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Public Hearing of the Committee on Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth on Amendments to the Child Protection Cooperation and Information Act Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The Committee on Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth of the German Bundestag held a public hearing today to discuss proposed amendments to the Child Protection Cooperation and … Read more

Public Hearing on the “BauGB Amendment” Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The Committee on Housing, Urban Development, Construction, and Municipalities will hold a public hearing on the draft amendment to the Federal Building Code (BauGB). The hearing will take place on November 15, 2024, at 9:00 am in Room 5 of the Bundestag building in … Read more

Public hearing of the Legal Affairs Committee on provisions on the Federal Constitutional Court in the Basic Law Date and time: 06 November 2024, 08:00 Location: Bundestag, Berlin Agenda: The Legal Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Basic Law concerning the Federal Constitutional Court. The … Read more

Public Hearing of the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development on Plant Protection Products Not Authorized in the EU November 6, 2024 On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Committee on Economic Cooperation and Development (ECODEV) of the European Union held a public hearing on the issue of plant protection products that are not authorized for … Read more

Public Hearing of the Digital Committee on the “Data Governance Act (DGA)” On November 6, 2024, at 8:01 AM, the Digital Committee of the German Bundestag held a public hearing on the “Data Governance Act (DGA).” This hearing was an opportunity for stakeholders from the public and private sectors to provide their input on the … Read more

Public Hearing of the Economic Committee on the Future of the Automotive Industry Darmstadt, Germany – November 6, 2024 The Economic Committee of the German Parliament held a public hearing today to discuss the future of the automotive industry. Representatives from the automotive industry, labor unions, and academia were invited to testify on the challenges … Read more

Strengthening the Sporting Nation of Germany: Federal Cabinet Approves Draft for First Sports Funding Act On November 6, 2024, the German Federal Cabinet approved the draft for the first Sports Funding Act, marking a significant step towards strengthening and promoting sports in the country. This comprehensive legislation aims to provide a solid foundation for the … Read more

Ensuring Adequate Salaries and Benefits for Federal Civil Servants November 6, 2024 Berlin, Germany – The German government has announced measures to ensure that federal civil servants receive appropriate salaries and benefits. These measures aim to attract and retain qualified personnel and maintain the high standard of public service in the country. Salary Increases As … Read more

German Cabinet Approves Draft Laws to Implement the Reform of the Common European Asylum System On November 6, 2024, the German Cabinet approved two draft laws to implement the reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). The CEAS reform aims to strengthen the EU’s asylum system, ensuring a fairer and more efficient distribution of … Read more

German Government Passes Bill to Enhance Critical Infrastructure Protection The German government has approved a bill to strengthen the protection of critical infrastructure. The bill, which is set to be presented to the Bundestag (parliament) for approval, aims to address the increasing threats to infrastructure from cyberattacks and other hazards. Key Provisions of the Bill … Read more