Katherina Reiche sharply criticizes Germany's energy transition

05 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

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

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

02 ottobre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

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 announces tougher stance on AfD

CDU/CSU parliamentary leader Friedrich Merz has announced a tougher approach toward the AfD. This comes amid the far-right party's growing successes in state elections. Merz stressed that cooperation with the AfD is off the table.