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Gender Quotas: The Wrong Answer to the Wrong Question

Sabine Beppler-Spahl February 19, 2026

The hollow claim that a quota would enhance democratic representation is glaring in light of the systematic exclusion of the right-populist AfD.

Leader and top-candidate of left-wing nationalist Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance (BSW) Sahra Wagenknecht speaks on stage during the electoral evening in Berlin on February 23, 2025 after the first exit polls in the German general elections.

Germany: Left-Wing Nationalist BSW Turns to Constitutional Court Over Alleged Vote Counting Errors

TEC News February 18, 2026

BSW estimates that just 9,529 additional votes would have been enough to gain a seat in the Bundestag.

Bundestag President Proposes Pay Cut for Critic of Islam Who Survived Islamist Attack

TEC News January 19, 2026

Stürzenberger and other AfD employees lost their parliamentary passes—over concerns their access could be abused for “unconstitutional purposes.”

Bundestag Rejects Votes Recount, BSW Turns to Constitutional Court

TEC News December 19, 2025

In the German Parliament’s roll-call vote, 426 deputies rejected the recount, 129 voted in favor—with only the AfD faction supporting BSW’s motion.

Germany Approves €50 Billion Military Spending Boost

TEC News / AFP December 17, 2025

Berlin’s recently increased defense spending covers missiles, armored medical vehicles, satellite systems, and even new uniforms.

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.

Tag: Bundestag

Gender Quotas: The Wrong Answer to the Wrong Question

Germany: Left-Wing Nationalist BSW Turns to Constitutional Court Over Alleged Vote Counting Errors

Bundestag President Proposes Pay Cut for Critic of Islam Who Survived Islamist Attack

Bundestag Rejects Votes Recount, BSW Turns to Constitutional Court

Germany Approves €50 Billion Military Spending Boost

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

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