they supported the "Swedish model" of military service

Germany did not dare to return the obligatory draft in the army and will expand the set of volunteers, making military service more attractive. The country also intends to increase defense costs and create the National Security Council

08/04 "On the last few meters" - Union and SPD are about to be settled

CDU, CSU and SPD are located shortly before the conclusion of a coalition agreement. It is expected to be settled on Wednesday at the latest. In the CDU, voices are increasingly encouraging that are demanding a membership decision. All developments in the live ticker.

06/04 Coalition talks: strengthen the AfD frightens the Union and SPD

The AfD is becoming increasingly stronger in the surveys and could soon replace the Union as the strongest force. The development ensures alarm mood among the black and red coalition negotiators. In the middle of the black and red coalition negotiations, the Union loses approval significantly. In the Bundestag election, the AfD was still in second place, now pull ...

04/04 "Merz wanted to halve the AfD. Now he has taught it up"

Green leader Franziska Brantner blames CDU boss Friedrich Merz for the AfD surgeon record. In an interview with World TV, she also demands that the American "tech oligarchy" be subject to-and warns of returning to nuclear power in Germany.

02/04 Surveys: AfD and Union almost equal - economists warn of "disaster"

The Union sometimes loses significantly in surveys, while the AfD is adding. Merz also slips. Economists see the development with concern. The CDU worker wing also raises the alarm. Leading economists are concerned about the fact that the AfD's distance from the Union parties becomes smaller and smaller in some elections - and the AfD soon the pot ...

02/04 The EU Parliament raises immunity from AfD politician Bystron

AfD politician Petr Bystron is again in the house. The European Parliament takes up its immunity. The reason for this is an investigation against him because of a collage. The MEP says that the picture has not disturbed anyone for a year.

01/04 CDU MP require Kufiya ban in the Bundestag

During the constituent session of the new Bundestag, a left-wing politician wore a Palestinian cloth. A provocation for several CDU MPs. In a letter to the President of the Bundestag, you are now calling for a ban on Kufiya in parliament.

01/04 Bundestag: According to the survey, Union is one percentage point before the AfD

In the Bundestag election, the Union and AfD separated even more than seven percent. Now the AfD continues to move up in surveys - and almost catches up with the CDU. However, trust in CDU boss Merz is disappearing. According to a survey, the AfD can increase and is still one percentage point behind the CDU and CSU. According to the NTV trendbaromas published on Tuesday ...

31/03 Passive house standard: The Greens lack the reference to reality

Frankfurt only partially moves away from the expensive passive house standard. That brings little for climate protection.

31/03 In the Union, there is an open discussion about future handling of Russia

"Anyone who spreads Russian narrative or relying on Russian gas again weakens European security," says CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter in the direction of some party friends. Union and SPD are confident before continuing the coalition negotiations. More in the live ticker.

27/03 Weidel invites Bundestag President Klöckner to visit the AfD again

Julia Klöckner sees herself as the Bundestag president of the "entire high house". In an interview, the CDU politician reacts to the criticism of the Greens of having also offered the AfD an offer of discussions. Alice Weidel invites Klöckner to visit the AfD parliamentary group again.

25/03 Insults, protests and seat-squabbles: Bundestag’s first day with far-right AfD as second-biggest party

Rule changes prevent hardline group’s former leader from opening German parliament

25/03 Bundestag chooses CDU politician Julia Klöckner as the new Bundestag president

The Bundestag elected Julia Klöckner as the new Bundestag president. As the successor to the SPD politician Bärbel Bas, she takes over the second highest office in the state.

25/03 Nobody call "war drivers": Gysi: Anyone who demands diplomacy is not a "Putin-Knecht"

The new German Bundestag meets for the first time. Gregor Gysi thinks the first speech as an aging president - and advocates respect for each other.

25/03 Bundestag deputies chose the president

The president of the Bundestag was a member of the Christian Democratic Union, Yulia Klokner.

25/03 The Government of Germany, led by Sholts, officially resigned

The Chancellor of Germany Olaf Sholts and the ministers of his government on Tuesday are officially addictive. Meanwhile, the contradictions have already been outlined between future partners in the new ruling coalition. Read more - in the material of RBC

24/03 According to the Ultimatum of Greens-Klöckner, the inaugural visit to AfD parliamentary group canceled

Julia Klöckner is the designated president of the new Bundestag. Even before taking office, the CDU politician provided a small controversy: the 52-year-old also wanted to pay a visit to the AfD parliamentary group.

24/03 Commentary for Klöckner: The parliament is not an anti-AfD event

Klöckner should not be prevented from promoting himself in the AfD parliamentary group. This should be done in a parliamentary democracy.

23/03 So it goes on on the way to a new government

With the approval of the debt package, Friedrich Merz has achieved a first success. Now the coalition negotiations continue with the SPD. How long will you take? How long will Scholz stay chancellor? An overview.

21/03 "That doesn't work at all" - trouble in the SPD about Esken short vacation

The coalition negotiations continue, SPD boss Saskia Esken meanwhile goes on vacation. This causes displeasure in the party. CSU boss Markus Söder insists on the migration turn. All developments in the live ticker.

20/03 "Some have already left"-CDU associations fear the wave of exit

After the vote on new debt, the CDU has to deal with resignations and exit announcements. Green Group leader Katharina Dröge, however, doubts Friedrich Merz's negotiating skills. All developments in the live ticker.

19/03 New item for Baerbock: Out of the spotlight and to New York

Out of the spotlight and New York: Annalena Baerbock has long since looked at the post of President of the UN General Assembly. The Union does not oppose that either.

19/03 CDU member votes for debt package-and apologizes publicly

A MP of the CDU has apologized in an open letter for his consent to the constitutional change. He believes what was wrong with one exception, explains Klaus-Peter Willsch-and then explains why he was still right.

19/03 These MPs voted against the debt package

The Bundestag has cleared the way for the Union, SPD and the Greens' debt package. There were only three parliamentarians from the ranks of the three factions, which rejected the package with a clear no.

18/03 Bundestag backs record borrowing package

Three-party alliance backs borrowing package of €500 billion for infrastructure projects and an effective blank cheque for defence and security spending

17/03 Devatiator and lawsuits - Voting on Merz ’billion dollar package becomes a trembling section

The Bundestag will vote on the 500-billion debt package on Tuesday. Despite the consent promised by the Greens, it could be scarce - as well as in the Federal Council, which would then have to agree. Sahra Wagenknecht meanwhile attacks the left.

17/03 Bundestag to go out with a bang by debating €1 trillion stimulus plan

Unprecedented package for defence, climate and infrastructure spending

17/03 "Personnel consequences will also be necessary," says Esken

In the Bundestag election, the SPD achieved a historically bad result. In addition to an election analysis, the personnel change in the party leadership should be discussed at the party congress in summer, says party leader Saskia Esken.

16/03 11,300 euros per month for job in Paris-Greens Minister Paus creates two jobs for confidants

Shortly before the end of her term, Family Minister Lisa Paus will provide employees with jobs again. Your sub -department head should switch to a specially created item to Paris. The taxpayers' association speaks of "waste of money".

