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22/04 SPD boss Klingbeil urges pension reform: "Or there are those who want to destroy the welfare state with chainsaws"

SPD boss Lars Klingbeil speaks against an increase in the retirement age. Instead, the system must be fundamentally reformed.

21/04 What the Union intends to do with refugees who remain "idle at home"

Not even half of the employable people from asylum domestic countries work in Germany. The Union now wants to introduce refugees to the labor market with certain jobs without employment. The SPD has a fear.

21/04 Coalition agreement: That sounds too nice to be true

The government program of the Union and SPD reads as if from the time. Instead of determining a decisive answer to the questions of the new reality, there are gifts to relax.

20/04 NATO-East flank: Who is building Europe's drone wall?

NATO wants to protect the eastern flank from the Russian threat. The focus is on unmanned drones. Of all things, German start-ups cheerfully mix in the billion dollar game.

20/04 "There are clear rules of the game" - Julia Klöckner wants to mediate in dealing with AfD

In the dispute over how to deal with the AfD in parliament, Bundestag president Klöckner wants to mediate. No parliamentary group and no MP may be treated differently than others. It should be “discussed now” whether the AfD will also receive preserves in committees according to its strength.

19/04 Why the black and red approach wakes up in front of a "ghost army"

Schwarz-Rot wants to double the number of soldiers and reservists by 2029-but on the SPD request without compulsory military service. The Union fits despite great concerns. For the predictability, this means: huge dark fields.

16/04 Germany disaster as 9-word remark puts new coalition deal at risk after 7 days

A new Chancellor of Germany is due to be sworn in on May 6, but cracks are already starting to show in the coalition of parties forming the new government.

16/04 Comment on Linnemann: The next damper for Friedrich Merz

Linnemann justifies his waiver of a cabinet post with wanting to "build up" the CDU further. There is also criticism of Merz. As part of its government, building the CDU hardly seems possible.

15/04 Higher salaries: coalition noise for 15 euros minimum wage

As soon as the coalition agreement is standing, the Union and SPD are already arguing about what is agreed. Where does the target of 15 euros come from? What is in the law? Answers to the key questions.

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 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 Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz

The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to 'get ahead'. View on euronews

14/04 Jusos stand against the coalition agreement - Berlin CDU provokes with single -handedly

The Juso Federal Association announces resistance to the coalition agreement between the SPD and Union. While the membership survey becomes a tremor for the Social Democrats, the Union does not use such a vote - only one national association is scanted.

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.

14/04 Linnemann promises income tax reduction for 2027 - disagreement in minimum wages

According to his own statement, CDU general secretary Carsten Linnemann is convinced that the economy is growing under the black and red government. Then the income tax can be reduced in two years. When increasing the minimum wage, the coalition partners are evident.

12/04 Plans of the coalition: cheap energy for everyone

The promises of the coalition make broad consent in energy -intensive industry. At the same time, many companies still lack faith. They demand that the words now follow acts.

12/04 Economically Grimm warns of drastically increasing contributions to the pension

The Union and the SPD "missed the chance to set up pension insurance sustainably", criticizes Veronika Grimm. The coalition agreement mountains a great risk.

11/04 Black-red loses, AfD wins-Merz 'popularity values ​​fall off

In the ZDF Politbarometer, the Union and SPD lose despite the successful agreement on a coalition agreement in voting. The AfD is a clear winner. Almost two thirds of the respondents do not believe in a change of policy under black and red.

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.

11/04 Two thirds of the Germans do not expect a political turnaround - Merz ’popularity values ​​collapse massively

The majority of Germans do not expect a change of policy by the new coalition. Munich Mayor Reiter sees the coalition agreement critically. Islam associations also scold: Muslim life. All developments in the live ticker.

10/04 "In other words"-CDU politician Frei rejects Eskens plans for tax increases

Union and the SPD have just agreed on the coalition agreement, when the first argument is already breaking out: SPD boss Saskia Esken wants to tax great income higher. CDU politician Thorsten Frei clearly contradicts.

10/04 Populist AfD Becomes Most Supported Party in Germany First Time

Germany's AfD party topped a national poll for the first time in history, as support for the incoming government continues to slide.

10/04 German Establishment Parties Agree to Coalition Government Deal

Coalition negotiations to form the next German government concluded Wednesday, paving the way for another globalist government in Berlin.

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 Coalition agreement: The new government has plans to do so

Union and SPD wrote down what they want to achieve on 144 pages. In many political fields, the future partners had to make compromises. The most important projects at an overview.

09/04 Survey shock for the Union-AfD for the first time nationwide in front of the CDU/CSU

The AfD is for the first time in a nationwide survey in front of the Union. In an IPSOS survey, the party comes to 25 percent. CDU/CSU crash by five percentage points. Greens and leftists are on par.

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.

08/04 AfD reaches all -time high in election survey - Union with a clear loss

The Union prevailed in the Bundestag election in February. However, tough negotiations and the billion -dollar financial packages do not seem to be well received by the voters. The AfD is now on paralfing, as an INSA survey shows.

07/04 "The SPD refuses fundamental cuts in migration and asylum"

Author Thilo Sarrazin considers the Union's negotiating strategy to be wrong during the coalition talks with the SPD. CDU/CSU is missing from a "lever". He presents his former party not to act as a state.

06/04 Who comes to a cabinet of Merz?: SPD members want to prevent party leader Esken as minister

After the clever in the election, the co-chair of the Social Democrats is under massive pressure. She would like to post in the new government. That is not well received by everyone.

06/04 The vicious circle on the right edge

The rise of right -wing populists nourishes themselves. A study has a new thesis as it could.

06/04 Germany: AfD Surges to Tie for First Place as Centrist Party 'Crashes'

There appears to be growing dissatisfaction with the election outcome, as more Germans shift their support to the populist AfD party.

