Category: Technology
Toward a centralized ‘citizen app’ with AI support and public–private backing
(de-news.net) – Germany is advancing plans for a centralized ‘citizen app’ developed with SAP and Deutsche Telekom to unify administrative services, integrate AI-assisted processes, and…
Germany’s green energies surpass 50% as divisions deepen over transition paths
(de-news.net) – Renewables now supply over half of Germany’s electricity, driven mainly by wind growth. While SPD leaders have called for faster expansion and continued…
Digital patient records to enable appointments and referrals under new healthcare law
(de-news.net) – The Federal Health Ministry has proposed a law that would allow patients to use their electronic patient record (ePA) to make appointments and…
Legal gaps prompt calls for platform accountability against digital violence targeting women
(de-news.net) – As experts criticize current laws and their shortcomings and as AI-driven manipulations raise the risk of online exposure, support grows for legal amendments…
Energy, transport, and industry targeted in ambitious climate initiative expected to cut 25 million tons of CO2
(de-news.net) – The Federal Cabinet has approved the 2026 Climate Protection Program, detailing 67 measures aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by over 25 million tons…
Germany moves to criminalize sexualized deepfakes and strengthen digital violence protections
(de-news.net) – The German Justice Ministry plans to criminalize the creation and distribution of sexualized deepfakes, aiming to close a key legal gap and protect…
Prien (CDU) advocates coordinated approach to youth digital safety
(de-news.net) – Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has underscored the central importance of the expert commission she established in the ongoing debate regarding age…
Debate intensifies in Germany over age-based controls on youth social media use
(de-news.net) – The Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), has argued that Germany urgently requires an effective and clearly structured, age-based regulatory framework governing…