15/03 Open power struggle among the Greens for the office of Bundestag Vice President

In the Greens' parliamentary group, two politicians apply for the Vice Presidency of Parliament. In addition to incumbent Katrin Göring-Eckardt, ex-party leader Omid Nouripour also wants the post. The process is unusual.

15/03 Union, SPD and Greens agree in the dispute over debt package

Union and SPD want to put on a special fund for infrastructure and loosen the debt brake for defense spending. But they are dependent on the voices of the Greens. After long negotiations there is now apparently an agreement.

13/03 Economic carpenters suggests deletion from holidays

Denmark showed it: In order to finance the upcoming high expenses, one could do without a holiday. This is how it suggests Monika Schnitzer for Germany. She finds a fact in the exploratory paper of the Union and SPD exploratory paper.

13/03 Germany's Friedrich Merz faces rocky road to lift debt brake rules

Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz wants to alter Germany's strict fiscal rules to massively boost defence spending, the Greens are standing in his way.

13/03 Europe to stand united in face of trade war, Minister for Finance says

Finance Minister confident US pharma will not walk away from long-term investment in Irish plants and people

13/03 Lindner accuses the Union and SPD "Dammbruch" - Esken defends plans for debt admission

Union and SPD bring their debt package into the Bundestag. CDU boss Friedrich Merz unsuccessfully makes the Greens in the plenum a new offer-and is attacked by Christian Lindner. All developments in the live ticker.

11/03 Pistorius blasphemes via Union negotiators-CDU politician is "very surprised"

In a meeting of the SPD parliamentary group, Boris Pistorius is said to have sharply criticized two negotiators from the Union: "You have no conscience." CDU politician Thorsten Frei reacts in astonishment. He remembered the conversations differently.

10/03 AfD and Linke complain in Karlsruhe against special meetings in the Bundestag

The AfD parliamentary group moves against the planned special meetings to adopt the Union and SPD financial package before the Federal Constitutional Court. The left also wants to prevent a decision in the "old" Bundestag with an urgent procedure.

10/03 "Union and SPD have harmed the country," says Habeck

The Green Group's tip does not want to support the Union and SPD financial package. Vice-Chancellor Habeck stands behind the decision-and sharply attacks the political opponents. All developments in the live ticker.

05/03 "This is the most crazy upgrade package and the largest voter fraud," complains Wagenknecht

The reactions to the billion -dollar financial package range from "important signal" to disregard for the will to voters. Business associations praise the SPD and Union for their work, but also warn further steps.

05/03 "Always everything" - Baerbock does not want to be a parliamentary group leader

Annalena Baerbock does not strive for a leading office in the Green Bundestag faction. The politician announced in a letter that they were not available as leader of parliamentary group.

05/03 Economists argue over a billion -dollar package - green spots conditions for approval

Union and SPD want to enable billions of credit for defense and infrastructure. Some economists speak of a "gamuchanger", others warn of the consequences of debt. The Greens tie their consent to conditions. All developments in the live ticker.

03/03 Mainz Rosenmontagszug: Where even Trump and Putin do not spoil the mood

The Rose Monday on the streets of the Mainz Fastnachthurg Mainz is a festival. The sun is shining and the cheerfulness outshines the worries in the world.

02/03 "Can't afford our country" - young entrepreneurs demand abolition almost all officials

Red-green carries out mass promotions in ministries shortly before the end. An entrepreneurial association attacks this "operation evening sun" - and demands a radical antidote: civil servants should only be allowed to be people who defend "body and life our security" and democracy.

01/03 Macron promised to support Ukraine by hundreds of billions of euros

Help Ukraine and European security issues will be discussed at the summit on March 6. Macron urged to “return to old European habits”, noting that after Trump returned to the White House, times changed

01/03 Berbok and Habec have been called for unblocking Kiev assistance

German Vice-Chancellor Robert Habek also called for a study of whether frozen assets of the Russian Federation could be used.

01/03 Wiggling Groko majority: These SPD MPs do not want to choose Merz as a chancellor

Many SPD MPs cannot stand Friedrich Merz. At least eight of them have a real problem with choosing him as a chancellor. If it becomes 13, the coalition fails.

28/02 Because of AfD election result: vacationers cancel hotels on the Baltic Sea

Holidaymakers cancel their hotels on the Baltic Sea because the AfD has become the strongest force in the Bundestag election in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.

28/02 Black-red puts on lightning start-the occupation of the teams is meaningful

Unlike planned, the exploratory talks of the Union and SPD to form a federal government will start on Friday. Both sides are silent about details of the conversations. But the occupation of the teams allows conclusions.

27/02 Tax-financed "demos against right"?: Klingbeil ties in coalition negotiations to the withdrawal of Union request to NGOs

The Union wants to take a close look at the financing of the demonstrations against the AfD and the CDU. The SPD is outraged by the application.

26/02 "Without Ms. Wagenknecht it should be noticeably heavier for the BSW"

Party researchers Uwe Jun also explains the crash of the BSW in the Bundestag election by offering little as an AfD competition. He attests to a successful image change. But could the strengthened faction break out of the Ukraine and Israel policy in the strengthened faction?

25/02 Demand tens of thousands, Habeck should remain in politics - "You are a hope for many"

After the poor performance in the Bundestag election, Robert Habeck announced that the Greens are no longer striving for a leading role. In an open letter, over 80,000 signatories now call for his whereabouts in politics: he stands for "mind, cohesion and confidence".

25/02 Handling victory in Neukölln- police and Israel critics move to the Bundestag for the left

Die Linke has left its competition far behind in Neukölln in the Bundestag election. Your direct candidate Ferat Koçak now represents the party in the Bundestag. Koçak not only draws attention to itself with loud criticism of Israel and the police.

25/02 Bundestag election: Postal voting chaos-what constitutional lawyers say about the contestation of elections

After the election, the Germans living abroad complain that the postal vote did not work. The BSW checks a contestation. Statement lawyers explain whether an objection could be successful. Many Germans abroad complain of receiving their election documents too late. You could submit an election appeal. This is how the electoral examination law sees it ...

25/02 Klingbeil expects Merz to "change his course and also his sound"

The CDU won the Bundestag election, but needs the SPD as a coalition partner. Party chief Merz still wants to speak to the Social Democrats today - and attacks the new right to vote. And the former Chancellor congratulates how she used to do politics. All developments in the live ticker.

25/02 Bundestag election 2025: First vote - who won in your constituency?

With the first vote, the direct candidates are elected on site in the Bundestag election. Here you will find an interactive infographic with the results of all constituencies. The votes in the Bundestag election 2025 are counted, the federal election manager has published the provisional official end result. Who in your constituency the most first voice ...

24/02 Green disappointment: Habeck hurries the disassembly ahead

The Greens have suffered a defeat and probably no longer rule in the future. Top candidate Robert Habeck steps out of the front row - but does not make any major accusations.

24/02 The end of the Scholz frustration in Europe

Friedrich Merz's clear election victory triggered relief in many places in Europe. The signals are positive, especially for the future German-French engine, but also in the Nordic countries one hopes for a security policy without hesitation.

