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Germany Allocates Nearly One Billion Euros for Flood and Coastal Protection by 2040
Germany’s federal government will make almost a billion euros available to the states for flood and coastal protection…
German Data Protection Advocate Specht‑Riemenschneider Opposes Blanket Ban on Social Media for Teens
The German Federal Data Protection Commissioner, Louisa Specht‑Riemenschneider, has spoken out against a blanket ban on social‑media use for…
German Rail Privacy Advocates Slam Nationwide Bodycam Plan Demand Passenger Rights Protection
Privacy advocates have criticized Deutsche Bahn’s plans to equip all railway staff with body‑cams and urged that the personality…
Trump Undermines US Climate Protection Foundation With Bold Rollback
U.S. President Donald Trump has overturned a critical pillar of American climate protection. On Thursday he rescinded the Environmental…
EU Parliament OKs Mercosur Protection Clauses to Safeguard EU Agriculture
On Tuesday, the European Parliament adopted additional protective measures for the EU’s agricultural sector, aimed at preventing possible…
NRW Data Protection Officer Bettina Gayk Fights Back Against Centralization as Premier Emphasizes Public Trust
The state commissioner for data protection and information freedom in North Rhine‑Westphalia, Bettina Gayk, is fighting attempts to abolish her…
German Patient Protection Foundation Demands End to Intermediation Fees as Specialist Waits Lengthen
Faced with long waits for specialist appointments among statutory insurance holders, the board of the German Foundation for…
Dobrindt Pushes Harder Criminal Protection for Train Crew After Fatal Attack
Following the fatal attack on a train guard, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt (CSU) is calling for a tightening of…
Germany Lags Behind EU In Sexual Harassment Protection According to Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office Report
A legal assessment from Germany’s Federal Anti‑Discrimination Office shows that people in most European countries enjoy stronger protection…
Child Protection Group Calls for Enforcement of Current Laws Over Social Media Ban for Under‑16s
Faced with the debate over a social‑media ban for users under 16, the German Children’s Protection Association is…
Security Fears Prompt Infrastructure Protection Push
The German Federal Ministry of the Interior is urgently calling upon the Bundestag to swiftly adopt planned legislation…
Steinmeier Urges Stronger Infrastructure Protection
The annual New Year’s reception at Bellevue Palace, hosted by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, focused this year on…
Power Grid Protection Never Absolute
The recent disruption to Berlin’s power supply has triggered stark warnings from the Association of Municipal Utilities (VKU),…
Germany Shifts Nature Protection With Infrastructure Bill
The German government is proposing a significant shift in environmental protection policy, potentially reshaping the balance between infrastructure…
Germany Eyes Expanded Human Trafficking Victim Protection
A stark disparity exists between the identification of victims of human trafficking and exploitation and the number granted…
Delivery Drivers Demand Better Protection
The German Left party is escalating its criticism of labor practices within the parcel delivery sector, initiating a…
Police Demand Fireworks Ban Stronger Protection
Police union leaders are intensifying their calls for a nationwide firework ban on New Year’s Eve, accusing state…
EU Nations Agree Forest Protection Deal
The European Union’s member states have reached a tentative agreement on a revised mandate for the EU regulation…
Germany Funds Rainforest Protection
Germany has pledged a substantial one billion euros to a newly established fund aimed at safeguarding rainforests, a…
Flood Protection Needs Legal Priority
The lingering repercussions of the devastating 2021 floods continue to spark urgent calls for reform within North Rhine-Westphalia’s…
Geographic Labels Get Protection Upgrade
The German Bundestag approved the Geoschutzreformgesetz (Geographical Indication Reform Law) on Friday, a move that sees the transposition…
Scholz Urges Social Spending Protection
The spectre of social cuts looms large over Germany as Chancellor Olaf Scholz (SPD) issued a stark warning…
Landmark Ruling Boosts Nature Protection
Environmental group Bund für Umwelt und Naturschutz Deutschland (BUND) has escalated its legal challenge against the current state…
Germany Offers Protection To Uyghurs
The German government’s stance on the deportation of Uighur individuals from China is facing renewed scrutiny following a…
Lang Demands Stronger Domestic Violence Protection
