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Climate Protection, Energy: 125th Session on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 11:00 AM, Paul-Löbe-Haus, Meeting Room E.600 – Public Agenda Consultation on the draft law to amend the Energy Security Act (EnSiG 2.0): Securing the energy supply through renewable energies, energy efficiency and an accelerated expansion of the electricity grid (20th legislative period, draft law 20/3536) … Read more

Committee Agenda: Family Affairs Committee, 80th Session Date: Monday, November 11, 2024 Time: 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM Location: Public Session Agenda Items: 1. Adoption and Equal Rights for LGBT Families Discussion on the current legal framework for adoption and parenting rights for LGBT individuals and families Presentation of research on the well-being and development … Read more

Public Hearing of the Committee on Climate Protection and Energy on Climate-Neutral Expansion of Heat Supply 28 October 2024 Berlin – The Committee on Climate Protection and Energy held a public hearing on 28 October 2024, to discuss the climate-neutral expansion of heat supply. The hearing brought together experts from various fields, including energy utilities, … Read more

Public Hearing of the Committee on Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth on “Strengthening Structures Against Sexual Violence Against Children and Young People” On October 28, 2024, the Committee on Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth held a public hearing on the topic of “Strengthening Structures Against Sexual Violence Against Children and Young People.” The … Read more

Report: More Respect – Dialogue with Students A dialogue has been initiated between the school administration and the student body in order to address issues of respect. This follows a series of incidents that have been reported to the school administration, including verbal abuse, physical altercations, and cyberbullying. In a statement released today, the school … Read more

Future of the Heidebahn Railway Line Between Wittenberg and Eilenburg Federal Funding for Upgrade Secured Berlin, October 28, 2024 – The federal government has approved funding for the upgrade of the Heidebahn railway line between Wittenberg and Eilenburg. The project, which will cost an estimated €150 million, is expected to begin in 2025 and be … Read more

German CDU/CSU parliamentary group inquires about the implementation of the power plant strategy Berlin: The CDU/CSU parliamentary group has asked the federal government about the implementation of the power plant strategy. In a minor question*, the Union MPs want to know, among other things, what concrete measures the government has taken to ensure the expansion … Read more

Foundation for Fair Competition between Taxis and Rental Cars Berlin, October 28, 2024 – The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) has presented a draft law that aims to create a level playing field for taxis and rental cars. The new regulations are intended to ensure fair competition and protect consumers. One of … Read more

AfD parliamentary group demands one percent of project costs Berlin (hib/STO) – With a request for information, the AfD parliamentary group wants to find out about the extent to which the federal government and its authorities are awarding so-called “one percent orders” for art in public spaces. In a corresponding application (20/4771), the group refers … Read more

Increase in Violent Incidents in Medical Practices (hib) The number of violent incidents in medical practices has risen sharply in recent years. According to a survey by the German Medical Association, more than half of all doctors have been verbally or physically attacked at work. The main perpetrators are patients and their relatives, who are … Read more