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Penalties
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Germans Minister Wants Tougher Penalties for Knockout Drug Abuse
The German Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig (SPD), plans to significantly toughen the penalties for using incapacitating drugs,…
Germany Boosts Environmental Crime Penalties With Cabinet Decision
The German Cabinet voted on a new draft law that aims to enhance the criminal protection of the…
Justice Minister Calls For Ending Penalties For Fare Evasion
Given the increased strain on courts and prisons, Federal Minister of Justice Stefanie Hubig (SPD) advocates for ending…
Lawyer Association Demands End to Penalties for Fare Evasion Transit Tickets
The German Lawyers’ Association (DAV) is campaigning for the decriminalization of fare evasion in public local transportation. Currently,…
Greens Alarm EU Over Billions in Climate Penalties If German Policy Stagnates
The new German climate assessment has triggered a call from the Green Party for a dramatic turnaround in…
German Union Demands Sex‑Buying Ban and Stiff Penalties for Clients
For International Women’s Day, Susanne Hierl, the CSU’s spokesperson on legal affairs for the parliamentary Union faction, reaffirmed her…
German State Premiers Push For Tougher Penalties on School Dropouts
A proposal submitted to the conference of state leaders (MPK) in Berlin this Thursday calls for stricter enforcement…
Schleswig-Holstein Demands Tougher Penalties for Antisemitism After Kiel Incident and Berlinale Row
After a string of antisemitic incidents in Kiel and controversial remarks at the Berlinale, the state of Schleswig‑Holstein…
Pedestrian League Demands Harsh Penalties for Biking on Sidewalks
The walking‑pedestrians’ association Fuss e.V. is calling for stricter penalties for cyclists who ride on sidewalks. Board member…
Tougher Penalties for Knife Attacks Planned
A hardline stance against violent crime is set to be adopted by the CSU (Christian Social Union), the…
Doctors Doubt Tougher Penalties for Attacks
The German Society for Emergency Medicine (DGINA) has voiced skepticism regarding Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig’s proposal to escalate…
Judges Demand Stricter KO Drop Penalties
The German Judges Association (DRB) has voiced concerns that the Federal Ministry of Justice’s proposed increase in penalties…
Tougher Penalties Planned for Attacks on Officers
The German government is poised to significantly escalate penalties for attacks on law enforcement, emergency services personnel and…
Truck Weight Violators Face Stricter Penalties
The North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) Transport Minister, Oliver Krischer of the Green Party, is calling for significantly increased fines…
Germany Considers Tougher Rape Penalties
The German Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig of the SPD, is advocating for a significant overhaul of the legal…
Knockout Drops Abuse Faces Tougher Penalties
The German Federal Ministry of Justice has proposed sweeping legislative changes targeting the deliberate use of incapacitating substances,…
Benefit Recipients Face Tougher Penalties
Coalition Announces Sweeping Reforms to Germany’s Social Welfare System Berlin – In a move signaling a significant shift…
Landlords Face Tougher Penalties
The German Federal Minister of Justice, Stefanie Hubig, has announced plans to introduce stricter penalties for landlords who…
SPD Defends Stricter Harassment Penalties
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) has firmly defended its call for stricter penalties for verbal sexual harassment, dismissing…
Germany Considers Penalties For Firms Missing Female Leadership Goals
Germany is considering potential penalties for companies failing to meet mandated targets for female representation in leadership roles.…
Hertha Wins Thrilling Cup Tie on Penalties
Hertha BSC advanced in the first round of the DFB-Pokal following a penalty shootout victory over Preußen Münster.…
Germany to Toughen Penalties for Terrorists Spies
The German Federal Ministry of Justice, under Minister Stefanie Hubig (SPD), is planning stricter penalties for individuals involved…
Medical Workers Demand Tighter Penalties
Calls for stricter penalties against assaults on medical personnel are growing, spearheaded by Health Minister Nina Warken (CDU).…
Union Demands Tougher Heat Protection Penalties
Labor unions are calling for stricter enforcement and potential reforms regarding worker protection from heat stress in workplaces…
EU Greens Seek Penalties for Rent Not Offered
The European Parliament’s Green Party faction is urging the European Commission to implement measures addressing the escalating issues…
Söder Calls for Tougher Penalties in Pool Assaults
Bavarian Premier Markus Söder, also head of the Christian Social Union (CSU), has advocated for stricter penalties and…
Harsher Penalties Ahead?
SPD Chief Lars Klingbeil has expressed willingness to toughen up the rules for the citizen’s allowance after the…