Katherina Reiche sharply criticizes Germany's energy transition

Former CDU politician Katherina Reiche has labeled Germany's Energiewende a failure and resistant to advice. In an interview with Spiegel Online, she voices sharp criticism of current policies. Her stance elicits mixed reactions within her party and from environmentalists.

Laumann proposes removing children from citizen's income system

4 أكتوبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

North Rhine-Westphalia's Labor Minister Karl-Josef Laumann proposes excluding children from the Bürgergeld welfare system to better incentivize parents to work. Children would instead receive standard child benefits directly. This forms part of the CDU's plans ahead of the 2025 federal elections.

Friedrich Merz meets potential ministers at Villa Borsig

2 أكتوبر، 2025 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Friedrich Merz, the CDU/CSU chancellor designate, met with potential ministers at Villa Borsig in Berlin-Tegel on Saturday. Merz described the atmosphere as excellent, with initial discussions on the government program. The gathering marks a key step in preparations for forming a government.

Friedrich Merz drinks practically no alcohol anymore

CDU leader Friedrich Merz revealed in an interview with 'Bild am Sonntag' that he consumes almost no alcohol anymore. He made this change years ago. Merz attributes it to his increased discipline as a politician.