The debate surrounding urban safety has ignited a fierce political clash in Germany, with prominent Green Party politician…
Women’s Protection Bill Gains Momentum
The call for enhanced protection for women, amplified by over 50 prominent figures, has ignited a renewed and…
EU Child Protection Deal Faces Union Disappointment
A growing rift is emerging within Germany’s ruling coalition over the stalled negotiations surrounding the proposed EU “Chat…
States Seek Online Protection for Deceased
The states of Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate are pushing for a renewed effort to combat online hate speech and…
SPD Pushes Job Protection Plan for German Industry
German government officials are prioritizing the preservation of jobs within the steel and automotive industries, signaling a concerted…
Bee Protection Goals Fall Short
A recent international study, published in the journal “Science” and involving researchers from the University of Freiburg, suggests…
Self-Employed Mothers Protection Plan Set for Early 2026
The German government is planning to extend legal protections for freelance and self-employed mothers, with a potential implementation…
Forest Protection Law Delay Looms
The European Commission is considering a one-year postponement of the contentious EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), according to a…
Digital Safety Experts Launch Protection Panel
A new expert commission focused on the protection of children and adolescents in the digital world is set…
Airports Demand Drone Protection
German airports are calling for enhanced protection against unauthorized drone activity, emphasizing the critical link between ground-level security…
Child Health Needs Urgent Protection
A coalition of medical experts is advocating for enhanced safeguards and protections for children within the healthcare system.…
Germany Strengthens Critical Infrastructure Protection
The German Federal Cabinet has approved a draft law, the Critical Infrastructure Act, designed to bolster the resilience…
Germany Considers Funding Major Rainforest Protection Initiative
The German government is currently evaluating participation in a novel financial instrument designed to safeguard tropical forests. Dubbed…
Minister Urges Stronger Protection For Children From Sexual Abuse
Germany’s Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, has underscored the urgent need to protect children and adolescents…
Caritas Urges Better Heat Protection For Homeless
The president of the German Caritas Association, Eva Welskop-Deffaa, has urged increased heat protection measures for homeless individuals,…
Hospitals Demand Funds For Heat Protection
Healthcare facilities, nursing associations and patient advocacy groups are jointly calling for increased investment in heat protection measures…
German Welfare Group Urges Faster Heat Protection Action
Germany’s leading social welfare association, Sozialverband Deutschland (SoVD), is urging accelerated implementation of protective measures ahead of an…
Germany Seeks Unified Data Protection
The German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs, Karsten Wildberger, has voiced concerns over a fragmented landscape of data…
Red Cross Warns of Crippling Protection Gaps
The German Red Cross is issuing a stark warning regarding the nation’s preparedness for major crises or armed…
Eon Urges Stronger Infrastructure Protection
German energy infrastructure faces increasing scrutiny, prompting calls for heightened security measures. Leonhard Birnbaum, CEO of energy distributor…
Minister Defends Armed Customs Protection
The Federal Ministry of Finance, under the leadership of Minister Lars Klingbeil, will continue to utilize armed customs…
Union Demands Tougher Heat Protection Penalties
Labor unions are calling for stricter enforcement and potential reforms regarding worker protection from heat stress in workplaces…
Construction Union Seeks Heat Protection Pay
Discussions are underway regarding the implementation of heat-related work protections and compensation for employees across various industries in…
Doctors Urge Mandatory Heat Protection Plans
Facing a period of intense heat, the Federal Medical Association is urging political leaders to develop legally binding…
A Wake-Up Call for Climate Protection
DB Cargo’s Chief Executive Warns of Fundamental Failures in Rail Freight Sigrid Nikutta, the CEO of DB Cargo…
Union Demands Bundeswehr Protection for Bases and Infrastructure
German Defense and Interior Politicians Urge Bundeswehr to Take Charge of Drone Defense Nationwide Leading defense and interior…
Germany’s Red Cross Demands Emergency Funding for Population Protection
In the face of escalating threats, the German Red Cross (DRK) is calling for massive investments in the…
Germany to Regulate Urban Heat Protection as Death Toll Reaches 3,000!