24/02 New voting right: constituency winner Galau (AfD) must not in the Bundestag

With almost 31 percent, Andreas Galau (AfD) won the Oberhavel constituency against CDU-Platzhirsch Uwe Feiler. Nevertheless, he does not come to the Bundestag.

24/02 Free and above without: Münchner brought undecided to the polling station

Paul Bunne, a Munich influencer, offered a free shuttle service to the polling station on Instagram to increase the turnout.

23/02 Elections in Germany: Merz announced a victory and made a statement

The task is to form a capable government as soon as possible, Friedrich Merz said.

23/02 Trump explained the results of the elections in Germany with politics without common sense

Trump congratulated the conservatives on the victory in Germany and noted that the election results are explained by the fatigue of the Germans from politics without common sense. The right ones came to the second place in the vote, and the Party of Sholtsa became the third

23/02 Powerful man of FC Bayern: Uli Hoeneß: Whoever supports AfD, "does not have all the cups in the closet"

Uli Hoeneß sees a "turning point for our society" in the federal election. He distinguishes himself from a party. FC Bayern is always very clear in the past few days.

23/02 How far -right ones became the second largest force in the Bundestag

The ultra -right “Alternative for Germany” came the second in early elections to the Bundestag, preliminary results indicate. What explains its success within the country and what is the role of external support - in the material of RBC

23/02 Sholts recognized the “bitter” defeat of his party in the Bundestag elections

The Party of Sholtsa became the third in the Bundestag elections, it was ahead of the right "Alternative for Germany." In the first place - CDS/CSS, who was in power before Sholez arriving at the post of chancellor

23/02 Union wins Bundestag election - AfD doubles the result

In the Bundestag election, the CDU/CSU increased compared to the 2021 election. The current government parties SPD and the Greens land with a clear distance behind the AfD. This comes in second place.

23/02 Bundestag election 2025: All results, data and infographics at a glance

Germany has chosen: Here you will find an overview of the parties' votes, the distribution of seats in the new parliament, a coalition calculator and data for voter hike. The Bundestag election was preferred after the traffic light coalition from September to February 23, 2025. The SPD and the Greens recently ruled without the former coal ...

23/02 Gunnar Schupelius: Anyone who threatens elected parties is not a democrat

The demonstrators against the right declare themselves as the guardians of democracy. In fact, they are their death graves when they threaten parties.

23/02 Union far ahead, AfD doubles, SPD historically bad, FDP has to tremble

Germany chose: Under CDU boss Friedrich Merz, the Union can significantly improve its result compared to 2021. The AfD achieved its strongest result in a federal election. The SPD and the Greens are approximately on par. The turnout was significantly higher than last.

23/02 Cologne: At the age of 100, Lydia Mörs-Plattes is the oldest election assistant

She is the oldest election assistant in Cologne and has already experienced a lot. In BILD, Lydia Mörs-Plattes tells why democracy is not a matter of course.

23/02 This is how your constituency is right

In this Bundestag election, the results in the constituencies are even more exciting than already. Because a lot has changed due to the voting right reform. Here you can see what it looks like in your constituency on election evening.

23/02 All results and graphics of the Bundestag election at an overview

On Sunday, millions of Germans choose the 21st German Bundestag - earlier than expected after the traffic light in November. How much do the Union and the former government parties do? Here you will find all the latest developments and graphics on election evening from 6 p.m.

23/02 "Weidel out"-hundreds demonstrate in the Swiss place of residence of the AfD boss

A private individual had registered a demonstration in Alice Weidel in Switzerland. But in the 10,000-soul place of Einsiedeln, it was not only demonstrated against the right of the right. There were violentness.

23/02 In Germany, elections to the Bundestag have started

The survey shows that the center-center block under the leadership of Friedrich Martz, gaining 28-32% of support. Merz

23/02 Parliamentary elections started in Germany

Polling stations in the Bundestag elections opened on Sunday throughout Germany, reports Associated Press (AP). Voor will last until 18:00 (20:00 Moscow time).

23/02 Scholz against Baerbock, Lindner against Bosbach - these are the most exciting duels

Chancellor, party leader and other top politicians apply not only for a new government, but also for a direct mandate. Sometimes they also compete against each other. Twelve constituencies in which the election campaign for the direct mandate is particularly exciting.

22/02 In Germany, they were surprised that Russia did not succumb to provocations in Ukraine

The deputy and coordinator of the work of the Alternative for Germany (ADG) faction in the landtag (land parliament) Torben Braga expressed surprise due to ... RIA Novosti, 02.23.2025

22/02 Mertz does not realize his promises, said a German deputy

The candidate for the post of German Chancellor from the Christian Democratic Union (HDS) Friedrich Mertz in the coalition with the SDPG and "Green" will not be able to realize his ... RIA Novosti, 02.23.2025

22/02 Demos in Berlin: Tumult! Police use pepper spray

On Saturday before the elections in Berlin, over 100 neo -Nazis and 1000 left demonstrators gathered, which led to disputes and police operations.

22/02 Calculation of election: Fake ballot papers in Leipzig probably Russian campaign

Videos appeared on the net about alleged manipulation of ballot penses at the expense of the AfD - they were counterfeiting! The trail leads to Russia

22/02 New exclusive survey - Merz threatens power shock!

The CDU boss wants to lead the next government, but could get a big problem.

21/02 Sabotaged car exhausts make for unlikely form of election interference as Germany heads to the polls on Sunday

Russian agents suspected of stoking anti–Green sentiment with vandalism and bumper stickers of party leader

21/02 "Share your voices well"-Palmer writes open letter to all AfD voters

Former Greens politician Boris Palmer turned directly to the AfD voters to promote Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz. The AfD supporters should divide "wise" to enable a political change.

21/02 "Merz has reanimated the left one far": Habeck does not exclude red-red-green as a possible coalition

"In a sense" Habeck is pleased that the left could be there in the Bundestag. The Greens politician also has the fact that the party is now increasing with the asylum course from Merz.

21/02 Austerity program: ProSieben wants to save and strokes hundreds of places

The Bavarian television group is about to take over and wants to save. Hundreds of places are probably deleted for this. One is in the transformation. The television group wanted to cut “roughly 500 jobs” and the dismantling has already been negotiated with the works council. The cut into the staff ceiling will largely become the television and str.

20/02 "The greatest poison for the economy" - Merz excludes VAT increase

In the TV duel in the world and "picture", Friedrich Merz initially did not rule out an increase in VAT. After criticism from the FDP and an intervention by his general secretary, Merz rowed back the following day.

20/02 197 constituencies for the Union, 47 to the AfD - but in these 72 it becomes particularly narrow

Germany will choose a new parliament in three days. In many constituencies, the race for the direct mandate is by no means decided. According to YouGov's final election model, 72 constituencies occur. World gives them an overview.

19/02 Merz calls coalition conditions-Scholz wants to put CDU boss into trouble with AfD question

In the last TV duel before the election, Chancellor Scholz and challenger Merz discussed the world and "picture". There was a dispute when it comes to AfD. In the end, the CDU leader made an offer to the Chancellor. More in the live ticker.

