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Germany's Bundestag has approved a bill to tighten asylum rules while easing asylum seekers' access to the labor market, implementing EU directives into German law.

The German Bundestag has narrowly approved the implementation of new EU asylum rules, marking the most significant reform since 1993, which has drawn criticism for restricting the rights of asylum seekers.

The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations alongside easier access to the labor market for asylum seekers, aligning with a 2024 EU reform.

The Bundestag has approved stricter asylum regulations and eased labor market access for asylum seekers in Germany.

The Bundestag has passed a law enhancing the legal rights of biological fathers in Germany, enabling them to more easily contest the legal paternity of another man for their child.

The German Bundestag has passed the Wage Loyalty Law, which is hailed by unions as a significant victory, while employers criticize the legislation as flawed and call for its repeal.

The AfD faces allegations of nepotism, sparking debates within the Bundestag about the implications and extent of these practices.

The German Bundestag has lifted the parliamentary immunity of AfD politician Maximilian Krah, allowing for judicial searches and seizures against him.

The Bundestag has passed the Tariff Loyalty Act, requiring federal construction and service contracts to be awarded only to companies adhering to collective agreements or equivalent employment conditions.

The German government is working to fulfill its promise to repeal the controversial heating law, while the Constitutional Court examines the expedited passage of the building energy law.

Roderich Kiesewetter, a CDU member of the Bundestag, critiques Germany's security policy and advocates for a more active defense approach in his new book.

Martina Uhr has been excluded from the AfD's regional group in Lower Saxony due to hiring her partner and his daughter in her parliamentary office, a practice that violates Bundestag rules.

The AfD called for a current hour in the Bundestag following scandals involving fake images in ARD and ZDF, but the parliament effortlessly dismissed their demands.

The German Bundestag's Budget Committee has approved a significant procurement of kamikaze drones from Stark and Helsing, amounting to around four billion Euros, aimed at equipping the 45th Armored Brigade in Lithuania.

The German Bundestag's Interior Committee has passed two draft laws for the implementation of the EU asylum law reform, allowing asylum seekers in initial reception facilities to work more quickly and ensuring that children can attend school within two months of applying for asylum.

This article discusses the ongoing negotiations and legislative actions between the Union and SPD in the German Bundestag, focusing on a new asylum package and labor law that are being introduced this week.

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner praised the late Rita Süssmuth as a pioneering humanitarian and significant political figure during a state funeral in the Bundestag.

Rita Süssmuth, former President of the Bundestag, played a significant role in fostering Polish-German reconciliation and responsible European democracy.

The Green Party in Germany is proposing collaboration with the federal government for comprehensive social reforms requiring constitutional changes.

Allegations of nepotism have arisen against Thuringian AfD politician Wiebke Muhsal due to her husband's employment in a Bundestag office.

Friedrich Merz, the German Chancellor from the CDU, is aiming for a second term in office after the elections scheduled for 2029.

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is seeking a second term in the upcoming 2029 Bundestag elections, expressing his commitment to continue serving in office.

The pro-Russian left-wing extremist party 'Social Union of Economic Justice' has challenged the results of the Bundestag elections nearly a year after they took place, claiming they narrowly missed the threshold for representation.

The F.A.Z. podcast discusses the legal hurdles of implementing a social media ban for children and adolescents in Germany, as well as a proposed women's quota in the Bundestag.

German Defense leaders suggest mandatory military service for soldiers deployed in Lithuania to ensure security commitments.

Thomas Rēvekamps, chairman of the German Bundestag defense committee, discussed Germany's military support for Ukraine and the potential supply of long-range 'Taurus' missiles in an interview with Latvian Radio.

The Berlin-Brandenburg Higher Administrative Court ruled that the Bundestag can deny an access badge to a former AfD member due to concerns about his reliability related to contacts with Russia.

The article discusses key news topics including the cessation of ICE raids in Minnesota, a failed constitutional complaint against arms exports to Israel, and the visit of the Bundestag president to the Gaza Strip.

CDU female politicians in Germany are advocating for a parity law to increase the representation of women in the Bundestag, currently at just 32.4%.

Despite the introduction of the 'Construction Turbo' initiative by the German Bundestag to stimulate housing development, local mayors express skepticism regarding its effectiveness in resolving structural building issues and making rents more affordable.

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner visited the Gaza Strip during her trip to Israel, becoming the first senior German politician to do so since the Hamas attack on October 7.

Bundestag President Julia Klöckner visited the Gaza Strip during her trip to Israel, becoming the first high-ranking German politician to enter the region since the Hamas attack on October 7.

The AfD's attempt to claim a Bundestag meeting room was rejected by Germany's Federal Constitutional Court, emphasizing their interpretation of constitutional law.

The SPD criticizes Bundestag President Julia Klöckner's potential visit to Gaza during her trip to Israel, labeling it as a troubling gesture given the current humanitarian crisis.

Bundestags President Julia Klöckner criticized discussions in Israel about reinstating the death penalty, urging the country to uphold its longstanding abolition of capital punishment.

The ongoing election review process in Germany faces significant delays, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the Bundestag while the President of the Bundestag remains silent.

The BSW is appealing to the Federal Constitutional Court for a recount of the last Bundestag election, claiming errors in the vote counting process.

One year after the Bundestag election, the Alliance of Sahra Wagenknecht is appealing to the Federal Constitutional Court to seek a recount in order to gain a seat in Parliament.

Germany's gas storage levels have dropped below 30%, prompting the Green Party to demand a special session of the Bundestag's Committee on Economics and Energy featuring Minister Katherina Reiche.

The Greens are calling for a special session of the Bundestag Committee for Economic and Energy Affairs due to low levels in German gas storage, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche.

The German Green Party is pressing for an emergency session of the Bundestag due to low gas storage levels, criticizing Minister Katharina Reiche's handling of the situation.

The German railway campaign featuring comedic clips has sparked controversy in the Bundestag due to its cost and a backdrop of heightened security concerns.

The Greens in Germany's Bundestag will not file a constitutional complaint against the 2025 federal budget, arguing instead for individual constitutional complaints due to a lack of sufficient investments.

The Bundestag administration has denied house ID access to seven employees of the AfD party, leading to legal action from the party's parliamentary group leader.

Florian Hager, the chairman of ARD, dismisses criticisms from Bundestag President Julia Klöckner regarding the neutrality of public broadcastings in Germany.

Germany's Bundestag confirmed that seven employees have been barred from entering the building due to their alleged ties to the far-right party Alternative for Germany (AfD).

The German Bundestag confirmed that it barred seven staff members from entering the building due to reports of their connections with the far-right AfD party.

The Greens in the Bundestag aim to organize a constitutional complaint against the federal budget for 2025, claiming the Union and SPD misallocated billions in violation of the constitution.

A report for the Bundestag examines how maritime trade can become climate-neutral, revealing that countries like the USA are impeding progress.

The SPD faction in the Bundestag is calling for the nationalization of DB Sicherheit GmbH and consolidation of all security tasks under the federal police, as revealed in a position paper.