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Germany cabinet approves three-month IP address retention for internet providers Federal cabinet approves three-month IP address retention by ISPs to aid criminal probes, igniting debate over effectiveness, privacy rights and …

Germany’s €6.5bn Grid Subsidy Faces Scrutiny as Minister Demands Electricity Price Relief Katherina Reiche urged grid operators and utilities to ensure a €6.5bn subsidy approved by the cabinet reaches households, …

Germany’s National Security Council orders tougher action against Russian shadow fleet Germany’s National Security Council has approved stronger measures targeting the Russian shadow fleet to prevent sanctions evasion and protect …

Germany orders tougher action against Russian shadow fleet to protect energy supplies Germany to tighten measures against the Russian shadow fleet to safeguard energy supplies and strengthen sanctions enforcement, the …

Lidl pub in Northern Ireland approved by court to open in summer 2026 Lidl to open a pub in Northern Ireland in summer 2026 using a legal loophole to sell …

German fuel supply secure for now, National Security Council says Germany’s National Security Council says German fuel supply is secure for now amid the Iran war, citing sufficient kerosene reserves …

Spain mass legalization begins as migrants line up for permits in Madrid Spain’s mass legalization opened Thursday, April 16, 2026, allowing hundreds of thousands of undocumented residents to apply for …

EU Approves German Industrial Electricity Price Support, Clearing €3.8bn Aid EU approves Germany’s industrial electricity price support, allowing €3.8bn in state aid for energy‑intensive companies, subject to strict EU safeguards. …

Coalition Agrees €1,000 Bonus and Asks Employers to Pay Coalition agrees €1,000 bonus paid by employers and exempt from taxes; unions demand fast payout while employers warn of costs and …