Tag: Technology
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…
Reactions to proposed IP data retention highlight support and divisions
(de-news.net) – The Police Union (GdP) and senior figures within the CDU and SPD have expressed firm support for the draft legislation proposing a mandatory…
Germany plans three‑month IP data retention to boost cybercrime investigations
(de-news.net) – According to information circulated in German media, the governing parties are preparing legislation that would obligate internet service providers to retain a defined…
GermanPolicy.com again showing good reader statistics in 2025
Dear Network, Our project comprising political and economic news about Germany in English – GermanPolicy.com – has in 2025 again been attracting a good number…
Public opinion in favor of a social media ban for young people in Germany, says report
(de-news.net) – The debate over restricting social media use among minors in Germany has intensified, with the German Bild newspaper reporting that a clear majority…
Deutsche Bahn expands high‑speed services, cuts management posts, and orders 3,000 new buses
(de-news.net) – Deutsche Bahn has introduced new nationwide schedules, marking a significant adjustment to its long‑distance and regional services. Fourteen additional ‘Sprinter’ connections have been…
Coalition moves to fast‑track national infrastructure under new acceleration framework
(de-news.net) – In the Coalition Committee, the CDU/CSU and SPD concluded that essential infrastructure projects must, going forward, be completed at a significantly faster pace….
Coalition plans major overhaul of Heating Law with Building Modernization Act
(de-news.net) – A new, more comprehensive framework governing national heating regulations is scheduled for introduction in spring, according to plans advanced by the CDU/CSU–SPD coalition….
