Keywords: Bundestag


Jens Spahn resigns after surrogacy controversy shakes Germany’s ruling conservatives

Jens Spahn has resigned from his leadership position within Germany’s conservative parliamentary bloc after facing mounting political pressure over the birth of his child through a surrogate mother in the United States. The resignation marks a significant development for Chancellor Friedrich Merz......

Poll shows most Germans dissatisfied with Chancellor Merz's reform agenda

A new public opinion survey indicates that a majority of Germans are dissatisfied with the reform agenda introduced by Chancellor Friedrich Merz's government, highlighting growing public concerns over the direction of the country's domestic policies. The poll, conducted by the Forschungsgruppe......

Germany unveils 34-point reform agenda to boost growth and modernize economy

The German government has introduced a broad package of structural reforms aimed at strengthening the country’s economic performance, improving labour market efficiency and reducing administrative burdens, as Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks to position Europe’s largest economy for long-term......

German debt brake reform unlikely during current government term, Bild reports

A planned overhaul of Germany’s constitutional borrowing limit, known as the “debt brake,” is not expected to be completed during the current government’s legislative term, according to reports from German media outlet Bild. The report suggests that the expert commission tasked......

German parliament restricts AfD staff access amid security concerns

Germany’s federal parliament has denied building access to several staff members affiliated with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), citing security-related concerns linked to extremist activities. According to German media reports, the Bundestag administration refused to grant parliamentary......

Merz faces second round of voting for chancellor after setback

Germany's parliament will conduct a second vote on Tuesday to determine if Friedrich Merz will be appointed chancellor after he failed to gain enough support in the initial round. Merz, leader of the conservative CDU/CSU bloc, garnered 310 votes, falling short of the required majority by six votes.......

Setback for Merz as he falls short in first vote for German chancellor

Friedrich Merz did not secure enough parliamentary support to become Germany’s next chancellor in Tuesday’s initial vote. He fell just short of the required majority, receiving 310 votes—six fewer than the 316 needed for confirmation. Following the announcement, Germany’s DAX......

Elon Musk's Influence on Germany's Upcoming Elections: Accusations of Meddling

Germany’s government has accused US billionaire Elon Musk of interfering in the country's upcoming federal elections, set for February 2025, after he publicly voiced support for the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD). Musk's statements, made through social media posts and an......