About: Volker Kauder

Schulz distances himself from German government
Angela Merkel's main rival in Germany's upcoming elections, Martin Schulz, is shying away from contact with the current government in order to fulfil his promise of a fresh start for the Bundesrepublik. EURACTIV’s partner Der Tagesspiegel.
‘Anti-Merkel’ plan proposed by party chairwoman
Angela Merkel's Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party's Vice-Chairwoman, Julia Klöckner, has called for border centres, and a daily cap on refugee numbers. EURACTIV Germany reports.
German government divided over changes to asylum law
Germany’s ruling coalition is still at odds over the planned tightening of the country’s asylum law. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Schäuble: refugees like ‘avalanche’ triggered by ‘careless skier’
Germany's finance minister has warned that the influx of refugees could have a dramatic and unpredictable effect on the country. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Germany to toughen restrictions on Syrian refugees
Germany wants to send more Syrian refugees back to other EU countries, an idea supported by many in the CDU, but heavily criticised by the SPD. EURACTIV Germany reports.
Divided Germany seeks response to growing migration from the Balkans
German lawmakers spent last weekend squabbling over limiting the influx of migrants from the Balkans, calling for stricter rules on return policy and visas.
Merkel faces treacherous Greece vote in Bundestag
Following the decision in Brussels on Monday (13 July) to negotiate a third Greek bailout, the Bundestag will vote on Friday (17 July) on a mandate for the German government. Approval is not assured. EURACTIV Germany reports.![Protesters occupy Berlin's Pariser Platz in front of the Brandenburg Gate, calling for Germany to accept more refugees. Berlin 2013 [Fraktion DIE LINKE im Bundestag/Flickr]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/08/10289500065-fee79a91a6-h.jpeg)
Upsurge in refugees may cause Germany to ‘push its limits’
Amid a growing number of asylum seekers and appeals for immediate EU action, German politicians are weighing various figures to decide the fate of refugees from northern Iraq. EURACTIV Germany reports.![German Minister of Economic Affairs and Energy Sigmar Gabriel. Brussels 2014 [The Council of the European Union]](https://www.euractiv.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2014/08/gabriel_0.jpeg)