18/02 Top candidates in the "Wahlarena": Habeck refers to civil servants as "unfair"

Six days before the election, four candidates for Chancellor ask themselves the questions of voters live. One of them says without "unreasonable" it will not work. Chancellor Scholz grants errors in care.

16/02 In Berlin-Lichtenberg: Left election assistants disguise the CDU poster

Does the Left Party damage the CDU election posters? This allegation will accommodate the Union in Berlin-Lichtenberg. Now election workers have been caught.

14/02 Scholtz urged the Bundestag to recognize the war in Ukraine an emergency situation

Chancellor stated that given the events of the last 24 hours, this issue could no longer be delayed.

14/02 Sholts explained the importance of increasing help to Kyiv with an emergency

German Chancellor Olaf Sholts, commenting on the contacts of Russia and the United States to settle between Moscow and Kiev, called for realizing the reality that the actions and statements of the US administration mean for ...

13/02 Bundestag election: Union consolidates position as the strongest force - FDP over five percent

The Union wins in the Germany trend. CDU boss Friedrich Merz continues to achieve the greatest approval of the Chancellor candidates. And the FDP would move into the Bundestag in a survey. According to a survey, the Union can consolidate its position as the strongest force. If there were already a Bundestag election this Sunday, CDU and CSU Au ...

13/02 Greens and the left in front, AfD moves - there are significant shift in young voters

The fora survey institute has determined the parties' values ​​of the voters between the ages of 18 and 29. The Greens and the Left Party share first place. With a view to the results 2021 and 2017, significant shifts in young voters become clear.

12/02 Bundestag election: Union prepares exploratory talks with SPD and the Greens

According to Handelsblatt information, the CDU and CSU set the course for possible alliance negotiations with SPD and the Greens. They also rely on a change of topic to win the FDP votes. The Union is preparing for the time after the Bundestag election on February 23 in order to be able to probe quickly - possibly already in the week after the election sun ...

12/02 SPD loses significantly in the survey - AfD also leaves springs

In almost two weeks there is a federal election, the election campaign is in the hot phase. The Union remains stable at 29 percent of a new YouGov survey. SPD and AfD, on the other hand, lose easily.

11/02 The fall and fall of Germany’s liberal Free Democrats

Ahead of the February 23rd federal election, the party is on 4 per cent in all polls – one point short of the 5 per cent hurdle to enter the Bundestag

11/02 With his first sentence over Scholz, Merz makes the MPs laugh

Today the last exchange of blows in the Bundestag takes place before the elections. Chancellor Olaf Scholz was the first to go to the lectern in order to work out his challenger Friedrich Merz (CDU). The other party leaders were not reluctant to hold.

10/02 "I didn't expect that"-that happened behind the scenes of the TV duel

Around the TV duel, CDU and SPD tried to spread their messages behind the stage. Both candidates were apparently satisfied with their performance. Friedrich Merz attested the opposite side a "fairly great depression", Olaf Scholz was "aggressive".

10/02 Habeck rejects allegations against his doctoral thesis

A plagiarism hunter has searched Robert Habeck's doctoral thesis. Shortly before the Bundestag election, he apparently wanted to make allegations public in inaccuracies in the footnotes. Instead, the Greens Chancellor candidate comes before.

10/02 TV debate: Seven findings from the TV duel Scholz against Merz

Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz have a gripping exchange of blows. There is no clear winner - which is why the winner is Merz. The two duels were almost nothing allowed to bring to the TV studio in Berlin-Adlershof. A pen and a notepad were allowed Olaf Scholz (SPD) and Friedrich Merz (CDU). But...

10/02 Who won the TV duel? Spectators see a candidate in front

After the first TV duel in the short winter election campaign in 2025, the research group elections take stock: According to the viewers surveyed, one of the two duels has beaten up very better than the other. The answers to sympathy are more clear.

08/02 When a viewer demands weapons for Ukraine, a murmur goes through the hall

In Chemnitz, AfD candidate Maximilian Krah performs with state chief Jörg Urban. A former CDU member of the Bundestag speaks in the "for a strong AfD" in the hall. Several spectators criticize Krah's statements about Russia's war in Ukraine. But the mood in the hall is clear.

08/02 "Money back for health insured"

The FDP remains below the five percent hurdle. At the last meters of the election campaign, she presents a reform idea that feels people in their wallets and pleads for the state to work like a "banking app".

08/02 The most exciting Germans were migrants before the elections

Most of all the Germans are worried about migration: almost a third of the respondents stated this. The most competent problem in solving the problem almost as many considered the right “alternative to Germany”

07/02 Wave of transport in the ministries - Baerbock apparently particularly generous

Germany will choose a new government in a few weeks. According to a report, the old man has been promoting a number of officials into higher positions for months. There are a lot of promotions in Baerbock's ministry. Party colleague Habeck uses a trick.

05/02 SPD before the choice: The Scholz system slowly dissolves

Wolfgang Schmidt was the Chancellor's most loyal ally for 20 years. Now he wants to emancipate himself and even to the Bundestag.

05/02 SPD clearly increases in the survey - AfD remains in second place

Does Chancellor Olaf Scholz benefit from the trouble for the migration advance of CDU boss Friedrich Merz? In any case, his SPD can get in a new YouGov survey. The Left Party also gains, the FDP remains below the five percent hurdle.

04/02 "Quite strange"-Ricarda Lang criticizes red-green shaking joy

Ex-Greens boss Ricarda Lang is irritated by malicious reactions from some Greens and the SPD to recent election surveys. Foreign Minister Baerbock warns of the economic consequences of CDU migration policy-and accuses Union of populism. More in the live ticker.

04/02 CDU: This is how Merz wants to enforce the migration turn in urgent procedure

The CDU plans to decide on a party congress on Monday in the event of its election victory. It is about strengthening the economy, but also about the controversial migration plans. Chance is often the reason for dynamics in politics. And as chance it wants, a CDU party conference is coming up on Monday. Almost three weeks before ...

03/02 "Imagine that I would have done it" - Söder provides a laugh with a swipe

Markus Söder emphasizes the clear demarcation to the AfD at the CDU party conference. It is the Union as the only force that can fight against the AfD. Robert Habeck has to serve for a swipe. Söder also criticizes the traffic lights and calls for an "economic and migration turn".

02/02 The Germans want this coalition

The majority of the Germans want a grand coalition after the Bundestag election. This emerges from a current survey. The AfD, on the other hand, would like to see around a quarter of the respondents as the union coalition partner.

02/02 With an anti-merz election campaign from the survey low?: The comrades are outraged, they are secretly happy

The survey values ​​are bad, the Chancellor is unpopular. The "Pact of the Union with the AfD" is right to the Social Democrats. Finally the SPD has found a suitable campaign topic - or not?

02/02 The majority of Germans wish for a grand coalition

Friedrich Merz failed in the Bundestag with his "influx limitation law". The struggle for sovereignty over the creation of the vote continues. All developments in the live ticker.