04/04 Corruption: 18 months in prison for probation for ex-senator Kalayci

Dilek Kalayci (SPD, 58) had her wedding ceremony managed - without an invoice. Now the judgment.

04/04 Zank on the home stretch: So the status is at the coalition negotiations

For almost a week, the top representative of the Union and the SPD has been trying to raise a new government out of baptism. How does this work in terms of content and organization? What is the schedule?

02/04 Survey shock for the Union-CDU/CSU only one percentage point before the AfD

While the Union laces debt packages and negotiates a coalition with the SPD, its lead in voting melts melts: In a current survey, the AfD is only one percentage point behind the CDU/CSU.

02/04 SPD plans: What would mean 30 percent flat-rate tax

The SPD penetrates to increase the compensation tax from 25 to 30 percent. Model calculations show why investors and tax advisors fear this.

01/04 Zoff around mega high-rise: Elbtower crisis-city has the black Peter

There are still 180 million euros for the further construction of the Elbtower. Bau-Mogul Dieter Becken demands planned natural history museum as an anchor tenant from the city.

01/04 Schupelius: Memorial Day against Islam hostility - what is meant?

Criticism of Islam is quickly classified as hostile. There is a risk that the planned commemoration day will turn into a day of censorship.

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.

31/03 F.A.Z. Exclusive: There could be big surprises in the ministerial offices

Two important Union candidates from North Rhine -Westphalia are missing on a occupation paper circulating in Berlin - fresh female faces can be expected in all three parties. A Federal Ministry disappears, another is created.

29/03 Pension only at 69? Economic Council of the CDU wants to raise the regular age limit

The CDU's economic council contacted the SPD leadership with a letter and requested the increase in the standard age limit.

28/03 German coalition talks reach next leve

The coalition parties most likely to form the new German government have intensified talks. #EuropeNews

28/03 "We promised a change of policy - and no traffic light 2.0 with Chancellor Merz"

There has to be more "than commuter flat rate and mother's pension," says CDU politician Wolfgang Bosbach. And he warns against getting into tax increases on the claims of the SPD.

28/03 The German auto crisis clearly shows: Why is German design so ugly?

One question of form: Is the crisis of the "Made in Germany" beyond energy costs and global recession also because many German products are simply very bad today - and the design is in one of its biggest crises?

27/03 "Maybrit Illner" today: Guest and topic on March 27, 2025

"Maybrit Illner" runs today on March 27 with a new episode on TV and stream. Here you can find out all information about the issue of guests, topic and transmission.

26/03 Politics agree: the compulsory insurance against elementary damage comes

The Union and SPD want insurance against floods and a lot of climate risks. However, the costs for homeowners are still open.

25/03 Hamburg: Green Group disputed before coalition negotiations

The new Green Group in the Hamburg town hall is apparently deeply split. And of all things before the difficult coalition negotiations with the SPD.

25/03 AfD reaches "the highest value ever measured" - Union loses significantly

In an INSA survey, the Union loses approval while the AfD is adding. At 23.5 percent, the party reaches a new high. A black and red coalition does not currently come up with a majority.

24/03 The risk of decline

Old and rich countries tend to paralyze economic self -paralysis. The Federal Republic also has to avoid this - and especially the upcoming coalition.

23/03 Why nobody wants the Ministry of Economy

Ludwig Erhard, Karl Schiller and Otto Graf Lambsdorff were Minister of Economics. Robert Habeck still has this position-but it hardly seems to play a role in the black and red negotiations.

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 Migrants who are subject to departure should remain in Germany - SPD apparently blocks Merz 'plans

In the coalition negotiations between the Union and the SPD, there is apparently a dispute in the migration issues. According to a report, the Social Democrats Merz are blocking plans for the turn of the migration. The biggest issue of disputes: rejections on the German border and deportations.

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.

20/03 Gunnar Schupelius: Berlin makes new debts only for refugees

The Bundestag made it possible: the federal states can again accept debts. The Senate wants to solve its biggest problem.

19/03 "I don't see a task for comrade Esken"-SPD politicians are calling for retreat

"It has no acceptance among the citizens": Several SPD MP require Saskia Eskens as a party leader. There is simply no task for you. Co-party leader Klingbeil, on the other hand, see you as a "hope holder".

19/03 Full ride ahead: Green light for special funds for billions of billions

At today's special meeting to change the Basic Law, the Bundestag gave its green light for the reform of the debt brake. View on Euronews

18/03 AfD has increased to the highest value in more than a year - only four percentage points behind Union

The historical financial packages that are now in the Bundestag change the political situation in Germany. According to the "Forsa" trend barometer, only four percentage points separate AfD and Union. And: Friedrich Merz does not consider much more people to be a suitable Federal Chancellor.

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 "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.

17/03 Frankfurt problem district: residents fight against nightly noise terror

Noise, dirt, drugs: In Alt-Sachsenhausen, residents no longer want to accept themselves and have founded an initiative. A conversation with Josef awakens the hope that something will improve.

17/03 Black-red pension plans would increase contribution rate from 18.6 to 22.9 percent

The upcoming coalitioners want to expand the mother's pension and keep the level of old -age protection stable. According to the German pension insurance, this would result in an enormous thrust on the contributions that employees and employers have to pay.

17/03 From several MPs: New urgent applications in Karlsruhe should prevent a decision on financial package

On Friday, the Federal Constitutional Court rejected some applications against the billion dollar debt package in black and red coalition. But several MPs try again.

16/03 Give advisable to do what a crossroads for cyclists

In Aachen, Germany's most expensive intersection is built so that cyclists are better protected.

16/03 Infrastructure: an office, three bridges and ten years of planning

In a Nuremberg authority you can find out how Germany's infrastructure is. And why it is so difficult to renew them.

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 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.

