Category: Politics
Reintroduction of the practice fee in Germany?
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Regarding the possible reinstatement of a practice charge for German patients, the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds (GKV) has…
Brandenburg clears path for broadcasting reform
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Brandenburg has become the last German state to give its approval to the broadcasting reform treaty, thereby clearing the way for…
German Government approves draft law against domestic violence
(de-news.net) – The German Federal Cabinet has endorsed a comprehensive draft bill designed to strengthen protection against domestic abuse. The initiative, introduced by Justice Minister…
Pension reforms highlight generational rift aside calls for structural changes
(de-news.net) – Prominent officials continue to predict an eventual resolution regarding Germany’s contested pension package. CDU/CSU parliamentary leader Jens Spahn has expressed confidence that the…
Germany plans electronic monitoring as a protection against domestic violence
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – The German Federal Cabinet seeks to strengthen protection for victims of domestic and intimate partner violence through comprehensive new legislation. The…
Merz and Macron urge Europe to forge its own digital future
(de-news.net) – To explore strategies for reducing the European Union’s dependence on foreign technology corporations, policymakers and business leaders convened in Berlin for the ‘Summit…
Chancellor Merz calls for nationwide security standards at Christmas markets (Update)
(de-news.net) – Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for the establishment of cross-city guidelines to regulate the organization of Christmas markets across Germany. Speaking during…
Digital sovereignty: Wildberger calls for rapid AI reform as Europe mobilizes investments
(de-news.net) – Ahead of the European Summit on Digital Sovereignty, Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger (CDU) stressed the urgency of reforms and rapid progress in the…