More personnel and better equipment for the Bundeswehr – these are the topics that will shape the term of office of the future Parliamentary Commissioner for the Armed Forces, Henning Otte. In the new government, the CDU politician will succeed his colleague, the SPD politician Eva Högl.
By Lisa-Martina Klein
Metin Hakverdi will remain the SPD parliamentary group's China rapporteur in the new legislative period. He is a fierce critic of uneven economic dependencies.
By Marcel Grzanna
The designated new Chairman of the Defense Committee, Thomas Röwekamp, aims to strengthen the Bundeswehr's integration within German society.
By Gabriel Bub
China expertise remains rare in the new German parliament. But with Johannes Volkmann and Florian Dorn, two new China experts could shape the direction of the CDU/CSU. The ranks of the FDP are losing decidedly China-critical voices, while the SPD and the Left Party have to reinvent their positions.
By Leonardo Pape
Several important energy policy bills are still before the Bundestag. While no agreement is expected on grid fees, a decision is still possible on several other issues. Several expert hearings will take place on Wednesday.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
The German Bundesrat is expected to pass the Climate Change Act on Friday. However, it is unclear whether this will actually happen – because in addition to substantive criticism, the law also contains incorrect wording. This is why environmental associations warn against its adoption.
By Malte Kreutzfeldt
Gyde Jensen calls for a critical approach when dealing with China. She says the democratic world is still taking China's plans too lightly. The FDP politician is leading by example – and is feeling the consequences.
By Redaktion Table
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Wolfgang Schäuble at the state ceremony in the Bundestag. The deceased politician was a great servant of Germany, a great European and a great friend of Germany.
By Okan Bellikli
