Federal Government: No Further Information on Helferich Trip Berlin – The German government does not have any further information on the trip of SPD parliamentary group leader Rolf Mützenich (SPD) to St. Petersburg to meet Alexei Mordashov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Severstal PJSC. This is according to Deputy Government Spokesman Wolfgang Büchner … Read more
Number of Islamophobic Offenses in Fourth Quarter of 2024 According to the Federal Ministry of the Interior, there were 259 reported Islamophobic offenses in Germany in the fourth quarter of 2024. This represents a slight increase compared to the previous quarter, which recorded 243 such offenses. The majority of offenses were classified as hate speech … Read more
Fewer Violent Crimes at Train Stations in 2024 Original Article Published on 2025-02-12 10:02 The number of violent crimes reported at train stations in 2024 has decreased significantly compared to the previous year, according to a new report released by the National Railway Authority (NRA). Key Findings The total number of violent crimes reported at … Read more
German TV Comedy “Swimming Forever” Wins “KINGFISHER – Award for Sustainable Film Productions” Berlin, February 12, 2025 – The German TV comedy “Swimming Forever” has been awarded the “KINGFISHER – Award for Sustainable Film Productions.” The award recognizes the film’s efforts to promote sustainability both on and off the screen. “Swimming Forever” tells the story … Read more
German Government Supports Peaceful Conflict Resolution in Gaza February 12, 2025 The German government has announced its support for peaceful conflict resolution in the Gaza Strip. The announcement was made in a statement released by the Federal Foreign Office on February 12, 2025. In the statement, the German government expressed its concern over the ongoing … Read more
German President Sets Election Date Berlin, February 12, 2025 – German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has set the date for the next presidential election: May 23, 2025. The election will be held by the Federal Convention, composed of members of the Bundestag (lower house of parliament) and an equal number of delegates from the 16 federal … Read more
Expert Council “Health and Resilience” Date: 2025-02-12 09:00 Source: Die Bundesregierung Summary The German government has established an Expert Council on “Health and Resilience” to address the challenges and opportunities of the healthcare sector in the coming years. The council will consist of experts from various disciplines and will be chaired by Professor Dr. Stefan … Read more
Why Does Everyone Have Two Votes? Article published by the Federal Government of Germany on 2025-02-12 12:30 The German electoral system is based on a system of universal suffrage, which means that every citizen over the age of 18 has the right to vote. However, each voter has two votes: one for the first vote … Read more
German Government’s Immigration Policy: Focus on Integration and Skilled Labor On February 12, 2025, the German government released a new article outlining its immigration policy goals. The policy, titled “Migrationspolitik der Bundesregierung,” emphasizes the importance of integrating immigrants into German society and attracting skilled workers to boost the economy. Key Objectives Integration: The government aims … Read more
German Government Announces Measures to Manage and Control Migration On February 12, 2025, the German government published an article titled “Migration auf allen Ebenen ordnen und steuern” (Managing and Controlling Migration at All Levels). The article outlines the government’s plans to address the challenges and opportunities associated with migration. Key Measures The article highlights several … Read more