News AfD Faction Renews Request for Subsidies for DAX Companies Berlin, November 11, 2024 – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) faction in the Bundestag has renewed its request for information on subsidies provided to DAX-listed companies. In a small question, the AfD wants to know how much money the federal government and its affiliated institutions have … Read more
Memorial Site Concept Receives Positive Feedback A new concept for the development of memorial sites for victims of political persecution and violence in Berlin has been met with positive responses from the public. The concept was presented by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Europe on November 11, 2024. The concept outlines plans to … Read more
AfD Inquires About “Development of Syrian Clan Crime” Berlin, November 11, 2024 – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to the German government on the “development of Syrian clan crime” in the country. The inquiry, submitted by AfD Bundestag member Stephan Brandner, seeks information on the number of Syrian family clans … Read more
German Government Highlights the Importance of Vocational Training Centers Berlin, November 11, 2024 (hib) – The German government emphasized the crucial role of vocational training centers (Berufliche Bildungszentren, BBZ) in providing young people with the skills and qualifications they need to succeed in the labor market. Speaking at a conference on vocational education and training, … Read more
Federal Government’s Data Requests from Social Networks November 11, 2024 According to recently published data, the number of data requests submitted by the German Federal Government to social networks has increased in recent years. In 2023, the government made a total of over 1,600 requests to companies such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Reasons for … Read more
Simplification of Permitting for Work Permits Federal Council Approves Draft Law The Federal Council has approved a draft law to introduce a fictive approval (“Genehmigungsfiktion”) for work permits. This means that in future, applications for work permits will be considered approved after three months if the Federal Employment Agency (BA) has not issued a decision … Read more
German Bundestag Requests Details on Global Digital Compact Berlin, November 11, 2024 – The German Bundestag is seeking further information from the federal government regarding the Global Digital Compact, a joint initiative by the European Union, G7, and other partners, aimed at shaping the digital transformation in a responsible and sustainable manner. In a letter … Read more
Union Demands Details on Minimum Telecommunications Infrastructure Brussels, 11 November 2024 – The European Union has requested the Member States to provide detailed information on their plans to deploy minimum telecommunications infrastructure in their territories. This follows the recent adoption of the “Gigabit Infrastructure Act,” which sets out a framework for ensuring access to high-speed … Read more
Real estate industry criticizes amendments to the Building Code Berlin. The real estate industry has sharply criticized the planned amendments to the Building Code. The Federal Association of Real Estate Companies (ZIA) warned on Friday of a “massive encroachment” on the rights of property owners. The draft law, which the Bundestag is scheduled to debate … Read more
2nd Committee of Inquiry Continues Interrogations Berlin: The 2nd Committee of Inquiry of the German Bundestag continued its interrogations on Friday, November 11, 2024. The committee is investigating the events surrounding the storming of the Reichstag building on October 3, 2023. On Friday, the committee questioned former Interior Minister Nancy Faeser (SPD). Faeser was responsible … Read more