02/02 Election campaign 2025: Website domain of the left possibly captured by AfD

The Internet has changed everything. Entertainment, communication, work and now also the way in which election campaign is managed. The parties now use social media more or less diligently to address younger people. You can see politicians: imitate Tikok dances inside, wear Taylor swift bracelets, re-enact memes. You are ...

01/02 "SPD and the Greens have exposed themselves as tactors" - this is what the Merz abroad sees failure

The debate about tightening migration policy and the failed asylum law of Union Chancellor candidate Merz is also observed abroad. This is how the commentators see the events.

01/02 Neu-Isenburg (Hessen): Randale against the CDU and AfD. Police officer injured!

Before AfD boss Alice Weidel's campaign appearance in Neu-Isenburg (Hesse), there were already riots. The CDU office was also smeared.

01/02 Bundestag election 2025: riot against the CDU and AfD in Neu-Isenburg

Before AfD boss Alice Weidel's campaign appearance in Neu-Isenburg (Hesse), there were already riots. The CDU office was also smeared.

01/02 Bundestag election: "CDU approaches new power options with the right -wing extremists"

For the first time, the AfD majority procurer in the Bundestag was for a Union application. The right-wing populism researcher Matthias Quent explains what effects this could have on the election campaign. The Union and her candidate for Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) on the election campaign could bring the Bundestag vote with the AfD to the defensive. In the ...

31/01 16 FDP and twelve Union MPs have not coordinated

The inflow limitation law has missed a majority in the Bundestag and is therefore stopped. 350 MPs voted, 338 for it, 5 abstained. Many Union and FDP parliamentarians also voted, including Helge Braun and Marco Buschmann.

31/01 The migration law failed before the German Parliament, which made Orban thought a club with Germany

Not everyone of the opposition voted on the bill, so the draft did not pass.

31/01 FDP parliamentary group wants to postpone a vote on Merz 'Migration Act

Before the vote on a draft law, which could also pass the Bundestag thanks to AfD votes, the FDP parliamentary group makes a proposal: the law should be referred back to the interior committee. More in the live ticker.

31/01 Wegner threatens Merz with blockade in the Federal Council-SPD, Greens and Left Boycott AfD speech

With Kai Wegner, another Prime Minister of the CDU threatens with a blockade of the influx limitation law in the Federal Council, should it be passed with the votes of the AfD. Wegner appealed to the "democratic center". SPD, green and left-wing boycotted an AfD speech.

31/01 And then Merz drives the return carriage against his arch -rival Angela Merkel

On the evening before the controversial Bundestag vote on the "Inflammation Act", Friedrich Merz defends his offensive migration policy in Dresden. Angela Merkel's criticism of the joint coordination with the AfD counters the Chancellor candidate of the Union.

31/01 Wagenknecht party is renamed-abbreviation remains

The Sahra Wagenknecht alliance is primarily known for its founder. However, their name should no longer appear in the party name. BSW should continue to be called BSW.

30/01 "Unuse of power game" - Michel Friedman leaves CDU to asylum vote

In response to the joint vote of AfD and CDU, Michel Friedman announced his exit from the CDU. CDU branches were smeared in Dortmund and Lünen. More in the live ticker.

30/01 Merkel Out of Retirement to Tell Off Germany Voting for Border Control

Former Chancellor Merkel, who led Germany and the continent into the Europe Migrant Crisis of 2015 has made a rare break from retirement.

30/01 Ukraine dispute leads to the demolition of the Bundestag session

Politics argue about additional help for Ukraine. This also ensures a nightly coordination under the Reichstag dome and finally leads to the premature end of the plenary session. At the request of the FDP - and after objections to the AfD.

30/01 "I've never seen such a creepy mood" - Dobrindt and Hofreiter in the bitter duel

In the TV duel between Alexander Dobrindt and Anton Hofreiter, the world went to the world on Wednesday evening: migration, AfD cooperation and sometimes personal attacks determined the heated conversation.

29/01 As German election nears, Scholz accuses rival of courting populists and far right

Christian Democratic Union leader Friedrich Merz blames chancellor for ‘law and order’ crisis

29/01 Union migration plans: Merz fetches a majority for five-point plan

The requests for migration policy brought by the Union cause a sensation. The necessary majority in the Bundestag was achieved with AfD votes for an application-a second failed. The Union has achieved partial success in its new migration policy. The five-point plan against irregular migration of the Union has the necessary Me ...

29/01 Several hundred people at the Brandenburg Gate: Youth organizations are protesting in Berlin against the Merz Act

The Union wants to bring sharper migration laws - also with votes from the AfD. Jusos, green youth and civil society organizations demonstrate the evening before.

28/01 Sholts said that “furious” by Ilon Mask

Germany is grateful to the United States for the liberation from Nazism and therefore the support of the extreme right -wing politicians causes anger, the German chancellor said. In February, parliamentary elections will be held, in which ADG can get second place

26/01 Withhold applications if the “wrong” people may agree? “Yes, that’s how it is,” says Habeck

The Greens are outraged by the Union's five-point migration plan. Economics Minister Robert Habeck speaks of a “show motion” that the Union should not bring to the Bundestag. The Vice Chancellor draws a parallel to the election of Thomas Kemmerich.

26/01 Migration: Merz is planning a migration application with an anti-AfD passage

After the knife attack in Aschaffenburg, the Union wants to bring applications to tightening migration policy in the Bundestag. The AfD should not like one of them. Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz (CDU) is looking for an agreement with the SPD, Greens and FDP in his plans to tighten migration policy. This could succeed through a ...

25/01 The economy wants this coalition

The federal election is on February 23rd. Exclusive survey results now show which political alliances are currently very popular with entrepreneurs. One party constellation in particular is met with great approval.

23/01 What is the balance of power before the parliamentary elections in Germany. Infographics

On February 23, early parliamentary elections will be held in Germany. What is remarkable about this election campaign and what is the balance of power - in the RBC material

20/01 Zeit has learned that the Bundestag will discuss the ban on the Alternative for Germany

The Bundestag next week may discuss a ban on the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, writes Zeit. According to the publication, a group of more than 100...

15/01 Germany registered its second consecutive year of recession in 2024

Europe's largest economy has been hit by external crises and internal problems, such as bureaucracy and a shortage of skilled labor.

15/01 Federal election 2025: These are the parties’ candidates for chancellor

There will be more candidates running in next year's federal election than ever before. What their chances are, what goals they have and what could come in their way. The traffic light government has failed, the vote of confidence has been passed and the election date has basically been set. Germany will vote in spring 2025. Mid...

13/01 Why does the EU accuse Musk of interfering in internal affairs?

The Bundestag has begun an investigation into possible interference in the elections by the founder of Tesla and owner of the social network X, Elon Musk. Why his activities are being looked at throughout Europe, RBC found out

12/01 Merz's party doubted victory over Scholz in the elections because of Trump

The CDU fears that Trump's inauguration will change German politics in such a way that Scholz will turn into a “defender of democracy” in the eyes of society and will be able to raise his rating. Latest polls show CDU lead

11/01 In Germany, two candidates for the position of chancellor have been chosen

The Social Democratic Party of Germany nominated Olaf Scholz as a candidate, and the far-right Alternative for Germany - its leader Alisa Weidel.