12/03 Industry wants to have employees checked more precisely

The BDI considers the current defense debate to be too tight. He calls for a security council in which the economy is also represented - and more legal powers.

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.

11/03 "You have no conscience": Pistorius criticizes Union negotiators sharply

There is a dispute between the Union and the SPD about the interpretation of the joint probing agreements on migration policy. SPD boss Esken contradicts CDU-Vice Spahn because of the rejection of asylum seekers at the borders. Defense Minister Pistorius is now moving across the Union.

11/03 "You have no conscience": Pistorius is said to have billed in parliamentary group with Union negotiators

The explorations have been completed, so can the black and red coalition come? According to a report, the mood for the possible future partner is anything but friendly to the SPD.

11/03 Migration, civil allowance, economy - Union and SPD have agreed on this

Union and SPD have completed the exploratory phase. In an eleven -page document, they record their first decisions. The civil allowance system is to be revised and the course in migration policy is intensified. The agreement at an overview.

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.

10/03 Defense and infrastructure debts: Green Group leadership does not want to agree with the Union and SPD financial package

Union and SPD need a two-thirds majority for their financial package-but the Greens faction wants to refuse approval.

08/03 CDU and SPD announce an agreement of principle for future government in Germany

Friedrich Merz said they are all convinced that they have “a great task ahead” in the face of the “challenges that stand all over Europe”

07/03 This pension increase is not performance -based

3.74 percent: Minister of Labor Hubertus Heil (SPD) was able to announce this number with political joy. However, he did not influence their height.

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 AfD blockade in Thuringia: Justice threatens to stand

In Thuringia, the AfD blocks the appointment of judges and prosecutors. This endangers the functionality of the judiciary. The government is now proceeding with legal advances.

05/03 Signal to Putin and Trump: Germany is back from the front of the front

The agreement between the Union and the SPD, which exposes expenses for defense from the debt brake, was without alternative. But Merz had to pay a very high political price.

05/03 Why a couple a smartphone ban on the demands

How should children and adolescents deal with the digital world? A couple from Hanau deals with it and launched a series of events. You are calling for a smartphone ban to the upper level. The hearing finds in politics.

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.

05/03 Carnival in Heddernheim: carnival train through the car -free "Klaa Paris"

For the fans, the carnival parade through Klaa Paris is the real highlight of every Frankfurt campaign. In bright sunshine it goes through narrow streets. The fools send Trump and Musk to Mars.

03/03 Formation of a new federal government: SPD canceled all appointments and CSU records on Ash Wednesday

The SPD wants to make a pace for the explorations with the Union. Particular chief Klingbeil says that you would like to speak all week.

02/03 SPD has obtained the most votes in the provincial elections in Hamburg

According to Exit Poll, the Social Democrats gained 33-34 percent of the votes, while the last 2020 provincial vote was still 39 percent. The CDU strengthened a lot, as did the AFD.

01/03 Ifo President Fuest: "I would completely abolish parental allowance"

The parental allowance is a "classic case of Nice-to-Have," says IFO boss Clemens Fuest. With a view to the tense budget situation, the question of need arises: Many recipients are well financed.

01/03 Urban development: the forgotten child of Hamburg

Hamburg grows rapidly. A new district is being built in the center. It should grow with the Veddel, a small, migrant problem area. Can that work?

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 CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections. #EuropeNews

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.

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.

24/02 German election: the results explained as Friedrich Merz comes out swinging for Europe

The CDU/CSU will seek a coalition with the SDP, which came third in the national vote.

24/02 The German conservative Friedrich Merz will seek to seal a coalition with the social democrats before Easter

The leader of the CDU announced that he will initiate "rapid and constructive" conversations to form a government after imposing himself in Sunday's legislative elections

24/02 Voters Betrayed? Right Dominates Germany, But Left-Wing Govt Looms

Sovereigntist AfD soar to new heights, but milquetoast conservatives may still prefer to enter into an Merkel-style coalition with the left.

24/02 Conservatives win German election and end Era Scholz

Under the leadership of Friedrich Merz, Christian Democratic Union (CDU) should again form a larger bench in Parliament three years after the end of the Merkel government, but will have to negotiate coalition formation to govern.

23/02 Germany elections, Merz wins: "Historical evening". Boom Afd: "Ready to enter the government", SPD collapses: "Bitter defeat"

Elections in Germany, the CDU/CSU union of Friedrich Merz wins with 28.5%, according to the first exit poll of public TV ARD. Second...

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 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 Germany's poorest city is trying to regenerate

Gelzenkirchen is Germany's poorest city - and this is something that benefits AfD's popularity. In recent years the city has been trying to bloom again.

23/02 German election: Polls to open in snap vote

Germans are voting in parliamentary elections brought forward by the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz' ruling coalition last November. The conservative CDU/CSU is in the lead in opinion polls. DW has the latest.

22/02 German election voters 'divided' over Vance's 'free-speech' remarks

EXCLUSIVE: New polling data shows what German voters made of JD Vance's scathing attack on European nations.

22/02 The great unknown gas investor

Securing Energy for Europe GmbH is known to the public at best under its previous name: Gazprom Germania. The group moves and invests billions. What is behind it?

22/02 Union in the "trend barometer" below 30 percent, AfD and LINKE add - all surveys at an overview

Does the Union create the 30 percent mark in the election? According to two surveys, the CDU and CSU will receive encouragement shortly before the vote. In the Forsa "trend barometer", the FDP comes to five percent-a result that would have an impact on the possible majorities of government.

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.

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.

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.

18/02 FDP and LINKE are adding, SPD and BSW lose - Union would need two coalition partners

In the new INSA survey, the left has shown the highest value in almost three years. The fact that two of the three smaller parties would make the leap into the new Bundestag would have serious consequences for government formation.