Environmental Minister Announces Research Project to Enhance Heat Protection in Cities In a bid to improve the living…
Woman’s January Hamburg Attack Foreshadowed, But Data Protection Rules Kept Authorities in the Dark
A Woman, Previously Treated for Mental Health Issues, Stabs Passengers at a Hamburg Train Station A woman, previously…
Experts Slam Plan to Gut Germany’s Heating Act, Claiming it’s a Step Backwards in Climate Protection
Experts Question Minister’s Plan to Reform Building Energy Act Germany’s Minister of Economics, Katharina Reiche, has faced criticism…
Klingbeil’s Accounting Tricks Fundamentally Undermine Climate Protection
Bundesfinanzminister Under Fire for Unconventional Budgeting in Climate and Investment Funds German government’s efforts to combat climate change…
Thüringen’s Interior Minister Slams AfD’s Argument Against Constitutional Protection Agency Monitoring
Thüringen’s Interior Minister Georg Maier (SPD) believes that the AfD’s assessments against observation by the Thuringian Constitutional Protection…
Greens Demand Immediate Action on Special Fund for Infrastructure and Climate Protection
Green Party’s Fraktionspresidentin Katharina Dröge has urged Federal Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) to immediately propose the implementation…
VZBV: Demand for Lower Electricity Tax and Clarity on 58-Euro Ticket Amidst New Federal Government’s Consumer Protection Agenda
The Consumer Association Federal Association (VZBV) has called on the new federal government to implement a 100-day program…
GdP condemns AfD threats against Constitutional Protection Agency
The General Association of German Police (GdP) has publicly expressed its concern over the statements made by leading…
German Judges Association Demands Stronger Protection Against Political Interference
The German Judges’ Association has called on the future coalition government to better protect the judiciary against authoritarian…
Patient Protection Foundation Slams Future Primary Care System Plans
The plans of the upcoming black-red coalition to introduce a primary care system are met with criticism from…
Faeser Calls for Enhanced Protection of Germany’s Critical Infrastructure After Iberian Power Outages
Federal Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser (SPD) has called for increased protection of critical infrastructure in Germany…
Moscow’s Military March into the Sahel, as Three Nations Ditch ECOWAS for Russian Protection
Russia has agreed to participate in a newly formed joint military force of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso,…
Climate Protection: The Last Stand of the Constitution?
A coalition of members of the Union parties has presented a legal opinion warning that any rollbacks of…
Syria’s Hidden Minority Flee to Israel, Beg for Netanyahu’s Protection in Desperate Plea
In a letter, allegedly in possession of the Israeli news channel I24, the leaders of the Alawite community…
Data Protection Officer’s Plea for a More Balanced Approach
A German data protection officer, Louisa Specht-Riemenschneider, has expressed her support for less digital regulation for the mid-sized…
No Copyright Protection for Iconic Sandals
Birkenstock Sandals Do Not Enjoy Copyright Protection as Art and Thus Do Not Entitle to Copyright Protection. The…
Police and Constitution Protection Service Claim to Have Prevented a Terror Attack in the Austrian Capital
Austrian Police and the Constitutional Protection Bureau claim to have prevented a terrorist attack in Vienna. The suspect,…
GUTACHTEN-GATE: Explosive Leaks Reveal Germany’s Constitution Protection Agency’s Secret Ruling on AfD’s Far-Right Extremism!
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) has been working on a new report…
German Foreign Minister Exposes Alarming Gaps in Protection of Top Female Politicians
In a candid interview with the Zeitmagazin, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expressed concerns over the lack of…
Breaking: Germany’s Minister of Family Affairs Demands Legal Right to Protection for Violence Victims
In an effort to provide a legal right to protection and help for women and girls who have…
‘Pay for Protection’ Warning
In the wake of a recent Federal Constitutional Court ruling, the Interior Minister of North Rhine-Westphalia, Herbert Reul,…
‘Homeland Protection’ Division Unleashes Military Might on the Nation
The five home defense regiments of the German Bundeswehr are to be expanded by one more and merged…
NATO’s $370 Billion Price Tag for Trump’s Protection Plan
If Germany were to increase its defense expenditures to five percent of its economic output, as demanded by…
BREAKING: Christmas Markets Get ‘Absolute Protection’ from Closures in Landkreistag Ruling!
The district council does not hold any security guarantees for Christmas markets, even with increased police presence and…
BOMBSHELL: Radiation Protection Agency to Unleash Population-Saving Apocalypse Drills!
German President of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS), Inge Paulini, wants to involve the public more…