Consequences of the Citizen’s Income Reform Berlin. The consequences of the citizen’s income reform are still the subject of fierce debate. The critics of the reform fear that it will have negative effects on the labor market and social cohesion. On the other hand, the supporters of the reform argue that it will reduce poverty … Read more
Experts Criticize Planned Implementation of the NIS 2 Directive Berlin, November 4, 2024 (hib) – Experts from the scientific advisory board on information technology security of the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) have criticized the planned implementation of the EU’s Network and Information Security Directive 2 (NIS 2). In a statement, they said … Read more
Mixed Reactions to Draft Law on Planning Procedures Berlin, November 04, 2024 – The recently published draft law on planning procedures has received mixed reactions from various stakeholders in the construction industry. The German Association of Towns and Municipalities (DStGB) has welcomed the proposal, stating that it will streamline and simplify planning processes. “The current … Read more
Public Hearing on Bank Levy Berlin, November 4, 2024 – The German Bundestag’s Finance Committee held a public hearing today to discuss the proposed banking levy. The levy, which is aimed at raising revenue to support the financial stability fund, has been met with mixed reactions from the banking industry. In his opening remarks, Committee … Read more
Trade Union Calls for More Commitment to European Education Area Berlin, November 4, 2024 (hib) – The Education and Science Union (GEW) has called for more commitment to the European Education Area. At the 6th National Education and Science Forum of the SPD parliamentary group in the German Bundestag, GEW chair Maike Finnern stressed that … Read more
German Government Examines Contract Award for Digitalization of Visa Issuance Berlin, November 4, 2024 – The German Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an examination of the contract award for the digitalization of visa issuance. The contract, worth several hundred million euros, was awarded to a consortium led by the IT company GovTech Solutions. … Read more
Promoting Funds Scandal: Union Demands Answers from the BMBF On November 4, 2024, the Union faction in the German Bundestag demanded answers from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) regarding the scandal surrounding the allocation of research funds. The scandal centers on allegations that management at the DLR, the German Aerospace Center, used … Read more
Use of Remote Electrical Impulse Devices in the German Federal Police Summary The German Federal Police is planning to equip its officers with remote electrical impulse devices (REIDs). These devices are designed to incapacitate individuals by administering an electrical shock. The Federal Ministry of the Interior announced the decision on November 4, 2024. Background The … Read more
Geothermal Energy Law in Need of Improvement, Experts Say Experts have called for improvements to Germany’s Geothermal Energy Law, which is due to expire in 2025. They argue that the current law is too restrictive and does not provide enough incentives for the development of geothermal energy. The Geothermal Energy Law was passed in 2005 … Read more
Differing Views on SGB-III Modernization Act The German Bundestag has passed the Social Code III (SGB-III) Modernization Act, which has been met with mixed reactions from various stakeholders. Key Provisions of the Act The SGB-III Modernization Act introduces several changes to the social security system, including: Expanding access to unemployment benefits for the self-employed and … Read more