Tag: Gerard Landsberg
Worry about new flight movements in winter
While the traffic light coalition initially relies on aid for Ukrainians in their own country, the municipalities are preparing for the rising number of refugees and are demanding support from…
New refugee crisis: Municipalities demand Europe-wide distribution
Berlin, Brussels In addition to the energy crisis, Europe is threatened with a new refugee crisis this winter. The numbers are back to where they were in 2015, when hundreds…
Municipalities are demanding an emergency power reserve for fear of sabotage
The German Association of Towns and Municipalities sees a need for action, particularly with regard to the supply of electricity and drinking water. “We need a national emergency power reserve…
CDU is committed to Tempo 40 in cities
Traffic in Berlin So far, the speed in German cities has been limited to either 30 or 50 km/h. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The CDU wants to allow Tempo 40 in…
Federal government wants to present strategy by 2023
drought in parks The grass has dried up in Berlin’s Volkspark Friedrichshain. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Record temperatures and little rain, that’s Germany in the summer of 2022. Federal Environment Minister…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
How Germany wants to arm itself against extreme weather
Berlin Heat waves and droughts are increasing, as are heavy rains, floods and storms. At the now traditional Petersberg Climate Dialogue in Berlin, named after the first dialogue in 2010…
Municipalities warn of bankruptcies at gas suppliers
Berlin The German Association of Towns and Municipalities has warned of the consequences of a worsening of the gas crisis and has called for consequences. “It must be prevented, also…
Traffic light coalition launches first migration package
Berlin The federal government wants to give foreigners who have been living in Germany for more than five years a permanent perspective to stay in Germany. The draft law by…
Municipalities require cheap tickets that are valid indefinitely
Berlin After the expiry of the 9-euro monthly ticket for local public transport (ÖPNV), which is limited to three months, the Association of Towns and Municipalities is demanding a nationwide…
Municipalities are demanding more protection for politicians
Protest against corona measures in Berlin Radicalization tendencies as a result of the corona pandemic – especially in social media. (Photo: dpa) Berlin The Association of Towns and Municipalities calls…
Municipalities do not want to operate charging stations
Charging station for e-cars There are still too few charging stations for electric vehicles in Germany. (Photo: dpa) Berlin Federal Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) must expect resistance to his…
State holds back charging station areas – companies fear usury
electromobility Finding suitable space presents companies with one of the greatest challenges when setting up public charging infrastructure. (Photo: dpa) Dusseldorf If the federal government has its way, there should…
Municipalities demand more money for refugees
The federal government is paying the federal states and municipalities a flat rate of two billion euros this year, regardless of how many people actually arrive in Germany. “But it…
Municipalities expect more than 100,000 refugees
Germany is also expecting a larger number of people. First, the refugees would reach the neighboring countries of Poland or Romania. “However, it can be assumed that in the foreseeable…
Europe is preparing for a wave of refugees from Ukraine
People at the border crossing from Ukraine to Poland It is completely unclear how many people in Europe may seek protection. (Photo: dpa) Berlin In view of the escalating conflict…
The federal and state governments want to advise on specific openings
Berlin Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) caused widespread outrage with his plan not to implement compulsory vaccination for nursing staff. There will be “the most generous transitional regulations”, which…