Bundestag
Bundestag strengthens rights of biological fathers
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The Bundestag has passed a law making it easier for biological fathers to assert their paternity legally. The reform implements a ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court and lowers hurdles for unmarried fathers. The long fight of one father contributed to this success.
In 2025, the EU has returned asylum seekers to Germany in only a few cases despite numerous requests. The Bundestag recently transposed the Common European Asylum System (GEAS) into German law to combat secondary migration. Federal states can now establish centers for deportable refugees.
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Patient advocates have sharply criticized the federal government's plans to not expand registration options for the organ donation registry, contrary to the Bundestag's resolution. The Stiftung Patientenschutz views this as a loss of credibility for the state. The federal government intends to comply with the states' demand to eliminate registration at ID offices.
The Bundestag's election review committee is set to reject the Bündnis Sahra Wagenknecht (BSW) party's objections to the federal election results. An internal expert opinion finds no basis for a recount of votes. The party announces plans to sue at the Federal Constitutional Court.
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Bundestag police have warned lawmakers about suspicious USB sticks mailed to offices of several factions. The packages include English-language letters and must not be plugged into computers. Police are now investigating the shipments.