Public Procurement in 2022 Total procurement volume of approximately 534 billion euros Construction sector with the largest share at 32.4 percent 4.2 percent of procurement contracts awarded to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) Berlin, October 29, 2024 (hib) – In 2022, public procurement in Germany reached a total volume of approximately 534 billion euros. This … Read more
Scientific and Technological Exchange with Nigeria Parliamentary State Secretary Thomas Rachel for the Federal Ministry of Education and Research traveled to Abuja, Nigeria, for the third meeting of the German-Nigerian Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee. Strengthening Cooperation The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in the areas of energy, environmental sustainability, agriculture, and health. Rachel … Read more
Terrorism Proceedings of the Federal Prosecutor General since 2023 Berlin. Since the beginning of 2023, the Federal Prosecutor General has initiated 101 preliminary proceedings and 33 investigations for suspected terrorism-related offenses. This is according to statistics presented by the authority to the Legal Affairs Committee of the Bundestag on Thursday. Of the 101 preliminary proceedings, … Read more
Opposition Demands Further Clarification on Funding Scandal Berlin, October 29, 2024 – The Christian Democratic Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group has submitted a series of additional questions to the German government regarding the ongoing funding scandal involving the Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology. The parliamentary group alleges that the ministry, led by Minister Robert Habeck … Read more
Data on Commuting Berlin. The Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) has published new data on commuting in Germany. In 2022, 19.1 million people commuted to work daily, 14.4 million of whom commuted within the same municipality and 4.7 million between municipalities. The number of cross-border commuters was 371,000. The average commuting distance was 16.6 kilometers, with … Read more
Die Linke Requests Information on Overtime On October 29th, 2024, at 15:22, the German political party Die Linke submitted a request to gather information on overtime. They specified that the inquiry should include all industries and sectors. Purpose of the Request The request aims to obtain comprehensive data on the prevalence, nature, and impact of … Read more
Berlin City Council to Enhance Local Development Policy October 29, 2024 The Berlin City Council has approved a resolution to strengthen its engagement in development policy at the local level. The resolution, initiated by the SPD (Social Democratic Party), Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Alliance 90/The Greens), and FDP (Free Democratic Party), aims to leverage the city’s … Read more
20/13545: Bundestag Committee Recommends Implementation of EU Data Act Berlin, October 29, 2024 – The Committee on Economic Affairs and Climate Action of the German Bundestag has adopted a motion to implement the EU Data Act. The motion was originally introduced by the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. Background The EU Data Act aims to create a … Read more
New Momentum for German Industry: Chancellor Scholz Meets with Industrial Associations, Unions, and Businesses Berlin, 29 October 2024 – Chancellor Olaf Scholz today welcomed representatives from German industry, trade unions, and companies to discuss the future of the sector. The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to fostering innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth. Speaking at the … Read more
What You Should Know About Long COVID Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), is a condition that can occur in people who have had COVID-19, even if their initial illness was mild or asymptomatic. Symptoms of Long COVID can include: Fatigue Shortness of breath Chest pain Difficulty concentrating or remembering (brain … Read more