News Joint Action Against the Crime of Human Trafficking Bonn, December 11, 2024 – Today, the German Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland Security (BMI) and the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) presented the new strategy to combat human trafficking for the period 2024-2027. The strategy focuses on three main pillars: prevention, prosecution, and … Read more
German Federal Government Implements New Provisions of the Federal Constitutional Court on BKA Powers Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The German Federal Government has implemented new provisions of the Federal Constitutional Court on the powers of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The changes, which were made in response to a ruling by the court … Read more
German Government Presents Second Report on Combating Antisemitism Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The German government has presented its second report on combating antisemitism. The report provides an overview of measures taken by the government and other actors to address antisemitism in Germany. The report finds that antisemitism is a persistent problem in Germany. In … Read more
Joint Action Against the Crime of Human Trafficking Vienna, December 11, 2024 Press Release: Joint Action Against the Crime of Human Trafficking In a joint effort to combat the global scourge of human trafficking, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the European Union (EU) have … Read more
Press release: Legal powers of the BKA: Federal Government implements new requirements of the Federal Constitutional Court Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The Federal Government has implemented the new requirements of the Federal Constitutional Court with regard to the legal powers of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The Federal Cabinet adopted the draft of … Read more
AfD Demands a Rehabilitation Concept for Federal Waterways Berlin, December 11, 2024 – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group is demanding a rehabilitation concept for federal waterways. In a motion submitted to the Bundestag, the AfD calls on the federal government to develop a comprehensive plan to restore and maintain the infrastructure of German … Read more
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