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CDU to adopt a binding women’s quota
(GermanPolicy.com) – The CDU would like to introduce a quota for women. Secretary General Czaja emphasized that half of the population in Germany is female. It is therefore necessary to ensure that women are “in equal proportions in management positions.” A binding quota within the…
22.3 million people in Germany have a migration background
(GermanPolicy.com) – In 2021, 22.3 million people or 27.2 percent of the population of Germany had a migration background, as reported by the Federal Statistical Office. 53 percent of the residents with foreign roots had German citizenship. The migration background is present in every case…
Highest pension increase in 30 years
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federal Cabinet has approved a pension increase of 5.35 percent from 1 July. Federal Minister of Labor Heil (SPD) described this as the highest increase in 30 years. In East Germany, pensions will climb by 6.12 percent. Incidentally, the 3 million recipients…
Bundestag votes against compulsory vaccination
(GermanPolicy.com) – The German Bundestag has voted against compulsory vaccination. Federal Minister of Health Lauterbach (SPD) now sees no leeway to further reduce the measures against the Covid-19 pandemic. “We used up whatever we were able to loosen,” said the politician. In autumn, therefore, the…
Cornerstones of German share pension set
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Deutsche Bundesbank has been selected by the Federal Treasury to manage the investment fund that will be used to pay for state pensions from shares in the future. The fund should operate in a yield-oriented manner. “In a first step, the fund…
Amount of financial aid for Ukrainian refugees defined
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federal Government, together with the representatives of the Federal States, has found an agreement as to the distribution of the costs for Ukrainian refugees. Those affected should receive a similar level of support as do asylum seekers after their recognition. From June,…
Refugees to receive basic security benefits
(GermanPolicy.com) – As of 1 June, Ukrainian refugees will be included in the basic security system. Chancellor Scholz and the Prime Ministers of the Federal States have agreed on this. The Federal Government not only covers part of the accommodation costs, but also provides the…
Lang (Greens) wants speed limits on motorways
(GermanPolicy.com) – Green co-chair Lang has called for the introduction of a speed limit on autobahns in Germany to save more energy. You have to “get out of dependencies as quickly as possible”. This is possible if you diversify, expand sustainable energies and reduce energy…
Funding for energy-efficient buildings
(GermanPolicy.com) – Follow-up funding for energy-efficient new buildings by the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau is to apply from April 20th. The funding should be based on the EH40 standard, but with different funding rates and conditions. The Federal Government would like to use this to increase…
Bundestag vote on compulsory vaccination
(GermanPolicy.com) – Minister of Health Lauterbach (SPD) expects that this Thursday, the Bundestag will pass compulsory vaccination from the age of 60 – with the possibility of prescribing a vaccination from the age of 18, if necessary from next autumn, or to further ease measures…
Voluntary isolation in case of infection: Lauterbach defends withdrawal
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Minister of Health Lauterbach (SDP) has admitted a mistake in the proposal for a voluntary quarantine of people infected with Covid-19. Isolation would apply from May 1st. Lauterbach asked for the population to maintain their trust. “Corona is not a cold,” he…
Corona bonus for nursing staff
(GermanPolicy.com) – As a result of the Corona pandemic, the Federal Government has decided on a bonus for nursing staff. A total of 1 billion Euros are available for hospitals and care facilities. The amount is divided in equal parts and should benefit all those…
