Bundestag
Coverage of Bundestag in the Nexus archive.
- 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.