10/01 Germany is investigating Musk's support for the far-right AfD party

An American businessman openly promotes the AfD on his social network X, which can be seen as an illegal party donation.

03/01 Outlook for the New Year: What will change in 2025

Some legislative proposals have fallen by the wayside, others are uncertain. Nevertheless, there will be a lot of innovations in the new year. An overview.

02/01 Five perspectives: This is how the new election will (perhaps) change the Bundestag

Gysi as senior president, Weidel and Chrupalla as opposition leaders? We show four scenarios for the federal election - and name one certainty.

01/01 Construction projects in danger: Protecting the tracks that no one is planning

In 2023, the traffic light changed the railway law almost unnoticed. Then the municipalities realized that this threatened to put an end to many construction projects. They are calling for an adjustment in this legislative period. Is that realistic?

29/12 Ban procedure: “Election gift” - resistance in the CDU against the AfD ban

More than 100 members of the Bundestag are calling for an AfD ban. The initiative is controversial. A well-known lawyer also warns of risks. He makes another suggestion. There is resistance in the Union to a ban on the AfD. “A ban would be an election gift for the AfD,” said Hendrik Hoppenstedt, parliamentary business...

28/12 The media assessed Scholz's chances of being re-elected as chancellor

According to analysts, Scholz's victory is possible only in case of serious mistakes on the part of Mertz or his party.

28/12 “Knife problem”? Now the SPD and FDP are making serious allegations against the Union

The head of the police union raises the alarm about knife attacks. How do the parties in the Bundestag want to combat such acts more effectively? The Left criticizes the warning as an “expected lament” from the security forces.

27/12 The German president dissolved the legislature

Frank-Walter Steinmeier opened the way for early elections.

27/12 German President Steinmeier dissolved the Bundestag

The President dissolved the Bundestag on the 20th convocation and scheduled early elections for February 23, 2025.

27/12 Gross-net calculation: The contribution shock at the turn of the year

The old year ends on a conciliatory note with a nice tax cut. Unfortunately, all too often the net result is less.

27/12 Traffic light off: Steinmeier announces new election decision

The parties are already preparing at full speed for February 23rd as the date of the federal election. But the Federal President has the last word. Today, Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier announces his decision to dissolve the Bundestag and hold new elections. It is certain that he will comply with the request of Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SP...

25/12 “Last Christmas”: Germany suddenly warned of a future war

The victory of the “warmongers” in the elections will turn into a disaster for Germany. This opinion was expressed by a member of the Bundestag from the Alternative for Germany party... RIA Novosti, 12/25/2024

24/12 Scholz spoke of “damn harsh times” in his congratulations to the Germans

The attack on the Magdeburg Christmas market has raised serious questions for German authorities. Scholz has already warned the Germans about difficult times after the collapse of the ruling coalition

23/12 Comment on the dissolution of the Bundestag: What is unfair about this new election

There may be good reasons for dissolving the Bundestag. It's not necessary. Because there would be an alternative government majority.

22/12 Bundestag election: A danger for Merz

The Union has been well ahead of the SPD in the polls for months. Now the fear of too much certainty of victory is growing in the CDU.

20/12 Federal Constitutional Court: Bundestag changes the Basic Law and strengthens the highest court

Because of the AfD's rise, the established parties are worried about the Constitutional Court. The last major decision of the current parliament is now intended to protect the judiciary. The Federal Constitutional Court is being strengthened. The Bundestag decided this with a two-thirds majority – in the form of the so-called resilience package. Important features of the dish...

17/12 How do Scholz and Merz approach the conflict in Ukraine differ?

The Bundestag, by refusing to trust the government of Olaf Scholz, opened the way to early elections. The leading parties of Germany have already prepared their programs, which, among other things, set out their approach to the conflict in Ukraine. Read more in the RBC material

17/12 Scholz loses no-confidence vote against his government, triggering early elections

The result paves the way for snap elections to be held on 23 February, with polls indicating Germany could be heading for a right-wing shift in power. View on euronews

16/12 Distrust of Scholz. Germany is going to the elections

The majority of deputies of the German Bundestag supported the vote of no confidence in Olaf Scholz's government.

16/12 The Bundestag voted for a vote of no confidence in Scholz

Olaf Scholz will now send a letter to Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier with a proposal to dissolve the parliament.

16/12 The EU imposed sanctions against Kandelaki and the African Initiative

The European Union has imposed sanctions against 16 individuals and three organizations as part of restrictive measures for Russia's destabilizing actions abroad, the EU Council said in a statement. Under sanctions from Brussels...

13/12 Germany's Bundesbank warns of economic stagnation as trade war looms

The fortune of the eurozone’s largest economy is gloomy, especially with President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House.

11/12 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz requests confidence vote

Scholz is expected to lose the vote in the German parliament's lower house, or Bundestag, which will take place on 16 December. #EuropeNews

11/12 A 30-kilometer-long railway tunnel would cost 1.35 billion euros

Another rail line is to be built between Frankfurt and Mannheim. The municipalities would like 1.8 billion euros for more noise protection - the most money would cost a tunnel that would be 30 kilometers long.

11/12 After the traffic light failed: Scholz requests a vote of confidence

The Chancellor has submitted the motion for a vote of confidence to Bundestag President Bärbel Bas. The Bundestag will vote on it on Monday.

11/12 Scholz raised questions about the credibility of his government

At least 48 hours must pass between the request and the vote in the German parliament.

11/12 What will happen after Scholz's request for a vote of confidence in the government?

On December 11, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will send a request for confidence in the government to the Bundestag. When will early elections take place and what could their outcome be? - in the RBC material

08/12 “Then there would certainly be a situation in which refugees would return to Syria.”

What does the fall of the Assad regime mean for Germany? There is a loud call from the Union that the Federal Republic should help shape the future of the country devastated by civil war, especially with Turkey. This could also lead to a situation in which Syrian refugees return to their homeland.

06/12 The last liberal: Does a long tradition end with Christian Lindner?

Christian Lindner promised that the traffic lights would save the FDP. But a long tradition could end with him.

06/12 A proposal was made to the Bundestag to supply Taurus missiles to Kyiv

The FDP submitted a resolution to the Bundestag calling for the Taurus to be transferred to Ukraine, which Scholz opposes. Such decisions are advisory. Russia responded to the attacks with long-range Storm Shadow and ATACMS, striking with Oreshnik

04/12 Government survey with Olaf Scholz: Chancellor answers questions from MPs in the Bundestag

In the middle of the election campaign, Chancellor Olaf Scholz is being cross-examined by members of the German Bundestag for an hour today. Follow how Scholz is doing here.

04/12 The AfD lawyer then accuses the constitutional lawyers of disinformation

Last week, 17 lawyers called on the Bundestag to ban the right-wing populist party in a statement. Now the AfD is presenting a “counter-expertise” from its lawyer and hopes for equal treatment in parliamentary committees.