16/02 Values ​​for the Union grow - for Greens and the left too

The Union can get one percentage point a week before the election and is now 30 percent at Insa. The SPD, on the other hand, deteriorates by one point and comes to 15 percent. It also goes up for the green and left.

14/02 Elon Musk's red tape cuts prompts call from Germany's far-right to replicate

The Space X founder has comprehensively reviewed US Government spending to "eliminate waste" and root out "fraud".

14/02 Union increases to the annual best value - SPD and the Greens on par.

There are still ten days until the Bundestag election: the Union can grow in the new "Germany trend". The SPD loses and ranks with the Greens. According to this survey, the CDU/CSU can choose your coalition partner

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 ...

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 According to the survey, majority wishes a GroKo - but only one coalition is politically possible

If the citizens could choose a coalition directly, a black and red alliance would soon rule in Germany. 43 percent supported this in a survey. An alliance between the Union and AfD would be particularly good.

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...

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 boss Klingbeil is said to have suggested Scholz waiver of chancellor candidacy

After breaking up the traffic light coalition, the SPD had a debate about the suitability of Olaf Scholz as a candidate for chancellor. According to a media report, the SPD leadership would have preferred to put Boris Pistorius. The party denies the presentation.

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 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 ...

02/02 Demo in Berlin! 60,000 people protest against right pressure

Tens of thousands flock to the demo against CDU Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz and the Union and for the fire wall against the AfD on Sunday afternoon.

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?

01/02 Bundestag election: AfD and SPD are easy in survey

So far, an INSA survey does not see any direct negative consequences for the CDU after the votes in the Bundestag. But the political opponents benefit - on both sides. After the violent dispute over the migration policy, the SPD and AfD easily add to voting, there is no movement at the Union. With 30 percent, the Christian Democracy stay ...

01/02 According to the asylum law debacle: thousands demonstrate against right

After the demos on Thursday against the Union's voting behavior in migration policy, thousands in the south again took to the streets.

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 Gießen district administrator: For many heat pumps in the country, electricity grids are missing

The Gießen district administrator Anita Schneider (SPD) even traveled to the World Climate Conference in Baku to represent the rural regions. They would be neglected by the climate guns in favor of the cities. Frankfurt also uses a fee in the surrounding area.

31/01 Energy policy: "Then the electricity price drops by five cents"

Why the Habeck Act does not come to capture the climate-damaging CO2 and how CDU/CSU want to reduce energy costs. Wirtschaftswoche: Mr. Jung, the Union has agreed with the government factions of the SPD and the Greens on common laws on the energy transition. What did you achieve? Andreas Jung: We agreed on points ...

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 Grandwehr Gross Association: Is the improvised Chancellor division ready to fight?

Olaf Scholz promised NATO on January 1st a ready -to -use combat association - the 10th Panzer Division. What happened to it?

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 Sovereigntist AfD Soars in Polls With Just Weeks to Go to Federal Election

Federal Election poll sees dramatic shifts, with the governing left-globalists experiencing a "statistically significant decline".

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 Billiarden package: Dispute over Ukraine aids-who is here whom?

In the dispute over a military package for Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz Greens, FDP and Union accuses the population. The attacks in turn say that the Chancellor lie. A look at the facts. Olaf Scholz (SPD) is not known for pithy statements. But when it comes to financing further aid for Ukraine, the ...

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.

24/01 Berlin: Ex-senator accused of bribery, it's about her wedding

She was the bride who dares. Now her dream wedding is blowing up in her face: Berlin's ex-senator Dilek Kalayci (57, SPD) is on trial. Accusation: corruption.

24/01 German 'Conservative' Leader Rules Out Coalition with Populist AfD

The likely next Chancellor of Germany ruled out a coalition with the populist AfD, instead preferring a partnership with the left.

23/01 “As a friend at his side”: Klingbeil comments on Kevin Kühnert’s condition

In October last year, Kevin Kühnert surprisingly resigned from all his positions. The then SPD general secretary explained that he had to take care of his health. Party leader and friend Lars Klingbeil now gives an insight into how the 35-year-old is doing.

23/01 New episode now online: “Unter Zwei” – The politics podcast from Saxony

Discover the current developments in Saxon state politics, the role of the opposition and the influence of the AfD in the “Unter Zwei” podcast.

22/01 Union loses two percentage points – SPD is now level with AfD

In purely mathematical terms, there could be a new edition of the grand coalition after the election. This is the result of a current survey. The survey also shows how high the level of indecision remains among many voters.

22/01 Electronic patient files: In the land of analog realities

Healthcare should arrive in the digital age. It’s already started in Bedburg – actually. Because not everything works yet.

22/01 Advance for Berlin: That's why parking for residents should cost 365 euros

Residents can park almost nowhere as cheaply as in Berlin. Until now! The black-red Senate wants to significantly increase parking fees from 10.20 euros annually.

21/01 RTL/ntv trend barometer: The SPD has so far failed to catch up

With a view to his chances of a second term in office, Chancellor Scholz likes to point out how much can still happen before the election date. Five weeks in advance, the trend barometer shows: Nothing has happened so far. Time is running out for the SPD.

21/01 Union gets more than 30 percent in the survey - AfD is the only party to lose

Unlike the pollsters at Insa, the pollsters at Forsa see the Union above the 30 percent mark. While the AfD loses slightly, the others gain. Three parties have to worry about entering the Bundestag.

21/01 Because he is learning Albanian: SPD politician from Hamburg becomes TikTok star

Markus Schreiber, SPD parliamentary representative, achieved record likes on TikTok because he addressed the population of Albanian origin in Hamburg.

20/01 Budget: billions in reserves reignite dispute over aid to Ukraine

The budget deficit in 2024 was lower than feared. This also alleviates financial worries for the current year - and causes disputes between Chancellor Scholz and the other parties. The year 2024 ended better than feared for Finance Minister Jörg Kukies (SPD). New debt was down to 33.3 billion euros last year...

