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A Bundeswehr non-commissioned officer observes U.S. Army soldiers firing during a German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge qualification at a training area in Germany in 2019.

Bundestag Approves Voluntary Military Service for 18-Year-Olds

TEC News December 5, 2025

As Berlin reshapes its defence policy, it is also battling tensions over a major pensions reform that could strain its fragile coalition.

Sahra Wagenknecht (R), co-founder and co-leader of the left-wing populist party Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW), and BSW member Fabio de Masi (L) address a press conference on their party’s future, on November 10, 2025 in Berlin.

Germany Vote Recount: BSW Loses Bid After Missing Parliamentary Threshold by 0.019%

TEC News November 28, 2025

The left-wing nationalist party is now escalating its election challenge to Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court.

Fewer MPs, Fatter Budgets: Bundestag Dodges Austerity Measures

TEC News October 23, 2025

While parliament counts 103 fewer members this legislative session, the coalition parties say they need more money for IT purposes.

An AfD van with a large sticker reading "Courage to speak the truth"

More Than 40% of Germans Against AfD Ban

TEC News October 21, 2025

While the leftist and liberal parties seek to block Germany’s poll-leading right-wing populists—citing threats to democracy—they lack the parliamentary support needed for such a measure.

CDU leader and (then) chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz during a campaign event in Erfurt in 2024

Firewall Here To Stay: CDU Rejects Engagement With AfD

Rebeka Kis October 20, 2025

Millions of AfD supporters are snubbed as the party continues to be excluded from leadership positions in the Bundestag.

German soldiers of the Bundeswehr collect donations for the German War Graves Commission in Hannover, Germany on 18 November, 2021.

Majority of Germans Support Return to Military Call-Up

Rebeka Kis October 14, 2025

Public backing for a return to conscription has grown since the start of the Ukraine war.

Bavaria's State Premier and leader of the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU) Markus Söder, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, German Minister for Labour and Social Affairs Bärbel Bas and German Finance Minister and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil arrive to give a statement after a coalition committee meeting, on October 9, 2024 at the Chancellery in Berlin.

Germany Abolishes Three-Year Fast-Track Citizenship Route

TEC News / AFP October 9, 2025

The Interior Minister stressed that German citizenship should reward integration, not encourage illegal migration.

Flags of the EU members states with the German flag next to the EU flag

Could German Opposition to ‘Chat Control’ Dig the Plan’s Grave?

Zolta Győri October 8, 2025

CDU/CSU and multiple civil society actors warn of massive interference with civil liberties.

Participants march with a placard reading ‘Free Free Palestine’ during a demonstration under the motto ‘Draw the red line with us: Together for Gaza!’ in Berlin on September 27, 2025.

No Commemoration for October 7th in German Parliament—but Gaza Activists Will March on the Streets

Michael Curzon October 7, 2025

Pro-Palestinian demonstrations on the pogrom’s anniversary bring shame to Europe.

The Reichstag building in Berlin seen from the West

Bundestag: No Minute of Silence for October 7th Pogrom

TEC News October 7, 2025

Germany’s parliament will not mark the anniversary of the Hamas terrorists’ massacre in Israel, amid fears of pro-Palestinian protests from the Left Party.

Tag: Bundestag

Bundestag Approves Voluntary Military Service for 18-Year-Olds

Germany Vote Recount: BSW Loses Bid After Missing Parliamentary Threshold by 0.019%

Fewer MPs, Fatter Budgets: Bundestag Dodges Austerity Measures

More Than 40% of Germans Against AfD Ban

Firewall Here To Stay: CDU Rejects Engagement With AfD

Majority of Germans Support Return to Military Call-Up

Germany Abolishes Three-Year Fast-Track Citizenship Route

Could German Opposition to ‘Chat Control’ Dig the Plan’s Grave?

No Commemoration for October 7th in German Parliament—but Gaza Activists Will March on the Streets

Bundestag: No Minute of Silence for October 7th Pogrom

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