29/11 Bundestag election: If AfD and BSW got more than a third of all seats

After the new election, the two parties could prevent a lot if they perform strongly. For example, a change to the constitution. This would be necessary, for example, to reform the debt brake.

25/11 The Social Democrats nominated Scholz to be the chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany

Early elections to the Bundestag, based on the results of which a new government should be formed, will be held in Germany on February 23.

22/11 Burbock filed for divorce after 17 years of marriage

Annalena Berbock and Daniel Holefleisch met in the second half of the 2000s and soon got married. They decided to divorce some time ago, noting that they “have no new partners.” The couple has two daughters

21/11 New elections: The Greens are on par with the SPD in the survey

According to a new survey, the Greens are probably benefiting from having chosen Robert Habeck as their candidate for chancellor. The participants have a clear opinion about the best candidate for the SPD. After the election of Robert Habeck as their candidate for chancellor, the Greens are closing in on the SPD. In the current survey by Infratest Dimap...

21/11 “Coronation Mass” on Friday?: Signs of Scholz’s renewed candidacy are increasing

Who will lead the SPD in the election campaign, Olaf Scholz or Boris Pistorius? Shortly before the decision, there are many signs pointing to the Chancellor.

19/11 Berlin will consider the possibility of transferring the Taurus to Kyiv

The relevant proposal, on the initiative of the Free Democratic Party, will be submitted to the Bundestag next week.

19/11 Marco Wanderwitz: CDU politician resigns – “Have to protect my family and myself”

The CDU representative Marco Wanderwitz sat in the Bundestag for over 20 years. Now he is no longer running. The proponent of a ban on the AfD speaks of increasing hostility towards himself. The Saxon CDU member of the Bundestag Marco Wanderwitz will no longer be running in the new Bundestag elections in February. The 49-year-old justified this in...

16/11 After the traffic light breaks: Wagenknecht wants to overturn the heating law with other parties

The BSW boss wants to use the Bundestag majority against the minority government of the SPD and the Greens to turn back traffic light projects. At the top of their list: the Building Energy Act.

15/11 A German politician linked Scholz’s call to Putin with the elections to the Bundestag

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called Russian President Vladimir Putin and discussed the topic of Ukraine with him only to wait for the elections to the Bundestag... RIA Novosti, 11/15/2024

15/11 New elections: This is how the Greens want to reverse the trend in just 100 days

At their federal party conference starting on Friday, the Greens want to reposition themselves before the elections. Among other things, with Robert Habeck as candidate for chancellor. The SPD is particularly worried about the election campaign. Robert Habeck has an important weekend ahead of him. The Greens want to name him their candidate for chancellor at the federal party conference on Sunday.

14/11 Question of confidence in the Bundestag: Could the AfD vote for Scholz for tactical reasons?

The Chancellor will ask for a vote of confidence in December to trigger new elections. AfD and BSW of all people could prevent this and cause chaos. A thought experiment.

13/11 Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid

In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate. #EuropeNews

12/11 Early elections: the voting date was confirmed in Sholtz

The chancellor will present a vote of confidence to the Bundestag on December 11, followed by a vote that could lead to early elections.

12/11 Political crisis in Germany: Olaf Scholz will submit to a vote of confidence in December and there would be early elections in February

The coalition that supported the chancellor broke up and it is now estimated that it will not pass the vote on its continuity in Parliament. The conservatives emerge as favorites for the elections

12/11 In Germany, the date of early elections was agreed - mass media

Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has to make the final decision on the election date.

12/11 Scholz accused the ex-minister of wanting to help Ukraine at the expense of German pensions

Former German Finance Minister Lindner wanted to reduce the pensions of the country's citizens to help Ukraine, but this approach is unacceptable, Scholz said. Before this, the chancellor said that Lindner was passive in implementing increased support for Kyiv

12/11 German chancellor candidate threatens to issue an ultimatum to Russia

Chairman of the CDU Friedrich Merz said that if he wins the elections, he will call on Russia to stop hostilities in Ukraine within 24 hours, and otherwise he may supply Kyiv with a Taurus. Scholz spoke out against this more than once.

11/11 Basic law, special funds, constitutional judges: This is what threatens if the AfD and BSW do well in the next election

In the Bundestag, certain decisions can only be made with a two-thirds majority. That could become a problem next year.

10/11 “Black-red and black-green would be traffic light light”: Lindner opens the camp election campaign for an alliance with the Union

He attacks Chancellor Olaf Scholz, names his own mistake and gives a numerical target for the federal election: FDP leader Christian Lindner appeared in the “Report from Berlin”.

08/11 WSJ told how the crisis in Germany left “Europe rudderless” in front of Trump

The political crisis in Germany, one of the EU's key powers, has left Europe rudderless ahead of Republican Donald Trump's return to the White House, The Wall Street Journal writes. Amid problems with...

07/11 Why did the ruling coalition collapse in Germany?

In Germany, the ruling “traffic light” coalition has collapsed. How will a minority government function before early elections and what kind of support can Ukraine now count on from Europe’s largest donor?

06/11 The ruling coalition in Germany is on the verge of collapse

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced that on January 15 he intends to ask the Bundestag for a vote of confidence in the government led by the traffic light coalition, Tagesschau reports. Into her...

05/11 Snap election is on the horizon for Germany

Speculation is mounting that the center-left government of Chancellor Olaf Scholz may be about to collapse. This could then lead to early elections. Would that be a path to restore political stability?

21/10 Dependent on foreign help: The German secret services and the foiled attack

The tip-off about a Libyan suspect came from a foreign secret service. Security experts are therefore calling for more money and personnel for the local intelligence services across all parties.

18/10 And then there are “ghost” voting cards from Strack-Zimmermann in the ballot box

After the knife attack in Solingen, the traffic light government's security package was the topic of discussion in the Bundestag today. But an incident occurred during the vote. Several voting cards for Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann appeared - although the FDP politician is no longer in the Bundestag.

18/10 "This is a failure." Germany revealed what “surprise” they want to give Ukraine

The parties that received the most votes in the elections in the eastern states of Germany can add a clause banning the supply of weapons to the coalition agreement... RIA Novosti, 10/18/2024

17/10 Zakharova responded to the candidate for chancellor of Germany to words about the ultimatum to Russia

Berlin should stop supplying weapons to Kyiv if the German authorities really want to achieve a ceasefire in Ukraine, RIA Novosti commented on the statement, 10/17/2024

11/10 Homeland Security Regiment: “Guarantees for freedom and security”

In front of the Wiesbaden Kurhaus, the Bundeswehr officially puts the new Homeland Security Regiment 5 into service. The reservists are supposed to support the fighting troops in the event of a defense.

19/09 AfD has no right to chair a committee: the real scandal is that the Bundestag is not acting

Karlsruhe has decided: The AfD does not automatically have the right to chair committees in the Bundestag. But a big problem remains.

