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Federal judge orders removal of Trump name from Kennedy Center facade Federal judge orders removal of ‘Donald J. Trump’ from the Kennedy Center facade after the president’s takeover sparked cancellations, …

BGH rules Eigenbedarf eviction blocked after family GbR transfer; ten-year ban applies Berlin court upholds tenant protection under §577a BGB after owner converted a rental building to condominium and transferred …

German industry lobby urges government to drop proposed German plastic levy over recycling and competitiveness concerns BDI urges Berlin to reject a German plastic levy, arguing it will not improve …

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. …

Alabama redistricting blocked by federal court for discriminating against Black voters Federal court blocks Alabama redistricting plan it says would dilute Black voting strength, ordering the state to use the …

Germany’s rising interest costs squeeze federal budget as bond yields climb Germany’s rising interest costs are forcing higher debt service bills, cutting fiscal space and complicating plans to borrow €200bn …

German prosecutors charge two men over alleged Iranian espionage plot in Germany German prosecutors have charged two men in connection with an alleged Iranian espionage plot in Germany that targeted …

Debate Over Retirement at 70 Intensifies After Court and Commission Clash Germany’s debate over retirement at 70 intensifies as constitutional judges say the subsistence minimum is protected and commission members …

BVerwG turkey farming ruling finds industry welfare standards insufficient BVerwG turkey farming ruling finds industry welfare standards inadequate, prompting nationwide enforcement questions and legal uncertainty for veterinarians. The Federal Administrative …