▣ Internet & digital

The EU Parliament has voted on changes to the existing EU rules for artificial intelligence. The focus is on the so-called “Digital Omnibus Regulation”, which is intended to simplify and adapt the implementation of the AI ​​regulations that have already been passed. The aim is, i…

The EU Parliament has voted on a proposal to extend an existing special regulation to combat child sexual abuse on the Internet. The regulation – often referred to as “chat control” – previously allowed internet services to voluntarily review content to identify and report signs …

In the Brandenburg state parliament, the state parliament's rules of procedure for the 8th electoral term were approved. The basis for the vote was a recommendation from the main committee, which recommended that the state parliament adopt the new rules of procedure. The main com…

The Bavarian state parliament discussed and rejected a proposal from the SPD parliamentary group on the Free State's future IT strategy. The SPD called for new long-term contracts with Microsoft to be initially suspended and instead to rely more on European open source software. …

The Bundestag has approved a draft law from the federal government to amend consumer, insurance and treatment contract law. The law is intended to implement two EU directives that further develop the Consumer Rights Directive. The new requirements must be transposed into German l…

The EU Parliament has spoken out in favor of strengthening the European defense industry and technology. The adopted measures are part of the “ReArm Europe” plan and are intended to allow more EU funds from existing programs to be used for defense-related investments. Against the…

Members of the EU Parliament have approved a report that calls for stricter rules to protect children and young people in the digital space. Given the increasing dependence of minors on social media and the associated mental health risks, harmful, addictive online practices such …

The state parliament has rejected a proposal from the AfD parliamentary group, which advocates stronger legal protection for cash. Specifically, the group is calling on the state government to advocate for a change to the Basic Law at the federal level and to explicitly enshrine …

The EU Parliament has approved an own-initiative report that aims to facilitate, expand and strengthen the protection of human rights defenders affected by transnational repression by third countries. What is required, among other things, is a common EU approach with clear legal …

The EU Parliament voted on an own-initiative report * on the outcome of the 2024 European elections. Since there is currently no uniform EU electoral law, Parliament has been calling for reforms since 2022 that would create the same rules in all member states, for example a unifo…

The Hamburg parliament has voted on a bill presented by the Hamburg Senate, which is intended to implement two state treaties to reform public broadcasting. The resolution approves the ratification of the Sixth Media Amendment State Treaty and the Reform State Treaty. The aim of …

The EU Parliament voted on a draft report that addresses the regulatory challenges of growing electronic commerce in the EU. Given the sharp increase in small shipments of goods, particularly from third countries, issues of product safety, customs and tax law, and fair competitio…

The state parliament of Rhineland-Palatinate passed a new state hunting law in a roll-call vote. With the law, the state government wants to adapt hunting law to today's requirements. It is intended to better protect forests and fields from damage caused by wild animals, preserve…