Politically Right-Wing Motivated Crimes on the Rise in Germany Berlin – The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) has reported a significant increase in politically right-wing motivated crimes in Germany. In 2022, there were a total of 33,065 such offenses, representing an increase of 13.3% compared to the previous year. The most common type of … Read more
Customs Controls to Examine Shipments from China Berlin: The German customs authorities are increasing their controls on shipments from China. This is intended to prevent counterfeit products, dangerous goods, and other illegal items from entering Germany. The customs authorities are working closely with the Chinese customs authorities to identify high-risk shipments. These shipments will then … Read more
Participants in a Dinner with Foreign Minister Baerbock Berlin: On Thursday evening, Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock (Greens) invited representatives from politics, business, science, and civil society to a dinner at the Federal Foreign Office. Among the guests were the Federal Minister of Economics and Climate Protection, Robert Habeck (Greens), the Federal Minister of Justice, Marco … Read more
Revocation Procedure in Asylum Law Revocation of asylum status In certain cases, an asylum status can be revoked after it has been granted, if the relevant conditions are no longer met. These cases are regulated in § 73 Asylgesetz (Asylum Act). Revocation due to changed circumstances Asylum status can be revoked if the circumstances on … Read more
Nearly 20,100 Deportations in 2024 (hib) The Federal Ministry of the Interior has published the annual deportation statistics for 2024. According to the report, a total of 20,097 people were deported from Germany last year, an increase of 3.2% compared to 2023. The majority of those deported (73%) were men. The most common countries of … Read more
2023 Accountability Reports Released by Nine Parties Berlin. On February 17, 2025, nine parties in the German Bundestag submitted their accountability reports for the year 2023 to the German Bundestag Administration. According to the Party Finance Act, parties must disclose revenues and expenditures over 10,000 euros annually. Key Findings: The Christian Democratic Union (CDU) reported … Read more
Federal Funding Database Berlin, Feb. 17, 2025 – The new “Federal Funding Database” went online today. The database provides comprehensive information on all funding programs of the federal government, including funding guidelines, application deadlines, and contact details for responsible agencies. The database is a central access point for businesses, municipalities, and individuals seeking funding for … Read more
RKI Minutes Served for Internal Communication Berlin: The minutes of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) from the early phase of the corona pandemic did not serve as a basis for political decisions, but mainly for internal communication. This is the result of an evaluation by the Scientific Advisory Board of the RKI. According to the … Read more
Former German Interior Minister Gerhart Baum Dies at 94 BERLIN, Feb. 17, 2025 – Gerhart Baum, a prominent German politician who served as Interior Minister from 1978 to 1982, has died at the age of 94. Baum, a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), was known for his liberal views and his commitment to … Read more
Sure, here is a detailed article on the news item “Dublin-Zentren in Hamburg und Eisenhüttenstadt eröffnet”, published on 2025-02-17 10:11: Dublin Centres in Hamburg and Eisenhüttenstadt Opened Dublin, Ireland – February 17, 2025 – Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris today announced the opening of two new Dublin Centres … Read more