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
Implementation of the German-Polish Action Plan The German-Polish Action Plan, adopted in 2022, outlines a comprehensive framework for strengthening cooperation between the two countries in various fields. The plan covers areas such as economy, energy, infrastructure, culture, education, and security. Economic Cooperation The Action Plan aims to intensify economic ties between Germany and Poland. Both … Read more
Expert Controversy over New Regulation of Abortion Berlin. The federal government’s plans to reform the law on abortion have sparked a debate among experts. While some see the draft law as a step towards the overdue modernization of the legal situation, others criticize it as a step backwards for women’s rights. The Federal Ministry for … Read more
30th Session of the Subcommittee on Global Health Date: February 10, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York City Agenda: Opening remarks by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization Progress report on the implementation of the Global Health Strategy Discussion on the health-related Sustainable Development Goals Consideration of … Read more
Expert Dispute over New Regulation of Abortion in Germany February 10, 2025 A controversial proposal to reform Germany’s abortion law has sparked a heated debate among experts and policymakers. The proposed changes would lift the current ban on advertising abortions and introduce a mandatory counseling period before the procedure. Background Currently, advertising abortions in Germany … Read more
Health Committee to Hold 30th Public Session on Monday, February 10, 2025 Berlin, February 7, 2025 – The Health Committee of the German Bundestag will hold its 30th public session on Monday, February 10, 2025. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM in Room 330 of the Bundestag building in Berlin. Agenda: The agenda for … Read more
Untersuchungsausschuss: 98. Sitzung am Donnerstag, dem 13. Februar 2025, 11.30 Uhr – nicht öffentlich Tagesordnung: Beratung über folgende Anträge auf Durchführung einer Beweisaufnahme: Antrag der Abgeordneten [Name 1] und [Name 2] auf Vernehmung der Zeugin [Name 3] Antrag der Abgeordneten [Name 4] und [Name 5] auf Vorlegung des Schriftstücks [Bezeichnung] Beratung über den Verfahrensantrag der … Read more