20/01 New survey hammer - CDU breaks red line!

There are only five weeks left until the election and the Union simply cannot get going. The...

20/01 Solingen: Mayor reported for breach of trust after raid

A legal report from the CDU parliamentary group says that the SPD politician illegally wanted to have his expensive legal fees paid for with taxpayers' money.

19/01 Study by economic researchers: Plans from the FDP, Union and AfD apparently primarily relieve the burden on high earners

Election campaign is the time of promises. The ZEW Institute examined the parties' programs with regard to taxes, minimum wage and social benefits.

18/01 Union slips below the 30 percent mark – no majority for black and red

This survey is likely to excite the party headquarters: In the Insa Sunday trend, the CDU and CSU are below the 30 percent mark. This would mean that neither black-red nor black-green would be possible. The FDP and BSW are increasing slightly.

18/01 The more they scream, the louder Scholz speaks

On the election campaign tour in Wolfsburg, Chancellor Scholz and the SPD party leadership want to revive the old social democracy in the midst of the VW crisis and give the workers a voice. They are knocking down open doors for those present. Only a small group of activists disrupted the process.

18/01 Delay in the Ukraine aid package: Baerbock settles accounts with Scholz - the Chancellor counters

Chancellor Scholz had initiated a fundamental debate about the financing of a new aid package. His foreign minister warns that Germany will lose the trust of Europeans.

17/01 “Relieve work and investment – ​​burden consumption”

Germany is at the top with its tax burden, not with its growth. The Ifo Institute describes necessary changes – and how they could be financed.

17/01 The public and the secret Germany

He spent his apprenticeship in the “Castrum Peregrini”, where Stefan George was worshiped like a cult. He later became a confidant of Helmut Schmidt. How does this work? An encounter with Thomas Karlauf, who turns 70 today.

17/01 Frankfurt is building a sports hall for 260 million euros and 20,000 spectators

Frankfurt is building a sports hall for 20,000 spectators next to the Waldstadion. The 260 million euro hall is for basketball, ice hockey and concerts.

16/01 Berlin: Ex-Senator Kalayci in court – it's about her wedding

Former Health Senator Dilek Kalayci is at the center of a political crime story involving possible corruption in connection with her wedding celebration.

16/01 Alice Weidel in Hamburg: 16,000 demonstrate against the AFD leader

AfD candidate for chancellor Alice Weidel speaks in Hamburg City Hall, 16,000 demonstrators are there. The police are preparing for riots.

16/01 New motorway in Hesse: A49 brings relief for an entire region

The expressway between Kassel and Gießen was under construction for a long time and was highly controversial. But many people have been longing for the street for decades.

16/01 Extremism: Trouble in Saxony – AfD politician becomes secret service controller

The AfD, which is classified as a right-wing extremist in Saxony, will in future control the state's constitutional protection agency. This was made possible with the help of the CDU. This causes displeasure. The CDU is facing a new debate about how to deal with the AfD. The reason is that the Saxon state parliament reappointed the supervisory body for the protection of the constitution this Wedne

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...

14/01 AfD rises in survey to its best value in a year - Habeck and Merz far ahead of Scholz

In the new RTL/ntv trend barometer, the AfD, the Greens and the FDP are improving. The Union and the SPD lose. When it comes to the potential question of direct election of the Chancellor, Robert Habeck gains significantly, while Friedrich Merz loses.

14/01 Federal election: 120,000 euros for the fight for a Bundestag mandate

This election campaign is short and expensive. Instead of on the streets, voters should be won in halls and via social media. Political scientists see some problems. Reinhard Brandl has never received such a large delivery in his five federal election campaigns: On January 2nd, the 47-year-old CSU representative received...

13/01 “Mr. Lauterbach has ruined my life,” complains a woman to Olaf Scholz

In the North Rhine-Westphalia SPD regional association, Olaf Scholz was secretly only a second choice for many members. Now the Chancellor is coming to Lünen for an election campaign appearance. And there he is confronted with his Corona policy and the AfD.

13/01 Gunnar Schupelius: This SPD poster is an outrage

But what the SPD is now allowing itself to do is really audacious. Election posters say the opposite of what we have experienced in the last three years.

13/01 Climate money 2025: When will the CO2 price relief come and how much will it be?

The climate money was firmly anchored in the coalition agreement of the broken traffic light government. It has not yet been implemented. Can citizens expect climate money in 2025? An overview. On January 1, 2025, the federal government raised CO2 pricing again: The CO2 price rose from 45 euros to 55 euros per ton. This is...

11/01 Youngest candidate: That's why I want to become a citizen at the age of 18

Johanna Koeppen (18) is the youngest candidate for Hamburg citizenship. She is committed to topics such as schools, digitalization and animal protection.

11/01 Federal election: “Almost impossible” – experts do not believe in the SPD catching up

The SPD is electing Olaf Scholz as its candidate for chancellor this Saturday. What issues could the SPD score points with and why experts still don't expect a turnaround in the election campaign. Political scientists and pollsters see little chance for Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) of repeating his 2021 success in the federal election this February.

10/01 AfD achieves its best result in a year in the survey - SPD is now only the fourth strongest force

A few weeks before the federal election, Green Party lead candidate Habeck drew level with Union Chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz in a survey. While the SPD slipped to fourth place, the AfD reached its highest “Politbarometer” value in a year.

10/01 Study on the shadow economy in Germany: High earners work the most illegally

According to a study, around 10 percent of Germany's GDP is apparently generated blackly. Accordingly, younger people have a greater tendency to earn money bypassing the tax authorities than older people.

