Time Change! Public Hearing of the Health Committee on the Amendment of the Transplantation Act Berlin, January 29, 2025 – The Health Committee of the German Bundestag will hold a public hearing on the amendment of the Transplantation Act on Thursday, February 9, 2025. The hearing will focus on the controversial issue of opt-out versus … Read more
17 Fields of Action for Sustainable Mega Sporting Events – Web Portal Now Online On January 29th, 2025, Pressemitteilungen released an article entitled “17 Handlungsfelder für nachhaltige Sportgroßveranstaltungen – Webportal seit heute online” (“17 Fields of Action for Sustainable Mega Sporting Events – Web Portal Now Online”). The article highlights the launch of a new … Read more
Speech: GdP Specialized Conference “Jewish Life and Police – International Exchange SWC and DHPol” On January 29, 2025, a specialized conference on “Jewish Life and Police – International Exchange SWC and DHPol” was held. The conference was organized by the German Police Union (GdP) in cooperation with the Simon Wiesenthal Center (SWC) and the German … Read more
Press Release: 17 Fields of Action for Sustainable Major Sporting Events – Web Portal Goes Live Today Hamburg, January 29, 2025 – Today, the web portal “Nachhaltige Sportgroßveranstaltungen” (Sustainable Major Sporting Events) went live, offering comprehensive information on the sustainability of major sporting events. The portal provides insights into the 17 fields of action for … Read more
Announcement: Practical Recommendations for More Sustainable Sport Mega-Events January 29, 2025 In light of the growing environmental and social challenges facing our planet, it has become imperative to adopt more sustainable practices in all aspects of our lives, including the organization of major sporting events. Recognizing this urgent need, a collaborative effort has been undertaken … Read more
Announcement: Diversity in the Public Service Date: January 29, 2025, 4:00 PM Introduction: The government is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the communities it serves. As part of this commitment, we are implementing a series of measures to increase the representation of underrepresented groups in the public sector. Measures … Read more
FDP Wants to Lower the Protection Status of Wolves Berlin. The FDP wants to lower the protection status of wolves in Germany. “The wolf is a large predator that poses a growing danger to humans and livestock,” said FDP parliamentary group leader Alexander Graf Lambsdorff to the newspapers of the Funke Mediengruppe. “We must no … Read more
Motion on Anti-Semitism at Universities and Schools Berlin, January 29, 2025 – The German Parliament (Bundestag) is currently discussing a motion submitted by the governing coalition of the Social Democratic Party (SPD), the Greens, and the Free Democratic Party (FDP) on combating anti-Semitism at universities and schools. The motion, titled “Combating Anti-Semitism at Universities and … Read more
FDP Wants to Strengthen Cryptocurrencies The Free Democratic Party (FDP) wants to strengthen cryptocurrencies in Germany. In a resolution passed on Saturday, the party called for the creation of a legal framework for the issuance, trading, and use of cryptocurrencies. The FDP argued that cryptocurrencies have the potential to revolutionize the financial sector. They can … Read more
Approval for Reform of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation Berlin, Germany – The Bundestag has approved a reform of the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation (SPK). The new law, which passed with a large majority on Thursday, aims to modernize the foundation and make it more transparent and efficient. The SPK is one of the largest … Read more