Public Expert Discussion of the Committee on Food and Agriculture on the Results of the Citizens’ Council on Nutrition On October 30, 2024, the Committee on Food and Agriculture held a public expert discussion on the results of the Citizens’ Council on Nutrition. The Citizens’ Council was a randomly selected group of 160 citizens who … Read more
Interior Minister Nancy Faeser Visits Polish Border with Belarus Date: 2024-10-30 Time: 10:24 Berlin: On Sunday, Interior Minister Nancy Faeser visited the Polish border with Belarus to gain a firsthand understanding of the situation there. The visit came amidst an ongoing crisis at the border, where thousands of migrants have been stranded in recent months, … Read more
Communal Funding Programs of the Federal Government On October 30, 2024, Kurzmeldungen (hib) published an article entitled “Kommunalrelevante Förderprogramme des Bundes” (Communal Funding Programs of the Federal Government). The article provides an overview of various programs offered by the German federal government to support municipalities. The focus is on programs related to climate change, housing, … Read more
Genesis of the Plant Protection Future Programme Process of stakeholder involvement The Plant Protection Future Programme (ZPP) was created in a comprehensive participatory process involving stakeholders from all relevant sectors. This included representatives from agriculture, industry, science, and civil society. The process was coordinated by the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (BLE). Goals and … Read more
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Hearing on Legal Improvements for SED Victims October 30, 2024 Berlin, Germany A hearing was held today in Berlin to discuss legal improvements for victims of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED), the ruling party of East Germany from 1949 to 1990. The hearing was organized by the Committee on Legal Affairs of the … Read more
German Interior Minister Visits Polish Border with Belarus Amid Migration Crisis Warsaw, Poland – German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser visited the Polish border with Belarus on Sunday, October 30, as part of a two-day trip to Poland. Faeser met with Polish Interior Minister Mariusz Kaminski and visited the Kuznica border crossing, where thousands of migrants … Read more
Bundesrat Objects to Draft Law on Accelerating Approval Procedures for Geothermal Energy, Heat Pumps, and Heat Storage On October 30, 2024, the Bundesrat (Federal Council) published a statement opposing the draft law (20/13556) to accelerate approval procedures for geothermal energy systems, heat pumps, and heat storage, as well as amendments to other legal frameworks for … Read more
German Federal Government Supports Youth Engagement in Addressing Nazi Crimes October 30, 2024: German Culture Minister Claudia Roth has announced a new initiative to empower young people in the fight against extremism and the preservation of historical memory. The “JUGEND erinnert vor Ort” (Youth Remembers On-Site) program will provide financial support to projects initiated by … Read more
Roundtable Recommends Guidelines for E-Lending in Public Libraries October 30, 2024 – The German Federal Government has announced that a roundtable discussion has reached a consensus on recommendations for e-lending in public libraries. The recommendations aim to establish fair and equitable conditions for e-lending, addressing concerns raised by authors, publishers, and libraries. Key Points of … Read more