TL;DRAmnesty International criticizes a new, stricter deportation policy for Afghans. Individuals without a criminal record are now reportedly facing the threat of deportation.
TL;DRFormer Federal Transport Minister Scheuer will face trial in September on charges of making false statements. This relates to his testimony during a parliamentary inquiry concerning the failed car toll project.
TL;DRThe Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that the timeframe of the then-traffic light coalition for the Building Energy Act in summer 2023 was not too short. A constitutional complaint filed by a CDU member of parliament in this regard has failed.
TL;DRThe Federal Constitutional Court has dismissed a lawsuit related to the Building Energy Act. The complaint was filed due to insufficient consultation time.
TL;DREU member states support the reintroduction of "chat control" measures. Messenger services would be allowed to search private chats for indications of child sexual abuse again.
TL;DRThe Federal Ministry of the Interior is reportedly planning to tighten the Freedom of Information Act, which includes abolishing the Federal Commissioner for the Freedom of Information Act. The SPD has voiced criticism of these plans.
TL;DRThe US House of Representatives has voted to increase the defense budget to over a trillion dollars. The vote was close, with some Republicans voting against the measure.
TL;DRThorsten Frei is set to succeed Jens Spahn as the parliamentary group leader. This move aims to resolve issues for Friedrich Merz, but could also introduce new challenges.
TL;DRCDU and CSU leaders Merz and Söder have proposed the Minister of the Chancellery, Helge Braun, as the new leader of their parliamentary group. The group will vote on this proposal during a special session next Wednesday.