Law on the epidemic situation: Spahn against extension
(GermanPolicy.com) – In contrast to SPD candidate for chancellor, Olaf Scholz, who wants to prolong the ‘epidemic situation of national scope,’ Federal Health Minister Jens…
Germany donates vaccination doses to developing countries
(GermanPolicy.com) – Federal Health Minister Jens Spahn (CDU) has announced that the Federal Republic of Germany will donate all deliveries of the vaccine from AstraZeneca…
Flood protection: North Rhine-Westphalia takes greater account of small rivers
(GermanPolicy.com) – The government of North Rhine-Westphalia would like to give greater consideration to small rivers when it comes to flood prevention. For example, it…
Soy cultivation in Germany has more than doubled
(GermanPolicy.com) – The area on which soy is grown in Germany has increased from 15,800 hectares to 33,800 hectares in five years. This was announced…
Covid-19: police checking test results upon entry into Germany
(GermanPolicy.com) – From this Sunday, travelers to Germany have to present certificates. This is meant to limit the spread of the Coronavirus. On the occasion…
Technical solutions and improved civil protection suggested in Germany to prevent future flooding
by Thorsten KochGermanPolicy.com The Federal Office for Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance would like to see risk areas that might be subject to flooding better…
Government bodies and federal associations make suggestions for climate protection
by Thorsten KochGermanPolicy.com According to Federal Interior Minister Horst Seehofer (CSU), the Federal States’ position is that disaster control should remain within their competences. However,…
BDI demands tax breaks for companies
(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federation of German Industries (BDI) has campaigned for tax cuts in the interests of business. The average tax rate for German companies…
Non-certified travelers from risk areas must quarantine from August
From 1 August, according to a decree by the Federal Cabinet, those entering Germany from the age of 12 will be obliged to present either…
Economic output may be back to pre-crisis level this year
According to an estimate of the Federal Statistical Office, the gross domestic product in Germany was 1.5 percent higher in the second quarter than it…
Improvements with regard to the job market
The number of unemployed has improved in July. With 2.59 million unemployed, the number fell by 24,000 from June to July. This lowered the unemployment…
Environmental associations call for new locations for houses and more space for water
by Thorsten KochGermanPolicy.com Several environmental associations have called for reconstruction efforts after the flood disaster in western Germany to be adapted, with a view to…
