Press Release: National Olympic Summer Sports Associations Receive 41 Million Euros for 2025 Berlin, December 19, 2024 – The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community (BMI) have agreed on funding for the national Olympic summer sports associations for the year 2025. A total of 41 million euros … Read more
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Use of Interpreters at the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) On December 19, 2024, the Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF) announced new measures to improve the use of interpreters in its asylum procedures. The BAMF is responsible for processing asylum applications in Germany and providing support to asylum seekers and refugees. … Read more
FDP Proposes “Modernization of Criminal Law” Berlin, December 19, 2024 – The German Free Democratic Party (FDP) has unveiled a comprehensive proposal for the modernization of the country’s criminal law, aiming to address emerging societal challenges and bring the legal framework up to date with technological and social advancements. The proposals, presented by FDP legal … Read more
Federal Court of Auditors Presents 2024 Audit Report Berlin, December 19, 2024 – The Federal Court of Auditors (Bundesrechnungshof) has released its annual audit report for 2024. The report highlights a number of areas where the German government can improve its financial management and achieve better value for taxpayer money. Key Findings Deficiencies in procurement: … Read more
All Arguments for Security of Supply Exchanged Berlin: The parliamentary state secretaries of the federal and state energy ministries met today in Berlin to discuss the security of gas and electricity supply for the coming winter. The federal government and the states agreed to exchange all relevant arguments. “We want to prepare ourselves as best … Read more
FDP Calls for Reform of Guardianship Remuneration Berlin, December 19, 2024 (hib). The Free Democratic Party (FDP) is demanding a reform of the remuneration of guardians. In a motion submitted to the Bundestag, the FDP parliamentary group proposes that the remuneration for legal guardians be linked to the level of legal fees. This would ensure … Read more
FDP Introduces the “Legal Costs Amendment Act 2025” Berlin, December 19, 2024: The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has submitted the “Legal Costs Amendment Act 2025” to the Bundestag. The bill aims to modernize and simplify the German Legal Costs Act (RVG) and reduce the financial burden on litigants. Key Provisions of the Bill The Legal … Read more
“Our constitutional state must not be sabotaged from within”: Call for stronger protection against judges violating the law Berlin, December 19, 2024 – The President of the Federal Constitutional Court, Heinrich Amadeus Wolff, has called for stronger protection against judges violating the law. In an article published in the “Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung” on Monday, Wolff … Read more
2024-12-19 11:00: Amendment Regarding German Film Funding 20/14323: Amendment to the Second Reading of the Federal Government’s Draft Law – Document 20/12660, 20/14312 – Draft Law on Measures to Promote German Film (Film Funding Act – FFG) The amendment 20/14323 proposes changes to the second reading of the draft law on measures to promote German … Read more