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Germany to Pilot Digital Public Services
The newly appointed Federal Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger, has announced an accelerated push to digitize public…
Germany Defends Digital Tax Plan
Germany’s Minister of Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has strongly defended his plans for a digital tax, asserting the need…
Tech Giants Rejoice Canada Delays Digital Tax
Canada has temporarily halted its tax on digital services provided by major U.S. technology companies, a move intended…
Digital Rules to be Watered Down?
EU Commission Reportedly Concedes to US in Digital Markets Act Talks The European Commission has reportedly agreed to…
Will a National Digital Agency Unite the Country?
Germany’s Public Servants’ Union Calls for National Digital Agency The German Public Servants’ Union (DBB) is urging the…
Hospitals Demand Digital Surcharge to Fund Digitalization
Germany’s Hospital Association in North Rhine-Westphalia Urges Digital Surcharge on Medical Bills The Hospital Association in North Rhine-Westphalia…
Germany’s Free Press Demands a Digital Tax on US Tech Giants to Save Journalism
A group of privately operated media houses in Germany are calling for a digital tax on US technology…
A Digital Revolution in the Making?
German government’s new administration requests additional 208 posts in the budget The German federal budget committee is expected…
Red Cross Demands €18 Billion for Climate and Digital Resilience
A German Red Cross President Calls for Investment in Social Infrastructure The President of the German Red Cross,…
Digital Tax: A Game-Changer for the Internet?
In a move aimed at reining in the overwhelming online advertising landscape, the German government is reportedly preparing…
A New Era of Digital Innovation?
German entrepreneurs and small businesses in Germany experienced a significant improvement in their business climate in May, according…
Cybercrime Apocalypse: Germany’s Digital Underbelly Exposed
Berlin, Germany – The German Federal Criminal Police Office (Bundeskriminalamt) has released its annual report on cybercrime, revealing…
Consumer Advocate Open to Digital Tax in Germany
Consumer Advocates Call for Digital Tax on US Tech Giants Consumer protection organization, Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband (VZBV), has expressed…
Can the Country Catch Up and Become a Digital Powerhouse?
In a recent interview, Ralf Wintergerst, the President of the German digital industry association Bitkom, expressed optimism about…
Online Giants in Crosshairs of SPD-Backed Digital Tax!
German Internet Giants Face Tax Hike as Culture Minister Pushes for Levy The German Social Democratic Party (SPD)…
Every Citizen to Get a Digital Identity by 2025?
Germany’s New Minister for Digitalization and Modernization Outlines Plan for Simplified and Efficient Administration Germany’s newly appointed Minister…
Generation XYZ: Can the Digital Revolution be Saved?
Berlin Hosts Digital Conference, Focusing on Intergenerational Exchange and the Future of the Internet The Republica digital conference,…
Germany’s New Digital Ministry Goes High-Tech
Berlin, Germany – The new Federal Ministry of Digitalization and Modernization of the State (BMDS) is distancing itself…
Online Nightmare: Children’s Dangers in the Digital Age Skyrocket!
Children and Teenagers Face Growing Dangers in the Online World, Report Finds A recent report from “jugendschutz.net” has…
Philipp Amthor: No Fax Machines in Digital Ministry
Philipp Amthor, the Digital State Secretary of CDU, plans to end the use of fax machines in his…
Joy Denalane on the Digital Transformation of Music
Musicians Joy Denalane and Max Herre have observed the impact of streaming services on their own music. “Streaming…
Wildberger to Work from Interior Ministry as Digital Ministry Gets Temporary Home
Designated Federal Digital Minister Karsten Wildberger will initially exercise his duties from the Federal Ministry of the Interior.…
External Digital Minister Surprise Appointment
Carsten Linnemann, the General Secretary of the CDU, has expressed his surprise at the appointment of the designated…
Digital Photo Transition Set to Begin
Starting from May 1st, individuals who need to apply for a new identification document should prepare for potential…
Sweden’s Central Bank Warns of ‘Digital Payment Apocalypse’
Sweden’s Cash Payments Decline Amid Central Bank’s New Recommendations Sweden, known for its high digital payment rate, has…
Can a Personal Digital Detox Spark a Global Awakening?
The escalating tensions between Russia and the West have led to an increase in anti-Russian sentiment and war…
US and Russia Take a Step Back from the Brink of Digital Conflict?
