German Parliament Submits Bill to Repeal Intersputnik Act Berlin, October 25, 2024 – The German Bundestag has introduced a bill to repeal the Intersputnik Act, which has been in effect since 1971. The law established the legal basis for Germany’s participation in the Intersputnik international satellite communications organization. The German government argues that the law … Read more
Development of Organized Crime at Train Stations According to law enforcement authorities, organized crime is increasingly active at train stations across the country. This development is attributed to several factors, including the large number of people passing through train stations, the availability of potential victims, and the ease with which criminals can operate in these … Read more
Number of Persons Observed by the BfV in 2023 and 2024 Berlin, October 25, 2024 – According to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), the number of persons observed by the BfV due to suspected extremism has continued to rise in 2023 and 2024. As of the end of 2023, the … Read more
German Government Discloses Part-Time Income of Federal Judges Berlin, October 25, 2024 – The German government has released a comprehensive report detailing the part-time income of federal judges, shedding light on their financial activities outside their official duties. The report, compiled by the Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, covers the period from 2019 to … Read more
Implementation of the SLAPP Directive The European Union’s Anti-SLAPP Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2352) was adopted on 14 November 2022 to combat the misuse of legal proceedings to silence freedom of expression and information. SLAPPs (“strategic lawsuits against public participation”) are lawsuits that are intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the … Read more
Justice Ministry’s Online Quiz on “Our Constitutional State” Berlin, October 25, 2024 (hib). The Federal Ministry of Justice is launching an online quiz entitled “Our Constitutional State” on October 25, 2024. The quiz is aimed at all those interested in the basic principles of German law and the rule of law. In the quiz, participants … Read more
Details on “Legal Prosecution of Public Statements” On 2024-10-25 08:52, the German Press Agency (dpa) released a news item titled “Details on ‘Legal Prosecution of Public Statements’.” The article is about a recent proposal by the German government to criminalize certain public statements. The proposal, which is still in its early stages, would make it … Read more
Number of Female Victims of Violent Crimes in 2023 Berlin, October 25, 2024 (hib) – In 2023, the number of female victims of violent crimes rose significantly compared to the previous year. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), there were a total of 152,345 female victims of violent crimes, an increase of 10.3% … Read more
Competence for Dublin Transfers Federal Administrative Court rules on complaint regarding responsibility for Dublin transfers Karlsruhe. In a case concerning competence for Dublin transfers, the Federal Administrative Court (BVerwG) has ruled on a complaint regarding the interpretation of the Dublin Regulation. The court held that the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) is responsible … Read more
Functionality of the German Travel Insurance Fund The German Travel Insurance Fund (DRV) is a public fund established by the German government to provide financial protection to travelers in the event of insolvency of a travel operator. The DRV was established in 1994 and is headquartered in Berlin. The DRV is funded by contributions from … Read more