Carsten Schneider is to become Federal Environment Minister for the SPD:

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Compact ban lifted: Nancy Faeser has failed: The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig has lifted the ban on the right-wing extremist magazine ...

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Court Overturns Compact Ban, Highlighting Faeser’s Failures

Leipzig's Federal Administrative Court reversed the ban on the far-right magazine Compact, issued during Faeser’s term as interior minister.

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The Federal Administrative Court in Leipzig annulled the ban on the far-right magazine Compact, citing its superficial and ideologically driven basis.

Legal experts had warned soon after the ban that Faeser’s decision lacked solid legal foundation.

The ruling reflects a critical assessment of Nancy Faeser’s tenure, marked by inconsistent policies in several key areas.

Her successor Alexander Dobrindt is viewed as bringing stability and more decisive governance after Faeser’s erratic approach.

The ruling of the Federal Administrative Court unfortunately stands as a representative for the entire political balance sheet of the jurist Faeser.
— This statement reflects the assessment of Nancy Faeser's political record following the court's decision.

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Manifesto signatories: SPD politician Stegner should no longer be a member of the intelligence control body

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Compulsory military service: Friedrich Merz and Boris Pistorius speak out in favor of more obligation

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New Military Service Debate Amid Army Expansion

Germany aims to increase troops to 260,000; voluntary enlistment may be insufficient, say Merz and Pistorius.

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Friedrich Merz considers reinstating conscription likely to support the Bundeswehr's planned enlargement.

Boris Pistorius intends a draft law supporting voluntary service but allowing partial conscription if volunteer numbers fall short.

The Bundeswehr plans to grow from about 182,500 to between 250,000 and 260,000 soldiers in the coming years.

Pistorius highlights that raising soldiers’ pay is essential to attract enough personnel to meet demand.

We will probably (...) not manage with the current volunteer system alone, but will need additional elements of compulsory military service.
— Friedrich Merz, Chancellor, at the Industry Day in Berlin.

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Federal government: "We must conclude as many trade agreements as possible": Greens accuse Klingbeil of "budgetary tricks" +++ Cabinet approves federal budget ...

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Merz Highlights Russian Threat and Middle East Crisis

Chancellor Merz calls for stronger defense and urges immediate ceasefire in Gaza amid escalating conflicts and NATO talks.

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Friedrich Merz describes the global situation as a new reality shaped by war and terror, notably Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the Middle East conflict.

Germany must adopt a resolute stance and enhance its defense due to concerns that Russia may expand its war beyond Ukraine.

Merz affirms Israel's right to self-defense while urging a humane approach and ceasefire with Hamas in Gaza.

The government expresses gratitude to Middle Eastern nations for their restraint and plans consultations with NATO allies to stabilize the region following recent military actions.

For far too long we have ignored the warnings of our Baltic neighbors about Russian imperialism. We have recognized our mistake. There is no way back from this realization.
— Friedrich Merz, in his government statement in the Bundestag, addresses the threat posed by Russia and the need to take the warnings of the Baltic neighbors seriously.

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Debts: Federal government plans record debts of 850 billion euros: Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil is planning record debts for the election period ...

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Germany’s Record Debt to Boost Defense and Economy

Germany plans €847 billion debt over the term, with defense spending nearly doubling to €170 billion annually by 2029.

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The government intends to incur €846.9 billion in new debt by 2029 to modernize infrastructure and enhance security.

Defense expenditures will rise to 3.5% of GDP, reaching almost €170 billion per year by 2029.

A €500 billion special fund for infrastructure and climate projects will be exempt from debt limits.

Budget plans focus on investment, reforms, and fiscal consolidation amid tightening controls outside defense spending.

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Budget: The 144-billion-hole - New financial worries for the government: The government is celebrating record investments. But there is a 144 billion euro gap in ...

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Die Tageszeitung

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OpinionAfter Russia “manifesto”: Ralf Stegner to leave parliamentary control committee: He signed the disarmament manifesto and met with Russian representatives ...

