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Sommerpause ist nicht gleich Sommerpause – Wer die vermeintliche Ruhe im politischen Betrieb nutzt, ist klar im Vorteil.

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. „Das hat noch Zeit. Gerade ist doch sowieso Sommerpause.“ „Die Abgeordneten und ihre Mitarbeiter sind doch eh nicht erreichbar.“ „Die sind alle im Urlaub.“ Wer aus dem politischen Berlin kennt diese Sätze…
China Strategy of the German Federal Government, July 2023

Background China’s changing landscape calls for an adjustment in how we engage with it. Germany views China as a partner, competitor, and systemic rival. German companies face market access restrictions, unequal competition conditions, and forced technology transfers in China. Additionally,…
Was ist öffentlich? Was ist privat?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Vor kurzem haben unsere Kommunikationsexperten Ralf Kunkel und Maximilian Widera in den Bernstein Perspektiven berichtet, wie sie sich Tag für Tag aufs Neue mit den Persönlichkeitsrechten ihrer Mandanten beschäftigen: https://bernstein-group.com/de/2023/05/23/was-ist-oeffentlich-was-ist-privat In Folge 2…
Interview with Sina Laubenstein (Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte)

“We defend fundamental and human rights by legal means.” – The Society for Civil Rights e.V. (“Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte e.V.” or “GFF”) has set themselves no less a goal. The non-profit association based in Berlin was founded in 2015 and…
The informal dynamics among national diplomats in Brussels: what impact do they have on decision-making in the Council of Ministers?

In February 2023, we already looked at the underestimated role of Council working groups and their members, the national diplomats at EU level (short: attachés). We elaborated on the need to first get a picture, away from the ministers and…
Werbebeschränkungen für Lebensmittel – Ein Blick auf das Kinder-Lebensmittel-Werbegesetz

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Werbebeschränkungen für Lebensmittel – Ein Blick auf das Kinder-Lebensmittel-Werbegesetz Wenn es nach dem Bundesminister für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft Cem Özdemir (Bündnis90/Die Grünen) gegangen wäre, hätte Ende Mai der Entwurf eines Gesetzes für…
Was ist öffentlich? Was ist privat?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Heerscharen von Medienexperten und Juristen streiten seit Generationen, worüber Medien berichten dürfen und worüber nicht. Was ist öffentlich? Was ist privat? Worüber darf mit Namensnennung (Juristendeutsch: „identifizierend“) berichtet werden und worüber nicht?…
Regulatory Challenges posed by new Forms of Gambling

On 28 April 2023, the Joint Gaming Authority of the Federal States (GGL) confirmed via press release that as a result of its hearing letter, a provider of “Daily Fantasy Sports” (DFS) had discontinued its offer in Germany. The GGL…
Steigende Bedrohungslage: Cyberangriffe können alle und jeden treffen

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Wie das BSI in seinem Bericht „Die Lage der IT-Sicherheit in Deutschland 2022“ hervorhebt, besteht für Unternehmen eine hohe Bedrohung durch Cybercrime, allen voran durch Ransomware. Big Game Hunting, also die Erpressung…
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Künstliche Intelligenz und Politmonitoring: Kommt PolitikGPT?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. OpenAI, das Unternehmen hinter ChatGPT und GPT-4, hat gestern Plugins für ChatGPT vorgestellt. Diese ermöglichen es Dritten, aktuelle Daten über eine Schnittstelle der KI bereitzustellen. Dadurch wird das Problem des fehlenden Zugangs…
Promoting transatlantic collaboration for more sustainable agriculture and rural regions

Rising population growth and a growing global demand for food, declining biodiversity, worsening climate change, and increased consumer expectations – the agricultural sectors in both Germany and the United States face immense, and to some extent, similar challenges. To feed…
The negotiating structures within the Council of Ministers and the underestimated role of attachés in the Council working groups

The insights are based on expert interviews conducted in Brussels with members of the Council working groups on health which were published as part of a scientific article in Global Affairs Journal. Political procedures within the European Union are primarily…
Weiter so für Berlin?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Berlin hat gewählt. Berlin hat „wieder“ gewählt, um genau zu sein, und es hat zugleich auch klar neu gewählt. Die Bürgerinnen und Bürger der Hauptstadt haben das Signal gegeben, dass sie auf…
Timber Construction must be political

Sustainable success of young timber construction companies is also decided in the political arena Timber Construction as a way out of the climate crisis As of today, we are in the midst of a climate crisis. The construction sector…
Forestry in political upswing – Interview with Fabian Wendenburg, Managing Director at “Familienbetriebe Land und Forst e. V.”

