April 9, 2025 (Tue) – Regional News
ㅇ Germany's DAX stock index plunges 2.7% during the day amid growing concerns of a broader economic downturn in financial markets
- DAX reversed all gains from the previous day and fell below the 200-day moving average
- Investors reportedly shifting capital to safe-haven assets such as government bonds and gold
ㅇ Completion of expansion project at München Klinik* in Bogenhausen, Munich (BY state), expected to enhance emergency response and treatment environment
- Six stories above ground, 13,300㎡ total area (EUR 200 million invested), equipped with advanced medical facilities
- Installation of rooftop helipad and dedicated elevators to improve access to emergency surgery
- München Klinik: The largest municipal public hospital under the city of Munich
ㅇ BW State Premier Kretschmann emphasizes need to extend working hours
- Points out that Germany has the shortest annual working hours among industrialized countries; calls shorter work hours “outdated”
- Opposes proposal to reduce public holidays, citing constitutional protections
ㅇ Citizen movement Vote16 suspends petition process for lowering voting age to 16 in BY state
- Proposal failed to meet two-thirds approval threshold in previous session due to opposition from CDU and AfD
- Petition passed the first phase with 25,000 signatures but has been stalled for 1.5 years due to lack of funding and political support
- Possibility of renewed federal debate on voting age with upcoming government formation