(de-news.net) – The implementation of the new digital national identity card is expected to be completed no later than early 2027, Federal Minister for Digital Affairs Karsten Wildberger announced during a conference convened in Heilbronn. The CDU politician expressed strong support for the advancements achieved…

(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…

(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…

(de-news.net) – Police have announced operations in several federal states today to inspect vehicles belonging to the car tuning scene. Large-scale operations by officers were previously announced for the federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, and Saxony-Anhalt, among others. The police want to…

(de-news.net) – Patients, medical doctors, and clinics throughout Germany will be able to use electronic patient records starting at the end of the month. This follows a test phase. As Federal Health Minister Lauterbach wrote to the agency responsible for technical implementation, the security measures…

(de-news.net) – The Federal Association of German Industry (BDI) underscores significant cost-saving opportunities arising from Germany’s transition to sustainable energy systems. A comprehensive analysis commissioned by the BDI and conducted by the consulting firm Boston Consulting Group projects that an optimized implementation of the energy…

(de-news.net) – In a debate aired shortly before the Bundestag elections on ARD and ZDF, CDU/CSU reaffirmed their commitment to achieving greenhouse gas neutrality for Germany by 2045. This position was articulated by both CDU Secretary-General Linnemann and CSU Regional Group Leader Dobrindt. The Union…

(de-news.net) – The natural gas supply in Germany remains stable despite low temperatures and decreasing storage levels. The Ines storage association has assured that the remaining reserves will suffice for the rest of the winter. Additionally, the Federal Network Agency has described the gas supply…

(de-news.net) – In the days leading up to the federal election, the Green Party leadership calls for an “education turnaround” to address issues in schools and daycares. Their proposal, detailed in a paper by party leaders Franziska Brantner and Felix Banaszak, includes significant investments in…

(de-news.net) – The German statutory health insurance funds have successfully implemented the introduction of electronic patient records, resulting in the creation of over 70 million records. With the exception of those who have opted out, nearly all insured individuals now possess their own personal electronic…

(de-news.net) – The industry for alternatives to meat and dairy products could contribute up to EUR 65 billion to the German economy and create 250,000 new jobs by 2045, according to a study by the consultancy “Systemiq” for the “Good Food Institute Europe.” The domestic…

(de-news.net) – For those still undecided on which party to vote for in the upcoming Bundestag elections, assistance can now be found through the Wahl-O-Mat. The Federal Agency for Civic Education has launched this online tool. Users can compare their political opinions with those of…