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German Federal Budget 2025: Interior Ministry Budget Approved with Amendments Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The German Bundestag has passed the 2025 federal budget, including the interior ministry’s budget, with some amendments. Key Changes: Increase in funding for cybersecurity: The budget includes an additional €150 million for strengthening cybersecurity measures, particularly in critical infrastructure. Expansion … Read more

Human Rights Institute Calls for Increased Protection of Women November 6, 2024 The Human Rights Institute issued a statement today urging governments and international organizations to take immediate action to strengthen the protection of women from violence and discrimination. The statement comes in response to the alarming rise in cases of femicide, sexual violence, and … Read more

Green Light for Amendment to Film Funding Law Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib) – Today, the Bundestag approved a bill to amend the Film Funding Law with a large majority. The amendment is intended to make funding for film production in Germany more flexible and efficient. “The amendment is a major step forward for the … Read more

Germany Strengthens Critical Infrastructure Protection with New Law Berlin, Germany – November 6, 2024 The German Federal Government has passed a comprehensive law aimed at enhancing the resilience and protection of critical infrastructures in the face of increasing threats. The “Law on the Protection of Critical Infrastructures” (Kritis-Schutzgesetz) was approved by the Bundestag and Bundesrat … Read more

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German Parliament Introduces Bill to Enhance Statutory Accident Insurance On November 6, 2024, the German Parliament introduced a new bill (20/13639) titled “Law to Enhance Statutory Accident Insurance.” The proposed legislation aims to modernize and improve the country’s statutory accident insurance system. Key Provisions of the Bill: Expansion of Coverage: The bill proposes expanding accident … Read more

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Bundesrat and Federal Government Embark on Draft Environmental Lawsuit Reform Act November 6, 2024 Berlin, Germany – On November 6, 2024, the Bundesrat and the Federal Government released a joint statement outlining their positions on the proposed “Draft Environmental Lawsuit Reform Act.” The act aims to amend the existing Environmental Lawsuit Act and several other … Read more

Draft Law on Strengthening Heart Health: Federal Council Statement and Government Counter-Statement On November 6, 2024, a new article titled “20/13641: Information on the Draft Law on Strengthening Heart Health (Healthy Heart Act – GHG) – 20/13094 – Statement of the Federal Council and Counter-Statement of the Federal Government (PDF)” was published in Drucksachen. Background … Read more

20/13638: Information on the Draft Law on Strengthening Integrated Urban Development – 20/13091 – Statement by the Bundesrat and Counter-Statement by the Federal Government (PDF) Date of Publication: 2024-11-06 11:00 Relevant Information: The German Bundesrat (Federal Council) has submitted a statement on the draft law on strengthening integrated urban development. The Bundesrat represents the interests … Read more