Improved support for victims of violence On February 14, 2025, the German government published a new article titled “Bessere Unterstützung für Gewaltopfer” (Improved Support for Victims of Violence). The article outlines several new measures that the government is taking to improve support for victims of violence, including: Increased funding for victim support services: The government … Read more
Buildings and Transport to Play a Greater Role in Climate Protection On February 14, 2025, the German government adopted a new article titled “Gebäude und Verkehr beim Klimaschutz stärker in der Pflicht” (Buildings and Transport to Play a Greater Role in Climate Protection). This article outlines the government’s plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from … Read more
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Germany to Raise Top Income Tax Rate to Generate €14 Billion in Additional Revenue Berlin – The German government is planning to increase the top income tax rate from 42% to 45%, a move estimated to generate an additional €14 billion in tax revenue per year. The increase, which is part of the government’s plans … Read more
Expert Council Urges Faster Reduction of CO2 Emissions Berlin, Germany – February 13, 2025 The German Council of Economic Experts has issued a warning about the urgent need to accelerate efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. In its annual report, the council argues that the current pace of emissions reduction is insufficient to meet the … Read more
German Government Criticizes The Left Group’s Questions Berlin, February 13, 2025 – The German government has criticized the questions submitted by the parliamentary group Die Linke (The Left) as “irrelevant” and “politically motivated.” The questions, which were submitted to various ministries, focused on a range of topics, including the government’s foreign policy, energy policy, and … Read more
Politically Right-Wing Motivated Homicides Since 1990 Berlin (hib) – Since German reunification in 1990, there have been 154 right-wing politically motivated homicides in Germany. This is the result of a response from the Federal Ministry of the Interior (BMI) to a small question from the Left Party parliamentary group (Drs. 20/5669). According to the BMI, … Read more
Germany’s New Legislative Package: “Regulating and Managing Migration at All Levels” Announcement Date: February 13, 2025, 9 AM Introduction On February 13, 2025, the German government unveiled a comprehensive legislative package titled “Migration auf allen Ebenen ordnen und steuern” (Regulating and Managing Migration at All Levels). This ambitious package aims to address the multifaceted challenges … Read more
Marco Wanderwitz, the former Federal Government Commissioner for the New Federal States, gave an interview to the weekly newspaper “Das Parlament” on February 12, 2025. In the interview, Wanderwitz spoke about the current state of German society and the challenges facing the country. Wanderwitz began by saying that German society has become “brutalized.” He pointed … Read more
German Interior Minister Faeser Extends Border Controls at All German Land Borders for Six Months Berlin, February 12, 2025: German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has ordered the extension of border controls at all of Germany’s land borders for another six months. The decision was made in response to ongoing security concerns and the high number … Read more