The perception of forestry by politicians is increasing. From the amendment of the “Federal Forest Act” anchored in the coalition agreement, to the frequently used “Future Dialogue on Forests”, and the “National Forest Strategy 2050”. With the EU‘s “Nature Restoration…
Carbon Capture and Storage – zukünftig auch in Deutschland möglich?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Die Abscheidung und unterirdische Speicherung von Kohlendioxid – Carbon Capture and Storage, kurz CCS – gilt als vielversprechende Lösung, die Klimaziele in Branchen wie der Zement- oder Chemieindustrie zu erreichen. CCS…
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Föderalismus – schwerfällig und innovationshindernd oder zeitgemäß und demokratiefördernd?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Die Vor- und Nachteile des Föderalismus am Beispiel der Reerdigung In einem Büro in Berlin-Neukölln kämpft ein kleines Startup um eine Vision, die für uns alle relevant ist, die aber noch…
Was können wir 2023 in der Gesundheitspolitik erwarten?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Der Beginn eines neuen Jahres ist traditionell die Zeit der guten Vorsätze und des Festlegens von Zielen für das Jahr. In der Politik bedeutet das vor allem Klausuren der Bundestagsfraktionen und Aktualisierungen…
Glücksspielelemente in Videospielen: Zwischen Selbstkontrolle und Regulierungsdruck

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Der 01. Januar 2023 brachte für den Jugendschutz in Videospielen wichtige Änderungen mit sich: Seit diesem Datum werden zur Altersfreigabe eingereichte Spiele von der Unterhaltungssoftware Selbstkontrolle (USK) nach neuen Leitkriterien bewertet. Diese…
The end of Twitter

What the end of Twitter would mean for public relations – a scenario The takeover by Elon Musk is shaking Twitter permanently and moving the company in a dangerous direction – but what would the end of the social network…
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GPT trifft Politik und Medien

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Warum redet jeder über GPT? Als Beratung sind wir ständig auf der Suche nach neuen Technologien und Methoden, um unseren Mandanten bestmöglich zu unterstützen. Unsere Arbeit, egal ob es sich um Kommunikation…
Conferences of sectoral ministers – underestimated cog in the machine

During the Corona pandemic, the Conference of Minister Presidents (Ministerpräsidentenkonferenz – MPK) moved sharply into the public spotlight. Before that, it tended to lead a shadowy existence in the eyes of the general public. The same is still true –…
Nutri-score, reduction targets and due diligence for sugary products – what German and European regulators have in stock for 2023

Candy canes, biscuits, punch and gingerbread – the Christmas season beckons with all kinds of treats. They have one thing in common: sugar is the essential ingredient. High-sugar products and, moreover, nutrition have always been politically charged. This is reflected…
Geplante Änderungen in der Geschäftsordnung des Bundestags – Bahn frei für mehr Transparenz, Effizienz und Digitalisierung im Gesetzgebungsverfahren?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Die Ampel-Koalition hat im Koalitionsvertrag umfassende Reformen zu Transparenz, Digitalisierung und Effizienz im Gesetzgebungsverfahren angekündigt. Mit dem Antrag der Regierungsfraktionen zur Änderung der Geschäftsordnung des Bundestags („GO-BT“), die am 10. November 2022…
European Commission Work Programme 2023: Concrete ambitions in uncertain times

On 18 October 2022, the European Commission presented its Work Programme 2023, the last of von der Leyen´s legislative period, which should demonstrate the European legacy towards crisis and to establish once again the credibility and cohesion of the EU…
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Carbon Farming – Eine regenerative Transformation der Landwirtschaft

