Category: Technology
Germany weighs age limits for social media amid rising concerns
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – The German federal government has commissioned a specialized expert group to evaluate the feasibility and implications of introducing a statutory minimum…
German politicians push for e-mobility amid EU combustion engine debate
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Prominent economic policymakers from Germany’s CDU and SPD parties are urging the federal government to implement significantly stronger incentives to accelerate…
Germany invests 35 billion euros in space security by 2030
(de-news.net) – According to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius (SPD), the German federal government plans to invest 35 billion euros by 2030 to strengthen space-related infrastructure…
CDU endorses Federal President’s welfare reform appeal
(de-news.net) – Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier’s recent appeal for a comprehensive overhaul of Germany’s welfare system has garnered explicit support from the CDU. Carsten Linnemann,…
Weber and von der Leyen signal flexibility on engine phase-out as Commission reviews emissions framework
(de-news.net) – Manfred Weber, Chair of the European People’s Party (EPP) in the European Parliament, has signaled a potential reconsideration of the European Union’s planned…
Union parties challenge EU combustion engine ban (Update)
(de-news.net) – In response to the European Union’s proposed prohibition on the registration of new combustion engine vehicles from 2035, a discernible shift in stance…
Rhineland-Palatinate: State Media Act revision to strengthen media competence
(de-news.net) – The German state of Rhineland-Palatinate plans to boost public education and awareness about media’s role and impact. Daniel Schäffner, media policy spokesperson for…
Majority of Germans embrace autonomous transport, survey finds
(de-news.net) – According to findings from a recent Bitkom Research survey, an overwhelming 99% of German respondents expressed willingness to engage with autonomous modes of…
Germany establishes expert commission to strengthen internet safety measures for minors
(de-news.net) – A newly established expert commission, convened by the German federal government, is tasked with evaluating potential legislative measures such as prohibiting mobile phone…
Federal Minister Prien advocates local autonomy as to mobile phone policies in education
(de-news.net) – Prior to the forthcoming ‘Mobile Phone Summit’ in Dresden, Federal Minister of Education Karin Prien (CDU) has expressed her opposition to the implementation…
