Future of the Heidebahn Railway Line Between Wittenberg and Eilenburg Federal Funding for Upgrade Secured Berlin, October 28, 2024 – The federal government has approved funding for the upgrade of the Heidebahn railway line between Wittenberg and Eilenburg. The project, which will cost an estimated €150 million, is expected to begin in 2025 and be … Read more
German CDU/CSU parliamentary group inquires about the implementation of the power plant strategy Berlin: The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has asked the federal government about the implementation of the power plant strategy. In a minor question*, the Union MPs want to know, among other things, what concrete measures the government has taken to ensure the expansion … Read more
Foundation for Fair Competition between Taxis and Rental Cars Berlin, October 28, 2024 – The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) has presented a draft law that aims to create a level playing field for taxis and rental cars. The new regulations are intended to ensure fair competition and protect consumers. One of … Read more
AfD parliamentary group demands one percent of project costs Berlin (hib/STO) – With a request for information, the AfD parliamentary group wants to find out about the extent to which the federal government and its authorities are awarding so-called “one percent orders” for art in public spaces. In a corresponding application (20/4771), the group refers … Read more
Increase in Violent Incidents in Medical Practices (hib) The number of violent incidents in medical practices has risen sharply in recent years. According to a survey by the German Medical Association, more than half of all doctors have been verbally or physically attacked at work. The main perpetrators are patients and their relatives, who are … Read more
Government responds to questions about electricity transmission grid Berlin, October 28, 2024 (hib). The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) answered questions from the parliamentary group Die Linke about the electricity transmission grid (Drs. 20/4535). According to this, the federal government approved the applications for 17 power transmission lines to date. The … Read more
Congo Project Deemed a Success Berlin, October 28, 2024 – The German Federal Foreign Office has assessed the Congo project, which was launched in 2019, as a success. The project, which aimed to promote peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has achieved significant results. Improved Security The project has contributed to … Read more
“Significant Progress” for Small Farmers in Indonesia Kurzmeldungen (hib) – October 28, 2024, 11:32 AM Jakarta, Indonesia: The Indonesian government has made significant strides in supporting the country’s small farmers, providing them with access to technology, training, and market opportunities that have significantly improved their livelihoods. This progress has been lauded by experts within the … Read more
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Government Classifies Due Diligence at Commerzbank as Confidential Berlin, October 28, 2024 – The German government has classified the due diligence process for the sale of Commerzbank as confidential. This means that the findings of the investigation, which was commissioned by the government as part of the sale process, will not be made public. The … Read more