Overview
- Bovenschulte was unanimously chosen and will assume the presidency on November 1, succeeding Anke Rehlinger.
- At the Friday session, the Bundesrat is considering Bundestag‑passed measures on a construction acceleration package, distribution of the infrastructure and climate special fund, and nursing assistant training.
- State delegations are debating whether to submit two own‑initiative bills to the Bundestag covering stronger violence protection and a Building Code change to ease wind‑farm planning.
- The agenda also features proposals to remove accelerated naturalization for particularly well‑integrated foreigners, require clearer origin labeling for honey blends, and increase transparency on fuel price changes.
- Länder representatives plan to discuss proposals for a new military service as part of the broader policy review.