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Federal Government proposes broad security and justice measures

(de-news.net) – Germany’s Interior and Justice ministries have put forth a 10-point package to improve the country’s response to Islamist terrorism. Expanded surveillance and data-retention…

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After Berlin attack, Germany reopens debate over extremism and justice

(de-news.net) – Germany is debating tougher security, justice, and prevention measures after a suspected Islamist attack in Berlin, with politicians weighing expanded powers against judicial…

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Justice Minister advocates stronger legal framework against sexual violence (Update)

(de-news.net) – Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has proposed a series of legal reforms aimed at strengthening Germany’s response to sexual violence, including longer…

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Germany’s top prosecutors call for greater independence from justice ministries

(de-news.net) – Germany’s Federal Prosecutor-General and senior prosecutors have called for greater independence from justice ministries, arguing that ministerial instruction powers in individual cases may…

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Justice Minister reviews draft law after fatal stabbing of train conductor

(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) is currently reviewing potential revisions to a draft bill intended to strengthen legal protections for emergency…

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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…

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Justice Minister presents new IP retention plan to strengthen criminal investigations and protect children

(de-news.net) – The Federal Ministry of Justice has unveiled its draft legislation requiring internet service providers to retain their customers’ IP addresses for a period…

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Green Party congress in Hannover focuses on climate policy and social justice

(de-news.net) – At the Green Party congress in Hannover, co-chair Felix Banaszak underscored the necessity of combining ecological ambition with social fairness as a central…

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