Equal Pay Day in Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post contains information on Equal Pay Day in Germany and legislation to address the gender pay gap.
Posted in: Global Law, In the News, Law Library, Women's History
Category: In the News
70 Year Anniversary of the German Federal Constitutional Court
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This post describes the history, jurisdiction, and selection of justices of the German Federal Constitutional Court on the occasion of its 70th anniversary.
Posted in: Global Law, In the News
500-Year Anniversary of the Fuggerei – the Oldest Social Housing Complex in the World
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post describes the "Fuggerei" in Augsburg, Germany - the oldest existing social housing complex in the world. The Fuggerei was established on August 23, 1521 by Jakob Fugger "the Rich," a wealthy merchant. In order to be eligible for housing, a person must be Catholic, needy, respectable, and a citizen of Augsburg. The yearly rent is Euros 0.88.
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Grizzly Bears and the Endangered Species Act
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
My favorite week of the year is “Fat Bear Week,” an annual competition organized by Katmai National Park in Alaska to crown the bear that managed to pack on the most weight over the summer. Bears are fascinating animals to me, which might also have to do with the fact that I am from Germany, …
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On This Day in 1984: Women’s Suffrage in Liechtenstein
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog post describes the introduction of women's suffrage in Liechtenstein.
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Join Us for our Upcoming Webinar: “Central Bank Digital Currencies – the Future of the Monetary System?”
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
Technology and digitalization are changing the way we pay. The COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the trend away from cash to digital payments. Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, are experiencing an all-time high. Central banks are taking note. On October 20, 2020, the Central Bank of The Bahamas launched the first worldwide retail central bank digital …
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50 Years of Women’s Suffrage in Switzerland
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This year, Switzerland celebrates 50 years of women’s suffrage. In a referendum held on February 7, 1971, 65.7 % of (male) voters approved the right of Swiss women to vote and stand for election at the federal level. As a result, article 74 of the Swiss Constitution was amended to state in paragraph 1: Bei …
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Stuck in the Suez Canal – What are the Legal Implications?
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
The following is a joint guest post by Elizabeth Boomer, an international law consultant, and George Sadek, a foreign law specialist, from the Global Legal Research Directorate of the Law Library of Congress. On March 29, 2021, the engineers of the Suez Canal Authority were finally able to restore passage through the Suez Canal after a 1,300-foot, 220,000-ton …
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Addressing the Gender Gap in Politics: The Case of Germany
Posted by: Jenny Gesley
This blog posts describes recent court decisions on parity laws in Germany.
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