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 […]
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 […]
“Authoritarian appearance”: Strong criticism of Mützenich’s speech
SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich makes a controversial proposal in parliament. The reactions to his appearance were harsh. At the Union’s request, the German Bundestag voted again on Thursday on a proposal to supply Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. But the application was rejected by the majority of the traffic light coalition. There had […]
Can the CDU put pressure on Chancellor Olaf Scholz?
The Bundestag is voting again on the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. What effects can this have? The most important things at a glance There is probably no debate in German politics that is currently more intense than the discussion about the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. Even though Chancellor Olaf […]
Robert Habeck warns of a showdown in the Bundestag
The traffic light coalition cannot let go of the topic of Taurus. Now there is the next test for the government. There could be an embarrassment for Scholz in parliament. Is the traffic light coalition facing its ultimate test this week? On Thursday, Parliament will vote on another proposal from the Union faction regarding a […]
FDP politician Strack-Zimmermann wants to vote again for the Union’s Taurus proposal
The Union wants to vote again on a proposal to supply Taurus weapons to Ukraine. Now two leading FDP politicians are announcing their support. Does the entire group follow? After the wiretapping scandal and the heated debates about the German Taurus cruise missile, the Union is planning a new push in the Bundestag. As the […]
Faeser after wiretapping: We turned up spy protection
Almost everyone is demanding clarification after the Russian eavesdropping attack on the Bundeswehr – but how exactly? Government politicians are warning the Union not to make party-politically motivated demands. After the Russian wiretapping operation against Air Force officers, the government and the opposition continue to discuss the necessary consequences. Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy […]
Faeser after Taurus wiretapping: We turned up spy protection
Almost everyone is demanding clarification after the Russian eavesdropping attack on the Bundeswehr – but how exactly? Government politicians are warning the Union not to make party-politically motivated demands. After the Russian wiretapping operation against Air Force officers, the government and the opposition continue to discuss the necessary consequences. Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy […]
Payment card for refugees causes a ruckus in the traffic light coalition
The federal states are working on introducing the planned payment card for asylum seekers. Meanwhile, in Berlin, a dispute is breaking out in the traffic light coalition: is there a need for federal regulation? The planned payment card for asylum seekers is causing a ruckus in the traffic light coalition. The crux of the matter […]
Clash in the coalition over payment cards for asylum seekers
The federal states are working on introducing the planned payment card for asylum seekers. Meanwhile, in Berlin, a dispute is breaking out in the traffic light coalition: is there a need for federal regulation? The planned payment card for asylum seekers is causing a ruckus in the traffic light coalition. The crux of the matter […]
