News AfD Demands Exemptions to Animal Welfare Law Berlin. The AfD parliamentary group is demanding exemptions to the Animal Welfare Act for religious slaughter. In a motion submitted to the Bundestag on Monday, the AfD argues that the law “unnecessarily restricts the religious freedom of Muslims and Jews.” The Animal Welfare Act, which came into force … Read more
Universal Basic Income and Citizenship Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The Bundestag has passed a law that links the receipt of universal basic income with the acquisition of German citizenship. According to the new regulation, non-Germans who have lived in Germany for at least five years and have paid taxes can apply for German citizenship … Read more
Government on Future Strategy for Research and Innovation Berlin: The German government wants to invest 4.5 billion euros in a new future strategy for research and innovation. The money is to come from the federal budget and from the EU recovery fund. The strategy is intended to strengthen Germany’s competitiveness and make it a leader … Read more
German Union Calls for Expansion of Marschbahn Railway Line Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) has demanded the expansion of the Marschbahn railway line connecting Hamburg and Westerland on the island of Sylt. The union argues that the current capacity of the line is insufficient to meet the growing demand … Read more
German Government Defends Citizen’s Wage Reform Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The German government has defended its proposed reform of the citizen’s wage, known as Bürgergeld. The reform, which is scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2025, has been met with criticism from some quarters. Government’s Key Arguments Simplification and modernization: The government … Read more
Statutory Clarification in Determining Works Council Compensation Introduction The German Bundestag has passed a law clarifying statutory provisions related to the determination of works council compensation. The new law, which came into effect on December 10, 2024, addresses ambiguities in previous regulations and aims to provide greater transparency and fairness in the compensation process. Key … Read more
I’m sorry, but I do not have access to the specific article you have mentioned by the Wissenschaftliche Dienste, titled “Lebenslange Freiheitsstrafe – was bedeutet das in Deutschland?” (“Life Imprisonment – What Does That Mean in Germany?”). As such, I am unable to provide you with any information on its content. : Lebenslange Freiheitsstrafe – … Read more
German Parliamentary Document: Integration in a Migration Society Document: 20/14180 Title: 20/14180: Briefing 14th Report of the Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees and Integration – Participation in an Immigration Society Date: December 11, 2024 11:00 AM Summary: The 14th report of the Federal Government Commissioner for Migration, Refugees and Integration provides an overview of … Read more
German Parliament Introduces Bill to Revamp Machinery Safety Regulations (20/14145) On December 11, 2024, the German Parliament introduced a new bill (20/14145) seeking to overhaul the country’s machinery safety regulations. This bill proposes significant changes to the existing legal framework, aimed at enhancing safety and aligning with the latest advancements in technology. Key Changes Proposed … Read more
German Bundestag Discusses Changes to Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The German Bundestag is debating a draft law that would amend the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (Elektro- und Elektronikgerätegesetz, or ElektroG). Background The ElektroG regulates the handling of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) throughout its life cycle, including its … Read more