News AfD Demands Measures Against Raw Material Shortages Berlin (hib/BLK) – The AfD parliamentary group is calling on the federal government to take urgent measures against the impending raw material shortage. In a motion (20/5681) submitted to the Bundestag, the group demands that the government immediately establish a national raw materials agency and strengthen the strategic … Read more
Extensive Criticism of Government Plans for SED Victims Bundestag Committee Discusses Draft Law on SED Victim Compensation Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib) – The draft law on compensation for victims of the Socialist Unity Party (SED) dictatorship, presented by the federal government, has met with extensive criticism in the Bundestag Committee on Justice and Consumer … Read more
Climate Financing in Focus at COP29 World Climate Conference 2024-11-06 13:12 | hib SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Climate financing is taking center stage at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Representatives from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city to … Read more
Green Light for Business Plan of the ERP Special Fund Berlin: On November 6, 2024, the German Bundestag approved the business plan of the ERP Special Fund for the years 2025 to 2027. The fund, which is managed by the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW), provides loans, guarantees, and equity capital to small and medium-sized enterprises … Read more
The FDP parliamentary group welcomes the Union application, but votes against it Coalition partner disapproves of CDU/CSU plans in the Bundestag FDP parliamentary group leader Dürr: “Unions want to play the Green Party with the Union program” Berlin (hib / ARI) The FDP parliamentary group wants to send a clear signal against the Union’s plans … Read more
Experts Divided on Carbon Capture and Utilization Scientists and policymakers are at odds over the potential and risks of carbon capture and utilization (CCU), a technology that aims to capture carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial processes or the atmosphere and use it for various purposes. Different Perspectives Some experts advocate for the widespread deployment of … Read more
Planned LAB Research Center to Be Established Later Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib). The planned LAB research center for artificial intelligence (AI) and life sciences will be founded later than originally planned. The federal and state governments have agreed to postpone the establishment of the center until 2025, according to the German Research Foundation (DFG). … Read more
Experts Call for More Effective Emergency Medical Services Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib) – Experts from the German Society for Emergency Medicine (DGNotfallmedizin) and the German Red Cross (DRK) have called for an improved emergency medical services system. In a joint statement, the experts highlight the increasing number of emergency calls in recent years, as … Read more
Health Tourism Seeks New Business Models Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib) – The health tourism industry is facing major challenges. The increasing cost of healthcare, demographic change, and the rise of new technologies are all putting pressure on traditional business models. To remain competitive, health tourism providers need to find new ways to attract and … Read more
German Federal Budget 2025: Interior Ministry Budget Approved with Amendments Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The German Bundestag has passed the 2025 federal budget, including the interior ministry’s budget, with some amendments. Key Changes: Increase in funding for cybersecurity: The budget includes an additional €150 million for strengthening cybersecurity measures, particularly in critical infrastructure. Expansion … Read more