German Speed Skating Federation Embroiled in Legal Dispute with Broadcaster The German Speed Skating and Short Track Federation (DESG) is facing a growing controversy, escalating into legal action and a public relations crisis. DESG President Matthias Große has initiated legal proceedings against broadcaster ARD and barred two of its journalists, Hajo Seppelt and Jörg Mebus, … Read more
German Speed Skating Federation Sues Broadcaster, Bans Journalists Amidst Dispute The German Speed Skating and Short Track Federation (DESG) is embroiled in a deepening conflict with public broadcaster ARD, escalating to legal action and the barring of journalists from a recent press conference. The dispute, stemming from a critical report alleging mismanagement within the federation, … Read more
Leverkusen, Germany – A planned restructuring of Leverkusen’s city administration, intended to streamline operations and reduce costs, has been place on hold following questions raised regarding the formal qualifications of appointed officials. The pilot project, which aimed to reduce the number of city councilors (Dezernenten) and redistribute responsibilities, particularly within the finance and digitalization sectors, … Read more