08/01 AfD rises to over 20 percent in survey - Union and SPD lose noticeably

Four out of ten eligible voters in Germany are concerned about the upcoming federal election. In a new survey, the AfD gained two percentage points. The Union and the SPD lose, the Greens gain.

08/01 Public service: A labor dispute against the policy change?

It's not enough that Verdi & Co. are making unrealistic wage demands. Now a federal election has intervened in the collective bargaining round in the public sector. This raises tricky questions.

08/01 Baden-Württemberg: The car country is struggling with fears of loss

The crisis in the automotive industry is hitting Baden-Württemberg particularly hard. There is a threat of short-time work and mass layoffs. How the parties want to overcome the crisis.

07/01 No New Year's Eve joke: SPD wants firecrackers at taxpayer expense

No New Year's Eve joke! Brandenburg's ruling SPD parliamentary group wants to ban private firecrackers nationwide - and introduce central fireworks displays. On tax...

07/01 The Union and the SPD are gaining ground in the survey – Merz’s values ​​are plummeting

In the first RTL/ntv trend barometer of the new year, the Union is still clearly ahead of the competition. However, when it comes to the question of a potential direct election of the Chancellor, Friedrich Merz has clearly lost out over the past two months.

07/01 Survey hammer after Magdeburg: AfD jumps to 36 percent in Saxony

After the terrorist act in Magdeburg, the AfD overtook the CDU in Saxony with 36 percent, while Prime Minister Kretschmer's approval rating fell.

07/01 Energy transition: record CO2 revenue – 18.5 billion euros for the federal government

Revenue from emissions trading rose to a record level in 2024. Politicians and experts are calling for the money to be paid out to citizens. Revenue from emissions trading rose to a record level in 2024. According to information from the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) on Tuesday, they reached a total of 18.5 million...

06/01 Demotivated Germans? These numbers send a clear signal to employers and politicians

In comparison, employees in Germany are particularly unmotivated, a survey shows. It's a real warning sign to employers who appear to be alienating their own people. But politics also ensures the opposite of motivation when it comes to citizens' money and wage developments.

05/01 The SPD continues to fall in favor with voters – the Greens are gaining ground

According to Insa, the SPD and the Greens are moving closer in terms of popularity with voters. The Union has as many voters as both parties combined. The FDP remains at four percent, the BSW is stable at seven percent.

04/01 Political intelligence in Hamburg? 3130 euros pension for almost five years of work

Did Senator Fegebank give the sacked head of the North District Office, Michael Werner-Boelz, a lavish pension? Both are with the Greens.

02/01 Election campaign: Where the CDU and SPD differ in terms of pensions

Pension security is one of the central election campaign issues. Union Chancellor candidate Merz is promoting an “early start pension” worth millions.

02/01 Supplier Marquardt: The thoroughbred entrepreneur is backing down

As chairman of the board and as an employer representative, Harald Marquardt has always been the emotional driver who loudly called for the performance principle in business and society. Now he is handing over the company to a non-family manager for the first time.

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.

02/01 Total objectors in focus: SPD holds out the prospect of tightening citizens' money

Citizens' money has long been an election campaign issue. The Union wants to tighten the rules. Now the SPD is also focusing on the issue of sanctions. However, the Social Democrats are talking about a correction.

01/01 Gunnar Schupelius: Wegner's words for the New Year are not entirely clear

Wegners is calling on Berliners to get involved. But top politicians are elected to tackle things themselves, not to pass on problems.

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?

31/12 Senate doesn't care: Hamburg's companies settle accounts with red-green

Survey shows dissatisfaction among Hamburg companies with the policies of the SPD and the Greens before the general election. Above all, there is a lack of strategy.

31/12 Hanau: When the bridge gently floats away

Space is being made at Hanau Central Station: In order for a new bridge to be built, the old one has to fall. A matter of careful planning and heavy equipment.

29/12 AfD election call: Newspaper sparks outrage with pro-AfD text by Elon Musk

Elon Musk calls for the AfD to be elected in a guest article for “Welt am Sonntag”. Politicians react with sharp criticism. Editors at the newspaper also keep their distance. The newspaper “Welt am Sonntag” (WamS) attracted sharp criticism by publishing an AfD election call from Elon Musk. SPD General Secretary Matthias Miersch said...

28/12 Eberbach Monastery: Decisions have to be made

In the coalition agreement between the CDU and SPD, Eberbach Monastery is recognized as “one of the tourist beacons”. But there are no decisions.

27/12 “Why don’t we get rid of people like that?” – Merz calls for a stricter migration course to Magdeburg

Federal President Steinmeier dissolves the Bundestag. FDP Vice President Kubicki is optimistic despite poor poll numbers. And CDU candidate Merz calls for a stricter migration policy in his newsletter. All developments in the live ticker.

27/12 Neo-Nazis attack SPD politicians in Berlin: raids in three federal states

Two weeks ago, four young right-wing radicals attacked SPD members with combat boots at a campaign stand in Berlin. Now the raid!

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...

26/12 Dresden: Fine if water ski facility is not dismantled

Now the bureaucrats are giving the operator of the water ski facility in Dresden (Saxony) an expensive ultimatum. If he doesn't dismantle it, there is a risk of a fine.

26/12 Gunnar Schupelius: Mr. Federal President, that is not enough!

Steinmeier doesn't speak like a statesman, says Gunnar Schupelius.

26/12 “The Greens are literally throwing themselves at Merz” – SPD leader attacks coalition partners

SPD leader Lars Klingbeil accuses the Greens of “absolutely wanting to become the Union’s junior partner.” The CDU/CSU would make baseless promises. The following still applies to his party: “We want to win the election.”

26/12 How many citizens react to the traffic lights being turned off

The political situation in Berlin does not seem to deter many people from becoming politically active. One party in particular is benefiting from this development in Frankfurt.

