Legal opinion forces change to Reservist Strengthening Act travel rule, Defence Ministry says A Bundestag legal opinion finds the Defence Ministry’s April 9, 2026 suspension of travel-permission rules likely unlawful, …
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German Finance Ministry reveals partial success in 500 billion euro infrastructure program
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s €500 Billion Infrastructure Program Records Only Partial Progress, Finance Ministry Report Shows Federal Finance Ministry’s 380-page accountability report finds partial target achievement in 2025 for Germany’s €500 billion infrastructure …
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BAföG reform timeline reaffirmed by research ministry, cabinet approval aimed end July
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany reaffirms BAföG reform timetable despite minister’s doubts Research ministry says BAföG reform will go to cabinet end of July to take effect Winter semester 2026/27 amid ministerial doubts and …
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Care billing fraud drains millions from German health system amid ministry inaction
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNursing care fraud in Germany: providers billed hundreds of millions for services not delivered Investigations reveal nursing care fraud in Germany, where providers billed hundreds of millions for services not …
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Lebanon’s health ministry confirms Israeli attacks killed over 3,200 since March
by anna walterby anna walterLebanon Says Israeli Attacks Have Killed More Than 3,200 People Since March Lebanon’s Health Ministry reports 3,213 killed and 9,737 wounded in Israeli attacks since March 2, a bulletin that …
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German finance ministry prepares subsidy cuts to fund income tax reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Weighs Subsidy Cuts to Fund Income Tax Reform, Working Group Reportedly Targets €5 Billion Germany weighs subsidy cuts to fund an income tax reform; a Federal Finance Ministry working …
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CDU and SPD agree coalition pact shaped by CDU while SPD retains finance ministry
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified as parties secure comfortable two‑thirds majority CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified after talks; partners hold a two‑thirds majority. SPD pledges a systematic review of its election defeat …
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Bundeswehr strategy sidelined as German Defence Ministry excludes reservists from consultations
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBundeswehr reservists sidelined as Defence Ministry advances new strategy under Pistorius Defence Ministry bypassed the Reservists’ Association in framing a new Bundeswehr strategy on April 25, 2026, prompting criticism and …
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Iran defence ministry reveals missile capabilities largely unused and arms production resilient
by anna walterby anna walterIran missile capabilities largely untapped, Tehran says as domestic arms output expands Iran’s defence ministry told state media that a large share of the country’s missile capabilities remains unused, while …
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India’s Foreign Ministry Denounces Trump for Sharing Michael Savage Hellhole Remark
by anna walterby anna walterTrump reposts Michael Savage ‘hellhole’ remark about India, New Delhi condemns comment India calls the reposting of the Trump “hellhole” remark by conservative radio host Michael Savage uninformed and inappropriate, …