East Premiers Resist Merz Pension Reform
Three eastern premiers threaten to block Merz's pension reform in the Bundesrat over scrapping early retirement.
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Cabinet Backs AI Visa Processing Law
German cabinet backed a draft AI visa processing law letting authorities use algorithms on asylum and residence cases.
Merz Cabinet Reshuffle Shakes Up Berlin
The Merz cabinet reshuffle moves Nina Warken to the Chancellery and hands German health policy to Carsten Linnemann.
Germany Plans Sugar Tax on Soft Drinks From 2027
Germany plans a sugar tax on sugary drinks from 2027, with rates up to 32 cents per liter. What it means for your bill.
Dobrindt: Draft-Age Ukrainians Face Return Duty
Interior Minister Dobrindt says draft-age Ukrainians without asylum grounds must return. What the plan means in Germany.
Politbarometer Poll: Voters Reject Merz Reforms
A new Politbarometer poll finds 63 percent of Germans reject the Merz reforms, with AfD leading and SPD in fifth.
Family Reunification Visas Near Record
Family reunification visas to Germany near a record in 2026 despite a two-year suspension for some refugee groups.
AfD Record High Puts It Ahead of CDU
The AfD record high puts the party far ahead of Merz's CDU and may reshape Germany's migration and integration debate.
Coalition Reform Package Brings Tax Relief
Germany's coalition reform package brings tax relief for middle earners and a higher top rate from January 2027.
Court: Austria border checks unlawful
A Munich court ruled Germany's border checks with Austria unlawful, but commuters must still tolerate them for now.
AfD Donation Court Case Moves Forward
A German court case over who funded the AfD's nationwide yellow poster campaign is advancing. The outcome could shape rules on political financing in Germany.
German Draft Assessment Debate Intensifies
Germany's armed forces chief is pushing to assess all eligible citizens for military service, not just volunteers.