Germany Debate Escalates Over Proposal for New Debt Amid Energy Shock SPD lawmaker Matthias Miersch raises prospect of new debt to avert economic collapse; CDU and CSU oppose the move …
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AfD surge threatens CDU as government failures deepen eastern discontent
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSaxony premier warns of economic “spiral” as AfD support grows Saxony minister-president warns Germany risks an economic “spiral” and rising AfD support unless policymakers act decisively on energy costs, public …
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CDU Economic Council survey finds firms demand faster coalition reforms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCDU Economic Council survey finds 96% of member firms say coalition reforms are ‘too slow’ CDU Economic Council survey shows 96% of member companies call the coalition’s reform pace ‘too …
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Baden-Württemberg coalition talks show progress as Greens and CDU acknowledge hurdles
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGreens and CDU Report Progress in Baden-Württemberg Coalition Talks Greens and CDU report progress in coalition talks in Baden-Württemberg but warn tight budgets and remaining policy differences must be resolved …
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AfD candidate Felix Teichner challenges Uckermark CDU incumbent as businesses weigh cooperation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAfD and Business Cooperation Take Center Stage in Uckermark Landrat Race AfD and business cooperation dominate Uckermark’s landrat race as Felix Teichner challenges incumbent Karina Dörk, spotlighting jobs, energy and …
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New CDU MPs press for faster reforms and stricter fiscal discipline
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoNew CDU MPs Push for Pay Restraint and Faster Reforms after First Year in the Bundestag New CDU MPs, nearly a third of the Union faction, pressed for pay restraint, …
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CDU Health Minister Warken’s statutory health insurance plan divides coalition over costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWarken’s statutory health insurance reform sparks coalition rift over funding Germany’s health insurance reform plan by Health Minister Warken has exposed deep divisions in the governing coalition, with the CSU …
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Baden-Württemberg Greens and CDU launch coalition talks to elect Özdemir
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGreen–CDU coalition in Baden-Württemberg launches formal talks, eyes Ö zdemir vote on May 13 Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg begin coalition talks on April 15, 2026, with a 48-point plan …
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Greens and CDU in Baden-Württemberg reach agreement on 40-point coalition framework
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGreens and CDU Reach Agreement on Eckpunkte to Launch Baden-Württemberg Coalition Talks Greens and CDU leaders have agreed on a set of Eckpunkte to begin formal Baden-Württemberg coalition negotiations, paving …
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CDU premiers demand immediate federal action on energy prices, suspend CO2 levy
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Urged to Act as Energy Prices Trigger Calls for Immediate Relief German state leaders demand rapid federal action to ease rising energy prices and propose suspending the CO2 levy …