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Der Agrarsektor ist EU-weit für etwa 10 % der verursachten Treibhausgasemissionen verantwortlich. Im Vergleich dazu verursacht der gesamte Flugverkehr der EU nur etwa 4 % der Emissionen, dies verdeutlicht das enorme Einsparpotential…
Warum verabschiedet das Bundeskabinett Eckpunkte zur Cannabislegalisierung? Eine kurze Analyse eines ungewöhnlichen politischen Weges

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Wenn dieser Beitrag veröffentlicht ist, hat das Bundeskabinett eine besondere Vorlage verabschiedet: den „Entwurf eines Eckpunktepapiers der Bundesregierung zur Einführung einer kontrollierten Abgabe von Cannabis an Erwachsene zu Genusszwecken“. Neben der Tatsache,…
State elections in Lower Saxony: How will the result affect the Federal Council?

Lower Saxony has voted. Last Sunday, around 6 million eligible voters were called upon to cast their ballots. Despite losses, Stephan Weil’s SPD clearly won the election and plans to form a coalition with the Greens. After the four state…
A second chance for the erroneous Berlin elections of September 26, 2021? What would the procedure look like?     

Background The last elections for the German Bundestag and the Berlin House of Representatives went anything but smoothly in the capital city. The reasons for this were faulty or missing electoral rolls, the insufficient number of election officials, the…
ESG – drei Schlagwörter, ein großer Impact

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Ein Thema für die Vorstandsagenda Die Themen unternehmerische Nachhaltigkeit und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung prägen nun seit Jahren politische, öffentliche und unternehmerische Diskussionen. Globale Herausforderungen wie der Klimawandel und Ressourcenknappheit haben das öffentliche Bewusstsein…
Ein Turbo für den Emissionshandel – Interview mit Ruth von Heusinger, Gründerin von ForTomorrow

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. „Beat the System by using the System“ – Nach diesem Motto kauft das Non-For-Profit ForTomorrow Emissionszertifikate auf, um den EU-Emissionshandel zu beschleunigen. Mit der Gründerin Ruth von Heusinger haben wir über…
Law against digital violence – What is the Federal Government planning in the fight against hatred and incitement online?

Two weeks ago, the Federal Government adopted its long-awaited digital strategy. Among other things, it concretises a plan that has already been part of the coalition agreement: The “Law against digital violence” (Gesetz gegen digitale Gewalt) is intended to…
Die Sommerpause geht zu Ende – wohin geht die Reise für das Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Ab September beginnt wieder die betriebsamere Zeit im politischen Berlin. Die traditionelle Sommerpause neigt sich dem Ende zu. Wie jedes Jahr haben einige wichtige und hitzige Debatten Bundesregierung und Bundestag auch…
One Year of the State Treaty on Gambling 2021: First Conclusions and New Fields of Action

On 01 July 2021, the ” State Treaty on the re-regulation of gambling in Germany” (State Treaty on Gambling 2021 – “GlüStV 2021” for short) came into force. It marked a milestone: for the first time, a regulated framework for…
New impulses for consumer and home electronics: The right to repair in focus

The European Commission proceeds pacing with 7-mile steps towards its ambitious climate targets and initiated a new set of regulatory measures under the framework of its Circular Economy Action Plan which in turn is an essential component of the EU…
Race to regulate urban air mobility

Air taxis are the trending topic in the aviation industry. Air taxi technology is already well advanced and there is a rapidly growing number of companies and investors active in this field. Experts agree that commercial use will be possible…
Straßenverkehrsgesetz – Hebel oder Hürde im Sinne der Verkehrswende?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Gemeinsam mit dem Hamburger Tech-Unternehmen Wunder Mobility veröffentlichen wir einen monatlichen Mobility-Policy-Newsletter. Im Fokus stehen alle Fragen rund um das Thema Mobilität, Regulierung und Technologie. Auf unserem Blog veröffentlichen wir nun den…
New government or opposition – Who has started better in its new role?

