Weekly developments in the German federal parliament, Bundestag
In recent developments, Germany has taken several significant steps to support education for refugees, foster intercultural exchange, and contribute to international peace efforts. Here are some of the key points:
Education for Refugees
Technische Universität Braunschweig offers support to refugee students, prospective students, and researchers. Through donations to the Braunschweigischer Hochschulbund e.V., the university provides advisory services and opportunities for study and research [1].
The Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative (DAFI) has reported a milestone in gender equity within its scholarship program for refugees, with the highest proportion of women recipients [3].
Research Opportunities
A postdoctoral researcher position focusing on refugees' political agency is available through IMISCOE. The application deadline for this position is September 16, 2025 [4][5].
Intercultural Exchange Programs
Thirty Fulbright undergraduate students from Germany are participating in a three-week intercultural exchange program [2].
For other topics like the Future Center for German Unity and European Transformation, economic relief measures, sanctions enforcement, and the regionalization Act, more specific information may be found in broader policy updates or academic sources focused on German economic and political policies.
Other Notable Developments
- The federal government is extending the deadline for submitting tax returns for the tax years 2020 to 2024.
- The coalition factions are discussing the draft of the Care Bonus Act in the Bundestag, which aims to provide financial recognition for pandemic-related additional burdens in hospitals.
- The Fourth Corona Tax Relief Act provides tax relief measures for citizens and companies, including tax exemptions for employer contributions to short-time work and home office allowance.
- Germany is providing ships and personnel for the training of soldiers of the Lebanese navy. The mandate is to be extended by one year.
- The federal government is providing one billion euros to facilitate access to education and research for Ukrainian refugees.
[1] https://www.thb.de/en/study/services-for-refugees [2] https://www.fulbright.de/en/programmes/fulbright-undergraduate-exchange-programme/ [3] https://www.dafi-scholarship.org/news/dafi-scholarship-programme-reaches-new-milestone-in-gender-equity/ [4] https://www.imiscoe.org/news/postdoctoral-researcher-position-available-at-imiscoe-university-of-passau [5] https://www.uni-passau.de/en/news/postdoctoral-researcher-position-available-at-imiscoe-university-of-passau/
1. The policy-and-legislation efforts within Germany, such as the extension of the tax returns deadline, the Care Bonus Act, and the Fourth Corona Tax Relief Act, show a broader focus on economic relief and financial recognition for pandemic-related burdens.
2. In the realm of politics and general news, the federal government's provision of ships and personnel for the training of soldiers of the Lebanese navy, and the funding of one billion euros for access to education and research for Ukrainian refugees, demonstrate a commitment to international peace efforts and refugee support.
