German energy efficiency law eased to give businesses and data centers longer deadlines Germany eases its energy efficiency law on June 24, 2026, extending deadlines for companies and data centers …
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European Parliament approves return regulation to deport migrants to non‑EU camps
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEuropean Parliament Adopts Controversial EU Return Regulation Allowing Deportations to Third‑Country “Return Hubs” European lawmakers approved a new EU return regulation that permits deportations to third‑country return hubs, triggering protests …
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EU approves gene editing for crops, weakens safety checks and allows patents
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Parliament approves new gene editing rules, easing checks and labeling for plant breeding EU gene editing rules approved by Parliament on June 17, 2026, relax safety checks and labeling …
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EU Parliament approves tougher asylum and deportation rules allowing return hubs
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Parliament Approves stricter asylum rules, greenlights EU return hubs plan EU return hubs approved by the European Parliament as part of a package tightening asylum and deportation rules, requiring …
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Thyssenkrupp approves spin off of TK Accelis with planned Frankfurt IPO
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerThyssenkrupp Moves Forward with TK Accelis Spin-Off, Plans Frankfurt Listing Thyssenkrupp’s supervisory board has approved the spin-off of its material trading arm, TK Accelis, setting the stage for a partial …
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European Parliament approves temporary removal of tariffs on US industrial goods
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU lifts tariffs on US industrial goods after European Parliament vote, Council expected to ratify before July 4 EU tariffs on US industrial goods will be temporarily removed under a …
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US Justice Department approves Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerJustice Department Clears Paramount Skydance Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery DOJ clears Paramount Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal; actors and states warn of antitrust …
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Germany to Cut Air Travel Tax from July 2026, Reducing Ticket Levies by Up to €11.40 Germany will cut the air travel tax beginning July 2026, lowering levies by €2.50–€11.40 …
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Fiber expansion accelerated after German cabinet approves telecom reform
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCabinet Approves Reform to Accelerate Fiber-Optic Expansion to Every Building Germany’s cabinet has approved a telecoms law reform designed to accelerate fiber-optic expansion, easing building access and granting operators a …
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US Senate Approves Controversial $70 Billion ICE and Border Patrol Funding
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSenate Approves $70 Billion Package Funding ICE and Border Patrol Amid Fierce Debate Senate narrowly approved about $70 billion for ICE and Border Patrol, rejecting attempts to bar a Trump-linked …