Cold progression burdens taxpayers with 273 euros Berlin: According to calculations by the German Taxpayers Federation (BdSt), the cold progression will cost taxpayers an average of 273 euros in 2024. The reason for this is the failure to adjust the tax brackets and allowances to inflation. This means that employees pay more taxes on the … Read more
Bureaucratic Costs in Agriculture The German Farmers’ Association (DBV) has criticized the increasing bureaucratic burden on farmers. According to a recent study, farmers spend an average of 112 hours per year on administrative tasks. This is equivalent to the workload of a full-time employee for three weeks. The DBV said that the increasing number of … Read more
European Recovery Instrument Next Generation EU: Commission updates the European Parliament Brussels, 5 November 2024 (hib. DE) – The European Commission has presented the current developments regarding the European recovery instrument Next Generation EU to the European Parliament. The focus of the report is on the implementation of the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), which … Read more
The Left asks for climate money Berlin: The left faction has tabled a minor question in the Bundestag on climate money for private households. This is a financial aid for the purchase of energy-efficient heating systems and for the energy-efficient renovation of homes. The members of the Bundestag from the Left faction Fabio De Masi, … Read more
Material Subsistence Level Estimated at 11,940 Euros in 2025 Berlin, 05.11.2024 (hib) – The material subsistence level, which serves as the basis for determining social benefits, will be raised to 11,940 euros in 2025. This represents an increase of 180 euros compared to the current level of 11,760 euros, as per the draft of the … Read more
German Development Cooperation Supports 205 Projects in Rwanda Since 2014 Berlin, November 5, 2024 (hib) Since 2014, the German government has supported 205 development projects in Rwanda with a total volume of around €600 million. This includes projects in the areas of good governance, sustainable economic development, environmental protection, and health. The German government’s commitment … Read more
Evaluation of the Ongoing Foreign Missions of the Bundeswehr Berlin, November 5, 2024 – The Bundeswehr is currently involved in several foreign missions around the world, including in Mali, Afghanistan, and Iraq. The Federal Ministry of Defense commissioned an evaluation of these missions, which was recently completed. The evaluation found that the missions are generally … Read more
No Evidence of Hacker Attack Berlin, November 5, 2024 (hib). There is no evidence of a hacker attack on the German Bundestag, according to the Bundestag’s administration. This was confirmed by a spokesman for the administration on Saturday. The denial follows media reports that the Bundestag’s IT systems had been hacked and sensitive data stolen. … Read more
Status of the Implementation of the National Security Strategy On November 5, 2024, the German Bundestag debated the status of the implementation of the National Security Strategy (NSS). The NSS was adopted in 2022 and sets out the guidelines for Germany’s security policy. Main Points of the Debate: Threats to Security: Members of the Bundestag … Read more
Increased Flexibility for the African Development Fund Bonn, November 5, 2024 (hib) – The Board of Governors of the African Development Fund (ADF) has approved a series of measures to increase the flexibility and effectiveness of the fund’s operations. The ADF is the concessional lending arm of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group, providing financial … Read more