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The German Bundesrat (literally "Federal Council), or upper house of parliament, is a legislative body that represents the 16 federal states of Germany at the national level.

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Demonstrators hold placards in front of police officers during a protest against the government's coronavirus disease (COVID-19) restrictions, near the Reichstag

Police break up Berlin protests on tougher COVID rules

Police break up Berlin protests on tougher COVID rules

Large crowds protested the government's latest push to enforce coronavirus restrictions until police stepped in.
PoliticsNovember 18, 2020
Bundesrat members raise their hands to vote during a session

Coronavirus: German aid package gets final approval

Coronavirus: German aid package gets final approval

The healthcare system, and workers and companies in dire straits are to receive state help on an unprecedented scale.
PoliticsMarch 27, 2020
Frimmersdorf power station in Germany

German upper house approves amended climate plans

German upper house approves amended climate plans

Germany's Bundesrat has approved the government's climate package after it was amended by a mediation committee.
Nature and EnvironmentDecember 20, 2019
Cooling towers at a coal-fired power plant

German climate plans on ice over tax dispute

German climate plans on ice over tax dispute

The entire climate package aims to ensure Germany meets its carbon emissions goals.
PoliticsNovember 29, 2019
Euro currency depicted in front of a highway sign

Germany counts cost of failed autobahn plan

Germany counts cost of failed autobahn plan

A halted scheme to introduce tolls on highways has left a €53 million-sized hole in the public purse.
Cars and TransportationJune 25, 2019
A man standing on an e-scooter

German Cabinet paves the way for e-scooters

German Cabinet paves the way for e-scooters

The transport minister says the vehicles represent progress, critics call them a plague.
Cars and TransportationApril 3, 2019
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