Coalition Seeks New Measures After Bundesrat Rejects 1,000‑Euro Relief Bonus (Entlastungsprämie) Germany’s coalition seeks alternatives after Bundesrat blocked the 1,000‑euro relief bonus, weighing electricity tax cuts, commuter aid and direct …
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Bundestag debates tougher measures to protect women from violence
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBundestag Debate Marks Push for Stronger Protection for Women After Restraining Orders Failures SPD MP Carmen Wegge’s sharp warning in the Bundestag ignited debate on protection for women, as lawmakers …
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Germany’s National Security Council approves tougher measures against Russian shadow fleet citing energy security
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany orders tougher action against Russian shadow fleet to protect energy supplies Germany to tighten measures against the Russian shadow fleet to safeguard energy supplies and strengthen sanctions enforcement, the …
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Kerosene Shortage Threatens Europe as Klingbeil Urges Emergency Measures
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKerosene shortage warning: Germany’s finance minister urges action after IEA supply alert Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil warns of a kerosene shortage after an IEA alert, urging supply measures and faster …
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EU Commission threatens Meta with interim measures over blocking WhatsApp AI assistants
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU escalates threat to Meta over WhatsApp AI assistants exclusion The European Commission has intensified pressure on Meta in April 2026, announcing interim measures to prevent the exclusion of competing …
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AfD unveils 100-day programme with hardline measures ahead of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Unveils 100-Day Plan as Leaders Eye ‘Alleinregierung’ AfD in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern has released a preliminary 100-day government programme as party leaders Leif-Erik Holm and Enrico Schult position themselves …
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Merz warns of no short-term fuel price relief as coalition prepares measures
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoChancellor Merz: No Immediate Relief on Fuel Prices as Government Prepares Measures Chancellor Friedrich Merz says no short-term relief on fuel prices is expected as ministers prepare options; Germany pursues …