News Union Demands Payments from Fund for Late Resettlement Berlin. The refugee commissioner of the Union faction in the Bundestag, Anita Weiß (CDU), has called on the federal government to make payments from the refugee fund to late resettlers from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. “The federal government had promised in the coalition agreement to provide corresponding support … Read more
AfD Demands “Fairness Fund” for Pension Transition Berlin, November 7, 2024 (hib) – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has called for the establishment of a “fairness fund” to mitigate the effects of the pension transition. In a motion debated in the Bundestag on Tuesday, the party called for the creation of a separate fund to … Read more
Budget Committee Postpones Meeting Until Next Week Berlin | November 7, 2024 The German Bundestag’s Budget Committee has adjourned its meeting until next week, citing the need for more time to consider the government’s proposed budget for 2025. The committee had been scheduled to vote on the budget today, but members said they needed more … Read more
Bridge and Tunnel Condition Assessment in Bavaria The Bavarian Ministry of Transport has commissioned a comprehensive assessment of the condition of bridges and tunnels in the state. The aim is to identify and prioritize necessary maintenance and repair measures. The assessment will focus on bridges and tunnels that are over 50 years old or that … Read more
Human Right to Freedom of Religion On November 7, 2024, at 14:12, Kurzmeldungen (hib) released an article titled “Menschenrecht auf Religionsfreiheit” (Human Right to Freedom of Religion). The article discusses the importance of freedom of religion and the need to protect this fundamental human right. The Importance of Freedom of Religion Freedom of religion is … Read more
AfD Faction Plans to Abolish CO2 Pricing Berlin, November 7, 2024 – The parliamentary group of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in the Bundestag plans to abolish the CO2 pricing introduced by the federal government. A corresponding motion was submitted to the parliament on Tuesday. Criticism of Climate Policy The AfD criticizes the government’s climate … Read more
Germany: Government Determined to Stop Wave of Insolvencies Berlin, November 7, 2024 – The Union government is determined to prevent a wave of insolvencies in the wake of the ongoing energy crisis. This was announced by Finance Minister Christian Lindner at a press conference on Tuesday. “The government is aware of the difficult situation that … Read more
German Police Officer Appointed to Lead EU Mission in Iraq Berlin, November 7, 2024 — A German police officer has been selected to lead the European Union’s mission in Iraq, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to strengthen security and stability. The appointment of Senior Police Officer Ulrich Schneider, a seasoned law … Read more
German Cabinet Reshuffle Announced Berlin, November 7, 2024: The German government under Chancellor Olaf Scholz will undergo a major cabinet reshuffle, according to an announcement made today. The changes, effective December 1, 2024, will see several new faces join the government and others take on new responsibilities. Key Changes: Christine Lambrecht (SPD): Current Minister of … Read more
What is the European Political Community? On 7 November 2022, the European Political Community (EPC) was launched at the first meeting of its participating member states in Prague, Czech Republic. The EPC is a new forum for political dialogue and cooperation between the 27 EU member states and 17 other European countries, including the United … Read more