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European Union, European Policy: 81st Meeting Wednesday, November 4, 2024 – 1st Amendment/Supplementary Note – Not Public The 81st meeting of the European Union Committee on European Policy will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2024. The following items are on the agenda: Adoption of the agenda Information on current activities in the European Union … Read more

Family: 1st Amendment/Supplementary Announcement for the 82nd Meeting on December 4, 2024 Agenda 1. Discussion and possible resolution on the draft law on the promotion of families and children. The draft law is intended to provide a comprehensive framework for supporting families and children in Germany. It includes measures to: Improve access to childcare and … Read more

Committee Agendas: 92nd Meeting on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 9:30 a.m. – 1st Supplementary Announcement – Not Public Agenda Items: I. Non-Public Session: Personnel Matters: Appointment of a new department head Performance review of a senior staff member Disciplinary action against an employee Legal Matters: Discussion of pending litigation Review of proposed settlement agreement Legal … Read more

Rules of Procedure: 37th Meeting on Thursday, December 5, 2024, 4:00 PM – Closed Session Agenda: 1. Opening and determination of the quorum 2. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting 3. Review of the draft agenda 4. Discussion and resolution of the following items: Proposal for a new rule on the conduct of … Read more

Public Witness Hearing of the 1st Committee of Inquiry “Afghanistan” Berlin, December 2, 2024 – The 1st Committee of Inquiry “Afghanistan” of the German Bundestag today held its first public witness hearing. The hearing focused on the evacuation of German citizens and local staff from Afghanistan following the Taliban’s takeover of the country in August … Read more

Reminder: Annual Accreditation 2025 for Political and Parliamentary Reporting from the German Bundestag Deadline: December 15, 2024 The German Bundestag invites all interested journalists and media representatives to apply for annual accreditation for 2025. The accreditation process allows journalists to access the Bundestag building and attend parliamentary sessions, press conferences, and other events. Eligibility Requirements: … Read more

Public Hearing of the 2nd Committee of Inquiry “Nuclear Phase-Out” Berlin, December 2, 2024 (Press Release) The 2nd Committee of Inquiry “Nuclear Phase-Out” of the German Bundestag held a public hearing today. The committee is investigating the circumstances surrounding the decision to phase out nuclear power in Germany. The hearing focused on the role of … Read more

Public Witness Examination by the 2nd Committee of Inquiry into the Nuclear Phase-Out December 2, 2024 The 2nd Committee of Inquiry into the Nuclear Phase-Out held a public witness examination on December 2, 2024, focusing on the circumstances surrounding the decision to phase out nuclear power in Germany. Background In 2021, the German Bundestag established … Read more

AfD Inquires About Emails From Current Federal Chancellor Berlin, December 2, 2024 – The Alternative for Germany (AfD) parliamentary group has submitted a written question to the federal government inquiring about emails sent and received by the current Federal Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, during his tenure as First Mayor of Hamburg from 2011 to 2018. Citing … Read more

German Bundestag approves supplementary budget for 2024 Berlin, December 2, 2024 – The German Bundestag has approved a supplementary budget for the year 2024 in the amount of 60 billion euros. The funds are intended to finance additional measures in the areas of climate protection, energy security, and defense. The largest share of the additional … Read more