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"You're giving Putin a platform": Pistorius suddenly gets angry at Miosga's appearance

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Pistorius Pushes for Strong Army and United Europe

By 2029, Pistorius aims to expand Germany’s military to 260,000 troops amid NATO’s 5% GDP defense spending target.

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Defense Minister Pistorius plans to make Germany combat-ready within four years by significantly strengthening the Bundeswehr by 2029.

NATO members agreed to raise defense spending to five percent of GDP, prompting unprecedented investments from Germany.

Pistorius views Iran as the region’s major threat and sees the destruction of its nuclear facilities as beneficial for Middle East stability.

Ahead of the NATO summit in The Hague, Pistorius highlights the need for European unity and steadfast commitment to collective defense.

We are doing everything to be able to defend ourselves.
— Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defense, discusses Germany's readiness for defense in the context of the upcoming NATO summit.

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OpinionReferendums in Berlin: the will of the majority cannot be ignored: The black-red coalition in Berlin is acting against the will of Berliners with its plans for ...

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Bundeswehr: Juso leader opposes Pistorius - compulsory military service is “no solution”

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Military Service Debate Amid Growing Personnel Needs

Recruitment rose 18.5% to over 51,000, yet retention issues and rising demand challenge the Bundeswehr’s staffing goals.

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Defense Minister Pistorius proposes a draft law enabling compulsory service if voluntary recruitment falls short.

Juso leader Philipp Türmer opposes conscription, calling it outdated and intrusive with questionable benefits for youth.

The Bundeswehr increased applicants to 51,200 in 2023 but faces a 25% turnover among new recruits within six months.

SPD members diverge on conscription, ranging from backing it to ruling out its return during the current legislative period.

The compulsory military service is a response from the past and no solution for the future.
— Philipp Türmer, head of the Jusos, comments on the compulsory military service debate in Handelsblatt.

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ga.de

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Klingbeil's plans: two budgets, 170 billion in debt: Finance Minister Klingbeil presents his first budget. The priorities are clear. New scope for debt should ...

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Speed up the migration turnaround: Putting an end to turbo naturalization: That was quick: it was only last year that the then traffic light government ...

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Onetz

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AfD is added to the list of extremist organizations

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stern.de

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Heating Act: Environment Minister wants to stick to the fossil fuel phase-out: The CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed in the coalition agreement: The Heating Act should ...

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Clean Heating Transition Remains Government Focus

Environment Minister Schneider pledges aid for low-income households to exit fossil heating by 2025 despite coalition plans.

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Environment Minister Carsten Schneider insists on advancing clean heating despite coalition plans to scrap the heating law.

Although the heating law faces abolition, the commitment to phase out fossil heating remains firm.

The phase-out of combustion engines by 2035 is mandated by the EU, but German manufacturers have fallen behind.

Schneider deems reliance on combustion engines unrealistic and trusts the industry will catch up within a decade.

It is "absurd" to rely on combustion engines again.— Carsten Schneider, Federal Minister for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, criticizes the return to combustion engines.

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SPD with a sharp veto: CSU agriculture minister wants to cut the minimum wage for seasonal workers

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Federal government's financial draft: Klingbeil plans to triple the defense budget by 2029

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Budget debate: Opposition parties pick apart Klingbeil's budget plans: No real investment in the future, too much money for armaments: the Greens and the Left ...

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Agriculture Minister Rainer open to minimum wage exemptions for seasonal workers: Only 80 percent of the minimum wage for seasonal workers - that is what the ...

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Controversial Habeck Law - | Federal Environment Minister Schneider (SPD) wants to stick to the switch to climate-friendly heating systems

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Draft budget: Cabinet plans record sum for social housing: The federal government is increasing the budget for social housing and climate-friendly renovations ...

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Mitteldeutsche Zeitung

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State Parliament: AfD wants to exempt statements by members of parliament from prosecution

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Söder for conscription: | "Defend freedom": Bavaria's Minister President Söder is calling for conscription. If one wants to become "the strongest army in ...

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Economic policy: Chancellor Merz's nine-point plan for the economy: On “German Industry Day”, Merz and Finance Minister Klingbeil want to present the economy ...

