Dobrindt and Alabali Radovan face government questioning in the Bundestag - Bundestag debates wolf hunting laws and cyberattack fallout in first 2025 session
The Bundestag commences its first session week of the year on Wednesday. Lawmakers will initiate with a 90-minute question time, where Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Development Minister Reem Alabali-Radovan will confront queries from MPs. Key debates on agriculture, wildlife management, and energy security are also on the agenda.
The session begins with government question time, giving MPs the chance to challenge ministers. Dobrindt and Alabali-Radovan will respond to lawmakers' concerns in a scheduled 90-minute slot.
A draft bill to amend the Federal Hunting Act will receive its first reading. The proposal aims to classify wolves as huntable animals, following a surge in livestock attacks. Official figures show wolves killed or injured around 4,300 farm animals in roughly 1,100 incidents last year. The Greens have tabled a separate motion on agricultural policy. Meanwhile, the AfD has put forward a proposal to support pregnant women and mothers in starting businesses. An urgent debate will also address the recent cyberattack on Berlin's power grid. The incident has raised concerns about infrastructure security and prompted calls for tighter protections. During the 2024 wolf trade scandal, Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke faced criticism in parliament. She defended the government's handling of wolf protection rules and allegations of illegal trade in the species.
The week's debates will cover wildlife management, energy security, and support for mothers in business. Lawmakers will scrutinise government policies while addressing recent incidents affecting livestock and infrastructure. The sessions will set the tone for parliamentary work in the coming months.
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