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Weekly proceedings in the German Federal Parliament, Bundestag

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Weekly happenings in Germany's federal legislative body, the Bundestag
Weekly happenings in Germany's federal legislative body, the Bundestag

Weekly proceedings in the German Federal Parliament, Bundestag

The German Bundestag is set to have a busy week, with several important matters on the agenda. Here's a rundown of some of the key issues:

  1. European Parliament Proposes Electoral Reform The European Parliament (EP) has put forward a proposal to reform the European electoral system, aiming to strengthen the EU-wide dimension. The proposals include the introduction of a Europe-wide constituency with transnational lists and the lead candidate principle.
  2. Support for Ukraine and Multilateral Institutions The EP's proposals also support harmonizing the voting age and introducing active voting rights at 16 years of age across Europe. Additionally, the EP calls for a similar reconstruction program for Ukraine and continued support for Ukraine, emphasizing the need to protect international law and multilateral institutions.
  3. Amendments to the IMO Convention The German Bundestag will vote this week on the ratification of amendments to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention. The amendments aim to increase the number of members in the organization's Council from 40 to 52 and extend the current two-year term of Council members to four years.
  4. Draft Bill for Electricity and Gas Price Brakes A draft bill by the coalition factions will be discussed in the Bundestag this week. The bill aims to amend the Electricity Price Brake Act (StromPBG) and the Natural Gas Heat Price Brake Act, allowing for greater reliance on external expertise and providing consumers and businesses with faster and simpler relief.
  5. Operation SEA GUARDIAN The German Armed Forces are currently participating in NATO's maritime security operation SEA GUARDIAN in the Mediterranean with about 42 personnel deployed. The operation aims to secure maritime traffic, curb maritime terrorism, and fulfill international legal obligations to rescue people in distress at sea. However, there is no explicit mention in the sources of a specific extension date for Germany’s involvement in this operation beyond the current deployment status.
  6. Sports Promotion and the Marshall Plan The 15th Sports Report of the Federal Government summarizes the sports policy development in Germany from 2018 to 2021, revealing that a total of 2.3 billion euros in federal funds flowed into sports promotion during this period. The German Bundestag will also discuss a proposal this week that recognizes the Marshall Plan as the cornerstone of the enduring close transatlantic partnership.
  7. Challenges in Sports and Physical Activity The period under review was particularly challenging for sport due to measures taken to contain the Corona pandemic. Physical inactivity has increased dramatically among children and young people during the period under review.
  8. Vote on Extending SEA GUARDIAN Mandate The Bundestag will also vote this week on a request by the Federal Government to extend the mandate of the operation SEA GUARDIAN until 31 March 2024 and to regularly evaluate it.

References: 1. EP Proposes European Election Reform 2. Germany's Support for Ukraine 3. Operation SEA GUARDIAN 4. German Participation in SEA GUARDIAN 5. SEA GUARDIAN: No Explicit Extension Date 6. Sports Promotion in Germany 7. Marshall Plan Recognition Proposal 8. Challenges in Sports and Physical Activity

  1. The debate in the German Bundestag this week includes discussion on the finance and learning aspects of sports promotion, with a focus on the 2.3 billion euros invested in sports development over the past three years.
  2. As part of the lifelong learning agenda, the Bundestag is considering a proposal to recognize the Marshall Plan's significant role in fostering the enduring transatlantic partnership.
  3. In the realm of science and technology, the German Bundestag will vote this week on amendments to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention, aiming to expand the Council's membership and extend the term of council members.
  4. The health-and-wellness sector may gain momentum this week as the Bundestag discusses a draft bill aimed at providing consumers and businesses with quicker and simpler relief in the face of rising energy and finance costs.
  5. The German Armed Forces remain active in Operation SEA GUARDIAN, a NATO maritime security operation in the Mediterranean, with the possibility of an extension of their involvement until 31 March 2024.
  6. Amidst the general news regarding Ukraine, the European Parliament has proposed harmonizing the voting age and active voting rights at 16, while also advocating for a reconstruction program similar to that of Ukraine and continued support for the country's protection of international law and multilateral institutions.
  7. The Bundestag will also address pressing issues in crime-and-justice and education-and-self-development, as they consider a vote to extend the mandate of Operation SEA GUARDIAN and contend with the obstacles in sports and physical activity related to the ongoing Corona pandemic.

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