UK MPs and peers demand comprehensive sanctions on Israel ahead of ICJ anniversary More than 80 British MPs and peers urge the government to impose sanctions on Israel in line …
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Bundestag coalition leaders urge MPs to avoid summer debates, prepare autumn reforms
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBundestag summer recess begins as coalition urges MPs to pause and prepare for autumn reforms Bundestag summer recess begins as coalition leaders call on MPs to avoid unnecessary debates, recharge …
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Greens approve internal reforms allowing MPs on board and raising initiative threshold to 90
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGreen Party reforms approved in membership vote reshape leadership roles and procedures Green Party reforms ratified in a membership referendum expand leadership roles, raise delegate petition thresholds and allow more …
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Young Green MPs in Germany reject retirement at 70 and demand 48% pension floor
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoYoung Greens reject retirement at 70 and call to strengthen statutory pension protections Young Green MPs oppose raising the retirement age to 70 and demand a statutory pension at 48% …
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SPD MPs accuse Karin Prien of sidelining coalition in Demokratie leben overhaul
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSPD MPs accuse Karin Prien of sidelining coalition partners in ‘Demokratie leben!’ overhaul SPD MPs say Family Minister Karin Prien sidelined coalition partners in the ‘Demokratie leben!’ overhaul, citing missed …
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Bundestag stages Youth and Parliament simulation as 270 youths assume fictional MPs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoYouth and Parliament: 270 Young Germans Rehearse Democracy in Bundestag Simulation 270 youths aged 17–20 took part in the Bundestag event Youth and Parliament, practising debates, votes and parliamentary roles …
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Parliament Set to Suspend Bundestag Pay Increase in June Vote German MPs face a potential freeze as the Bundestag prepares to vote on June 11 to suspend the automatic Bundestag …
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Business
Banco BPM offers takeover of MPS, aiming to form €50bn Italian bank
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBanco BPM takeover bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena would create €50bn-plus Italian banking group Banco BPM takeover bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena could create a €50bn-plus …
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SPD MPs demand tougher stance on Israeli government over Gaza and settlements
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSPD Israel policy under pressure as MPs demand tougher stance over Gaza, settlements, and Lebanon SPD Israel policy faces rising internal pressure as Bundestag MPs call for clearer condemnation of …
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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 …