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
German Cabinet Approves Modification of Working Time Ordinance: Long-Term Working Time Accounts in the Federal Police and Customs Administration Berlin, February 12, 2025 – The German Cabinet has approved a modification to the Working Time Ordinance that will introduce long-term working time accounts for employees in the Federal Police and the Customs Administration. The ordinance, … Read more
First Dublin Center in Hamburg for Rapid Transfer of Asylum Seekers to Responsible EU States Hamburg, February 12, 2025 The first Dublin center in Hamburg has been established to facilitate the rapid transfer of asylum seekers to the responsible EU member states. This center is a crucial step in implementing the Dublin Regulation, which determines … Read more
Fewer Violent Crimes at Train Stations in 2024 February 12, 2025 According to a recent report, violent crime at train stations in the United States decreased in 2024 compared to the previous year. The report, released by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), shows that there were a total of 1,200 violent crimes reported at train … Read more
German Interior Minister Faeser Orders Extension of Border Controls for Six Months February 12, 2025 German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has ordered the extension of border controls at all German land borders for an additional six months, effective March 12, 2025. The decision was made after a thorough assessment of the current security situation and … Read more
Press Release: Cabinet Approves Amendment to Working Time Regulation: Long-Term Working Time Accounts in the Federal Police and Customs Administration Berlin, February 12, 2025 – The German Cabinet has approved an amendment to the Working Time Regulation. The amendment will introduce long-term working time accounts for employees of the Federal Police and Customs Administration. The … Read more
Federal Interior Minister Faeser visits Hamburg Central Station with Senator Grohe and “Quattro Patrol” On February 12, 2025, Federal Interior Minister Nancy Faeser visited Hamburg Central Station together with Hamburg’s Interior Senator Andy Grohe. The focus of the visit was the presentation of the new “Quattro Patrol” of the Federal Police. The “Quattro Patrol” is … Read more