TL;DRA new study predicts economic damage for Saxony-Anhalt if the AfD were to govern. The study identifies AfD policies as the cause of the anticipated negative economic consequences.
TL;DRNew statistics from the Federal Statistical Office regarding work and family contradict claims by Friedrich Merz that people in Germany are not working enough. The data indicate a different trend.
TL;DRDiscussions are underway in Jens Spahn's constituency regarding whether he will relinquish his parliamentary seat following his resignation as parliamentary group leader. The CDU district association is distancing itself from him.
TL;DRFollowing a debate involving Jens Spahn, calls for the legalization of surrogacy have emerged, with the current ban described as hypocritical, paternalistic, and ineffective. Proponents argue that women should have the autonomy to decide if they wish to carry a child for others.
TL;DRIn Norway, almost all fathers take parental leave, in contrast to Germany where less than half do so. Norway offers models that have proven effective for encouraging paternal involvement in childcare.
TL;DRThe number of single parents in Germany saw a slight decrease over a ten-year period, reaching 1.62 million individuals in 2025. Mothers of children under 18 continue to be predominantly affected by this decline.
TL;DRThorsten Frei is set to succeed Jens Spahn as the parliamentary group leader. This move aims to resolve issues for Friedrich Merz, but could also introduce new challenges.
TL;DRCDU and CSU leaders Merz and Söder have proposed the Minister of the Chancellery, Helge Braun, as the new leader of their parliamentary group. The group will vote on this proposal during a special session next Wednesday.
TL;DRThe deputy state chairman of the AfD in North Rhine-Westphalia, Gottschalk, has raised accusations against the party leadership. He stated that the federal executive committee should not have interfered in the affairs of the state association, and the NRW state association will defend itself against this "overreach."
TL;DRThorsten Frei will take over as the parliamentary group leader for the Union parties, CDU and CSU. He is considered a close confidant of Chancellor Friedrich Merz.