Tag #German Politics

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SPD Pushes for Tax Hikes to Combat Wealth Inequality in Germany

The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is advocating for new taxes and increased inheritance taxes to address growing wealth inequality, sparking discussions with their coalition partners, the CDU/CSU, and prompting debate about the future of German fiscal policy.

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Küppersbusch on Gaza, Zelenskyy, and German Politics

Friedrich Küppersbusch, in a taz interview, comments on the Gaza conflict, Chancellor Merz's airlift proposal, the resignation of the Green Youth leader, Germany's economic struggles, the acquittal of Querdenker Ballweg, the Ukrainian anti-corruption efforts, the death of Horst Mahler, and the Deuts...

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German Left Party Faces Internal Conflict Over Pro-Israel Stance

Nine members of Germany's Left party are calling for the expulsion of Brandenburg's Antisemitism commissioner, Andreas Büttner, for his pro-Israel stance, which they see as violating party policy and international law. Büttner defends his position, emphasizing the importance of addressing attacks ag...

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SPD Urges Union to Reconsider Judicial Appointment Amidst Coalition Tensions

The SPD is pressing the Union to reconsider its rejection of Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf for a Bundesverfassungsgericht post, despite significant resistance within the Union. The deadlock highlights tensions within the ruling coalition and threatens to delay judicial appointments.

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Planned Berlin Protests Near ARD Interview

Two protests are planned near the August 3rd ARD interview with Green Party co-leader Felix Banaszak in Berlin, following a disruptive protest during the July 20th interview with AfD leader Alice Weidel; one protest group, "Nuklearia," plans a visual protest in favor of nuclear power, while police a...

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Deadlock in German Constitutional Court Appointments: Woidke Calls for Restart

Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke urges a complete restart of the process to appoint three judges to the Federal Constitutional Court due to resistance within the Union faction against the SPD's candidate, Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf, creating a deadlock in the Bundestag on July 11th, high...

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Die Linke Faces Internal Conflict Over Antisemitism Commissioner's Pro-Israel Stance

Nine members of Germany's Die Linke party have filed a motion to expel Brandenburg's Antisemitism Commissioner, Andreas Büttner, for his pro-Israel stance during the Gaza conflict, citing violations of party policy and online abuse he has faced.

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Bayern's Slow Childcare Funding Utilization Jeopardizes 2026 Mandate

Bayern is significantly lagging in utilizing €461 million in federal funds for full-day childcare expansion, utilizing only 1.3 percent, impacting educational equity and potentially jeopardizing the 2026/27 legal mandate for full-day care.

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Klüssendorf Rejects German Bürgergeld Cuts, Sparking Welfare Debate

SPD Secretary General Tim Klüssendorf rejects proposed cuts to Germany's Bürgergeld welfare program and a higher retirement age, arguing for increased employment instead, while Labor Minister Bärbel Bas considers tax increases to fund social security programs.

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German Left Party Faces Internal Rift Over Antisemitism Commissioner's Pro-Israel Stance

Nine members of Germany's Left party are seeking the expulsion of Brandenburg's antisemitism commissioner, Andreas Büttner, for his unwavering support of Israel, contradicting the party's official stance and sparking a debate about the balance between criticizing Israeli policies and combating antis...

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Woidke Calls for Restart of Federal Constitutional Court Judge Selection

Brandenburg's Minister President Dietmar Woidke proposed restarting the selection process for three Federal Constitutional Court judges after the process stalled due to disagreements within the Union faction regarding SPD candidate Frauke Brosius-Gersdorf's stance on abortion and mandatory vaccinati...

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CDU Leader Criticizes Bavaria's Fixed School Holiday Schedule

Lower Saxony's CDU leader Sebastian Lechner criticized Bavaria's fixed school holiday timing, advocating for a more flexible, rotating system across German states due to economic impacts and fairness concerns; a change is unlikely before 2030.

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