Violent Crimes at Düsseldorf Central Station On February 10, 2025, a news article was published in Kurzmeldungen (hib) regarding a rise in violent crimes at Düsseldorf Central Station. According to the article, there has been a significant increase in incidents involving both physical and verbal assaults. The article highlights several specific instances of violence that … Read more
Union asks about international norms Brussels (hib / kabul) – The Union is asking the Commission to give its opinion on international conventions to combat bribery and corruption in the private sector. The Conventions are the United Nations Convention against Corruption and the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention. The Union asks in a question to the Commission … Read more
Federal Funding for Sports Facilities in Berlin Berlin, February 10, 2025 (hib) – The federal government is providing around 42 million euros for the renovation and expansion of sports facilities in Berlin. The funds will be used to support a total of 16 projects, including the construction of new sports halls, the renovation of swimming … Read more
Left Party Inquires About Animal Testing Berlin, February 10, 2025 (hib). In a small interpellation, the Left Party in the German Bundestag inquired about animal testing. The federal government should state how many animal experiments were conducted in Germany in 2022 and 2023, and how many of those experiments were conducted for basic research. The … Read more
AfD Inquires About Utilization of Lawyers in the Ministry of Justice On February 10, 2025, the Bundestag answered a minor question from the Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group on the utilization of lawyers in the Federal Ministry of Justice. The question inquired about the number of lawyers employed in the Ministry, their average workload, … Read more
Questions Regarding the Magdeburg Christmas Market Attacker Background: On December 8, 2022, a 23-year-old Syrian man attacked passersby at the Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, using a knife. Two people were killed and six were injured. The attacker was arrested shortly after the incident. Current Developments: The German Federal Prosecutor’s Office (GBA) is investigating the … Read more
BSW Calls for Combating Causes of Flight On Friday, February 10, 2023, the Federal Association of Social Workers (BSW) called for a focus on combating the root causes of flight and promoting sustainable development in the countries of origin of refugees. BSW President Daniela Jaspers spoke out in Dusseldorf after a meeting with local aid … Read more
Left Party Inquires About Deaths in Custody Since 2022 Berlin, February 10, 2025 – The Left Party has submitted a parliamentary inquiry to the federal government, requesting information on deaths that have occurred in custody since the beginning of 2022. The inquiry seeks to shed light on the circumstances surrounding these fatalities and to identify … Read more
CDU/CSU raises concerns about “Stefan Gelbhaar affair” Berlin. The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has raised concerns about the ” Vorgänge um Stefan Gelbhaar” ( Stefan Gelbhaar affair).In a letter to Bundestag President Bärbel Bas (SPD) dated Friday and published on Saturday, the group leaders of the Union faction, Mathias Middelberg and Andrea Lindholz, cited “concrete indications” … Read more
Surge in Violent Crimes at Major Train Stations in Cologne, Berlin, and Dortmund Cologne, February 10, 2025 (hib) A recent report from the German Federal Police has revealed a concerning increase in violent crimes at major train stations in Cologne, Berlin, and Dortmund. Cologne: Cologne Central Station has seen a staggering 30% increase in violent … Read more