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Seasonal work in agriculture: Federal Minister of Agriculture favors exceptions to the minimum wage

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Increasingly criticized: Stegner apparently has to leave secret service control committee

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Federal politics news: SPD wants to initiate proceedings to ban the AfD: The party conference at the weekend is to decide to set up a federal-state working group ...

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Freie Presse (Saxony)

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OpinionMinimum wage debate: Will 15 euros an hour destroy jobs in Saxony or not?: 15 euros from 2026 or not: the minimum wage commission will announce this Friday ...

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Chancellor Merz calls on Iran to negotiate: Chancellor Merz has called on Iran to return to the negotiating table immediately. He has also convened the Security ...

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High expectations of Berlin's mayor: Why Kai Wegner is now disappointing so many: The black-red coalition in Berlin has pulled itself together once again ...

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Quit early without any deductions: Hundreds of thousands of Germans take "retirement at 63"

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Early Retirement Remains Popular in Germany

In 2024, around 270,000 people retired early without deductions, while pension costs hit a record €286 billion.

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Approximately 270,000 individuals retired early in 2024 after 45 years of contributions without pension reductions.

The retirement age for this benefit is increasing gradually, reaching 64 years and 4 months for those born in 1960.

Pension insurance expenditures hit a record high of €286 billion in 2024.

If no reforms occur, contribution rates could rise from 18.6% to 21.4% by 2038, prompting urgent political action.

This sum underscores the importance of a solid, reliable, and generationally equitable financing of the pension insurance.
— Jens Dirk Wohlfeil, Co-CEO of the German Pension Insurance, discusses the financial situation of pension insurance in the context of the 'pension at 63'.

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Rural women emphasize: Women are essential for global food security: Women contribute 39% to agricultural production worldwide, but their needs are often ignored ...

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Baywa enables an alternative to the STV harvest certificate: Farmers who market grain to Baywa can now also prove that they comply with plant variety protection ...

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Too many on the farm: Farmers and animal welfare activists catch cats together: Two families show how cooperation with animal welfare organizations works when it ...

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OpinionOut of the sulking corner: Now come the Putin-Versteher-Versteher: Ralf Stegner, our dreamer, doesn't want to shell out money for armaments ...

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Münchner Merkur

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New poll quake for SPD: Merz government without majority: Friedrich Merz continues to widen his lead over the AfD. However, the SPD's slump is putting the ...

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Electricity for the Papal States: Vatican plans "world's largest" agri-PV plant

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Political poll: Greens on the rise again in Hesse - | AfD remains in ambush position

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Augsburger Allgemeine

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US attack on Iran: SPD criticizes American attack on Iran: Adis Ahmetovi, foreign policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag ...

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Juso leader sees SPD in crisis: "Thin substantive vision and massive credibility problem"

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Financial plight of health insurance funds: SPD General Secretary speaks out in favor of higher health contributions for high earners

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Comrades in crisis: Saving the SPD - does Bärbel Bas know what she's getting herself into?

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"SPD is always the sensible one": What Fechner says about the new government: After three and a half years of traffic lights, Johannes Fechner and his SPD are ...

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Die Tageszeitung

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OpinionLaw against intimidation lawsuits: pillory works better: Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has presented a draft law against so-called slapping lawsuits ...

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inFranken.de

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Saving the health insurance fund with high earners? SPD calls for higher contributions again

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These broiler chickens get 55% of their own wheat in their ration: Initially, a significant improvement in performance was achieved with organic acids ...

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Insects on the plate? New study sees little market opportunity: Scientists see expectations for edible insects dashed. Disgust, taste, and price are preventing a ...

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Budget, minimum wage, party conference: Lars Klingbeil's fateful week: Lars Klingbeil presents his first budget as Finance Minister. And as party leader ...

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Rheinische Post

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SPD wants to prepare AfD ban proceedings at party conference: The party wants to pass a motion on Sunday to establish a federal-state working group ...

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ZDF

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This is how the CDU and SPD in Saxony want to save the budget: An unusual coalition of voices is forming in Saxony: the CDU, SPD, Greens and Left Party want to ...