The Federal election in September 2021 has shifted the balance of power in the Federal parliament. This shift is accompanied by new roles for the parliamentary party groups. While the Christian Democrats have found themselves in the opposition for the…
eSports in the federal states: Concrete steps instead of general discussions

The recognition of eSports as sports was not taken up by the new federal government in its coalition agreement. The difficult discussions from the last legislative period are still having an effect. However, political work is actually taking place, albeit…
Kleine Verbesserungen statt großer Diskussionen – Wie die Verkehrswende lokal befördert werden kann, ohne auf die perfekten Rahmenbedingungen zu warten

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Gemeinsam mit dem Hamburger Tech-Unternehmen Wunder Mobility veröffentlichen wir einen monatlichen Mobility-Policy-Newsletter. Im Fokus stehen alle Fragen rund um das Thema Mobilität, Regulierung und Technologie. Auf unserem Blog veröffentlichen wir nun…
Bernstein Group als klimaneutrale Beratung zertifiziert

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Die Bernstein Group wurde offiziell von Climate Partner als klimaneutrales Unternehmen zertifiziert Als lernende Organisation befinden wir uns unablässig im Wandel, auch was unsere Rolle als Beratungsunternehmen im Kontext des Klimaschutzes anbelangt….
The promotion of electric cars as a regulatory tool

There is now widespread consensus that the transport sector is one of the biggest areas of work for policymakers when it comes to climate protection. Yet, at the same time, there are little to no regulatory interventions in this area,…
Together all the way – How Germany has institutionalised its influence in the EU

As the largest and most economically powerful country in the European Union, Germany plays a significant role in the EU legislative process. But what does that actually mean? In what formal and informal ways do German actors exert influence on…
Germany’s traffic light coalition and the path to a mobility data law

In their coalition agreement from 2021, the German traffic light coalition announced that they would create “a mobility data law and ensure free accessibility to traffic data.” The idea of such a law has been on the political agenda for…
Growing EU regulatory focus on the textile sector – towards a sustainable reform for planet and businesses?

On 30 March 2022, the European Commission published its EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles. Considering this initiative alongside the proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence, the textile sector finds itself under enhanced scrutiny. Central to…
Games and eSports: Funding between responsibilities and best practices

With the restructuring of the former “Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure” into the “Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport”, the new Federal Government has highlighted its priorities: Digital affairs are moving more into the focus – at…
Putting autonomous driving into the spotlight: An interview with Professor Sahin Albayrak

At the end of February, the German cabinet passed a new ordinance on autonomous driving – is this a step in the right direction for autonomous driving? We interviewed Professor Sahin Albayrak – Founder and head of the first Distributed…
Unequal Siblings? Food and/or Agriculture in the 20th Legislative Period

A few months have passed since the presentation of the coalition agreement. The new federal government is in office, the ministries have been reorganized and the course for the new legislative period is set. Still, decisions have to be made…
European Commission unveils ground-breaking Proposal for Supply Chain Due Diligence

The EU proposal on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence has been long awaited. Now, the Commission presented a draft Directive that is not as ambitious as initially demanded by the EU Parliament, but clearly goes beyond the provisions of e.g. the…
Using drones in urban environments

We spoke with Christoph Raab, Secretary General of the Alliance for New Mobility Europe (AME). AME is an association of various players and pioneers in the field of new mobility in aviation. The association has members mainly from the delivery…
Q&A: Die Bernstein Public Policy im Lobbyregister

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Wir freuen uns sehr über die Einführung des Lobbyregisters. Denn es schafft eine allgemeine Transparenz, wer und in welchem Namen Kontakt zu Bundestag und Bundesregierung aufnimmt. Aus Gerüchten um Interessenvertretung, Mandate und…
Die stille Transformation: Ausschüsse und ihre Zusammensetzung im Bundestag.

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Gut vier Monate nach der Wahl haben sich die Ausschüsse des Bundestags vollkommen eingerichtet. Die Mitglieder der Ausschüsse sind bestimmt, die Vorsitzenden mit wenigen Ausnahmen gewählt und die Berichterstattungen den jeweils zuständigen…
Through focus into foresight: Forward Thinking Bernstein Group

A new chapter begins in the history of the Bernstein Group: Under the umbrella of the Group, the companies of Bernstein Public Policy, Bernstein Analytics, Bernstein Health and Bernstein Communication reposition themselves and combine this with a strategic progression. …
Digitization of logistics – a forgotten opportunity for more sustainability?

The digitization of logistics – is it a forgotten opportunity for more sustainability? We talked to Trond Stern from cargonexx on this matter. Countless trucks drive along Germany’s highways, transporting goods from A to B to fill supermarkets, supply production…
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Alles neu macht die Ampel?

