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Karin Prien ist Bundesfamilienministerin in der deutschen Bundesregierung. Sie gehört der CDU an. Der Gesellschaftsdienst wird als mögliche Alternative oder Ergänzung zu bestehenden Freiwilligendiensten diskutiert.
Bundesfamilienministerin Karin Prien (CDU) drückt bei ihrem Plan eines neuen Gesellschaftsdienstes per Gesetz aufs Tempo. „Wir werden unseren Gesetzentwurf in den nächsten Wochen in den politischen Raum geben“, sagte Prien auf der Rückfahrt von einem Besuch in Kiew. „Wir wollen faktisch einen Rechtsanspruch schaffen, eine Garantie, dass jeder, der Gesellschaftsdienst leisten will, diesen auch leisten kann“, kündigte Prien an. „Der Dienst solle finanziell attraktiver als die jetzigen Freiwilligendienste ausgestaltet werden, sodass das keine Frage des Geldbeutels der Eltern ist, ob man sich das leisten kann.
Prien kehrte von einer Ukraine-Reise zurück. Sie besuchte in Kiew unter anderen einen Kindergarten, der schon mehrfach Ziel russischer Drohnen wurde.
The AfD faction in the Thuringian state parliament is trying to dissolve parliament and bring about new elections. This requires a two-thirds majority, which is unlikely given the current distribution of seats. If the vote fails, Björn Höcke will announce a referendum.
On the third anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed the Federal Government's continued commitment to combat anti-Semitism. He emphasized that Jewish life in Germany must be possible without fear and that the existence of Israel is part of German identity. Foreign Minister Wadephul warned of a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
Kosovo's parliament has elected Justina Shiroka Pula as the new president, thereby preventing a fourth parliamentary election within two years. The election came after an agreement between Prime Minister Albin Kurti's government and the opposition, which received its support in exchange for a law limiting the powers of the Kosovo Special Tribunal in The Hague.

On the anniversary of the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023, Chancellor Friedrich Merz reaffirmed Germany's full support for Israel and emphasized the need for a Palestinian state alongside Israel. He warned of growing anti-Semitism in Germany and promised consistent action by the federal government. Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul described the attack as the largest mass murder of Jews since the Holocaust and called for social commitment against anti-Semitism. Commemorative events were held in Berlin and other cities, including a church service and the projection of the Israeli flag at the Brandenburg Gate.

The black-red coalition has submitted a joint application for the new line between Hanover and Hamburg. The Transport Committee will deliberate on Wednesday and the Bundestag will decide on Thursday evening. Despite progress, it could be decades before the first trains run on the new route.

The chairman of the Parliamentary Control Committee, Marc Henrichmann, comments on the suspicion of espionage against the former BND employee Hanning and warns of a loss of trust in partner secret services. He emphasizes the need for complete information, transparent reforms and strengthening control while simultaneously expanding the BND's operational powers.