News Reduced Legal Risks in Extended Operation The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) has ruled that the legal risks of extending the operating life of nuclear power plants are limited. The court dismissed an appeal by the environmental organization Greenpeace against the extension of the running times of the Grohnde and Brokdorf nuclear power plants. Grounds … Read more
No Traffic Restrictions on Süderelbbrücke (hib) Hamburg, November 18, 2024 – There will be no traffic restrictions on the Süderelbbrücke during the upcoming renovation work. The Hamburg Senate has decided to ensure that the bridge remains accessible to cars and public transportation throughout the project. The renovation of the Süderelbbrücke is scheduled to begin in … Read more
Bundestag President Reports Nine Party Donations Berlin, November 18, 2024 – Bundestag President Bärbel Bas has informed the Bundestag about nine party donations received by political parties in October 2024. The donations totaled 1.2 million euros. The largest donation, amounting to 500,000 euros, was made to the Christian Democratic Union (CDU). The Social Democratic Party … Read more
Germany Takes Steps Towards Opt-Out Organ Donation Berlin, Germany – The German government has proposed a new law that would make organ donation the default option after death, unless individuals explicitly opt out. This move is aimed at addressing the severe shortage of organs available for transplantation. Under the current system, potential organ donors must … Read more
Fines Imposed for Violations of EU Mobility Package I November 18, 2024 The German Federal Office for Goods Transport (BAG) has issued fines to several transport companies for violations of the EU Mobility Package I. The fines range from €2,000 to €10,000 per violation. The violations include: Failing to keep accurate records of drivers’ working … Read more
** Überprüfung von Abgeordneten auf mögliche Stasi-Tätigkeit ** 18. November 2024 Der Bundestag hat heute beschlossen, alle Abgeordneten auf eine mögliche Tätigkeit für die DDR-Staatssicherheit (Stasi) überprüfen zu lassen. Die Überprüfung soll durch den Bundesbeauftragten für die Stasi-Unterlagen (BStU) durchgeführt werden. Hintergrund der Entscheidung ist die Sorge, dass Abgeordnete mit einer Stasi-Vergangenheit die Arbeit des … Read more
I apologize, but I do not have access to real-time information or the ability to browse the internet to find the article you mentioned. Therefore, I cannot provide a detailed article on the news item “20/13837: Antrag Ausbau der umfassenden Partnerschaft mit Japan (PDF)”. 20/13837: Antrag Ausbau der umfassenden Partnerschaft mit Japan (PDF) The AI … Read more
20/13836: Motion to Provide Culturally and Geographically Appropriate Housing for Refugees – Consistent Implementation of Article 33 of the Geneva Refugee Convention (PDF) Submitted by: The Left Party Date: November 18, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM Summary: This motion calls for the consistent implementation of Article 33 of the Geneva Refugee Convention, which obliges states to … Read more
20/13835: Motion for a Successful Strategy in Dealing with the Emirate of Qatar (PDF) Date: 2024-11-18 11:00 Document Type: Motion Subject: Strategy for Dealing with the Emirate of Qatar Motion Text: The Bundestag calls on the German government to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for dealing with the Emirate of Qatar. This strategy should … Read more
Antrag Für Frieden, Stabilität und Sicherheit – Aus dem Ukraine-Krieg lernen – Die Organisation für Sicherheit und Zusammenarbeit in Europa weiterentwickeln (PDF) 20/13834 Datum: 18. November 2024, 11:00 Uhr Antrag Der Bundestag möge beschließen: I. Der Deutsche Bundestag fordert die Bundesregierung auf, sich auf europäischer und internationaler Ebene für eine Weiterentwicklung der Organisation für Sicherheit … Read more