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Construction industry grows

The construction industry in Germany, unlike many other economic sectors, has seen further growth in sales. As reported by the Federal Statistical Office, revenues rose…

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Bridging aid for companies started

The Federal Government has launched an aid program to help companies during the Corona crisis and to get the economy going. For three months up…

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Tax relief for disabled people

Disabled people will receive tax relief from the Federal Government. The tax lump sum for disabled people increases from 3700 Euros to 7400 Euros. It…

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Bridging aid for students

In order to ensure a sufficient income for students, the Federal Government will provide a bridging aid that is intended to help students living alone,…

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Union confederation calls for basic child protection

The German Federation of Trade Unions has called for a unified basic child protection. So far, there are separate financial posts: child benefit, tax allowances,…

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Bund takes share in CureVac

The federal government takes a share in CureVac in order to promote the development of a vaccine against the Coronavirus. As Federal Minister of Economics…

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Tobacco advertising to be banned after a vote of the Bundestag

The Bundestag has passed a ban on tobacco advertising, which prohibits advertising of tobacco products in cinemas and the distribution of free samples outside the…

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Union parties want reform of electoral law for next Bundestag

The CDU-CSU in the German Bundestag has agreed on the modalities of a reform of the electoral law. The number of constituencies should thus be…

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Good job prospects for skilled workers after training

German companies will offer at least 7 percent fewer apprenticeships than in 2019. The construction industry, on the other hand, will offer 2 percent more…

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BDK criticizes refusal to study racism within the police

by Thorsten Koch The Federation of German Criminal Police (BDK) has criticized the fact that the Federal Minister of the Interior, Seehofer, has rejected a…

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Prime Minister Hans asks for caution on summer vacation

Saarland’s Prime Minister Hans asked for special caution during the summer vacation. Especially parents with schoolchildren should avoid risk areas. All citizens are required to…

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Increase in passenger numbers at Frankfurt Airport

The number of passengers at Frankfurt Airport has increased slightly, albeit at a low level. The operator Fraport counted about 250,000 passengers in the previous…

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