Für das Politikfeld gesundheitlicher Verbraucherschutz hat sich die neue Ampel-Koalition einige ambitionierte Ziele gesetzt, die in den kommenden vier Jahren umgesetzt werden sollen.
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Mobility amidst climate action and digital policy

Three months after the German federal elections, the new legislative term begins with a new coalition agreement, a new cabinet, and new political decision-makers in the Bundestag and the federal ministries. To what extent will the projects that were campaigned…
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Energy Policy in the Coalition Agreement: Action Program for Climate Protection?

Although the new German government has officially been in office for just over a week, it will take until next year before it begins to implement its coalition agreement into law. In the first year of the new legislative period,…
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Money laundering prevention under the “traffic light government”: Ambitious goals, tight schedule

The fight against money laundering was a major issue during the election campaign. In addition to the conflicts between the parties – for example, the introduction of a limit on cash payments – the aftermath of the Wirecard scandal also…
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The future of German cities – Car-Free inner cities?

As of today, there are over 45 million cars on German roads. With this high number of cars comes a high incidence of congestion, nitrogen oxide pollution, noise complaints, accidents, and much more. Accordingly, the desire for a better quality…
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E-sports 2021 in Germany: The Unplayed Field

On a regular basis, we would like to highlight other perspectives on our blog in addition to our own view of the topics and let external parties have their say. Today we are publishing a guest article by Niklas Timmermann,…
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Anti-money laundering – the EU Member States move ahead in the negotiations

Prävention und Bekämpfung von Geldwäsche werden auf europäischer Ebene aktuell intensiv diskutiert. Nach der Veröffentlichung eines umfassenden Gesetzespakets durch die EU-Kommission am 20. Juli, liegt es nun in der Verantwortung des Rats der Europäischen Union und des Europäischen Parlaments.
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Mobility Passport: A solution for the steadily growing mobility as a service offering in Germany

Car sharing is more in demand than the classic one-person-one-car model. Car sharing is considered an important component of the traffic turnaround, which has experienced a boom in recent years. Vehicles ranging from small cars to vans can be rented for hours, days, weeks or months. Providers such as Share Now, MILES, WeShare, book-n-drive Sixt Share and many others offer station-based or free-floating car sharing in a steadily growing market. They put additional cars on the road to make private cars obsolete.
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EU Regulators Zoom in on Buy Now, Pay Later Boom

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is booming. Best known in Europe is Klarna with 90 million active consumers, shopping at 250,000 merchants in 17 countries, processing 2 million transactions a day. Klarna’s one-click payment services and instalment plans have benefitted…
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Is car sharing the future of motorized individual transport?

Car sharing is more in demand than the classic one-person-one-car model. Car sharing is considered an important component of the traffic turnaround, which has experienced a boom in recent years. Vehicles ranging from small cars to vans can be rented for hours, days, weeks or months. Providers such as Share Now, MILES, WeShare, book-n-drive Sixt Share and many others offer station-based or free-floating car sharing in a steadily growing market. They put additional cars on the road to make private cars obsolete.
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Kopieren

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Vieles hat sich verändert in diesem neuen Bundestag: Jünger ist er geworden, weiblicher und auch diverser. Die vielen neuen Gesichter bringen ihre eigenen Geschichten mit, ihre individuellen politischen Anliegen und setzen neuen…
Koalitionsvertragsgenerator 2021: Den Themendurchblick in der Sondierungs- und Koalitionsphase nicht verlieren

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Es ist kompliziert dieses Mal. Rechnerisch sind 5 Koalitionen möglich, die zumindest politisch nicht völlig ausgeschlossen sind. Auch wenn die Sondierungen gerade stark Richtung Ampel deuten – niemand, weiß, ob diese erfolgreich…
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The EU “supply chain law” – human rights, environmental standards and good corporate governance

The EU “supply chain law” – human rights, environmental standards and good corporate governance Three months after the adoption of the German Supply Chain Law, Brussels is preparing to publish a corresponding and long-awaited proposal for a Directive. The law…
Berlin’s parliamentary elections are coming up – What politicians are planning for the coming legislature

