News FDP Raises Inquiry into German Agency for Transfer and Innovation Berlin, January 3, 2025 – The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has submitted an inquiry to the German government regarding the establishment of a German Agency for Transfer and Innovation. The proposed agency would be responsible for promoting technology transfer between research institutions and industry, with … Read more
CDU/CSU Criticizes Government’s Agricultural Policy with 101 Questions Berlin. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has submitted a 101-question catalog to the federal government, criticizing its agricultural and food policy. The opposition accuses the government of neglecting important issues and failing to provide farmers with the necessary support. Lack of Perspective and Direction In a press release, … Read more
Disability Due to Mental Illness Berlin: According to the German Pension Insurance (DRV), the number of people receiving a pension due to mental illness has increased significantly in recent years. In 2022, around 525,000 people received an occupational disability pension due to mental illness—an increase of around 13% compared to 2018. According to the DRV, … Read more
Federal Funding for Cycling Promotion Programs Berlin – The German federal government is providing 630 million euros for programs to promote cycling over the next two years. The funds will be used for projects such as the expansion of cycling infrastructure, the purchase of electric cargo bikes, and campaigns to encourage people to cycle more. … Read more
AfD Inquires About Business Start-ups Berlin. The AfD parliamentary group has submitted a minor interpellation to the federal government on business start-ups. In it, the party asks, among other things, how many people have taken advantage of the possibility of setting up a business since the start of the Corona pandemic. The AfD also wants … Read more
Working Conditions in Structural Engineering Long working hours: Structural engineers often work long hours, especially during peak periods. They may need to work overtime to meet deadlines or to complete projects on time. Physically demanding work: Structural engineers may need to work in physically demanding environments, such as construction sites. They may need to lift … Read more
BSW Inquires About Arms Exports to Turkey (hib) The German arms industry association BSW has asked the German government for information about arms exports to Turkey. The association assumes that there are export licenses for arms exports to Turkey for billions of euros. The association is particularly concerned about the risks of these arms falling … Read more
BSW Inquiries About Government Contacts with Arms Industry Berlin, January 3, 2025 (hib) – The German Federal Association for Economic Development and Foreign Trade (BW), together with the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce (DIHK), has submitted a minor question to the federal government regarding contacts between German government officials and representatives of the arms … Read more
AfD Addresses Current Situation on Federal Waterways 2025-01-03 14:02 The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has addressed the current situation on Germany’s federal waterways. In a statement, the AfD expressed concerns about the dilapidated state of the country’s canals and rivers. The party pointed out that many waterways are no longer navigable, which is hindering economic … Read more
The Left Party asks about pensions for former SS members The Left Party in the German Bundestag has asked the federal government to provide information about the payment of pensions to former members of the Waffen-SS. In a small question, the parliamentary group led by Dietmar Bartsch wants to know how many former SS members … Read more