Public Hearing of the Health Committee on “Health for All” Date: November 28, 2024 Time: 13:02 The Health Committee of the German Bundestag held a public hearing on November 28, 2024, on the topic of “Health for All.” The purpose of the hearing was to gather input from experts and stakeholders on how to improve … Read more
Public Hearing of the Tourism Committee on New Forms of Work and Vacation On November 28, 2024, the Tourism Committee of the German Bundestag held a public hearing to discuss new forms of work and vacation. The hearing was attended by experts from the tourism industry, trade unions, and academia. Background The COVID-19 pandemic has … Read more
Magnus Hirschfeld Federal Foundation Questions Raised Federal Government and State of Berlin Examine Possible Closure of Berlin-Based Institution On November 28, 2024, news emerged that the German federal government and the state of Berlin are considering closing the Magnus Hirschfeld Federal Foundation in Berlin. The foundation is named after the renowned sexologist Magnus Hirschfeld and … Read more
German Government Proposes Mobility Data Act Berlin, 28 November 2024 – The German government has presented a draft law on mobility data, aiming to establish a legal framework for the collection, processing, and use of data from connected vehicles. The Mobility Data Act seeks to promote innovation in the mobility sector and enhance road safety. … Read more
AfD wants to restructure the supervisory authority over public prosecutors Strasbourg (hib/AB) – The AfD parliamentary group wants to change the way public prosecutors are supervised. In a motion for a resolution (20/5795), they call on the Bundestag to initiate a corresponding amendment to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure (StPO). The trigger for the … Read more
AfD faction against the naming of suspected cases Berlin: In the Bundestag, the AfD faction has voted against a motion calling for the government to publish in the “Federal Gazette” the names of people suspected of serious crimes against children and adolescents. The other factions approved the motion. According to the motion, the names should … Read more
Transparency on Corporate Investments Berlin, 28 November 2024 (hib). The Bundestag today passed the Transparency Act on Corporate Investments (Transparenzgesetz über Unternehmensbeteiligungen). The law requires companies with more than 250 employees to disclose their financial and non-financial investments in companies located in countries outside the EU and the European Economic Area (EEA). The law is … Read more
AfD raises issue of adjusting farm succession payments Berlin – The AfD parliamentary group has called for the farm succession payment to be adjusted. In a motion submitted to the Bundestag on Monday, the group proposed various measures to ensure that the payment can continue to fulfill its purpose of securing the future of farms. … Read more
German Draft Law to Reform Financial Control of Undeclared Work Berlin, November 28, 2024 – The German government has introduced a draft law to reform financial control measures aimed at combating undeclared work. The draft, presented by the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, proposes several changes to the existing system. Key Provisions of … Read more
Definition of “Disinformation as a Hybrid Threat” On November 28, 2024, the German Bundestag (parliament) passed a resolution defining “disinformation as a hybrid threat.” The resolution, which was adopted by a large majority, provides a comprehensive definition of disinformation and outlines a series of measures to combat it. What is Disinformation? Disinformation is defined as … Read more