No misuse of funds in GIZ project in Paraguay Accusations of misuse of funds in a GIZ project in Paraguay have been dismissed as “unfounded” by the German development agency. The allegations, made by a Paraguayan member of parliament, claimed that a GIZ project to promote sustainable agriculture had been used to fund political activities. … Read more
Use of Flexibly Deployable Cellular Networks System Background: The “Nutzung des Systems Zellulare Netze verlegefähig” (Use of Flexibly Deployable Cellular Networks System) project is a German initiative to develop and deploy mobile network technology that can be rapidly deployed in areas with limited or no existing network infrastructure. Project Overview: The project aims to create … Read more
Digital Innovation, Digital Sovereignty, and International Cooperation The rapid advancement of digital technologies is driving a paradigm shift in the way we live, work, and interact with the world. Digital innovation is transforming industries, creating new opportunities, and redefining the global economic landscape. However, this digital transformation also raises complex challenges and risks, including issues … Read more
Document: 20/13489: Draft Law on the Resolution of May 23, 2023, to Amend the Convention of November 29, 1972 Establishing the African Development Fund (PDF) Summary: The draft law seeks to amend the 1972 Convention establishing the African Development Fund (ADF), a multilateral development finance institution that provides financial and technical assistance to African countries. … Read more
Document Title: Draft of the Sixth Amendment to the Seafarers’ Labour Act and Other Laws (PDF) Document Number: 20/13490 Rapidly Rising on Drucksachen: Drucksachen is a German parliamentary database. The document is rapidly rising in popularity on this database, indicating that it is receiving a lot of attention from German lawmakers and the public. Purpose … Read more
Document Title: Draft Law for Further Strengthening Personnel Readiness and Amending Provisions for the Bundeswehr (PDF) Document Number: 20/13488 Rapidly Rising on Drucksachen: This document has been rapidly rising on Drucksachen, an online platform that publishes official German government documents. This indicates that it is a topic of significant interest and importance. Key Points: The … Read more
20/13487: Draft Law on the Repeal of the Intersputnik Law (PDF) This draft law proposes to repeal the Intersputnik Law, which was enacted in 1973 to implement the International Agreement on the Establishment of the Intersputnik International Organization of Space Communications. The Intersputnik system was a multinational satellite communications organization that provided services to countries … Read more
Chancellor Scholz Telephones with President of the Republic of Moldova On Tuesday, 28 June 2022, Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Maia Sandu, President of the Republic of Moldova, over the phone. The main focus of the conversation was the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and its consequences for the Republic of Moldova. Chancellor Scholz … Read more
Chancellor Scholz talks to Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, Najib Mikati Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke to Prime Minister Najib Mikati of the Lebanese Republic today (27 May 2023). The two politicians discussed the current reform process in Lebanon and humanitarian aid. Following the elections in Lebanon in May 2022, there have been extensive negotiations … Read more
ExpertInnenrat “Health and Resilience” The ExpertInnenrat “Health and Resilience” is a body of experts providing advice to the Federal Government on issues related to health and resilience. The establishment of the ExpertInnenrat was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to improve health policies and strengthen the resilience of the population in the face of current … Read more