News Committee Agendas: 91st Meeting of the Labor and Social Affairs Committee on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 9:30 AM – 4th Supplementary Notice – Not Public The Labor and Social Affairs Committee of the German Parliament will hold its 91st meeting on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 9:30 AM. The meeting will not be open to … Read more
Bundestagverwaltung Seeks Network Engineer for Communications Technology Department Posted: November 12, 2024 Organization: German Bundestag Administration Location: Berlin, Germany Job Title: Engineer (m/f/d) “Network Technology” Reference Number: 2024/10140 Job Description: The German Bundestag Administration is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Network Engineer to join its Communications Technology Department. The successful candidate will play a … Read more
Cybersecurity: Threat Situation Remains Tense, but Resilience to Attacks Increases The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) presented its current Lagebericht (situation report) on November 10, 2024. According to the report, the threat situation in cyberspace remains tense, but the resilience of companies and administrations against cyber attacks is increasing. Diverse Threat Landscape The BSI … Read more
Headline: “Announcement: Cybersecurity is Central to Our Society” Date: 2024-11-12 10:50 Article: In a recent announcement, the Minister for Digital Affairs and Cybersecurity emphasized the critical importance of cybersecurity for modern societies. “Cyberspace has become an integral part of our lives, shaping everything from our communication and commerce to our national security,” the Minister stated. … Read more
Sustainability Aspects of the Annual Economic Report The 2024 Annual Economic Report, published by the German government, includes a special focus on sustainability. The report assesses the current state of Germany’s economy in light of environmental, social, and economic sustainability goals. Key Findings: Environmental sustainability: Germany has made progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, but … Read more
Experts for an increase in the “Early Intervention” Fund Berlin: The Bundestag’s Family Affairs Committee has appointed four experts to assess the need for an increase in the “Early Intervention” Fund. The experts are: Professor Dr. med. Michael Hanke, LMU Munich Medical Faculty Professor Dr. med. Gabriele Wurm, Social Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine at Ulm … Read more
Germany’s Union Party Calls for More Action to Combat Hunger Berlin, November 12, 2024 – The German Union Party (CDU/CSU) is demanding more effective measures to combat hunger worldwide. In a recent statement, the party called on the government to increase its efforts to support organizations working to provide food security. “We cannot turn a … Read more
Reform to Reform the Public Relations of the Parliamentary Groups has been enacted. The Bundestag has passed a reform of the public relations expenses of the parliamentary groups. The corresponding law was passed on Friday with the votes of the SPD, Greens and FDP against the votes of the Union and AfD. The Left abstained. … Read more
Central America: Green Recovery Project to Promote Economic Growth and Climate Resilience San Salvador, November 12, 2024 – The Government of El Salvador, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), has launched the Green Recovery Project to promote sustainable economic growth and climate resilience in Central America. The project, funded by the Green … Read more
Central American Employment Project Deemed a Success Berlin, November 12, 2024 – The federal government has assessed the employment project in Central America as a success. This is the result of an evaluation report presented by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project, which began in 2019, aimed to create sustainable … Read more