Just in time for the parliamentary elections in Berlin, we gave the spokespersons for transportation policy in the Berlin House of Representatives – Tino Schopf (Social Democratic Party, SPD), Oliver Friederici (Christian Democratic Union, CDU) and Harald Moritz (Bündnis 90/Die…
Neu in den Bundestag: Interview mit Emilia Fester (Bündnis 90/Die Grünen)

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Im Frühjahr 2020 haben Sie noch unter „normalen Bedingungen“ Wahlkampf für die Hamburger Bürgerschaft gemacht. Mittlerweile findet der Wahlkampf pandemiebedingt überwiegend online statt. Hat sich die Art des Wahlkampfs aus Ihrer Sicht…
Anti-money laundering authorities soon to be under European supervision?

Just before the summer break, the European Commission presented a comprehensive legislative package to reinforce and harmonise its efforts in countering money laundering and terrorist financing. Most notably, a new EU anti-money laundering authority is to be established with its…
Money laundering in trade in goods: facilitated by the proposed cash limit?

The European Parliament and the Council of the EU are currently discussing the new EU legislative framework to counter money laundering. The European Commission had presented a comprehensive legislative package to overcome the nationally fragmented legal framework and inconsistent implementation…
Anti-money laundering – what to expect at the European level?

The prevention and the countering of money laundering and terrorist financing are emerging as central issues at the European level with the European Commission presenting a comprehensive legislative package on 20 July. The Council of Ministers for Economic and Financial…
“Es mangelt an einer angemessenen Überbrückungsfinanzierung.”

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Regelmäßig möchten wir auf unserem Blog neben unserem eigenen Blick auf die Themen auch andere Perspektiven beleuchten und Externe zu Wort kommen lassen. Heute veröffentlichen wir einen Gastbeitrag von Lutz Wildermann, Head…
“The big common goal of reducing emissions should be at the forefront of everyone’s mind.”

Mr. Schmidt, in view of the increasing demands on the transportation industry worldwide, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) – a liquid gas and byproduct that is produced, for example, during the extraction of crude oil – and liquefied natural gas (LNG),…
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Von Baden-Württemberg in den Bundestag: Interview mit Fabian Gramling (CDU)

Wir lernen regelmäßig durch die Erfahrungen und Expertise von Externen. Unter anderem sprechen wir für unseren Bundestagswahl-Newsletter regelmäßig mit Entscheidungsträgern auf allen politischen Ebenen.
Governing the Blockchain: the universal tool to tackle due dilligence and supply chain inefficiencies?

Increasingly, digital technologies are capturing the attention of start-ups, citizens, and companies, and technological innovations are providing fascinating opportunities for businesses. However, they are also attracting the attention of legislators and regulators, who are eager to proactively encourage and shape…
Interview mit René Lutter: Dreierlei Wahlkampf

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Wir lernen regelmäßig durch die Erfahrungen und Expertise von Externen. Unter anderem sprechen wir für unseren Bundestagswahl-Newsletter regelmäßig mit Entscheidungsträgern auf allen politischen Ebenen. Diese Gespräche und die daraus gewonnenen Erkenntnisse können…
“There should be a full push towards zero emission electric vehicles.”

When people think of environmentally friendly vehicles, they often think of vehicles powered by electricity. Electromobility, however, isn’t the only viable sustainable mobility alternative. In this interview from our cooperation with Wunder Mobility, we spoke with Nikolas Iwan, CEO of…
Which candidates will make the next Bundestag?

Barely 80 days remain until the German federal elections and the decision about who will shape German politics and legislation over the next four years. However, one thing is already certain: who the candidates from the 299 constituencies and 96…
Interview with Valerie Sternberg-Irvani: The stony path for young parties into federal parliament

Regularly, we want to include the experience of external minds on our blog and learn from their insights. In the course of our federal election newsletter, we therefore regularly talk to decision-makers at all political levels. Before these interviews appear…
Money laundering prevention – How will supervision and control be organised in the future?

