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Tax reform: Jens Spahn advocates for a blanket cut in subsidies.: The CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader wants to cut subsidies and tax breaks by five percent ...
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Union parliamentary group leader: Spahn opposes cooperation with "this AfD": It is repeatedly claimed that Jens Spahn is preparing the Union's rapprochement ...
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No increase in allowances for members of parliament?: The SPD wants to suspend the allowance increase this year. They are thus following a proposal from a CDU ...
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Re-election as CDU/CSU Parliamentary Group Leader: And now - | Does Jens Spahn want to save or break up the coalition?
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Paid articlePaywallPoll surprise: Left Party overtakes Merz - | Spahn now in last place: Friedrich Merz is no longer in last place among Germany’s most popular politicians; that ...
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Spahn and Miersch: The two men who have to hold the coalition together: In the government crisis, the parliamentary group leaders Jens Spahn and Matthias Miersch ...
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Paid articlePaywallCDU party conference: Spahn defends Merz government against criticism: Union parliamentary group leader Spahn defended the Merz government at the CDU party ...
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CDU/CSU parliamentary group leader: Spahn remains firm in pension dispute: The Young Group within the CDU/CSU is rebelling against the pension package. However ...
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Criticism from the Young Union: Spahn refuses to back down on the pension package!
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Jens Spahn warns: CDU/CSU and SPD in battle for mainstream party status: The governing coalition is stuck in a poll slump. According to Spahn ...
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Compulsory military service: Spahn calls for preparation for possible return: Union parliamentary group leader Jens Spahn calls for structures in the Bundeswehr ...
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Key FactsUnion Prepares Military for Possible Conscription Return
Jun 14, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: tagesspiegel.de
- Jens Spahn advocates establishing Bundeswehr structures to allow a swift reintroduction of conscription.
- Defense Minister Pistorius proposes a two-step model starting with voluntary service and reserving conscription as backup.
- The SPD remains divided, emphasizing voluntary service and improvements in military infrastructure.
- The Bundestag will have the final say on whether conscription is reinstated.
It should not be about being able to wage a large land war in Europe.— Ralf Stegner (SPD) expressed his views on the goals of the conscription and warned against massive rearmament.
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