Bundestag
Coverage of Bundestag in the Nexus archive.
- Germany moves to criminalise denial of Israel’s existence while refusing to recognise Palestine
Germany's upper house of parliament approved a law that could jail individuals for denying Israel's right to exist, while the country continues to refuse recognizing Palestine. The proposed law, submitted by Hesse, faces criticism for potentially violating freedom of expression and constitutional concerns.
- Germany: Bundestag passes controversial healthcare reform
Germany's Bundestag passed a controversial healthcare reform cost-cutting package, with protests expected. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to meet his Slovenian counterpart in Berlin.
- Germany: Bundestag to vote on health care savings
Germany's Bundestag is set to vote on a health care cost-cutting package expected to pass. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul will meet Slovenian counterpart Tone Kajzer in Berlin.
- Gesundheitsreform: Merz’ letzter Stresstest vor der Sommerpause
The Bundestag votes on the GKV-Sparpaket health reform package as the constitutional court rejects emergency applications against its rushed legislative process. Health Minister Nina Warken defends the timeline, while CSU leader Klaus Holetschek calls for financial adjustments for hospitals and a 'Germany Bonus' for the pharmaceutical industry. Germany also announces a defense deal to purchase Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. for deterrence against Russia.
- Merz: Germany agreed to buy Tomahawk missiles at NATO summit
Chancellor Friedrich Merz informed the Bundestag of Germany's agreement to purchase US Tomahawk cruise missiles and station them in Germany. He stated the deal addresses an 'important strategic gap in our defense.'
- Germany’s far right is finally poised for power
Germany’s far-right AfD party is poised to form its first state government in Saxony-Anhalt, with opinion polls showing 40% or more support. The party’s rise threatens to disrupt regional governance and federal coordination, with potential consequences for German politics and European far-right movements.
- Germany’s Strait of Hormuz mission hits delay at Bundestag
Germany’s Strait of Hormuz mission faces a delay as the Bundestag is unlikely to approve minesweepers before summer recess, according to the head of the defense committee.
- Merz Accuses AfD Lawmakers of Cozying Up to Moscow
Friedrich Merz accused Alternative for Germany (AfD) lawmakers of attending events in Moscow and trivializing Ukraine’s suffering during a Bundestag debate. Merz reaffirmed Germany’s support for Ukraine and called for continued European engagement to end the war.
- Wire to Replace Signal as Standard in the Bundestag
The German Bundestag plans to replace Signal with Wire as its standard messaging app, prioritizing digital sovereignty. The decision reflects concerns over data privacy and reliance on foreign communication platforms.