The state party conference of the Social Democrats in Saarland nominated Christian Petry for first place on the state list for the European elections on Saturday. The financial politician is currently the European policy spokesman for the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag. The FDP in Bremen elected Celine Eberhardt as its top candidate.
By Manuel Berkel
96 of 705 seats in the European Parliament are up for grabs for candidates from Germany. Nervousness is rising among German MEPs – also because prominent federal politicians want to move to Strasbourg.
By Markus Grabitz
Volker Wissing's opposition to the phasing out of internal combustion engines is not new, but the current blockade comes as a surprise. If the FDP sticks to this, it risks jeopardizing Germany's credibility in the EU. In addition, there would be a dispute with the coalition partner.
By Lukas Knigge
After years in the opposition, the Greens and the FDP are on the verge of taking back government benches. The fight over ministerial posts is already in full swing. However, the real problem only begins in the ranks after that: Both parties are short of staff — which is why they now have to come up with new strategies.
By Falk Steiner
The Greens and the FDP are revealing little after their first bilateral talks in terms of content. But the schedule for further talks is set – except for those with the CDU/CSU. The assessment teams for the Greens and the Reds have also been determined, while they have been outlined for the FDP – and are only clear about functions for the CDU and CSU.
By Falk Steiner
