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Notice 2. Committee of Inquiry “Nuclear Phase-Out”: Press Statements Before the Witness Interview on Thursday, January 16, 2025 Berlin, January 15, 2025 – The Committee of Inquiry “Nuclear Phase-Out” of the German Bundestag will resume its public hearings on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in room 3300 of the Reichstag Building. The following … Read more

80 Years After Liberation of Auschwitz: Bundestag Youth Delegation Visits Memorial Site Berlin, January 15, 2025 – Eighty years after the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration and extermination camp, a youth delegation from the German Bundestag visited the memorial site. The delegation, consisting of 15 young members of parliament, spent three days in Auschwitz-Birkenau, learning … Read more

Enhanced Protection of Critical Infrastructure from Illegally Flying Drones 2025-01-15 11:00 In light of the increasing threat posed by illegally flying drones, comprehensive measures are being implemented to safeguard critical infrastructure. A joint effort by law enforcement agencies, security experts, and industry leaders is underway to enhance protection and mitigate potential risks. Background Unmanned aerial … Read more

Press Release: Enhanced Protection of Critical Infrastructure from Illegal Drone Flights January 15, 2025, 11:00 AM Berlin, Germany – In response to the increasing threat posed by illegal drone flights, the Federal Ministry of the Interior and Homeland Security (BMI) today announced a comprehensive strategy to enhance the protection of critical infrastructure. The strategy encompasses … Read more

Outstanding Warrants for Arrest against “Reich Citizens/Self-Administrators” Original Article in German: Offene Haftbefehle gegen “Reichsbürger/Selbstverwalter” Detailed English Article: Background: The term “Reich citizens” refers to individuals who reject the legitimacy of the Federal Republic of Germany and claim to belong to a “Reich” that existed before 1945. “Self-administrators” are connected to the “Reich citizen” movement … Read more

Support for Threatened Journalists Abroad Berlin: The German government is providing 4 million euros to support threatened journalists abroad. The funds will be used to protect journalists who are at risk due to their work, as well as to support independent media projects in countries where freedom of the press is restricted. “Journalists are essential … Read more

Open Warrants in the PMK Area “Other Assignment” Berlin: (hib/HAU) As of December 31, 2024, there were 9,612 open arrest warrants in the “Other Assignment” area of the Police Criminal Statistics (PMK). This is an increase of 1,039 (12.2%) compared to the previous year (8,573). The majority of these open arrest warrants (8,157) are related … Read more

Changes to the Contergan Healthcare Act Report on Amendments to the Contergan Relief Act Berlin, January 15, 2025 – The Bundestag legal affairs committee has dealt with the report on amendments to the Contergan Relief Act. The law is intended to simplify the payment of benefits to those affected by the thalidomide scandal. Since their … Read more

Sale and Reuse of Former Concentration Camp Sites The German Bundestag has addressed the issue of the sale and reuse of former concentration camp sites. On January 15, 2025, the parliament passed a resolution calling for a sensitive and responsible approach to these historically significant sites. The resolution emphasizes the importance of preserving the memory … Read more

Public Hearing on the Amendment of the Emissions Trading Act Berlin, January 15, 2025 The German Bundestag’s Environment Committee held a public hearing on Friday to discuss the amendment of the Emissions Trading Act (Emmissionshandelsgesetz, EHGes). The amendment aims to align the law with the EU’s Emissions Trading Directive, which was revised in 2023. Key … Read more