Dispute Over Power Tax Cuts Sparks Political Clash
The federal government's decision to postpone Stromsteuer reductions has triggered a national debate. Expats in Germany face continued high electricity costs.
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Stricter Welfare System Approved in Germany
Germany is fundamentally reforming its Bürgergeld welfare system just two years after launch.
SPD Support Plummets to 13 Percent Nationwide
Germany's SPD has hit a record low of 13 percent in the latest ARD-DeutschlandTrend survey. The crisis reflects deep internal divisions and policy setbacks.
Merz Pushes Gender Equality but Faces Criticism
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has become patron of the Chef:innensache leadership equality initiative, but the move has drawn criticism over his record on the…
Merz Pushes for EU Unity While Facing Criticism Over Border Crackdown
Chancellor Merz visited Paris and Warsaw on his first diplomatic trip, seeking to strengthen EU ties - even as his strict new border policies draw fire at…
Merz Elected German Chancellor After Unprecedented Parliamentary Turmoil
Friedrich Merz is Germany's 10th Chancellor after a historic two-round Bundestag vote - the first such process in post-war German history.
CDU and CSU Clear the Way for New Government: SPD Decision Pending
The CDU voted to approve the coalition agreement with the SPD at a special party congress in Berlin.
Germany Faces Third Year of Economic Stagnation
The German government has revised its 2025 growth forecast to zero, marking three straight years of economic stagnation - the longest such stretch for…
Tax Clash Deepens as CDU and SPD Struggle Over Budget in Coalition Talks
Germany's CDU/CSU and SPD are deadlocked over tax policy as coalition negotiations reach a critical phase.
Union Plans Major Tax Cuts While Targeting Welfare
The CDU and CSU have published their 2025 Bundestag election program, combining major tax cuts for workers and businesses with a proposed overhaul of…
Union Unveils Ambitious Plans for Taxes, Pensions, and Migration Policy
The Union's draft federal election program promises broad tax relief, pension reforms, and tighter migration controls - outlining major policy shifts that…