Category: Technology
Judges Association urges renewed ‘Rule of Law Pact’ to tackle staffing and digital backlog
(de-news.net) – The German Judges Association (DRB) has urged lawmakers to renew and extend the so-called ‘Rule of Law Pact’ as a means of addressing…
Amid celebrations, nationwide injuries spur debate on decentralizing fireworks regulation
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Millions of Germans were reported to have welcomed the start of 2026 in a largely nonviolent manner, as major public events…
BKA President calls for expanded legal powers to confront escalating cyber threats
(de-news.net) – Holger Münch, President of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), has called for a substantial expansion of his agency’s authority in the national…
Schneider wants to keep strict climate conditions for overhaul of heating law
(de-news.net) – Environment Minister Carsten Schneider (SPD) has argued that the fundamental provisions of the so-called “heating law” must remain intact. He indicated that any…
Justice Minister Hubig rejects mandatory online real-name requirement, emphasizing privacy and free expression
(de-news.net) – Responding to renewed calls from Bavarian political leaders and former Constitutional Court President Andreas Voßkuhle, Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has firmly…
Bavaria and Berlin push national debate on real-name rules for online speech
(de-news.net) – Bavaria has joined Andreas Voßkuhle, the former president of the Federal Constitutional Court, in advocating the introduction of legislation that would obligate internet…
Justice Minister presents new IP retention plan to strengthen criminal investigations and protect children
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – The Federal Ministry of Justice has unveiled its draft legislation requiring internet service providers to retain their customers’ IP addresses for…
Dobrindt unveils 2026 security strategy to reinforce national protection amid rising hybrid threats (Update)
(Gemini Audio) (de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has declared that safety, stability, and the protection of the public must stand at the…
