December 4, 02:10 PM • 28452 viewsGerman Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul stated that Ukraine might have to make "painful concessions" to end Russian aggression, suggesting a referendum could be held. He noted that diplomacy must produce compromises that the parties to the conflict can support.
Germany's Federal Minister of Agriculture, Alois Rainer, was forced to return to Germany due to technical problems with the Global 5000 aircraft. His visit to the USA has been canceled, and the minister will travel on a commercial flight.
Sahra Wagenknecht, known for her criticism of aid to Ukraine, is stepping down as head of the BSW party. She will lead the commission on fundamental values, and Fabio De Masi will be her successor.
The popularity of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has fallen to 25%, a record low since the government was formed. This comes amid growing dissatisfaction with migration policy and deteriorating economic expectations in Germany.
After Ukraine lifted the travel ban for men aged 18-22, the number of asylum applications in Germany increased from 100 to a thousand per week. This has caused concern among regional authorities, especially in Bavaria, where demands for stricter migration control are growing.
Germany is discussing the reintroduction of military service, proposing a lottery system for conscription if there are not enough volunteers. Defense Minister Boris Pistorius expressed dissatisfaction with the compromise, considering it impractical.
In Germany, politicians and the Economic Union question the appropriateness of Reformation Day as a non-working day, citing the economic crisis. However, there are also those who advocate for maintaining or even expanding the number of holidays.
The pro-Russian party "Alternative for Germany" (AfD) has for the first time become the most popular political force in the country, overtaking German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party by 1%. Support for the AfD stood at 26% of voters, while the CDU/CSU was supported by 25%.
German Greens accuse the Merz coalition of obstructing the allocation of 4. 5 billion euros to Ukraine. This issue escalated during the budget session, when the Greens' proposal for additional funds was rejected.
The leaders of two Bundestag coalition factions, Jens Spahn and Matthias Miersch, arrived in Kyiv. This is the first joint visit of the heads of the CDU/CSU and SPD parliamentary groups to Ukraine.
The President of France, the Chancellor of Germany, and the Prime Minister of Poland will visit Moldova. Their visit is intended to support the country's pro-European course and remind of an alternative to Russia.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz accused Putin of a "delaying strategy" regarding a peaceful settlement of the war. He believes that the Russian president is putting forward unacceptable conditions for a meeting with Zelenskyy.
Germany has expressed readiness to join the system of security guarantees for Ukraine. The scope of support has not yet been determined, but the participation of the Bundeswehr is not excluded.
German politicians have called on the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution to put the far-left Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance party under surveillance. The reason for this was the party's actions, which include defending a pro-Russian propagandist and supporting an organization suspected of financing terrorism.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is going on summer vacation with low public support. A YouGov poll shows further strengthening of the far-right "Alternative for Germany" (AfD).
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will sign an agreement on mutual assistance in the event of an armed attack. The document also provides for the joint development of a missile system and measures to mitigate the consequences of Brexit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is considering cutting social assistance for the unemployed, including Ukrainian refugees, to save public spending. The reform envisages the introduction of a basic income from 2026 and stricter requirements for housing costs.
More than 290,000 people received citizenship in Germany, including 83,000 Syrians and 13,000 Russians, which is six times more than last year. The government has relaxed the citizenship law to attract workers.
Friedrich Merz stated that the EU will not allow a minority to block decisions. He emphasized that there are instruments of influence, including the cessation of funding.
The President of Ukraine congratulated Friedrich Merz and thanked him for his support of Ukraine. Zelenskyy expressed hope for Germany's leadership in European affairs.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has appointed Friedrich Merz as Chancellor. The powers of the Chancellor are transferred to Merz, the CDU leader received 325 votes in the second round of voting.
Experts are studying whether a second round of elections for the German chancellor is possible after Friedrich Merz failed to win a majority in the first round. A repeat vote is possible according to constitutional law.
CDU/CSU leader Friedrich Merz failed to garner the necessary number of votes to be elected Chancellor of Germany. In the first round, he was short only 3 votes.
The leaders of the SPD and CDU/CSU signed a coalition agreement, paving the way for the formation of a new German government. The document records plans for border control, taxes and military service.
SPD members supported the coalition agreement with the CDU/CSU. 84.6% of the votes "for" pave the way for the formation of a new German government led by Friedrich Merz.
Sybiga had his first telephone conversation with the future head of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs: what was discussed.
Friedrich Merz announced the first candidates from the CDU for ministerial posts, emphasizing experience and dedication. Among them are Wadephul for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Schneider for transport.
The coalition agreement in Germany emphasizes that relations with the United States remain extremely important. Germany strives for close cooperation with North America, Canada, and Great Britain.
The CDU will gain control of the German Foreign Ministry for the first time in 60 years, Johann Wadephul will head the department. Boris Pistorius will remain as Minister of Defense.
CDU/CSU and SPD have agreed to form a government coalition. The main elements of the agreement will be reforms in the areas of migration, economic and defense policy.
