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New hazardous substances regulation: Construction association warns of risks for tradesmen
The discussion about the new hazardous substances regulation planned by the federal government is causing unrest among construction companies in northern Germany. While politicians are trying to reduce bureaucratic hurdles, there are considerable concerns on the part of the construction industry. The main focus of the debate is the question of who should look for carcinogenic asbestos on construction sites. This problem becomes particularly relevant when you consider the up to 140,000 residential buildings in Hamburg that are considered to…
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“Politics and conviviality: CSU local association Kirchehrenbach in exchange”
The interest in political discourse and social gatherings seems to be unbroken, as the most recent event of the CSU local association Kirchehrenbach impressively demonstrated. On August 18, 2024, numerous citizens came together to take part in the "Politics and Socializing" event, which attracted not only members of the CSU, but also local elected representatives. The prominent guests included Michael Hofmann, the parliamentary manager of the CSU parliamentary group in the Bavarian state parliament, and the district administrator Dr. Hermann…
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Fischbach: Mayoral election on 24 November together with association election
voter turnout and synergies: Municipal Council decides on Mayoral election in Fischbach In a consensual meeting, the Fischbach municipal council passed an important resolution that not only affects the upcoming mayoral election, but also highlights the relevance of elections in small communities. The election of the new mayor will take place on 24 June. November will take place at the same time as the election of the mayor of the Dahner Felsenland municipality. Expectations regarding voter turnout First Deputy Mayor…
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Lower Saxony: Social association calls for urgent improvements for women’s shelters
Status: 24.07.2024 10:50 a.m. The challenges for women’s shelters in Lower Saxony In Lower Saxony, women’s shelters are facing serious challenges that affect the safety and Support of women. The Social Association Germany (SoVD) recently expressed its dissatisfaction with the inadequate situation and called on the state government to take urgent measures to improve it. The current situation is considered extremely problematic, especially with regard to the availability and accessibility of support services for affected women. Missing spaces and barriers…
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ÖIF and Medical Association – New project for protection against violence among women in medical practices
In a new push against violence against women, the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) and the Austrian Medical Association have launched an initiative to inform women across Austria about contact points in the event of violence. Together, they will provide multilingual posters and information materials in 2,000 gynecologists' and pediatricians' practices to reach women and girls with a migration or refugee background in particular. These posters provide information in six commonly spoken native languages about important telephone numbers and contact points…
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Scandalous bogus tender for the board of directors of the Vienna Health Association: FPÖ calls for applicant hearing in the Health Committee
In an article from www.ots.at, it can be read that the recently published job advertisement for the general director and the finance director in the Vienna Health Network is described by FPÖ leader City Councillor Dominik Nepp and the Freedom Party's health spokesman, MP Wolfgang Seidl, as a "scandalous bogus advertisement". Nepp and Seidl criticize the fact that the previous general director Kölldorfer-Leitgeb and the finance director Wetzlinger have been in interim positions for many years and that the positions…
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Styrian Farmers’ Association mourns the loss of long-time Agriculture Minister Hans Seitinger
In a sad event, the Farmers' Association is saying goodbye to Hans Seitinger, a long-standing agricultural minister in Styria. Seitinger died on July 14, 2024 at the age of 64 after a serious illness. He was responsible for the interests of agriculture and forestry in Styria for a total of 20 years before resigning for health reasons in autumn 2023. Hans Seitinger was considered a personality who always had an open ear for the concerns of the farming population and…
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Social Minister Rauch visits Chancenhaus: New Samaritan Association project promotes healthy nutrition
An article from www.ots.at states that the Samaritan Association has launched a new project called "Koch was Gscheits". This project is supported by the Ministry of Social Affairs and aims to provide vulnerable people with the "Samaritan Kisterl". The "Samaritan Kisterl" contains fresh fruit and vegetables, non-perishable food and hygiene items as well as healthy, ready-made meals. The project is intended to help poor families save on food costs and promote healthy eating. Today, Johannes Rauch, the Federal Minister for…
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Bundeswehr Association criticizes defense budget: Security situation underestimated?
Bundeswehr: According to Bundeswehr Association, troops are “shocked” by Defense budget The discussion about the defense budget has recently gained momentum after the Bundeswehr Association voiced clear criticism of the current draft. The chairman of the Bundeswehr Association, André Wüstner, expressed his concerns to the dpa news agency and referred to the drastic security situation. Wüstner emphasized that the planned increase in the defense budget by 1.2 billion euros does not do justice to the current threats and Germany's international…
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Bundeswehr Association sharply criticizes draft defense budget: Improvements urgently needed!
The Bundeswehr needs more support from Parliament Berlin (dpa) – The Bundeswehr Association is concerned about the current developments in relation to the defense budget and politics in Germany. The association's chairman, André Wüstner, voiced clear criticism of the agreement reached by the traffic light coalition leaders, which only provides for an increase of 1.2 billion euros. According to him, this amount is not enough to respond appropriately to the current threats and to do justice to Germany's responsibility in…