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Safety
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East Commissioner Confirms Safety at PCK Refineries in Schwedt and Signals Secure Planning for New Investments
Elisabeth Kaiser, the federal government’s Eastern Commissioner, reassured that the situation at the PCK refinery in Schwedt is…
Driving Teacher Union Criticizes New License Reform, Warns Safety Risks
Deputy chairman of the German Federation of Driving Schools (Bundesvereinigung der Fahrlehrerverbände, BVF), Kurt Bartels, has voiced concerns that…
Former Atomic Safety Chief Calls New Endlager Plans Inadequate for Rising Nuclear Threat
Former head of Germany’s Federal Office for the Safety of Nuclear Waste Disposal (BASE), Wolfram König, has called the…
Deutsche Städtetag Demands Higher Thresholds in Kritis Top Law to Boost Critical Infrastructure Safety
The German city council is urging the federal government to make a comprehensive reform of the Kritis rooftop…
TUI CEO Acknowledges No Push for Gulf Tourism Safety Rating Before Iran Conflict
The CEO of the travel company Tui, Sebastian Ebel, made it clear that the tour operators had not pressured…
DGB Blames Employers for Massive Attacks on Germany’s Social Safety Net
Yasmin Fahimi, the chair of the German Confederation of Trade Unions (DGB), accused employers of retreating into what…
Reichstag Gas Alarm Sparks Firefighting Response, Authorities Issue Safety Clearance
Authorities have cleared the Reichstag building after a gas alarm triggered a fire‑brigade response. The alarm sounded at…
Union Proposes Limiting Train Track Access Amid Safety Debate
In the debate over increased safety on trains, the Union is now proposing access restrictions at stations. “Other…
Police Union Champions ID Photo Requirement for Nationwide Deutschlandticket to Boost Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) backs a proposal from Rhineland‑Palatinate Minister‑President Alexander Schweitzer (SPD) to introduce a nationwide, photo‑verified…
Police Union Supports Seven‑Point Railway Plan as Key First Step to Improve Train Safety
The Police Union (GdP) regards the measures agreed upon at the recent rail safety summit as a crucial…
Police Union Demands More Police Presence in Trains to Boost Safety
Amid growing concerns about safety in trains and stations, the Police Union (GdP) is asking Deutsche Bahn to deploy…
DB Forces Mandatory Body‑Cam Training for Customer Support Staff Ahead of Major Safety Summit
Directly before the major safety summit of Deutsche Bahn (DB) on Friday, the group had already made some concrete…
Minister Promises More Train Safety After Tragic Incident
Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder (CDU) expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of a train attendant…
BSI Sets AI Agent Safety Standards Amid OpenClaw Hype
The German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) is actively developing clear security criteria and “best practices” for…
Berlin Notes Iran’s Terror Designation of EU Forces While Prioritizing Soldier Safety
The German Federal Ministry of Defence acknowledged that Iran has announced it would label the armed forces of…
German Greens Demand Safety Measures for German Soccer Fans in USA Ahead of World Cup
German Green Party members have demanded protective measures for German football fans attending the upcoming World Cup, citing…
Winter Weather Sparks Fire Safety Warnings
The recent severe winter weather gripping Germany has prompted stark warnings from emergency services regarding public safety, while…
Power Outage Sparks Calls for Enhanced Safety
The recent power outage in Berlin has intensified calls for a significant overhaul of Germany’s critical infrastructure protection,…
Özdemir Demands Safety Plan for Vulnerable Spaces
The German Minister for Food and Agriculture, Cem Özdemir of the Green Party, is signaling a shift towards…
Rail Worker Safety Demanded
The German government is poised to escalate penalties for attacks against railway employees, a move signaling a broader…
First Responders Gain Roadside Safety Proposal
A proposal currently before Germany’s state governments seeks to significantly enhance protections for emergency responders at accident and…
Airbus A320 Update Ensures Flight Safety
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) flagged potential software issues affecting a range of Airbus A320 family…
Toy Safety Gets Tougher in EU
