An intensification of deportations to Greece to be expected
(de-news.net) – The German government plans to intensify deportations of refugees to Greece, a practice largely suspended in recent years due to concerns about human rights conditions. According to a media report citing a communication from the Federal Ministry of the Interior to state governments…
First reading of the Federal Budget as well as economic relief from June and July
(de-news.net) – According to Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU), the Federal Cabinet is set to introduce an initial relief package for businesses by mid-July. The package will encompass early labor market reforms and a reduction in electricity taxes. Reiche made these remarks…
Reiche: reducing administrative burdens, fostering economic growth
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche (CDU) has expressed her intention to intervene in legislative initiatives originating from other ministries when they are perceived as detrimental to economic growth. She criticized Federal Minister of Labor Bärbel Bas (SPD) for her proposals concerning…
Klingbeil (SPD) calls for the implementation of fiscal consolidation measures
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has emphasized the need for all federal ministries to adopt cost-saving measures in preparing the 2025 budget. He cautioned against any sense of complacency, despite the availability of a 500-billion-euro special fund for infrastructure and the exemption…
A scientific expert commission on the use of smartphones in schools
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Education and Research, Karin Prien, has announced the establishment of a scientific expert commission which is to examine the use of smartphones in schools. She emphasized that this use of mobile phones constitutes a significant challenge, particularly concerning the concentration…
Klingbeil: social insurance facing structural reforms
(de-news.net) – Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) has announced “fundamental and bold” structural reforms for social insurance but vowed to initially stabilize struggling health and long-term care insurance by the use of federal funds. He acknowledged the urgent need for stabilization, emphasizing that long-term…
Christian Dürr is the new FDP chairman
(de-news.net) – The Free Democratic Party (FDP) has elected former parliamentary group leader Christian Dürr as its new party chairman. At the Federal Party Congress, Dürr secured 82 percent of delegate votes in an uncontested election, succeeding long-serving party leader Christian Lindner.In his candidacy address,…
Computational tool from Jena accelerates viral genetic analysis
(de-news.net) – Researchers at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, in collaboration with international partners, have developed an advanced computational tool designed to markedly enhance the efficiency of viral genetic analysis. The software, termed Vclust, is capable of processing millions of viral genomes within a matter of…
Interior Minister Dobrindt with a roadmap of stricter migration policies
(de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) has outlined his government’s legislative agenda in the Bundestag, emphasizing stricter migration policies. Key measures include rejecting asylum seekers at the border, abolishing expedited naturalization, and suspending family reunification for subsidiary protection holders. Dobrindt also proposed expanding…
Inaugural address of Chancellor Merz before the Bundestag
(de-news.net) – During his inaugural address to the German Bundestag, Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) articulated his commitment to enhancing Germany’s role within the European framework, throughout his tenure. He affirmed that Germany would implement initiatives designed to reinvigorate the foundational European ideals of liberty…
Chancellor Merz advocates for enhanced protection of the European borders
(de-news.net) – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the European Union’s external border protection, particularly in response to migration challenges. During discussions with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Chancellor Merz emphasized the urgency of addressing secondary migration — the movement…
An expansion of the statutory pension system: just an idea, Klüssendorf says
(de-news.net) – The German Civil Servants’ Association has rejected Federal Labor Minister Bas’s proposal to integrate civil servants into the statutory pension system, arguing that such a measure would not resolve any issues within the pension fund. Volker Geyer, the association’s deputy chairman, advocated for…
