Press release: Securing appropriate pay and benefits for federal civil servants Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The German government has decided to take action to ensure that federal civil servants receive appropriate pay and benefits. This decision was made in response to concerns that the current system is not providing adequate compensation for the work … Read more
Press release: Reform of the Common European Asylum System: Cabinet decides on draft laws for implementation Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The German cabinet today decided on draft laws to implement the reform of the Common European Asylum System (CEAS). The reform aims to create a fairer and more efficient asylum system in the EU. … Read more
German Government Approves Draft Law to Strengthen Protection of Critical Infrastructure November 6, 2024 Berlin, Germany – The German government has approved a draft law aimed at strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure in the country. The law, known as the “Critical Infrastructure Protection Amendment Act,” will introduce a number of new measures to improve … Read more
Announcement: “With our Critical Infrastructure Protection Act, We’re Making Germany More Crisis-Resilient!” 2024-11-06 11:54 The German government has passed a new law aimed at strengthening the country’s critical infrastructure against various threats, including cyberattacks, natural disasters, and terrorist attacks. The “Critical Infrastructure Protection Act” (CIPA) was approved by the Bundestag (German parliament) on November 5, … Read more
German Traffic Light Coalition Highlights Role of East Germans in Fall of Berlin Wall and Reunification Berlin (hib/FAB) – The German government’s traffic light coalition of the Social Democrats (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democrats (FDP) has emphasized the significant role played by East Germans in the fall of the Berlin Wall and the … Read more
Anträge zum Stopp des Verbrennerverbots abgelehnt Berlin (hib/JOH) – Der Haushaltsausschuss des Bundestages hat am Mittwoch drei Anträge von CDU/CSU, AfD und FDP zur Aufhebung des Verbrennerverbots abgelehnt. Der von der CDU/CSU-Fraktion eingebrachte Antrag forderte die Bundesregierung auf, “alle Maßnahmen zur Umsetzung des Verbrennerverbots” zu stoppen. Die AfD beantragte, das Verbrennerverbot “vollständig aus dem Klimaschutzgesetz … Read more
Feasibility of Free Lunches in Schools Berlin, November 6, 2024 – The German Bundestag is currently debating the introduction of free lunches for all schoolchildren. The aim is to combat child poverty and promote equal opportunities for all children. However, there are concerns about the feasibility and cost of such a measure. According to a … Read more
AfD Demands Measures Against Raw Material Shortages Berlin (hib/BLK) – The AfD parliamentary group is calling on the federal government to take urgent measures against the impending raw material shortage. In a motion (20/5681) submitted to the Bundestag, the group demands that the government immediately establish a national raw materials agency and strengthen the strategic … Read more
Extensive Criticism of Government Plans for SED Victims Bundestag Committee Discusses Draft Law on SED Victim Compensation Berlin, November 6, 2024 (hib) – The draft law on compensation for victims of the Socialist Unity Party (SED) dictatorship, presented by the federal government, has met with extensive criticism in the Bundestag Committee on Justice and Consumer … Read more
Climate Financing in Focus at COP29 World Climate Conference 2024-11-06 13:12 | hib SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt – Climate financing is taking center stage at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Representatives from nearly 200 countries have gathered in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city to … Read more