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OpinionPrantl's view: How the SPD could become a smart party again: The SPD should discuss the peacekeeping manifesto at its party conference.

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n-tv.de

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Fight against fraud: tax documents to be kept for ten years again: Reducing bureaucracy was a goal of the failed traffic light government: former Finance ...

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Süddeutsche Zeitung

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Germany: Federal and state governments agree on investment package compensation for municipalities

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The Local Europe

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EXPLAINED: The extensive new powers to be given to Berlin police: Berlin police will be given extensive new rights and powers covering video surveillance and the ...

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tagesspiegel.de

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"The Union has forgotten realism in foreign policy": SPD politician Stegner defends Foreign Minister Wadephul for his statement on Iran

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Mitteldeutsche Zeitung

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Attack on festival: Woidke condemns attack in Bad Freienwalde: Cottbus - Following the violent attack on a festival for diversity and against right-wing ...

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The Straits Times

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Beyond a job offer: Job coach on helping persons with disabilities build careers: Job coaches at local charity SPD aim to help persons with disabilities build ...

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How the Middle East conflict affects agricultural markets: Now the US has also intervened in the Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran ...

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Passauer Neue Presse

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Tripled in eleven years: Violence in Bavaria's schools has skyrocketed: The reported violence in Bavaria's classrooms and schoolyards has increased dramatically ...

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Der Tagesspiegel

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Black-Red coalition agrees on key points: Berlin gets a socialization law: It has been almost four years since the successful referendum on the expropriation of ...

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Is the EU serious about stalls, calf igloos, and caged housing?: The EU Commission apparently wants to revise EU animal welfare law. Much is at stake for farmers ...

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Passauer Neue Presse

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Passau AfD MP Stadler files charges against CSU politicians Koller and Heisl: So far, the most affected have been Green Party state parliament member Toni ...

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Canitz Water Estate: What benefits does organic farming have for water conservation?

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The Local Europe

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Survey shows majority of Germans in favour of return to conscription: The majority of Germans are in favour of reintroducing conscription, a new survey has found ...

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stern.de

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SPD leader Lars Klingbeil speaks out in favor of banning the AfD: The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution has classified the AfD as right-wing ...

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SPD Supports Formal Ban Review of AfD Party

Following a security agency's extremism label, SPD leaders push for a ban despite legal and political obstacles ahead.

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SPD leader Lars Klingbeil considers initiating a ban procedure against AfD essential to defend democracy and the constitution.

The Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution classifies the AfD as definitively right-wing extremist, but legal challenges have stalled the process.

Brandenburg’s Prime Minister Dietmar Woidke highlights the complex political and judicial barriers involved in pursuing a ban.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz expresses skepticism regarding calls for banning the AfD party.

If the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution confirms what we have always known, that it is a reliably right-wing extremist party, then (...) we are obliged as defenders of democracy and the constitution to seriously examine all possibilities.
— Lars Klingbeil, SPD leader, at the state party conference of the SPD Brandenburg in Cottbus.

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Defense: Majority of young Germans reject compulsory military service: The German government is debating whether to reintroduce compulsory military service ...

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Youth Mostly Rejects Conscription Amid Security Debate

54% of Germans favor reinstating conscription, but only 35% of 18-29-year-olds support it amid rising security concerns.

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A survey indicates that 54 percent of Germans back reintroducing mandatory military service.

Only 36 percent support conscription for both men and women, while 18 percent prefer it exclusively for men.

Support varies by age, with just 35 percent approval among 18- to 29-year-olds compared to 66 percent among those over 70.

Changing the constitution to include women in conscription would require a two-thirds majority, which is currently uncertain.

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Jun 20

Shortly before the party conference: Jusos urge SPD to ban AfD: In the SPD, pressure is growing on the party leadership to push ahead with an AfD ban ...

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Jusos Push SPD for Immediate AfD Ban Proceedings

One week before the SPD conference, calls intensify to launch a ban process against AfD amid strong evidence cited.

Key FactsJun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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The Jusos demand that the SPD federal conference decides to promptly initiate a ban procedure against the AfD.

