FDP Plans to Modernize Criminal Procedure The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has proposed a series of reforms to modernize German criminal procedure. The reforms aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the justice system, while also protecting the rights of individuals. One of the key changes proposed by the FDP is the introduction of … Read more
High Expectations for Extension of the Rent Control Brake Berlin (hib) – The federal government is planning to extend the rent control brake until 2029 and to tighten the regulations. This is intended to protect tenants from excessive rent increases. There are high expectations for the measure among tenant associations and social organizations, while the … Read more
Increased Demand for Smart City Funding Berlin, December 27, 2024 – The German federal government has witnessed a surge in funding applications for its “Smart Cities Model Projects” program. The number of proposals received for the eighth funding round has reached 128, a significant increase from the 95 applications received in the previous round. The … Read more
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German Government Presents Development Policy Report Berlin, December 27, 2024 (hib) – The German government has presented its development policy report for 2024. The report provides an overview of the government’s development cooperation activities and outlines its priorities for the coming years. According to the report, the government’s development policy is guided by the following … Read more
Federal Government Presents Climate Adaptation Strategy Berlin, December 27, 2024 (hib). The Federal Government has presented its Climate Adaptation Strategy. The strategy aims to strengthen Germany’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. The strategy outlines a comprehensive approach to climate adaptation, focusing on the following key areas: Improving knowledge and data: Expanding research and … Read more
Progress on Rail Transport Projects in Lusatia Berlin, December 27, 2024 (hib) – The Federal Ministry of Transport (BMVI) and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have provided an update on the status of rail transport projects in Lusatia. Dresden-Görlitz Line The Dresden-Görlitz line is being upgraded as part of the federal government’s “VDE 8” program for accelerated … Read more
State Secretary to Testify in Investigative Committee on Nuclear Phase-Out Berlin (hib/STO) – On Wednesday, January 10, 2024, State Secretary Sven Giegold (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen) from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection will testify in the 1st Investigative Committee of the 20th Bundestag on the nuclear phase-out. The hearing will take place … Read more
Number of Federal Apartments in Decline Berlin, December 27, 2024 (hib) – The number of federal apartments has declined significantly in recent years. According to the Federal Ministry of Finance, there were around 390,000 federal apartments in 2023, a decrease of around 20% compared to 2018. This decline is primarily due to the sale of … Read more
AfD Questions Slow Line Crossings at DB InfraGO AG Kurzmeldungen (hib) – The AfD parliamentary group has submitted a minor question to the federal government regarding slow line crossings at DB InfraGO AG. The query specifically asks about the number of slow line crossings on the rail network, the reasons for their existence, and the … Read more