Up till now, only animals from the UK were affected by the ban. Last cabinet meeting before summer recess Bonn. The federal cabinet met with Chancellor Kohl at its head this morning for the last time before the summer recess. The cabinet intend to agree a package to help the victims of the flood in Brandenburg, chiefly involving cheap loans. A new bill for the promotion of social housing is also to be discussed.
Greens call for tougher approach to financial crime Bonn.
The Greens have said that shoplifters and drug addicts should not be treated harshly by the justice system. They have announced an alternative concept for public safety and called for a tougher approach to financial crime. They say that crime is best combated by tackling its causes, such as high unemployment, the lack of training places and the poor integration of foreigners living in Germany. The Greens also say that crime committed by foreigners should be considered more carefully, as simple statistics often give a completely inaccurate picture of reality. Federal Government agrees financial package to help flood victims Bonn.