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Scrutiny
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Chip Deal Under Scrutiny
The German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space Travel (BMFTR) is reportedly scrutinizing a collaborative effort between…
Tech Giants Face EU Data Access Scrutiny
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings accusing TikTok and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) of potential…
Government Faces Scrutiny Over Debt Plan
A critical audit by Germany’s Federal Audit Court has sharply rebuked the federal government’s handling of the €500…
Weimer Faces Scrutiny Publication Claims Surface
The publishing house behind the former debate magazine spearheaded by Culture Minister Wolfram Weimer has vehemently denied accusations…
Auto Sector Faces Scrutiny
Germany’s ambitions in electric mobility and renewable energy are facing a stark reality check, with Schleswig-Holstein’s Minister-President Daniel…
German Police Face Scrutiny After Raid
The recent raids at a Frankfurt police precinct have triggered a demand for swift and thorough investigation into…
Police Powers Face Green Party Scrutiny
The proposed revision of the Federal Police Act, spearheaded by Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the CSU, is…
AfD Members Face Job Scrutiny
The debate surrounding potential repercussions for members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) employed in the public sector…
Sham Marriages Under Scrutiny
The German Federal Justice Minister, Stefanie Hubig, has announced intensified efforts to combat instances of what are being…
Cannabis Law Faces Scrutiny
A preliminary scientific evaluation of Germany’s cannabis law has prompted calls for adjustments to the current partial legalization.…
Minister Fitness Under Scrutiny
The recent withdrawal of former Deutsche Bahn manager Dirk Rompf from consideration for the leadership position at Infrago,…
AfD Scrutiny Group Meets Amid Security Concerns
Following the German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution’s assessment of the Alternative for Germany (AfD)…
Delivery Drivers Face Scrutiny DHL Steps In
Deutsche Post’s leadership has addressed a surge in customer complaints regarding delivery service, emphasizing the challenges faced by…
MPs Access to Defence Funds Faces Scrutiny
Members of the German Bundestag’s budget committee are voicing concerns over what they perceive as an unacceptable restriction…
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…
Benefit Bill Sparks Political Scrutiny
The cost of Germany’s citizen’s allowance (Bürgergeld) has risen to €47 billion in 2024, prompting calls for a…
EU-US Trade Deal Faces Scrutiny
A senior figure within Germany’s Social Democratic Party (SPD) has expressed reservations regarding the recently reached agreement in…
BSW Under Scrutiny Demands Grow
Calls are growing for Germany’s domestic intelligence agency, the Verfassungsschutz, to assess the activities of the recently formed…
Digitalization Efforts Face Scrutiny
A recent report by the German Federal Audit Court (Bundesrechnungshof) has raised concerns regarding the progress made by…
Schuster Defends AfD Members from Unwarranted Scrutiny in Saxony.
Saxon Interior Minister Armin Schuster (CDU) announces that despite the nationwide assessment of the AfD as a “confirmed…