24/12 “That cannot be paid for in an aging society”

The economist Monika Schnitzer criticizes the SPD's pension plans. And instead of Habeck's bureaucratic billionaire tax, she is calling for the inheritance tax to be expanded to include corporate heirs.

24/12 Train cancellations due to construction work: Demolition of the main station bridge in Hanau begins

It is expected to cost 56 million euros: the demolition and construction of the crossing is the largest infrastructure project in the city in decades. This brings changes for train travelers.

23/12 Hürth (NRW): SPD city councilor beats up AfD man in bar

First it was just about Christmas sweaters, then about political slogans: A video from Hürth shows an SPD city councilor knocking down a local AfD politician.

23/12 Parties agree on fairness agreements in the election campaign - without AfD and BSW

The SPD, CDU, CSU, Greens, FDP and Left have agreed on an “agreement on a fair federal election campaign”. This clearly excludes cooperation with the AfD and with parties that do not “stand on the basis of the free-democratic basic order”.

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.

22/12 Bundestag election: Union gains popularity again

In the current “Sunday Question” from the Insa Institute, the approval ratings for the SPD are declining slightly. Boris Pistorius remains by far the most popular politician. The SPD's race to catch up didn't last long. In the latest survey conducted by the opinion research institute Insa for “Bild am Sonntag”, the Union once again...

22/12 AfD Leader Alice Weidel Surges to Top of German Chancellor Polls

The leader of the anti-mass migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) Alice Weidel surged to the top of the polls for the February elections.

20/12 Weidel is on par with Scholz on the K issue – CDU loses in survey

In the current ZDF political barometer, the Union is going down, the AfD is gaining. All possible coalitions are rejected by citizens. On the K question, Merz and Habeck rank well ahead of Scholz.

19/12 Berlin SPD humiliates ex-mayor – Müller draws conclusions

In the 2021 federal election, ex-mayor Michael Müller was the Berlin SPD's top candidate. The party, which according to current surveys is now only the fourth strongest political force in the capital, did not grant him any of the top places on the list for the new election. He drew the consequences.

18/12 Gunnar Schupelius – My anger: Who else wants to be mayor?

Mike Schubert is said to have to pay 34,000 euros because he was invited to home games by three Potsdam sports clubs. This cannot be conveyed.

17/12 He wants to overthrow Kretschmer: That's what Berger plans to do as Prime Minister

Matthias Berger is running as a candidate for the office of Prime Minister of Saxony and is hoping for a chance in the second round of voting.

17/12 Women in the Bundeswehr: woman, soldier – and alone among men

The Bundeswehr urgently needs female role models, but it doesn't make it easy for women. Lara Weyland still became an officer. How did she do that?

17/12 Union loses again in the survey - only the AfD is gaining

In the current RTL/ntv “trend barometer”, the Union is losing approval – and is now only at 30 percent. The AfD is at its highest level since the beginning of the year. The FDP still only achieved four percent.

17/12 Out for black-green, setback for Scholz – this is how Germany would vote today

As planned, Chancellor Scholz lost the vote of confidence in the Bundestag. This means there can be new elections on February 23rd. According to a new Insa survey, the black-green coalition would have to forego a majority. There would be a redeeming surprise for the FDP.

16/12 Gunnar Schupelius: People used to choose to change, but that's no longer possible

Parliamentary democracy thrives on competition, i.e. on the change of power. It almost doesn't exist anymore.

16/12 Hamburg will ban the sale of laughing gas to minors from 2025

Hamburg is the first federal state to introduce a ban on the sale of laughing gas to minors in order to prevent health risks and explosions.

16/12 Scholz asks the question of trust – this is happening today in the Bundestag

This hasn't happened for almost 20 years: The Chancellor will ask the Bundestag a vote of confidence today. SPD leader Esken calls on the Union to pass laws together afterwards. The Union faction rejects projects “that clearly bear a red-green signature”. More in the live ticker.

16/12 Russia invaded Ukraine and Germany's tap was turned off. The crisis is such that even the return to nuclear power is open

April 2023 marked the closure of the last nuclear power plant in a country that was at the forefront of the sector. Now you look back and doubts arise

15/12 Inheritances, debt brake, e-mobile bonus: What the SPD wants to change in taxes and finances

In their election program, the Social Democrats also propose an investment bonus. The withholding tax and the speculation period for real estate should fall.

15/12 Draft election program: The Greens probably want to strengthen low pensions with “citizens’ funds”.

The Greens' draft election program for the coming federal election contains the first key points on the subject of pensions. The party is based on a proposal from the FDP.

15/12 At demo: Neo-Nazis attack SPD members with combat boots

Shocking scenes in Berlin: Four neo-Nazis brutally attacked two SPD members in Steglitz-Zehlendorf on Saturday.

14/12 Best value for the SPD in a year – the gap to the Union is melting

A little more than two months before the election, the Union is still well ahead. But the lead over the SPD is melting. Because the Social Democrats are again receiving more support in surveys. The Greens, on the other hand, lose.

14/12 Construction mogul Becken is planning to save the Elbtower in Hamburg

Investor Dieter Becken from Hamburg wants to save Germany's most prominent building ruins. But the financing threatens to come at the city's expense.

14/12 When the Union, SPD and Greens are completely united against the FDP

In the last few meters, interim Education Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) reached an agreement with the states on the continuation of the school digital pact. The joint presentation of the result becomes a settlement with the FDP. She in turn makes a serious accusation against Özdemir.

13/12 Former traffic light coalition agrees on tax relief and increase in child benefit

The former traffic light coalition made up of the SPD, Greens and FDP has agreed on tax relief for the cold progression and an increase in child benefit before the federal election. Green budget politician Sven-Christian Kindler criticizes the agreement between the parliamentary groups.

