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Article Title: Announcement: Digital Innovation, Digital Sovereignty, and International Cooperation Article Summary: The article discusses the German government’s new strategy for digital transformation, which focuses on three pillars: Digital Innovation: Promoting innovation in digital technologies and applications to drive economic growth and competitiveness. Digital Sovereignty: Strengthening Germany’s digital independence and resilience, by reducing reliance on … Read more

Surge in Applications for Conscientious Objection in Germany According to a recent report from Kurzmeldungen (hib), applications for conscientious objection to military service in Germany have seen a significant increase. Key Findings: In 2022, there were over 1,800 applications, an increase of almost 900 compared to the previous year. This represents the highest number of … Read more

Number of Anti-Semitic Offences queried (hib) The number of anti-Semitic offences recorded in 2022 is to be queried by the Left Party. In a small question to the federal government, the deputies Ulla Jelpke, Sevim Dagdelen and Gregor Gysi ask the federal government, among other things, to state the number of reported anti-Semitic offences in … Read more

Information on the Costs of GIZ Projects in Morocco The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a German development agency that implements various projects in Morocco. The costs of these projects vary depending on their scope and objectives. A recent article in the Kurzmeldungen (hib) news service highlights the increasing costs of GIZ projects … Read more

Compensation for Degrees Suspected of Fraud Rapidly rising on Kurzmeldungen (hib) Explanation: Source: Kurzmeldungen (hib), a German news service covering parliamentary and legislative matters. Issue: The issue pertains to concerns about the validity and integrity of university entrance qualifications (UER, Universitäts-Eignungsnachweis) submitted by applicants for higher education in Germany. Allegations: There have been allegations that … Read more

Union Asks for Status and New Building of Norderelbbrücke The Hamburg CDU has requested the Senate to provide detailed information on the current state of the Norderelbbrücke. Several months ago, a defectively welded plate was discovered on the bridge. After initial repair work, the bridge has now been closed and the traffic is diverted. In … Read more

Animal Welfare Projects for 2024 and 2025 The German government has announced a range of animal welfare projects for 2024 and 2025, including: A ban on the keeping of wild animals in circuses: This ban will come into effect in 2024 and will apply to all wild animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, and primates. A … Read more

AfD Asks About Environmental Impacts of PFAS Chemicals The Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group has submitted a minor interpellation to the German Bundestag (lower house of parliament) on the environmental impacts of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The interpellation is titled “Environmental Impacts of PFAS Chemicals and Measures to Reduce Them.” PFAS are a … Read more

Union Raises Concerns About “Fake Climate Projects” in China The European Union (EU) has raised questions about the legitimacy of certain climate projects in China. These projects, which are often funded by international organizations, are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the EU is concerned that some of these projects are not actually generating … Read more

Planned Measures of the Future Plant Protection Program Background: The German government is implementing a “Future Plant Protection Program” to reduce the use of chemical pesticides and promote sustainable agriculture. The program aims to achieve these goals by 2030. Planned Measures: The program includes a range of measures to achieve its objectives: Expansion of Integrated … Read more