Federal Government’s Report on Accessible Tourism Berlin, February 14, 2025 – The Federal Government has published a report on the state of accessible tourism in Germany. The report, which was commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, provides an overview of the current situation and identifies areas where improvements can be … Read more
Tighter Controls on Biofuel Imports Berlin, February 14, 2025 – The European Union is set to implement stricter controls on the import of biofuels in an effort to ensure their sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The new measures, which will take effect in 2026, aim to prevent the import of biofuels that have been … Read more
German Government Considers Reporting Requirements Excessive Berlin, February 14, 2025 – The German government has acknowledged that businesses and citizens in the country face an excessive burden due to the high number of reporting obligations imposed on them. In a recent statement, the government noted that the issue has been addressed by the Federal Ministry … Read more
FDP Raises Fiscal Policy Questions on “Ukraine Aid” Berlin, February 14, 2025 (hib) – The Free Democratic Party (FDP) parliamentary group has raised fiscal policy questions about the federal government’s so-called “Ukraine aid.” In a letter to the Federal Ministry of Finance, FDP parliamentary group leaders Bijan Djir-Sarai and Christian Lindner, among others, ask how … Read more
Inquiry Regarding the Efficiency of Tall Wind Turbine Projects Berlin, February 14, 2025 – The German Bundestag (Federal Parliament) has submitted an inquiry to the Federal Government regarding the efficiency of tall wind turbine projects. The inquiry was initiated by members of the Environment Committee and aims to gather information on the potential benefits and … Read more
Federal Funding for Sports Facilities in Schleswig-Holstein Kiel, February 14, 2023 – The federal government is providing funding for sports facilities in Schleswig-Holstein. From the “Modern Sports Facilities” program, the state will receive a total of 7.8 million euros in 2023, the German Bundestag announced on Tuesday. With the funds, sports clubs and municipalities can … Read more
Federal Funding for Sports Facilities in Hamburg Hamburg, February 14, 2025 (hib) – The federal government is providing Hamburg with 37.5 million euros for the construction and modernization of sports facilities. The funds come from the “Bundesförderungsprogramm Sanierung kommunaler Einrichtungen in den Bereichen Sport, Jugend und Kultur” (Federal Funding Program for the Renovation of Municipal … Read more
German Screenplay Award 2025 Presented – Minister of State for Culture Roth: “Honoring One of the Most Important Craft Foundations of Filmmaking” Berlin, February 14, 2025 – The German Screenplay Award 2025 was presented on Tuesday in a ceremony at the Deutsche Kinemathek – Museum für Film und Fernsehen in Berlin. The prize, worth 25,000 … Read more
German Government Extends Funding for CHP Plants Berlin, February 14, 2025 – The German government has announced an extension of funding for combined heat and power (CHP) plants through its “CHP Funding Ordinance”. The extension will provide financial support for the construction and operation of CHP plants, which play a crucial role in the country’s … Read more
Significant Changes in German Energy Law In late 2025, the German government published a new article entitled “Bedeutsame Änderungen im Energierecht” (Significant Changes in Energy Law). This article outlines several key changes to German energy law that are set to come into effect in the coming years. These changes are designed to help Germany achieve … Read more