Bundesrat
The Bundesrat is the Federal Council of Germany, representing the 16 federal states (Länder) at the national level. It plays a critical role in the legislative process, particularly in matters affecting state interests. Recently, the Bundesrat voted in favor of a new law addressing domestic violence and an expansion of maternity leave protections, reflecting its commitment to improving social welfare and safety for women in Germany.
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The Bundesrat concluded in a report that the ammunition residues in the lakes are not subject to remediation.
50 000 Franken für Bergungsideen
Switzerland· 2026-01-23
The Bundesrat is involved in various legislative initiatives including organ donation reform and youth alcohol consumption regulations.
Bundesrat bringt erneut Initiative für Organspende-Reform auf den Weg - Politik
Germany· 2025-09-26
The Bundesrat is responsible for discussing and deciding on financial measures in Switzerland.
Bundesrat will höhere Steuern beim KapitalbezugSwitzerland· 2025-06-25
The Bundesrat is implementing measures to improve the electricity grid for the energy transition.
Stromnetze in der Schweiz: Bundesrat beschleunigt AusbauSwitzerland· 2025-05-21
Bundesrat is the upper house of the German parliament that requested the federal government to initiate a legal initiative for easier culling of wolves.
Jutarnji list - Njemačke savezne pokrajine traže dozvolu za odstrel vukova
Croatia· 2025-04-12
The Bundesrat is set to vote on the Sondervermögen, impacting the sports sector.
Sondervermögen: Sportlobby hofft auf Milliarden für Turnhallen und Schwimmbäder - SportGermany· 2025-03-18
The Bundesrat voted for the Violence Assistance Act and an extended maternity protection.
Bundesrat stimmt für Gewalthilfegesetz und erweiterten Mutterschutz - PolitikGermany· 2025-02-14