A US official has reported that the Pentagon has ordered the resumption of its offensive cyber operations against…
Digital Driving License on the Horizon?
Germany’s Transport Minister, Volker Wissing, is pushing forward with a digital vehicle registration certificate. “Important vehicle documents should…
Germany’s Teachers Union Demands ‘Online Rehearsal Day’ to Avoid Digital Disasters in Classrooms
German Education Union President Stefan Düll Advocates for Online Class Practice Days In an interview with Ippen-Media, Düll…
Government’s Digital Dream Crashes Amid Patient Backlash
The rollout of the electronic patient record (ePa) is proceeding positively, according to the official assessment of the…
CDU’s Merz Seeks to Incentivize Digital Health
German CDU Leader Friedrich Merz has called for more financial incentives for the use of electronic patient records.…
Can the Church Unite in a Divided Digital Age?
In a recent interview with the German news magazine “Focus”, the President of the Evangelical Church in Germany…
Will the Left’s Leader Abandon the Digital Fray?
Gregor Gysi, the prominent figure of the Left Party, has expressed skepticism about his success on social media…
A Glimmer of Hope for EU’s Digital Future?
A recent development surrounding the Chinese AI startup, Deep Seek, has sent a positive signal to Germany and…
TRUMP: THE BATTLE FOR DIGITAL DOMINANCE LOOMS
A recent development in the United States and the European Union has sparked a collision course between the…
Age Limits for the Digital Age?
In a recent interview, Julia Willie Hamburg, the Minister of Culture in Niedersachsen, expressed her support for implementing…
Local Governments Fear Digital Pakt 2.0 Will Leave Them in the Shadows
Local Authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia Express Concern Over Digital Pakt 2.0 Local authorities in North Rhine-Westphalia have expressed…
E-Patient Revolution: Germany’s Digital Health Breakthrough
A Pilot Phase for Electronic Patient Records in Germany The pilot phase for electronic patient records (ePA) has…
Germany’s Defense Minister Ditches Twitter for WhatsApp, a Shocking Shift in Digital Power!
The German Ministry of Defence has announced its decision to discontinue its Twitter/X presence. As of January 15,…
Chaos in Germany’s Digital Health Plan
The Chaos Computer Club (CCC) has criticized the handling of alleged security vulnerabilities in the “electronic patient record…
German Kids Left Behind in the Digital Divide
As more children in Germany grow up in what the Institute of the German Economy (IW) terms “education-poor…
CDU’s Wüst Unleashes Digital War on Terror, Pedophiles
In the aftermath of the CDU executive committee’s meeting in Hamburg, North Rhine-Westphalian Minister-President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) reaffirmed…
E-Patient Revolution: Your Health in the Digital Age
Former Chair of the German Ethics Council, Alena Buyx, is looking forward to the introduction of the electronic…
Digital Euro: The Future of Money?
Interview with Burkhard Balz, a member of the German central bank’s executive board, reveals his views on the…
Debt Collection Goes Digital in 2025
Russian Courts to Collect Debts in Digital Rubles from January 1 Russia’s Federal Bailiff Service has announced that…
UKW Goes Dark, Digital Era Arrives
New Era of Radio Broadcasting in Switzerland Comes to an End As the clock struck midnight on January…
Russia Blocks Internet Calls to Foil Scam Calls in a Digital U-Turn
The Russian government has issued a decree on Saturday, banning IP telephone services. The aim is to combat…
Federal Government Fails to Act, Nation at Risk of Becoming a Digital Colony
The German Informatics Society, the largest interest group for computer science in the German-speaking region, has condemned the…
BOMBSHELL: Old School Wins Again! ‘Telefon’ Stuns as Favored Method for New Year’s Greetings in a Digital Age!
The most popular way to send New Year’s greetings in Germany remains the phone. According to a survey…
75% of Recipes are Now E-Recipes – The Shocking Truth in the Digital Kitchen!
Since January 2024, the electronic prescription has been mandatory for cash patients, yet many pink paper prescriptions are…
The Unseen Consequences of a Digital Healthcare System!
Electronic Prescription (E-Rezept) Problems Arise Due to Infrastructure Failure According to a Spiegel report, a failure in an…
BREAKING: CDU Accuses Özdemir of Financial Fiasco in Digital School Pakt – What’s Behind the Scandal?
The Union is accusing Education Minister Cem Özdemir (Greens) of not having the agreed-upon compromise for the Digital…