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.
The Bundestag passed a reduction of the air travel tax in the evening. Lower rates from before May 2024 will apply starting July 1.
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In the Bundestag's economic committee, AfD candidate Malte Kaufmann received 16 votes in the election for vice-chair, even though the party holds only ten seats.
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.