Category: Politics
European Union might review trade policy
In the face of the Corona crisis, the EU wants to try and find a new balance in trade policy between a Europe that is…
Gröhe advocates a supply chain law
Union Vice-Group Leader in the Bundestag, Hermann Gröhe (CDU), advocates greater attention to supply chains to protect the environment and human rights. “A clever mix…
Harvest helpers are allowed to enter under hygiene restrictions
Beginning next week, harvest helpers from the European Schengen countries are again allowed to enter Germany without restrictions, but under strict hygiene rules. Entry is…
Germany welcomes a number of refugee children and families in need of treatment
The German government has announced the humanitarian admission of refugee families, of whom the children must be treated in hospitals. As Federal Interior Minister Horst…
A group of Greens for rethinking genetic engineering
There are voices within the Greens party that speak out for a constructive approach to genetic engineering. One has to get involved in the discourse…
Series of tests for Corona infection now possible in hospitals
According to a regulation signed by Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn (CDU), more tests for the Coronavirus can now be carried out. In order…
No agreement yet on financial support for poorer countries
At a joint video conference, EU development ministers did not yet agree on financial support for the poorer countries, as a result of the Corona…
Union parties, SPD: von der Leyen bears no responsibility in consultancy affair
The former Federal Minister of Defense Ursula von der Leyen (CDU), according to the CDU-CSU and SPD members of a Bundestag investigation committee, is not…
Teachers’ association: additional educational package makes sense
The German Teachers’ Association has emphasized that it makes sense to put together an “additional education package,” allowing funding in the areas of renovation and…
Spahn supports EU antitrust reforms
German health minister Jens Spahn (CDU) is committed to reforming antitrust law at EU level in order to survive in international competition. Spahn mentioned the…
Corona warning app will be presented next week
Federal Minister of Health Jens Spahn (CDU) has confirmed that the Corona warning app will be presented next week. There are high technical requirements for…
Federal Government: Corona rules are necessary
The spokesman for the Federal Government, Seibert, has emphasized that it is necessary to keep the distance requirement at demonstrations against racism, and to observe…