Working time law reform: CDU rejects ministry draft proposing flexible weekly hours Germany’s coalition faces a setback as the CDU dismisses a circulated draft for the working time law reform, …
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CDU Debates Flexible Majorities and Minority Government Amid AfD Rise
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU minority government debate intensifies as Stecker and Amthor clash over AfD cooperation Debate over a CDU minority government intensifies as Christian Stecker urges flexible majorities while Philipp Amthor warns …
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CDU economic council demands repeal of mothers’ pension and early retirement incentives
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Wirtschaftsrat urges end to Mütterrente and early-retirement perks Wirtschaftsrat calls to abolish the Mütterrente and other early-retirement benefits, warning Germany cannot afford additional pension “gifts” amid demographic change. The …
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CDU economic council demands abolishing mothers’ pension and early retirement incentives
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCDU Economic Council Urges Cuts to Mütterrente and End to Early-Retirement Incentives CDU Economic Council calls to abolish Mütterrente and early-retirement incentives, warning demographic strain could push social contributions toward …
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Germany declines to implement EU pay transparency directive, CDU spokeswoman defends move
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany misses EU pay transparency directive deadline as Union spokeswoman Anne König defends non‑implementation Germany missed the EU pay transparency directive deadline; Union spokeswoman Anne König backs non‑implementation, citing economic …
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CDU Mecklenburg-Vorpommern unveils nine-point plan to boost families and business
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU Mecklenburg-Vorpommern unveils nine-point program as party seeks recovery ahead of campaign CDU Mecklenburg-Vorpommern launches nine-point program prioritizing family housing grants, business one-stop services and school rules amid low poll …
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CDU sends brochure to AfD MPs and accuses party of threatening democracy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU sends ‘Abstieg für Deutschland’ brochure to AfD MPs CDU mailed its 30-page “Abstieg für Deutschland” brochure to all AfD Bundestag MPs, including a template resignation letter and a cover …
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CDU questions Merz leadership as coalition risks collapse after AfD surge
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoFriedrich Merz Faces Growing Doubt as CDU Weighs Future of Coalition Friedrich Merz faces mounting uncertainty as CDU concerns over state elections and AfD gains raise prospects of a coalition …
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CDU Responds as AfD Official Storms HQ and Committee Vote Questioned
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU anti-AfD brochure sparks filmed protest and raises questions after secret Bundestag committee vote CDU anti-AfD brochure triggered a filmed protest at party headquarters on May 20, 2026, and renewed …
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Gordon Schnieder elected Rhineland-Palatinate minister president as CDU returns to power
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGordon Schnieder Elected Rhineland-Palatinate Minister-President in Historic CDU–SPD Coalition Gordon Schnieder elected Rhineland-Palatinate minister-president on May 18, 2026, leading a historic CDU‑SPD coalition after a narrow parliamentary vote. Gordon Schnieder, …