Situation of Queer People in the Workplace News Article (hib) 25 November 2024 A recently published study by the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) found that queer people in Germany still face significant discrimination in the workplace. The study surveyed over 1,000 queer individuals and found that they were more likely to experience discrimination … Read more
Imams to be trained at the Islamkolleg Deutschland Berlin: The Islamkolleg Deutschland (IKD) is to train imams in the future. The decision was made by the Central Council of Muslims in Germany (ZMD) at its meeting in Berlin on Friday. The IKD, which is based in Osnabrück, is a state-recognized private university for Islamic theology. … Read more
20/13902: Motion for the Introduction of a Commemoration Day for Unborn Life This is an article about a motion in the German Bundestag, titled “20/13902: Antrag Einführung eines Gedenktages für ungeborenes Leben (PDF)”. The motion was submitted by the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Christian Social Union (CSU). The motion calls for the introduction … Read more
German Parliament to Suspend Intake of Afghan Local Staff On November 25, 2024, the German Bundestag passed Antrag 20/13901, a motion to immediately halt the admission of Afghan local staff into Germany. The motion was supported by a majority of parliamentarians, with 324 votes in favor and 276 votes against. Background Since the Taliban’s takeover … Read more
20/13898: Committee Recommendation and Report on the Motion of Members of Parliament Dietmar Friedhoff, Joachim Wundrak, Gerold Otten, Matthias Moosdorf, and the AfD parliamentary group – Document 20/11961 – For a Better Coordination of German Africa Policy – Establishing Interdepartmental Coherence (PDF) Date: 2024-11-25 11:00 Document Type: Committee Recommendation and Report Committee: Bundestag Subject: German … Read more
German Bundestag Strengthens Economic Cooperation with Development Partners Berlin, November 25, 2024 (Drucksachen) – The German Bundestag has adopted a resolution (20/13897) to enhance economic cooperation with countries receiving German development assistance. The resolution stems from a motion by the Christian Democratic Union/Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU) parliamentary group (Drucksache 20/12962). Aims of the Resolution The … Read more
Berlin to Strengthen and Make Tree Nurseries Future-Proof Berlin, 11:00 AM, November 25, 2024: The Berlin House of Representatives has passed a motion to strengthen and make tree nurseries future-proof. The motion, titled “20/13913: Strengthening and Making Tree Nurseries Future-Proof,” was initiated by the Green Party and supported by the Social Democrats, the Left Party, … Read more
20/13909: Antrag Abschaffung der Sommerzeit (PDF) 2024-11-25 11:00 Motion to Abolish Daylight Saving Time (PDF) The German Bundestag has submitted a motion to abolish daylight saving time in Germany. The motion, titled “20/13909: Antrag Abschaffung der Sommerzeit (PDF),” was submitted on November 25, 2024, and is currently under consideration by the Bundestag. Background Daylight saving … Read more
Bundestag to Vote on Abolishment of Queer Commissioner Position On November 25, 2024, the German Bundestag will consider a proposal (20/13903) calling for the abolition of the position of Queer Commissioner. The proposal is supported by several conservative members of the Bundestag. Background The position of Queer Commissioner was created in 2018 as part of … Read more
Expert Council “Health and Resilience” Date: November 25, 2024 Source: German Federal Government The German Federal Government has established an expert council on “Health and Resilience” to advise the government on health policy issues. The council will be made up of experts from various fields, including medicine, public health, economics, and social sciences. The council’s … Read more