Author: Ben Knight
As tensions rise globally, the demand for panic rooms and private bunkers is on the rise. BSSD Defence, a Berlin-based company, offers protection room systems ranging from pop-up panic rooms to full-scale bunkers. Mario Piejde, the company’s technical director, notes a surge in calls for private, business, and military applications, driven by recent events like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In Germany, the need for modern shelter concepts is being discussed at the political level, with proposals to invest €10 billion in civilian protection. However, the country’s 2,000 Cold War-era bunkers are outdated and mostly non-functional. The…
In the business world, an intriguing trend is emerging – an increase in the demand for panic rooms and private bunkers. BSSD Defense, a Berlin-based company specializing in “protection room systems,” has seen a surge in inquiries for their products. From “pop-up panic rooms” to full-scale bunkers, their offerings cater to private, business, and military clients. The rise in interest can be attributed to recent global events, such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This heightened sense of insecurity has prompted individuals, fire services, and local councils to reevaluate their security measures. However, the effectiveness of bunkers…
The Debate Over Ukrainian Refugees in Germany: Should Benefits Be Restricted? Germany’s center-right opposition parties are taking a tough stance on Ukrainian refugees, with calls to send them back to Ukraine if they don’t find work. The Christian Social Union (CSU) in Bavaria has called for stricter obligations for asylum-seekers to work or return to western Ukraine. However, the German Foreign Ministry maintains that there are no safe areas in Ukraine. The debate over benefits for Ukrainian refugees has been sparked by the CDU, CSU, and FDP, with differing opinions on cutting benefits to encourage work. While some see this…
Exciting news for aspiring German citizens! The new citizenship reforms in Germany have finally taken effect, allowing multiple citizenships on principle for the first time. This liberalization aims to recognize the diverse society in Germany and honor the contributions of immigrants who have helped shape the country. With around 14% of the population lacking German citizenship, the government is looking to increase naturalizations. The new rules include granting citizenship after just three years for special integration achievements and easing the process for children born to foreign parents in Germany. The reforms also provide recognition for the ‘guest worker’ generation and…
In a surprising turn of events, Germany’s center-right opposition parties are hardening their stance on Ukrainian refugees, with calls to send them back to Ukraine if they fail to find employment. The Christian Social Union (CSU) parliamentary leader, Alexander Dobrindt, is advocating for a policy that would require refugees to either work in Germany or return to safe areas in Ukraine. Despite the argument being debunked by migration researchers, the push to restrict benefits for Ukrainian refugees is gaining traction among opposition parties, including the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Free Democratic Party (FDP). The CDU’s Michael Stübgen believes…
Germany’s center-right parties are taking a tougher stance on Ukrainian refugees, creating a rift in Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government. The Free Democratic Party (FDP) proposed cutting unemployment benefits for Ukrainian refugees and placing them under the Asylum Seekers Benefits Act to incentivize finding employment. This proposal was supported by the conservative Christian Democrats (CDU) but rejected by the center-left Social Democrats (SPD) and the Green Party. Despite the FDP’s claims that this move would address labor shortages, critics like German economist Marcel Fratzscher called it “naked populism.” The government clarified that there are no plans to change support for Ukrainian…