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Over €910 Million Spent on German Federal Lobbying in 2024

German organizations spent over €910 million on federal lobbying in 2024, a figure that excludes some groups and is likely higher; the Bundestag's Lobby Register, launched in 2022 and expanded in March 2024, aims to increase transparency, but faces challenges.

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SPD Membership Vote to Decide on German Coalition Government

The Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) is holding a membership vote on a coalition agreement with CDU/CSU, involving 350,000 members voting digitally within one week to determine government formation; internal divisions exist regarding specific policies.

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€200 Million Healthcare Fraud in Germany: Forged Prescriptions and Fake Companies

German health insurers detected €200 million in fraudulent claims in 2022-2023, mostly involving forged prescriptions for expensive drugs like "Ozempic", indicating organized crime involvement and highlighting the vulnerability of the system.

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Strained US-Europe Ties Amid Trump's Anti-European Sentiment

A German talk show discussed the strained US-European relationship under Trump, featuring concerns about NATO, migration, and the potential for a US civil war; experts offered varying perspectives on the severity of the situation and the future of transatlantic relations.

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German Lobbying Spending Reaches €1 Billion in 2024

German interest groups spent over €910 million on federal lobbying in 2024, according to a Bundestag report; this likely underestimates the true amount due to exemptions. New regulations increased reporting requirements, but challenges remain concerning accuracy and enforcement.

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German Retail Sales Surge Despite Consumer Pessimism

German retail sales rose by 0.8 percent in February, exceeding expectations despite consumer pessimism and concerns about job security; food sales grew by 0.8 percent, non-food sales by 0.6 percent, and online sales by 1.0 percent.

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\"German Coalition's Surveillance Plans Spark Privacy Concerns\"\

Germany's potential new coalition government is planning mass surveillance using facial recognition and AI, despite previous rulings against such practices; they also intend to make the participation in a flawed electronic patient file system mandatory, raising concerns over privacy and democratic o...

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Life Sentence Sought in Bielefeld Boxer Murder

A 34-year-old German man faces a life sentence for the premeditated murder of former boxer Besar Nimani in Bielefeld on March 9, 2024; the motive remains unclear, and a subsequent shooting targeted the defendant's family.

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Moderate Rise in German Household Energy Prices Amidst Government Intervention

German household energy prices rose moderately in the second half of 2024, with gas prices averaging 12.28 cents/kWh and electricity at 41.2 cents/kWh. Tax increases, particularly VAT and gas storage levies, were the main drivers. The government plans tax reductions to ease the burden.

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UK ETA Mandatory for German Travelers Starting April 2nd

Starting April 2nd, 2024, German citizens traveling to the UK without a visa require a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA), costing approximately 12 Euros initially, applied for via an app; airlines will deny boarding to those without one.

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zeit.de
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Berlin Trial: Attempted Murder After Subway Track Pushing

A 37-year-old man in Berlin is on trial for attempted murder after pushing a 72-year-old man onto subway tracks on April 20, 2024, causing quadriplegia; a second assault charge involves an attack on a woman on April 6, 2024.

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Gera Launches Mandatory Community Work for Asylum Seekers

Gera, Germany, launched public community work for 73 eligible asylum seekers, offering 0.80 Euros/hour; refusal may reduce benefits; initiative follows similar programs in Saale-Orla and Greiz.

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