Germany

Bundesrat Objects to Draft Law on Accelerating Approval Procedures for Geothermal Energy, Heat Pumps, and Heat Storage On October 30, 2024, the Bundesrat (Federal Council) published a statement opposing the draft law (20/13556) to accelerate approval procedures for geothermal energy systems, heat pumps, and heat storage, as well as amendments to other legal frameworks for … Read more

German Federal Government Supports Youth Engagement in Addressing Nazi Crimes October 30, 2024: German Culture Minister Claudia Roth has announced a new initiative to empower young people in the fight against extremism and the preservation of historical memory. The “JUGEND erinnert vor Ort” (Youth Remembers On-Site) program will provide financial support to projects initiated by … Read more

Roundtable Recommends Guidelines for E-Lending in Public Libraries October 30, 2024 – The German Federal Government has announced that a roundtable discussion has reached a consensus on recommendations for e-lending in public libraries. The recommendations aim to establish fair and equitable conditions for e-lending, addressing concerns raised by authors, publishers, and libraries. Key Points of … Read more

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Statement by Federal Minister of the Interior Faeser on Her Visit to the Federal Police at Frankfurt/Main Airport 2024-10-29 13:36 On Friday, German Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser visited Federal Police officers at Frankfurt/Main Airport to gain insights into their work and challenges. During her visit, she emphasized the importance of investing in … Read more

Tourism: Agenda for the 80th Meeting on November 6, 2024 – Public Hearing “How Fit is Health Tourism? The Tourism Committee of the German Bundestag will hold its 80th meeting on November 6, 2024. The main topic of the public hearing will be “How Fit is Health Tourism?”. Health tourism is a growing market segment. … Read more

Finance Committee: “RStruktFÜG” Agenda October 29, 2024 1. Structural Reform Financing Act (RStruktFÜG) The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on the Structural Reform Financing Act (RStruktFÜG), a proposed law that aims to provide financial support to structural reforms in Germany. Background: The German government has identified a need for structural reforms in various sectors, … Read more

Finance Committee: 107th Session on Monday, November 4th, 2024, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., PLH E 700 – Public Hearing The 107th meeting of the Finance Committee will be held on Monday, November 4th, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in PLH E 700. This will be a public hearing. Agenda Opening remarks Discussion … Read more

Legal Affairs Committee Agenda: 122nd Meeting – November 6, 2024, 10:45 AM – Public Hearing 1. Opening Chair’s remarks 2. Adoption of the agenda 3. Public hearing on the proposal for a directive on the protection of the euro and other currencies against counterfeiting by criminal law Statement by the Commission representative Presentations by: Member … Read more

Public Hearing of the Committee on Labor and Social Affairs on the SGB III Modernization Act October 29, 2024 The German Bundestag’s Committee on Labor and Social Affairs held a public hearing on October 29, 2024, to discuss the Third Social Code (SGB III) Modernization Act. The proposed legislation aims to reform the unemployment insurance … Read more