Category: Politics
Reactions to proposed IP data retention highlight support and divisions
(de-news.net) – The Police Union (GdP) and senior figures within the CDU and SPD have expressed firm support for the draft legislation proposing a mandatory…
Germany plans three‑month IP data retention to boost cybercrime investigations
(de-news.net) – According to information circulated in German media, the governing parties are preparing legislation that would obligate internet service providers to retain a defined…
Schnieder advises early enrollment as driver’s license overhaul not expected before 2027
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) has urged prospective drivers not to postpone the process of obtaining a license in the…
New legislation seeks tenant protections through limits on index rents and short‑term contracts
(de-news.net) – Germany’s federal justice minister Stefanie Hubig has advanced a legislative initiative designed to curb the growth of rents in contracts indexed to inflation….
Kramp-Karrenbauer elected to lead Konrad Adenauer Foundation
(de-news.net) – Former German defense minister and CDU chair Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer will assumed the presidency of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), an institution closely linked…
Bundesrat confirms 2026 federal budget with major allocations for defense and climate
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has formally ratified the federal budget for 2026 during its final session of the year, and no proposals were introduced to…
Bundesrat endorses new military service framework with mandatory registration for young men
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has approved revised military service legislation based on suggestions made by Defense Minister Boris Pistorius. While the overall goal was to…
Tax Amendment Act clears Bundesrat: billions in annual relief for businesses and citizens
(de-news.net) – The Bundesrat has formally approved the 2025 Tax Amendment Act, thereby authorizing a comprehensive package of fiscal measures that combine targeted economic relief…