Money laundering prevention (AML) is a dynamic policy field. Regulation, supervision, and law enforcement must continuously evaluate and develop measures responding to new risks. For obliged companies, this means regular adjustments to their prevention measures. The collected findings on strengths…
Germany’s Future Transport Policy: Unity of Purpose, Uncertainty in Implementation

The German federal election is on the horizon, and for this election cycle the parties have paid particular attention to climate policy and climate protection. A central aspect of climate protection is mobility and transport policy – be it the…
Gesundheitlicher Verbraucherschutz nach der Bundestagswahl – Was wissen wir schon heute?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. In unserer Reihe zur Bundestagswahl 2021 haben wir zuerst einen Blick auf die anstehenden personellen und inhaltlichen Veränderungen im Bereich der Energiepolitik geschaut. In diesem zweiten Beitrag schaut unser Experte Robin Arens…
Corporate reporting obligations in transition – What’s next for sustainability?

The reporting obligations for companies will change – but where is the journey heading? On 21 April, the European Commission presented a proposal for a Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive – CSRD for short – which aims to change the requirements…
The Future of Energy Policy – Consensus or Conflict?

Following the recent ruling by the Federal Constitutional Court on the Climate Protection Act, it was clear that climate change will play a key role not only in the election campaign, but also in the coming legislative period, and that…
Due diligence in supply chains – national solo effort or level playing field?

In recent years, a multiplicity of new laws on due diligence in supply chains has been introduced at the national level. While in the Netherlands, the focus has been on child labour, forced labour is emphasised by the British initiative….
Armin Laschet – The Underestimated One?!

It’s been a long time coming, but for a few weeks now it’s been clear: Armin Laschet is the CDU/CSU candidate for chancellor in Germany’s 2021 federal election. His candidacy is not without controversy, both internally and externally: Laschet is…
The Limits of Sharing: Where Problems Arise with Electricity

Together with the Hamburg-based tech company Wunder Mobility, we publish a monthly mobility policy newsletter. The focus is on all issues related to mobility, regulation and technology. On our blog, we are now publishing the next article on the topic…
“Der Klimawandel ist Herausforderung und Chance zugleich.”

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Immer wieder möchten wir unsere eigene Expertise durch die Erfahrungen von Externen ergänzen und von ihren Einblicken lernen. So sprechen wir im Zuge unseres Bundestagswahl-Newsletters regelmäßig mit Entscheidungsträgern aller politischer Ebenen. Bevor…
Frontrunners on digital product labelling: Europe’s spirits producers provide innovative solutions for consumer information

In addition to our own view of the topics, we regularly want to shed light on other perspectives and let external people have their say on our blog. Today we publish a conversation with Sarah Melina Siebel, Director Internal Market…
“Mit jedem neuen Gesetzesvorhaben lerne ich neue Sachen hinzu.”

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Immer wieder möchten wir unsere eigene Expertise durch die Erfahrungen von Externen ergänzen und von ihren Einblicken lernen. So sprechen wir im Zuge unseres Bundestagswahl-Newsletters regelmäßig mit Entscheidungsträgern aller politischer Ebenen. Bevor…
The German “Super Saturday” on April 24th

After April 24, just under half of the state lists will have been drawn up. These will largely determine the composition of the parliamentary groups Particularly in the CDU, these are contested this year, as direct mandates are becoming increasingly…
Regulieren oder nicht regulieren?

Sorry, this entry is only available in German. Gemeinsam mit dem Hamburger Tech-Unternehmen Wunder Mobility veröffentlichen wir einen monatlichen Mobility-Policy-Newsletter. Im Fokus stehen alle Fragen rund um das Thema Mobility, Regulierung und Technologie. Auf unserem Blog veröffentlichen wir nun den…
eSports – when a reference in the coalition agreement is not enough

The debate about the recognition of eSports as a sport has been going on for several years. In other countries, the question “Are they sports?” has already been answered positively, with the corresponding consequences – for example, recognition in France…
German election 2021: In which constituencies will the race be close?

For which direct candidates will it be close in the Bundestag election this year? We have taken a look at the figures and calculated the competitive constituencies on the basis of the Closeness Index.
Consumer policy in changing times – is the responsible consumer dead?

In the current issue of the trade journal Transfer, our consumer policy experts, Timm Bopp and Robin Arens, have shone a spotlight on advertising regulation from a political perspective. They have analyzed how the debate on advertising and the accompanying…