News 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
Experts on Planned Protection of Elected Officials Berlin, 11 November 2024 (hib) – Following a petition from the Bundestag, the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) commissioned an expert opinion on the planned strengthening of the protection of elected officials. The results were presented to the Committee on Legal Affairs and Consumer Protection … Read more
Criticism of the dual role of the planned Digital Agency Berlin. Criticism has been raised of the planned establishment of a Digital Agency as a special federal authority. The Independent Commission for Digital Policy had recommended that the agency be responsible for both the operation and promotion of digital government and administration as well as … Read more
Join the National Reading Day November 11, 2024 The National Reading Day is a nationwide campaign that encourages people of all ages to read for at least 15 minutes each day. The goal of the campaign is to promote literacy and a love of reading. This year’s National Reading Day will be held on November … Read more