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Koalitionsausschuss under fire as secretive decision-making shapes Germany’s policy output Germany’s Koalitionsausschuss is facing renewed criticism for concentrating major policy decisions in a small inner circle, producing limited and opaque …

Saxony 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 …

Germany Considers VAT Increase as Quick Fix to Close Budget Gap Government weighs raising VAT to bolster revenues; economists estimate €30–€50bn gain, but experts warn of regressive effects and inflationary …

Reza Pahlavi Visits Berlin, Meets Parliamentarians as Government Declines Talks Reza Pahlavi met German parliamentarians in Berlin while the federal government declined official talks; he warned against appeasement of Iran’s …

German government reform under strain as business confidence collapses Berlin’s coalition faces mounting pressure as businesses decry stalled German government reform; deadlines for budget, tax and health measures loom this …

Navy Undersecretary John Phelan Departs Immediately as Hung Cao Named Acting Official Navy Undersecretary John Phelan departs on April 23, 2026; Hung Cao named acting undersecretary amid shipbuilding disputes and …

German government holds at least €8.35 billion in US software contracts German government holds at least €8.35 billion in contracts with US software firms, dominated by Oracle and Microsoft, raising …

German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as Iran conflict hikes energy costs German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as the Iran war drives energy and commodity …

Rheinland-Pfalz Faces Fiscal Test as New Government Confronts Healthcare, Education and Municipal Debt Rheinland-Pfalz must confront growing healthcare gaps, persistent education shortfalls and deep municipal debt as a CDU-led government …