18/09 Who is Friedrich Merz - the possible next Chancellor of Germany

The opposition bloc CDU/CSU nominated Friedrich Merz as a candidate for chancellor. Elections in Germany will not take place until the fall of 2025, but the current head of government, Olaf Scholz, and his allies are already losing

17/09 Change to the UN: SPD politician should become refugee commissioner

The SPD politician Niels Annen from the Hamburg-Eimsbüttel district - a confidante of Chancellor Olaf Scholz - is to become UN refugee commissioner in Geneva.

15/09 Leaked documents reveal the ministry's view of scientists

The Federal Ministry of Education is trying to continue to downplay the internal chat processes. Stark-Watzinger did not want to disclose the communication.

15/09 Germany announced the catastrophic consequences of ending support for Kyiv

If support for Ukraine ceases, a massive influx of refugees to the EU countries should be expected, said Bundestag deputy from the Green party Anton... RIA Novosti, 09/15/2024

13/09 “We have handed over to you a country in growth. They turned it into a country in recession.”

Union parliamentary group deputy Jens Spahn harshly attacked the traffic light government in the Bundestag debate on the Ministry of Economic Affairs' budget: "Your green economic miracle has become a blue miracle of fears of relegation and recessions." Robert Habeck (Greens) counters.

11/09 Why Germany abandoned the open door policy and introduced border controls

Germany introduced temporary controls at all land borders and also stepped up the expulsion of refugees. What is the reason for this and why it can lead to discord in the EU - in the RBC material

10/09 Trial in Dresden: Politician Strack-Zimmermann insulted as an “old ferret”.

Dresden – Dr. Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann fights against hate posts on the Internet and repeatedly falls victim to so-called haters.

08/09 Germany’s leaders are struggling to deliver stable government, healthy economy and secure social order

With old political certainties withering and new populist parties surging, the 75th birthday party for German parliamentary democracy is a festival of strange bedfellows

08/09 The expensive construction plans of the Ministry of the Environment

The Ministry of the Environment is to have an expansion building. This is intended to achieve the best possible certification for “sustainable construction”. The costs rise from 240 million to more than 402 million euros.

17/08 Gitta Connemann: The woman who wants to raise the retirement age

East Frisian Gitta Connemann leads the economic wing of the CDU. And it wants the party to expect something from its voters: If it takes over government, it wants to decide immediately that people will retire later.

17/08 Germany declared Kyiv responsible for transferred German weapons

Finance Minister Lindner, in response to reports about the use of German tanks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the attack on the Kursk region, stated that the weapons supplied to Kyiv came under his responsibility. Russia criticizes arms supplies to Ukraine

17/08 “That’s just the way it is,” says Habeck about the billion-dollar gap

The renewed agreement between the SPD, the Greens and the FDP on a draft budget for 2025 has caused relief - despite an existing gap of twelve billion. Vice Chancellor Robert Habeck wants to save another three billion euros - and comments on this casually.

14/08 Dedicated motorway lane and parking only for electric cars? The calls for the state and the response

How does Germany get out of the electric car crisis? The auto industry is demanding new and unusual government incentives. The BMW Group goes particularly far to give drivers of electric cars clear advantages. Now politicians are reacting.

12/08 Kurshchyna offensive: the Bundestag believes that Putin has no control over anything

The head of the defense committee of the Bundestag said that the success of the Armed Forces is a reason to transfer more German Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.

11/08 Member of the Bundestag: Germany is becoming the main target for Russian nuclear missiles

The deployment of American long-range cruise missiles in Germany will turn Germany into the main target for Russian nuclear weapons. This was stated by a member of the Bundestag.

01/08 On the way to becoming an appendage of the CDU? : Karlsruhe has given the CSU a problem

On the one hand, the Constitutional Court emphasizes the importance of the CSU in its ruling on voting rights, but on the other hand only in cooperation with the CDU. The recommended list connection has it all.

31/07 How to successfully correct property taxes

The new property tax is causing unrest among owners, but there is hope: the Federal Finance Court has opened up an opportunity to take action against excessive values. How can this proof be provided?

31/07 Judgment on the right to vote: Karlsruhe's unexpected argument

The constitutional judges are calling on the legislature to revise the five percent hurdle. She has the CSU in mind.

30/07 Germany's top court partially backs reform to cut number of MPs

Germany's highest court on Tuesday upheld the central part of an electoral reform designed to downsize the country's increasingly bloated parliament. #EuropeNews

30/07 German court backs reforms to reduce number of Bundestag seats

Ruling ends lengthy stand-off between Berlin and constitutional court in Karlsruhe

30/07 Reform unconstitutional: What the decision means for the CSU

The CSU's business model is to be a people's party in Bavaria and to have a seat at the table in Berlin. The party can be pleased about the judgment of the constitutional judges. Others also benefit.

20/07 Pistorius called for an increase in the military budget due to the “real threat to Russia”

Pistorius believes that Germany is not dealing with an imaginary threat from Russia, and the military budget needs to be increased by at least €6 billion. The Russian authorities have stated that they do not want to fight with NATO countries

17/07 EU Parliament: Strack-Zimmermann should chair the Defense Committee

FDP politician Strack-Zimmermann is to become chairwoman of a new defense committee in the EU Parliament. Accordingly, liberal faction circles see her as the most promising candidate. According to information from liberal faction circles, the newly elected MEP Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (FDP) is the most promising candidate for...

17/07 Germany agreed to halve aid to Ukraine for 2025

The country's government approved the budget project aimed at stimulating the economy. The project will be submitted to the Bundestag for consideration.

11/07 A German deputy was deported from Ukraine: the reason was given in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Seren Pellman, the head of the left faction in the German Bundestag, was detained in Ukraine and deported to Poland.

11/07 Has Germany learned nothing from previous migration crises?

About four decades ago there was already talk of a “flood” of refugees and a “foreigner problem” in Germany. Language and fears seem like they are from today. What does that mean?

05/07 Overwhelmed company: Jens Spahn is said to have recommended Fiege for mask procurement

The logistics company Fiege was not up to the task of procuring masks during the corona pandemic. It was probably chosen on Jens Spahn's recommendation. It is unclear whether alternatives were even considered.

27/06 “The question is why the minister doesn’t just say who did it”

There is an explosive accusation against the Research Minister: Is Bettina Stark-Watzinger (FDP) telling the untruth in the funding affair? Now she is answering questions from members of the Bundestag's Education Committee. But doubts are being raised about their willingness to be transparent.

15/06 Germany urges fans to use drugs instead of alcohol at Euros

The police emphasized that those who like to smoke marijuana on the street will not have problems during the Euro

15/06 Chancellor: After the European debacle, dissatisfaction with Scholz is growing in the party

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is coming under increasing pressure within his own ranks. What the state associations in Thuringia and Saxony are now demanding because of their state elections. There is growing dissatisfaction in the SPD with Chancellor Olaf Scholz's handling of the party's results in the European elections. SPD board member Sebastian Roloff told Handelsblatt...

14/06 “We have to assume that there was misconduct, especially by Habeck and Lemke.”

The opposition sharply criticized the traffic lights in the Bundestag because of the nuclear phase-out. The Union wants to set up a committee of inquiry. The SPD, on the other hand, accuses the CDU of creating a mood and taking a zigzag course.