12/12 Social Minister Britta Müller: “I left the SPD because of Scholz”

On German Unity Day, Brandenburg's new Social Minister Britta Müller (54, independent) left the SPD after 20 years.

12/12 Because about the German language skills of foreign skilled workers: “Employers sometimes get in their own way”

Lower Saxony's Prime Minister Weil considers the hurdles in terms of German language skills for certain professions such as computer scientists or mechanics to be too high. Now the country heads are dealing with the matter.

12/12 “A fatal signal”: Sharp criticism of Habeck’s plans to limit wind power

As requested by CDU leader Friedrich Merz, the Economics Minister is presenting a draft to control the expansion of wind power more strictly. Climate activists and associations are outraged.

10/12 Union continues to lose in survey – SPD and Greens gain

In the current RTL/ntv “trend barometer”, the Union is losing – the 30 percent mark is getting closer. The SPD is shortening the gap to the AfD. The FDP and BSW are still below five percent. And on the K question there is a neck-and-neck race.

09/12 Tax money for Elbtower? Hamburg's mayor is at risk of falling over

Hamburg's mayor Tschentscher talks to an investor about a natural history museum in the future Elbtower. But: Rent would have to be paid from tax money.

08/12 Citizens fear more violence at schools by foreigners

An INSA survey shows that the majority of people in Baden-Württemberg see a connection between migrants and increasing violence in schools.

07/12 Prosecutor in custody: Is the minister tricking the investigation?

The Hanover public prosecutor's office is no longer investigating its own colleague, said Lower Saxony's Justice Minister Kathrin Wahlmann. Still, she is there.

07/12 Pistorius: Youth officers are part of the educational offering

The SPD and BSW in Brandenburg want to regulate the Bundeswehr's access to schools. The Defense Minister would like youth officers to be fully invited.

07/12 Coalition reverses millions in cuts in Berlin: Queer youth centers, student budgets and educational offerings are saved

After tough debates, the CDU and SPD have agreed to save a number of independent child and youth work providers. This was achieved with a dip in the district budget.

06/12 Wealth tax: Finance Minister Kukies: reintroduction of the wealth tax “unlikely”

Finance Minister Jörg Kukies has rejected new SPD demands to reintroduce a wealth tax. He currently considers an inheritance tax reform to be “entirely legitimate”. SPD Federal Finance Minister Jörg Kukies considers the SPD's demand for a wealth tax to be hopeless. “I believe that the wealth tax will be reintroduced in the foreseeable future...

06/12 The Greens are only just behind the SPD - Merz and Scholz are almost on par on the K issue

In the new ZDF “Political Barometer”, the Greens are the biggest winner. When it comes to the theoretical question of the direct election of the Chancellor, Friedrich Merz is only slightly ahead of incumbent OIaf Scholz. For the third time in a row, the same topic is named as the most important problem in Germany.

05/12 The SPD and the Greens make significant gains in the survey - suddenly the Union is the big loser

Demographic trend reversal? At YouGov, the SPD made significant gains in a survey and is now only just behind the AfD. The big loser is the Union - even the Greens and the FDP fell below the five percent hurdle in the last survey institute.

05/12 Saxony's Audit Office boss: Kretschmer's plans for “coalition mathematics”

The Saxon State Audit Office criticizes the financial plans of the CDU/SPD minority government, in particular the reduction in pension provisions for civil servants.

05/12 Labor vs. capital – now shareholders should pay the price for the VW crisis

At the works meeting at the VW plant in Wolfsburg, boss Oliver Blume tries to calm people down. But he feels the anger of the employees. The head of the works council is once again calling for shareholders to contribute to the current savings. She gets support.

04/12 VW boss Blume: Don’t live in a “make a wish world”

In the escalating labor dispute, the Volkswagen bosses face the employees. They say: As it is now, the company is “not sustainable”.

03/12 Bundestag election: SPD and Greens make gains in voter survey

In the current “Sunday Question” from the Insa Institute, the approval ratings for the two remaining traffic light parties, the SPD and the Greens, are increasing. The CDU, on the other hand, loses easily. In the latest Insa survey, the SPD and Greens increased slightly in popularity compared to the previous week. The Greens got 13 percent in the “Bild” survey...

30/11 The SPD defiantly refuses to accept reality

The Social Democrats don't care about poor poll numbers and instead celebrate Chancellor Scholz at their “election victory conference”. It is with particular satisfaction that they attack not only CDU leader Merz, but also their new favorite enemy.

30/11 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz kicks off election campaign

Chancellor Olaf Scholz has positioned the Social Democratic Party as the only one for the people, heavily criticising CDU, who are currently leading the polls. #EuropeNews

29/11 How you can buy climate protection in the future

Trading in CO2 certificates is making progress after the climate conference. Experts believe it is possible that a lot of money will flow into climate protection.

29/11 “Great tailwind” – Greens are celebrating tens of thousands of membership applications since the traffic lights went out

20,000 new membership applications in just three weeks: The Greens are experiencing a record month after the collapse of the traffic light government. Other parties are also happy about new party members.

29/11 This is how vitamin D and magnesium work together

The intake of vitamin D and magnesium is important for health. But what should you pay attention to? And do they both work together?

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.

28/11 Internal “D-Day paper” published: Strategy paper shows how the FDP prepared the traffic light exit

A document now published by the FDP shows how the Liberals meticulously planned the break with their coalition partners.

28/11 “Obviously lied to the public”: Kubicki again calls for Lauterbach to resign

The Robert Koch Institute wanted to reduce the corona risk in February 2022. Health Minister Lauterbach prevented this. The Vice President of the Bundestag no longer considers it to be acceptable.

26/11 Coalition agreement in Brandenburg: SPD and BSW create unity

SPD and BSW present their coalition agreement in Potsdam after BSW MPs pledge their loyalty to SPD leader Dietmar Woidke.