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AfD Leads in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Polls, SPD Gains Ground

AfD leads in MV polls, SPD gains ground

German Government Advances Tax Reform Package for Households

Germany's Tax Reform Package Moves Forward

German Coalition Parties Plan Tax Reform for Lower Incomes

Germany Plans Tax Reform for Lower Incomes

SPD Leader Warns of 'Opposition Within Government' on Tax Reform

SPD leader Lars Klingbeil has warned of "opposition within the government" as a tax reform package, negotiated by the CDU/CSU and SPD, heads to the cabinet. While the reform is set to be discussed, there are internal disagreements regarding the approach to tax relief.

German Parties Lose Voters with Migration Background

A poll indicates that fewer individuals with a migration background feel represented by German political parties. The SPD party still performs best among this demographic.

German Minister Questions Sick Note Rule

German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas is questioning the proposed requirement for a doctor's note from the first day of illness. She has called for further discussions with coalition partners regarding the controversial plan.

German Labor Minister Questions Sick Leave Rules Agreed with Union

German Minister Questions Sick Leave Rules

German Coalition Parties Plan Significant Tobacco Tax Hike

Germany Plans Major Tobacco Tax Increase

German Coalition Leaders Meet in Münster Amidst Challenging Times

German coalition leaders meet in Münster

German Coalition Parties Open to Modifying 'Retirement at 63' Plan

German Coalition Open to Modifying 'Retirement at 63' Plan

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Berlin Election: Green Party Candidate Prefers Coalition with SPD and Left Party

Berlin Election: Green Candidate Rejects CDU Coalition

German Coalition Aims for Pension System Reform by Year-End Despite Opposition

Germany Coalition Pushes Pension Reform by Year-End

Berlin Election Poll: Left Party Leads Ahead of Vote, CDU and AfD Tied

Berlin Poll: Left Party Leads Ahead of Election

Majority of SPD Voters Doubt Leaders Bärbel Bas and Lars Klingbeil, Poll Shows

Poll: Majority Doubts SPD Leaders Bas and Klingbeil

SPD Leader Lars Klingbeil Campaigns in Saxony-Anhalt Amidst Party Doubts

SPD Leader Klingbeil Campaigns Amid Party Doubts

Thuringia's Premier Voigt Vows to Keep Coalition Together Amid BSW Party Strife

Thuringia Premier Voigt: BSW party strife won't break coalition

SPD Parliamentary Manager Opposes Special Party Congress Amid Leadership Debate

SPD Manager Opposes Special Congress

SPD Leader Klingbeil Defends Party Leadership Amidst Growing Criticism

SPD Leader Klingbeil Defends Party Leadership

German Parties Divided on Amending Basic Law for Climate Adaptation Measures

Parties split on Basic Law change for climate adaptation

Thuringian BSW Faction Defies Party Leadership, Sticks to "Blackberry Coalition"

Thuringian BSW faction defies party leadership

Sigmar Gabriel Criticizes SPD's Course on Social Welfare and Pensions

Gabriel criticizes SPD's social welfare and pension policies

Berlin SPD Leader Calls for "Change of Course" Amid Party Discontent

Berlin SPD Leader Demands "Change of Course" Amid Discontent

BSW Federal Leadership Demands Thuringia Premier Voigt's Resignation, Coalition End

BSW Federal Leadership Demands Voigt Resign, Coalition End

SPD State Leaders Urge Against Housing Benefit Cuts, Criticize Minister

SPD Leaders Oppose Housing Benefit Cuts

SPD Criticizes Strict Family Reunification Rules for Those with Limited Protection Status

SPD Criticizes Strict Family Reunification Rules

Hamburg Mayor Tschentscher Criticizes Black-Red Tax Policy as Dead End

Hamburg Mayor: Tax Policy is a Dead End

Berlin SPD Candidate Proposes Police Controls Against Rent Gouging

Berlin SPD Candidate Proposes Police Controls Against Rent Gouging

Germany's SPD Pushes for "Heavy Work" Pension Rule Adjustment

SPD wants "heavy work" pension rule change

German Government Plans BAföG Reform to Support Students Amid Rising Costs

German Govt Plans BAföG Reform to Aid Students

SPD Leader Klingbeil Calls for Serious Review of Banning the AfD Party

SPD Leader Klingbeil seeks review of banning AfD party