Juso leader Philipp Türmer considers the evidence against AfD overwhelming and calls for a clear party signal.

Several prominent SPD figures back the ban, while the CDU/CSU mostly oppose the move.

Despite opposition from the Union, the SPD aims to lead efforts at both federal and state levels.

The SPD federal party conference in a week must decide to immediately initiate a ban procedure against the AfD.
— Juso leader Philipp Türmer calls for a clear signal from the SPD leadership.

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Jun 21

Brandenburg: Woidke re-elected as SPD leader - slightly less approval: Brandenburg's Minister President Woidke is the longest-serving SPD state leader in Germany ...

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Jun 20

Despite Klingbeil's hesitation: Conscription is being implemented at breakneck speed - | CDU is putting pressure on

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Wehrpflicht Debate Intensifies Amidst Military Needs

Germany must add 50,000–60,000 soldiers per NATO, CDU pushes fast service return, SPD prefers voluntary recruitment and readiness plans.

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SPD Minister Klingbeil opposes reinstating mandatory military service and aims to make the armed forces more appealing.

Defense Minister Pistorius proposes a new service model, with Klingbeil supporting legal frameworks for emergencies.

The CDU demands reintroducing conscription, including for women, to reach a force size of 240,000 troops.

Urgency is emphasized due to evolving security threats requiring swift and effective defense measures.

There will be no return to the old conscription, where all young men of a generation are drafted.
— Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil comments on the debate about conscription.

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Jun 20

Government: Merz wanted to save staff - but creates dozens of new jobs: The federal government is propagating lean government and wants to cut jobs. Now, however ...

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Jun 21

Fire brigades' demand: Debate on driving license revocation for rubberneckers: The CDU/CSU and SPD support the firefighters' association's call to revoke the ...

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Jun 21

“Manifesto”: Constitutional protector criticizes Russia paper by SPD left-wingers

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They are intended to “silence” journalists: New law against intimidation lawsuits

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Jun 20

Because of Russia manifesto: SPD in Neumünster invites Ralf Stegner to speak: The SPD's red groats dinner in Neumünster is supposed to be a humorous event ...

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SPD Excludes Stegner Over Controversial Russia Manifesto

Stegner was barred from speaking at SPD’s July 4 event to prevent debate sparked by his stance on the Ukraine war.

Key FactsJun 20 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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Ralf Stegner will no longer speak at SPD Neumünster’s traditional Rote-Grütze event.

His removal is linked to backing a disputed SPD manifesto calling for increased diplomacy in the Ukraine conflict.

The SPD aims to avoid heated discussions during the lighthearted gathering.

Kiel’s mayor, Ulf Kämpfer, is scheduled to deliver the speech on July 4 instead.

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Obituary: Steffen Mogwitz from the Celle district dies after a car accident: The Ditterke farmer Steffen Mogwitz has died as a result of a serious accident ...

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Jun 20

Friedrich Merz and ministers refuse to disclose shareholdings: Their decisions cause shares to rise or fall - but where their own money is located usually ...

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Opaque Stock Holdings Among German Cabinet Members

Only two ministers disclose shareholdings; Chancellor Merz remains silent on his €5.7 million shares in a train maker from 2019.

Key FactsJun 20 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Germany lacks mandatory transparency requirements for stock ownership among the Chancellor and ministers, unlike France or the United States.

In 2019, Friedrich Merz held shares worth €5.7 million but does not reveal if he still owns them and is not obliged to do so.

Most ministries decline to provide details on holdings, with only Building Minister Verena Hubertz and Economy Minister Katherina Reiche making disclosures.

The Council of Europe demanded stricter disclosure rules in 2020, but no legislative changes have occurred and ministers remain silent on the issue.

As Finance Minister, I sometimes make decisions that are relevant to the capital market or have information about individual listed companies.
— Christian Lindner, former Finance Minister, spoke about the conflicts of interest that can arise from political decisions.

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Driver's license suspension for gawkers? The Black-Red coalition is open to discussion.

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New Enquete Commission: Black-Red coalition initiates review of coronavirus policy

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