1. Investigation Committee: 95th Meeting on Thursday, November 28, 2024, 9:30 AM – Public The 1st Investigation Committee of the German Bundestag will hold its 95th public meeting on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 9:30 AM. The meeting will take place in the Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Haus in Berlin. Agenda: 1. Opening and Adoption of the Agenda 2. … Read more
13th Session of the 2nd Investigative Committee on November 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM – Closed Session This article provides details about the upcoming 13th session of the 2nd Investigative Committee, to be held on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM. Closed Session Importantly, this session will be held behind closed doors, meaning the … Read more
2nd Committee of Inquiry: 14th Session on Thursday, November 28, 2024, 10:30 am – Public The 2nd Committee of Inquiry of the German Bundestag will hold its 14th public session on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at 10:30 am. The session will focus on the following topics: Examination of witnesses in connection with the “Wirecard” complex … Read more
Call for Applications: German Member of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) About the CPT The Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) is an independent body established under the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. The CPT’s mandate … Read more
FoBi Receives Funding On November 22, 2024, FoBi, a leading provider of educational technology solutions, announced that it has received a significant investment from a group of investors led by Education Growth Partners. The investment will be used to accelerate the development of FoBi’s suite of products and services, which are designed to help educators … Read more
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser Visits Spanish Counterpart Grande-Marlaska in Madrid On November 22, 2024, German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser visited Madrid, Spain to meet with her Spanish counterpart, Fernando Grande-Marlaska. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries on various security issues, including migration, counterterrorism, and border security. Migration Both ministers recognized … Read more
Call to Jointly Advance European Asylum Reform November 22, 2024 Berlin – The European Commission has called for renewed efforts to advance asylum reform in the European Union. In a statement released today, the Commission outlined its priorities for the upcoming negotiations, emphasizing the need for a fair and sustainable asylum system that protects those … Read more
Supplementary Expenditure for Housing Costs Berlin, November 22, 2024 (hib) – The Bundestag approved a supplementary budget of 6.8 billion euros for the 2023 federal budget to cover higher-than-expected costs for housing for people claiming benefits under the Social Security Code II (SGB II). The supplementary budget was approved by a majority vote in the … Read more
AfD Demands End to Public Funding for Makeup Artists The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is calling for an end to public funding for makeup artists in the field of education and vocational training. In a motion submitted to the German Bundestag, the AfD argues that the government should not be responsible for funding beauty … Read more
Reducing Pesticides in Agriculture Berlin (hib) – The use of pesticides in agriculture is to be reduced by 50% by 2030. This is the goal of the new “Plant Protection Strategy 2030”, which was adopted by the German Bundestag on Wednesday with the votes of the coalition factions. The strategy aims to protect human health, … Read more