Digital Sovereignty Particularly Important Berlin. The federal government wants to promote digital sovereignty in Germany and Europe. There are currently discussions with European partners on how to achieve this goal, said Federal Economics Minister Robert Habeck (Greens) on Monday at a digital conference of the “Neue Osnabrücker Zeitung”. Germany is already well-positioned in some areas, … Read more
Expert Dispute over Wind Energy Expansion and Housing Construction Berlin (hib/TIB) – The expansion of wind energy and the construction of new housing are both highly relevant issues for Germany. However, there is currently a dispute among experts about how to proceed with these two objectives. Some experts believe that wind energy expansion should have … Read more
Bundesrat Statement on Inclusion Act January 16, 2025 | 13:42 The Bundesrat (German Federal Council) has issued a statement on the Inclusion Act, which was passed by the Bundestag (German Parliament) in December 2024. The Act aims to improve the rights and living conditions of people with disabilities and ensure their full participation in society. … Read more
Possible Distribution Shift in Property Tax Berlin, January 16, 2025 (hib) – According to a study by the Institute for Fiscal and Macroeconomic Research (IMK) at the Hans Böckler Foundation, the planned new property tax assessment could lead to significant distribution shifts. The study examined the effects of the new assessment method on residential properties … Read more
Municipal Utilities’ Capital Needs Berlin: The Association of Municipal Enterprises (VKU) has warned of a significant capital need for municipal utilities in the coming years. According to VKU President Ingbert Liebing, investments of around 150 billion euros will be necessary by 2030 to secure the energy and water supply, as well as waste disposal. The … Read more
Family Report: Risk of Poverty for Single Parents According to the Family Report of the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs, the risk of poverty for single parents is significantly higher than for other families. In 2021, 36% of single parents with at least one minor child were at risk of poverty, compared to 14% of … Read more
German Hydrogen Projects in Namibia Windhoek, Namibia | Windhoek, January 16, 2025 – Germany and Namibia are collaborating on several hydrogen projects to promote the development of a green hydrogen economy in the African nation. These projects aim to harness Namibia’s abundant renewable energy resources, particularly solar and wind power, to produce green hydrogen for … Read more
Interior Committee Reconvenes to Discuss Christmas Market Attack Berlin, January 16, 2025: The Bundestag’s Interior Committee held a second meeting today to discuss the December terrorist attack on the Christmas market at Breitscheidplatz. New Findings and Evidence The committee presented new findings and evidence from the ongoing investigation. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office … Read more
Antibiotics in Veterinary Medicine January 16, 2025 Antibiotics are essential drugs used to treat bacterial infections in humans and animals. However, the overuse and misuse of antibiotics in veterinary medicine is a growing concern due to its potential to contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance. Antibiotic Use in Veterinary Medicine Antibiotics are commonly used … Read more
German Government Confirms Commitment to Expanding the Marschbahn Line 16th January 2025 Berlin – The German government has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding the Marschbahn railway line, a crucial infrastructure project for the northern German region of Schleswig-Holstein. Federal Secretary of State Enak Ferlemann announced that the cabinet had approved funding for the Marschbahn expansion … Read more