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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 […]

Baerbock criticizes Merz for new elections: “Party political games”

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 […]

Baerbock: The push for new elections is a party political game

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 […]

Friedrich Merz and the Greens: Secret meeting of the main opponents

The CDU and the Greens can imagine a black-green alliance for the future. In contrast to the SPD, there are even informal discussion groups. But problems remain. It wasn’t long ago that Friedrich Merz triggered a wave of outrage with an email. Not with the liberal camp of his party. Not even with his usual […]

Kubicki accuses Merz of having “a hint of megalomania.”

CDU leader Merz had brought an early federal election into play. He received criticism from FDP Vice President Kubicki for this. According to its deputy chairman Wolfgang Kubicki, the FDP is sticking to the coalition with the SPD and the Greens. At the same time, Kubicki criticized statements by CDU leader Friedrich Merz about possible […]

Criticism from Ampel of Merz’s thoughts on new elections

Does the coalition last despite the ongoing disputes? CDU leader Merz has already thrown up a date for new elections. Traffic light politicians speak of an “irresponsible move”. Traffic light politicians have sharply criticized CDU leader Friedrich Merz’s considerations about a new election in the fall in the event of a coalition breakup. SPD parliamentary […]