The European Union is poised to significantly overhaul its toy safety regulations, sparking debate over the effectiveness of…
Bahn Faces Pressure Over Urgent Safety Plans
Pressure is mounting on Deutsche Bahn (DB) to swiftly implement emergency programs focused on enhanced safety and cleanliness…
Rail Workers Doubt Germanys Safety Alerts
A sweeping majority of German rail workers express deep skepticism regarding the reliability of Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) reporting…
Police Union Demands Safety Plan for Nuclear Transport
The head of North Rhine-Westphalia’s Police Union (GdP), Patrick Schlüter, has issued a stark warning to regional authorities,…
Rail Users Demand Station Safety Boost
The passenger advocacy group Pro Bahn is escalating calls for substantial political investment in the safety and cleanliness…
Merkel Successor Sparks City Safety Debate
The discourse surrounding recent statements by CDU leader Friedrich Merz regarding urban landscapes has ignited a heated political…
Driver Safety Group Warns Against Relaxed Testing
The German Federal Council for Road Safety (DVR) has sharply criticized elements of a proposed plan by Transport…
Ukraine Return Hinges On Safety Reforms
A new study by the Ifo Institute reveals that the return of Ukrainian refugees to their homeland is…
Drone Sightings Spark Safety Concerns
Recent drone sightings have underscored a shifting security landscape, prompting the Association of Cities and Municipalities to advocate…
Digital Safety Experts Launch Protection Panel
A new expert commission focused on the protection of children and adolescents in the digital world is set…
Pharmacy Reform Sparks Safety Concerns
Concerns are being raised regarding proposed changes to pharmaceutical dispensing practices in Germany, spearheaded by Health Minister Nina…
Wadephul Demands Greater Safety For Aid Workers
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has called for unimpeded access for humanitarian workers to populations in need around…
EU Safety List Faces Green Party Scrutiny
Following a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ), pressure is mounting on the German government…
Greens Push for Public Food Safety Checks
Calls for greater transparency in the German food sector are intensifying following a legal challenge concerning the former…
Germany’s Safety Checks Grind to Halt Union Threatens Chaos
Following a fruitless initial round of wage negotiations for approximately 10,000 employees of TÜV Süd AG last Friday,…
Oil Price Plummets, Stocks Crash, Gold Rises in Desperate Bid for Safety
30 pm, a 1.5% drop from the previous day’s close. Market analysts attribute the decline to the growing…
New State Agency for Health and Occupational Safety Born in North Rhine-Westphalia!
A new state agency for health and occupational safety is set to be established in the German state…
Saxony-Anhalt to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety?
A group of state parliamentarians from Saxony-Anhalt are calling for longer green phases for pedestrians at traffic lights,…
Can Germany’s Safety Net Hold?
A German politician has called for a comprehensive review of public safety measures in the wake of a…
The Safety Net of Optimism is Shattering!
The German Dax index started the trading day on Thursday morning with a cautious tone, as it was…
5G: No Electromagnetic Apocalypse, Just Business as Usual for Radiation Safety
A recent statement by the President of the Federal Office for Radiation Protection, Inge Paulini, has clarified the…
Soviet ‘Gold Standard’ of Food Safety Returns
In the Soviet era, the GOSTs – the abbreviation stands for “State Standard” – were the most important…
Three Lost Years of Safety Under the Red-Green Coalition
CDU Politician and former President of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, Thomas Haldenwang, accuses…
EU Grounds Flights to Russia Amid Safety Concerns
European Aviation Safety Agency Advises Airlines to Avoid Russian Skies In the wake of a recent plane crash,…
Germany’s Social Safety Net Under Fire
The CDU’s Social Wing strongly rejects the proposal by Allianz CEO Oliver Bäte to delay the payment of…
Unstable ‘Wipe-and-Forget’ Products Threaten Global Safety!
German Green Party Chair Franziska Brantner urges better protection for single-handed shops in Europe against unfair business practices…
iPhone saved the life of the Briton who fell in a pit
iPhone saved the life of the Briton who fell in a pit. A British man who was snowboarding…