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The German government plans to acquire a stake in KNDS, the manufacturer of the Leopard tank. According to the Tagesspiegel, the share is expected to reach 30 percent in the medium term.
Misbah Khan, deputy leader of the Green Party parliamentary group, has warned the German government against cutting parental allowance. Families are being increasingly burdened, Khan said on Deutschlandfunk.
The German federal cabinet has approved a reform of driving school training aimed at making obtaining a driver's license cheaper and more flexible. Patrick Schnieder (CDU) called it a key to freedom, while TÜV and driving instructors warn of safety risks.
Several police unions have warned against the AfD taking over the government in Saxony-Anhalt. They fear restrictions on the rule of law and access to security information.
Dirk Wiese expresses concerns about the potential participation of the AfD in the government of Saxony-Anhalt, warning of a dangerous access to the state apparatus.
The coalition of Union and SPD faces critical weeks as the AfD gains ground in polls. CSU leader Markus Söder warned on Saturday in Würzburg of a potential government failure.
Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) envisions a "Only Yes Means Yes" regulation in sexual offense law, as she stated in an interview with the Catholic News Agency (KNA).
Jordan Bardella, leader of the Rassemblement National, seeks to align himself with Friedrich Merz (CDU) as the 2027 French presidential elections approach.
Dominik Krause is the new mayor of Munich, and the Eisbach wave is back for surfers!
Angela Merkel discusses the challenges of the black-red coalition in an interview with 'Focus' and rejects claims that she eliminated men from politics.
Since 2024, Bavaria has passed four modernization laws and eliminated 519 administrative regulations. The new goal of the state government is to reduce administrative regulations by 30 percent by the end of the year, as reported by the Bavarian State Chancellery to BR.
Cem Özdemir unveiled his new cabinet for Baden-Württemberg on Tuesday, featuring many ministers from the Kretschmann era. Former Minister Theresa Schopper will take over the Ministry of Construction.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has dismissed the appointment of former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder as the EU negotiator with Russia, labeling him a Russian lobbyist.
Sven Schulze (CDU) has demanded a tougher approach towards citizens' income recipients, arguing that too many people receive benefits without providing anything in return, according to "Rheinische Post."
The Prime Minister of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Manuela Schwesig, and Bavaria's Prime Minister Markus Söder have rejected the planned relief bonus. Following the veto by the Bundesrat, the likelihood of the federal government's proposal being implemented has decreased significantly.
Saxony-Anhalt's Sven Schulze (CDU) demands more pressure on citizens' income recipients ahead of state elections, criticizing the state for providing benefits without requiring any return.
Saxony-Anhalt's Sven Schulze (CDU) demands increased pressure on citizens' allowance recipients ahead of state elections, criticizing the state for providing too many benefits without requiring a return.
After failing in the Bundesrat, Prime Ministers Markus Söder and Manuela Schwesig oppose the proposed 1000-euro bonus for employees. Schwesig instead calls for a comprehensive income tax reform.
The German government has dismissed Vladimir Putin's suggestion to appoint Schröder as a mediator in the Ukraine conflict as a mere façade. A spokesperson described the idea as not serious.
Keir Starmer is fighting for his political survival as around 40 Labour MPs demand his resignation, according to The Guardian, while Wes Streeting and former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner prepare their candidacies for party leadership.
A recent FAZ commentary argues that Donald Trump's previous approach to artificial intelligence gave too much free rein to development without sufficient oversight, a flaw the paper sees as needing correction. The piece welcomes signs of a policy reversal, viewing it as an opportunity to rebalance regulation and innovation.
Regional and local elections have strengthened nationalists and populists, eroding the traditional dominance of the two major parties — and Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces an obvious corrective if he wants to halt further fragmentation.
A car drove through a pedestrian zone in Leipzig, reportedly killing two people and seriously injuring at least two more. The suspect was reportedly taken to a psychiatric clinic; the city is reviewing security measures while support services are active on site.
Researchers at the University Hospital Frankfurt have identified viruses that specifically target multidrug‑resistant bacteria and have, for the first time in this setting, been allowed to use them therapeutically in patients, offering a potential option when conventional antibiotics fail.