New protections from sexual harassment come into force The government has announced new protections from sexual harassment in the workplace, which will come into force on 25 October 2024. The new protections include: A new duty on employers to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace. A new right for employees to request a flexible working … Read more
London Poppy Factory Prepares Nation to Mark Remembrance London, October 25, 2024 – The London Poppy Factory, a charity that supports veterans and their families, is preparing the nation to mark Remembrance in 2024. This year’s Remembrance period, which runs from October 31st to November 13th, will be a poignant time for the nation to … Read more
I’m sorry, but I cannot provide an article from “Deutsche Bank Research” with the title “Hanging in there” that is dated October 25, 2024. This article does not appear to exist, and I have no information on this topic. Please note that I am only able to access information that is currently available online, and … Read more
Committee on Climate Protection and Energy Visits Amazon Region October 25, 2024 A delegation from the German Bundestag’s Committee on Climate Protection and Energy recently visited the Amazon rainforest to gain firsthand insights into the region’s environmental challenges and the efforts being made to protect it. The eight-day tour included visits to research institutions, indigenous … Read more
Delegation of the German-Nordic Parliamentary Group Travels to Iceland and Greenland On October 25, 2024, a delegation of the German-Nordic Parliamentary Group embarked on a visit to Iceland and Greenland. The delegation, led by the group’s chairperson, MP Bundestag, is comprised of members of the Bundestag from various political parties. The delegation’s visit to Iceland … Read more
German Parliament Submits Bill to Repeal Intersputnik Act Berlin, October 25, 2024 – The German Bundestag has introduced a bill to repeal the Intersputnik Act, which has been in effect since 1971. The law established the legal basis for Germany’s participation in the Intersputnik international satellite communications organization. The German government argues that the law … Read more
Development of Organized Crime at Train Stations According to law enforcement authorities, organized crime is increasingly active at train stations across the country. This development is attributed to several factors, including the large number of people passing through train stations, the availability of potential victims, and the ease with which criminals can operate in these … Read more
Number of Persons Observed by the BfV in 2023 and 2024 Berlin, October 25, 2024 – According to the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV), the number of persons observed by the BfV due to suspected extremism has continued to rise in 2023 and 2024. As of the end of 2023, the … Read more
German Government Discloses Part-Time Income of Federal Judges Berlin, October 25, 2024 – The German government has released a comprehensive report detailing the part-time income of federal judges, shedding light on their financial activities outside their official duties. The report, compiled by the Ministry of Justice and Consumer Protection, covers the period from 2019 to … Read more
Implementation of the SLAPP Directive The European Union’s Anti-SLAPP Directive (Directive (EU) 2022/2352) was adopted on 14 November 2022 to combat the misuse of legal proceedings to silence freedom of expression and information. SLAPPs (“strategic lawsuits against public participation”) are lawsuits that are intended to censor, intimidate, and silence critics by burdening them with the … Read more