Lessons Learned from the “Lükex 23” Crisis Management Exercise On 2023-02-07, the German Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance (BBK) conducted the “Lükex 23” crisis management exercise, which focused on testing and improving the coordination between the various actors involved in crisis management. Key Findings: Importance of Clear Communication: Effective communication between different … Read more
Supported Projects in the Mittelsachsen District 07.02.2025 The Mittelsachsen district in Saxony is receiving around 12.5 million euros in funding from the European Union and the Free State of Saxony for various projects. The funding is part of the “React-EU” program, which is intended to mitigate the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest … Read more
Offenses Against Party Representatives and Members New figures from the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) show that offenses against party representatives and members continue to rise. According to the BKA’s crime statistics, there were 4,899 offenses against party representatives and members in 2022. This represents an increase of 5.5% compared to the previous year (4,647 … Read more
Increasing Number of Women Receiving Basic Security in Old Age (hib) More and more women in Germany are receiving basic security benefits in old age. According to the Federal Statistical Office, the share of women in the basic security recipient group has been increasing for years. In 2022, 61% of basic security recipients in old … Read more
Federal Government to Provide Funding for Sports Facilities in Lower Saxony Hanover, February 7, 2025 – The German federal government has allocated 60 million euros to Lower Saxony for the promotion of sports facilities. The funds will be used to construct and modernize sports halls, swimming pools, and other sports infrastructure throughout the state. “Sports … Read more
Measures for Distributional Justice: German Bundestag Decides on Comprehensive Package Berlin, February 7, 2025 – The German Bundestag has passed a comprehensive package of measures aimed at promoting distributional justice and reducing social inequality. The package includes a wide range of policies, from tax reforms to investments in education and social welfare programs. One of … Read more
Promotion of German Chambers of Foreign Trade On February 7, 2025, the German Bundestag (lower house of parliament) passed a resolution to provide increased funding for German Chambers of Foreign Trade (AHKs). The resolution, which was supported by all parliamentary groups, calls for an additional €40 million in funding for the AHKs over the next … Read more
Evaluation of Tax Laws: Listening Sessions On February 7, 2025, the German Parliament (Bundestag) convened a series of listening sessions to gather feedback on the evaluation of tax laws. The sessions were held in response to the Tax Evaluation Act (TaxEvG), which requires the government to evaluate the effects of tax laws on a regular … Read more
Framework Conditions for the Housing Market Stabilized Berlin: (hib/LBR) The framework conditions for the housing market have stabilized. This is the result of an analysis by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development (BBSR). According to the analysis, the number of building permits issued in Germany rose by 4.6% in … Read more
German Chancellor Scholz Calls Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa On February 7, 2025, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz engaged in a telephone conversation with Syrian Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. The discussion centered around the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Syria and the need for a comprehensive political solution to end the conflict. Humanitarian Situation Chancellor Scholz expressed … Read more