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Merz cabinet meeting at Defence Ministry signals Germany’s readiness ahead of NATO summit Chancellor Friedrich Merz convened his cabinet at the Defence Ministry in a stark demonstration of Germany’s security …

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 …

Cabinet 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 …

Israeli Forces Intercept Iranian Missiles Over Southern Israel; Debris Reported Near Beit Shemesh Israeli defences intercepted Iranian missiles over southern Israel on June 8, 2026, with reports of debris near …

Germany reaffirms BAföG reform timetable despite minister’s doubts Research ministry says BAföG reform will go to cabinet end of July to take effect Winter semester 2026/27 amid ministerial doubts and …

German cabinet approves reform package to speed housing, expand cyber powers and toughen trafficking laws Germany’s cabinet approves reform package covering housing law, cyber-defence powers, tougher human‑trafficking penalties, streaming investment …

Germany reopens debate on overhead power lines after cabinet moves to end underground-cable priority Germany’s cabinet approved ending the underground-cable priority, reviving debate over overhead power lines amid cost warnings, …

Germany’s Elterngeld reform hit by federal budget cuts, trimming parental allowance spending Germany’s Elterngeld reform faces mounting pressure as federal budget cuts shrink the family ministry’s funding, forcing reductions in …

Germany rental law reform advances as cabinet approves measures to curb rent circumvention Germany’s rental law reform cleared the federal cabinet, proposing new limits on furniture surcharges, short-term lets and …