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FDP man Christoph Meyer counters SPD ideas

The discussion about new debts is causing anger in the traffic lights. The SPD wants to take some in – FDP parliamentary group vice-president Meyer gives a tough rejection. Recently it seemed as if there was some calm in the traffic light coalition. With agreements on controversial laws such as those on payment cards for […]

FDP man Christian Dürr criticizes the CDU’s debt brake proposals

FDP parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr is angry with the Union. The most important reason: their vague attitude towards the debt brake. Dürr is therefore making a tough announcement to party and parliamentary group leader Merz. For a long time, the Union and the FDP were considered almost natural partners, and they ruled the country […]

SPD leader Lars Klingbeil warns of escalation after Iran’s attack on Israel

German politicians condemn Iran’s attacks on Israel. Calls for a tougher approach against the mullahs’ regime are becoming louder – others are warning of an escalation in the Middle East. After the Iranian attack on Israel, German politicians are warning of an impending escalation in the region. SPD chairman Lars Klingbeil told t-online on Sunday: […]

SPD leader Klingbeil warns of a regional conflagration

German politicians condemn Iran’s attacks on Israel. Calls for a tougher approach against the mullahs’ regime are becoming louder – others are warning of an escalation in the Middle East. After the Iranian attack on Israel, German politicians are warning of an impending escalation in the region. SPD chairman Lars Klingbeil told t-online on Sunday: […]

New Bundestag elections? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls

Because the traffic light appears to be broken, there are regular calls for new elections. Parts of the population also have this wish. But that would be complicated. CDU party leader Friedrich Merz even has a date in mind. “If the federal government fails prematurely and there are actually new elections, September 22nd of this […]

debate | FDP: “Uncontrolled migration policy”

More crimes by foreigners Police statistics spark debate: “Uncontrolled migration policy” April 9, 2024 – 5:38 p.m. Reading time: 3 min. What: Reuters The number of foreign criminals has grown. Now there is a heated debate about what the consequences should be. The increased numbers of foreign crime in Germany have sparked a debate about […]

Controversy over abortion rights flares up again

The Union wants to go to the Constitutional Court against traffic light plans for abortion. CDU politician Frei warns of old wounds and social divisions opening up. A new dispute has broken out over the liberalization of abortion rights in Germany. Next week, proposals will be presented by a government commission – and according to […]

Easter marches for peace – messages from top politicians

This year’s Easter marches are marked by the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. But top politicians point out: calling for peace alone is not enough. Before the Easter holidays, top politicians from several parties warned against one-sided demands for peace in the Ukraine and Gaza wars. Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) reaffirmed German support […]

War against Ukraine: This is the situation

Falling rocket debris injures several people in Odessa, Ukraine. President Zelenskyj is once again calling for better help with air defense. The night at a glance. According to official reports, at least five people were injured in a Russian missile attack in the southern Ukrainian port city of Odessa. Odessa Mayor Hennadij Trukhanov said a […]

Annalena Baerbock reacts to Friedrich Merz’s push for new elections

In the event that the traffic light coalition breaks up prematurely, CDU leader Merz has brought up the possibility of a new election in the fall. Foreign Minister Baerbock doesn’t think much of it. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has sharply rejected ideas from CDU leader Friedrich Merz about a new election in the fall in […]