How fair is the new voting law?
Decision made too hastily and simply unfair? In Karlsruhe, the new traffic light choice is being put to the test. This was intended to limit the growth of parliament – keyword “bloated Bundestag”. Does the traffic light government’s electoral law reform stand up to constitutional concerns? Among other things, the project was intended to stop […]
Sharp criticism from the plaintiffs of electoral law reform
The traffic light coalition’s electoral law reform is being put to the test in Karlsruhe – the CSU and CDU warn of orphaned constituencies and a change to pure proportional representation. The traffic light coalition’s electoral law reform is under scrutiny by the Federal Constitutional Court and has been sharply attacked by the plaintiffs in […]
Data protection officer warns against targeted election advertising
Internet advertising giants usually have a precise idea of who is currently sitting in front of the monitor or smartphone. This knowledge could also be misused for political campaigns. The Berlin state data protection officer Meike Kamp has warned political parties not to target advertising to certain groups of people during the election campaign for […]
Baerbock finds suggestions problematic – criticism also from the SPD
The FDP is calling for cuts to pensions and citizens’ benefits. The Greens and SPD react annoyed. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock considers the FDP proposals for stricter rules for citizens’ benefits and the end of pensions at 63 to be problematic given the current world situation. “We see that this turbulent world situation is a […]
New elections in the Bundestag? This is what happens when the traffic light coalition falls
Because the traffic lights appear to be broken, there are regular calls for new elections. Parts of the population also have this wish. But that would be complicated. CDU party leader Friedrich Merz even has a date in mind. “If the federal government fails prematurely and there are actually new elections, September 22nd of this […]
“Caren Miosga” | “Is that misogyny?” – AfD boss under pressure
Caren Miosga confronts AfD leader Chrupalla with misogynistic statements from his party colleagues. He always answers the same thing. The studio audience laughed more than once on Sunday evening during “Caren Miosga”. In addition to comments from the moderator, statements by AfD federal chairman Tino Chrupalla were responsible for the amusement. For example, when Miosga […]
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock speaks of a “day of confidence”
After the US House of Representatives voted for further aid to Ukraine, many German politicians are feeling relieved. An overview. Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has welcomed the new military aid to Ukraine approved by the US House of Representatives. “Today is a day of confidence for Ukraine + Europe’s security,” writes the Green politician on […]
After the USA’s Ukraine decision: turnaround against Putin possible
The Ukraine breakthrough in Washington lets the allies breathe a sigh of relief. But in the worst case scenario, only a few months have been gained. The biggest tasks still lie ahead. In the middle of Las Vegas, Metin Hakverdi achieves salvation from Washington. The push messages are raining down on the smartphone of the […]
Traffic light and Union want to introduce Veterans Day
It has long been common practice in other countries: Germany could now also have a memorial day for veterans. The traffic light factions and the Union in the Bundestag have agreed on a joint proposal to introduce an annual Veterans Day. According to a report from the newspapers of the Editorial Network Germany (RND), the […]
SPD continues to lose ground
The federal government’s parties are continuing to lose ground among voters. The edges, on the other hand, benefit. The traffic light continues to lose favor with voters. The SPD in particular does not fare well in the Sunday trend of the opinion research institute INSA on behalf of “Bild am Sonntag”. The Chancellor’s Party lost […]
