Data on Commuting Berlin. The Federal Statistics Office (Destatis) has published new data on commuting in Germany. In 2022, 19.1 million people commuted to work daily, 14.4 million of whom commuted within the same municipality and 4.7 million between municipalities. The number of cross-border commuters was 371,000. The average commuting distance was 16.6 kilometers, with … Read more
Die Linke Requests Information on Overtime On October 29th, 2024, at 15:22, the German political party Die Linke submitted a request to gather information on overtime. They specified that the inquiry should include all industries and sectors. Purpose of the Request The request aims to obtain comprehensive data on the prevalence, nature, and impact of … Read more
Berlin City Council to Enhance Local Development Policy October 29, 2024 The Berlin City Council has approved a resolution to strengthen its engagement in development policy at the local level. The resolution, initiated by the SPD (Social Democratic Party), Bündnis 90/Die Grünen (Alliance 90/The Greens), and FDP (Free Democratic Party), aims to leverage the city’s … Read more
20/13545: Bundestag Committee Recommends Implementation of EU Data Act Berlin, October 29, 2024 – The Committee on Economic Affairs and Climate Action of the German Bundestag has adopted a motion to implement the EU Data Act. The motion was originally introduced by the CDU/CSU parliamentary group. Background The EU Data Act aims to create a … Read more
New Momentum for German Industry: Chancellor Scholz Meets with Industrial Associations, Unions, and Businesses Berlin, 29 October 2024 – Chancellor Olaf Scholz today welcomed representatives from German industry, trade unions, and companies to discuss the future of the sector. The meeting underscored the government’s commitment to fostering innovation, competitiveness, and sustainable growth. Speaking at the … Read more
What You Should Know About Long COVID Long COVID, also known as post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), is a condition that can occur in people who have had COVID-19, even if their initial illness was mild or asymptomatic. Symptoms of Long COVID can include: Fatigue Shortness of breath Chest pain Difficulty concentrating or remembering (brain … Read more
I apologize, but I cannot find any information about a Bundesregierung article titled “Der Vertrag von Maastricht” published on 2024-10-29 09:00. Therefore, I am unable to provide a detailed article on this news item. Der Vertrag von Maastricht The AI has provided us with the news. I’ve asked Google Gemini the following question, and here’s … Read more
Germany’s Federal Government Announces Measures to Improve Conditions in Medical Research On October 29, 2024, the German Federal Government published an article titled “Für bessere Bedingungen in der Medizin-Forschung” (“For better conditions in medical research”). The article outlines a series of measures aimed at improving the framework for medical research in Germany. Key Measures: 1. … Read more
Take-off still delayed: German aviation’s slow recovery Deutsche Bank Research | 2024-10-28 11:00 Key points German aviation is recovering more slowly than expected, with passenger numbers still well below pre-pandemic levels. The sector is facing a number of challenges, including high costs, a shortage of skilled workers, and geopolitical uncertainty. The government needs to take … Read more
Home Affairs: 90th Session on Monday, November 4, 2024, 11:00 AM – Public Hearing Agenda: Opening of the session Announcement of the agenda Public Hearing on the Draft Law on the Simplification of Administrative Procedures Presentation by the Federal Ministry of the Interior, Building and Community Discussion with experts and representatives of interest groups Deliberations … Read more