Germany revamps immigration law to attract skilled labour
The Bundestag passed groundbreaking legislation on Friday (23 June) that will revamp Germany’s migration law to tackle an acute shortage of skilled workers.
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June 16, 2023 Germany veers off from 2030 climate goal
The German government faces a carbon dioxide (CO2) gap of 200 million tonnes when it comes to reaching its 2030 climate target, largely due to a lack of action in the transport sector.
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EUROPE
June 11, 2023 Germany plans to reform ailing railway network
To tackle the railway delays plaguing Germany, the federal government plans to reform the company structure of state-owned operator Deutsche Bahn, but private railway operators and the opposition warn that the reform might fall short.
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EUROPE
June 7, 2023 IBM plans first European quantum computing centre in Germany
US tech company IBM announced its plan on Tuesday (6 June) to open the first European quantum data centre in Germany, which should become operational in 2024.
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EUROPE
June 6, 2023 EU green farming schemes fall flat in Germany after meagre farmer uptake
Eco-schemes, a new instrument within the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) to reward sustainable farming practices, have been taken up by far fewer farms than hoped in Germany, according to new data from the country’s agriculture ministry.
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EUROPE
April 5, 2023 Germany changes funding policy, hoping to close connectivity gap
Germany will change its funding policy to expand digital infrastructure and ensure fibre-optic connections reach the most underserved communities, according to the ‘Gigabit Funding 2.0’ plan presented by the Digital and Transport Ministry.
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EUROPE
March 17, 2023 Germany champions Mercosur deal despite agriculture woes
While several EU countries and many in the agricultural sector are critical of the planned EU-Mercosur agreement, the German government has proven a champion of the trade deal in hopes of achieving sustainability through cooperation.
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CYPRUS
March 9, 2023 Cyprus Tourism Deputy Minister hopes to have over 200,000 tourists from Germany,
Prospects from the German market are particularly encouraging, new Tourism Deputy Minister Costas Koumis has told CNA, noting that on the basis of estimates, arrivals from Germany to Cyprus this year are expected to be over 200,000 for the first time in 26 years.
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WORLD
January 22, 2023 Germany and France vow support for Ukraine, including military
PARIS (Reuters) – Germany and France on Sunday vowed to assist Ukraine for as long as needed and to support efforts to prosecute war criminals.
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EUROPE
January 5, 2023 Germany to almost double gas firing capacity
The German grid regulator and Green-led ministry of economy and climate action aim to construct up to 21 GW worth of additional gas power plants to guarantee a stable and reliable grid, according to internal documents.
