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Autonomous Taxis in Munich: Uber and Autobrains Launch Robotaxi Program Uber and Autobrains will deploy autonomous taxis in Munich using camera-based AI and Nvidia Level 4 systems, pending regulatory approvals …

Social Mixing in Housing: Why Integration Fails Without Active Management Social mixing in housing often fails when planning ignores management, equal design and support services. Experts warn integration must be …

US Tightens AI Chip Exports to Chinese Firms, Closing Offshore Loophole U.S. Commerce Department rules now require licenses for AI chip exports to companies headquartered in China, tightening controls on …

Germany without America: Holger Stark’s warning for Berlin and a call for strategic autonomy Holger Stark’s Das erwachsene Land warns of ‘Germany without America’ and urges Berlin to adopt strategic …

OLG Düsseldorf sends Bundeswehr procurement fast‑track rule to Germany’s Constitutional Court OLG Düsseldorf has referred a fast‑track procurement dispute to the Federal Constitutional Court, spotlighting Bundeswehr procurement, competition and remedies. …

BAföG reform in doubt as politicians signal funding limits Uncertainty over the BAföG reform leaves students facing rising rents; lawmakers debate cuts while loans, scholarships and education funds become options. …

River heat pumps: untapped potential and hurdles slowing Germany’s heat transition River heat pumps could supply large shares of Germany’s urban heating, but unclear permits, high upfront costs and environmental …

Germany’s Reservestärkungsgesetz Sparks Employer Backlash Over Extended Reserve Call‑Ups Germany’s Reservestärkungsgesetz would allow extended reserve call‑ups for former soldiers, prompting employers to seek safeguards and workforce protections. The federal government’s …

Poland-Germany trade set to surge as Poland’s growth outpaces German investment in eastward links Marcin Piątkowski warns Poland could overtake France as Germany’s second-largest EU trade partner, but slow infrastructure …