EU Emissions Trading System reform slows permit cuts and broadens coverage to aviation and waste EU Emissions Trading System reform slows permit cuts, extends carbon pricing to more flights and …
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EU ETS reform proposes price cap and conditional free allowances
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerEU emissions trading reform to slow cap cuts and introduce a flexible price ceiling EU emissions trading reform will ease near-term industry COâ‚‚ costs with slower cap reductions, a dynamic …
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Ebola fears after families storm DR Congo quarantine centre and free patients
by anna walterby anna walterFamilies storm quarantine centre as Ebola in DR Congo sparks transmission fears Families removed several suspected Ebola patients from a quarantine centre in eastern DR Congo, raising concerns about further …
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Iran and Oman pledge to uphold free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
by anna walterby anna walterIran and Oman Reaffirm Commitment to Free Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz Iran and Oman reaffirm free navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, citing international law and urging diplomatic …
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EU agrees new air passenger rights granting free family seats and clearer ticket pricing
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Passenger Rights Expanded: Free Family Seats and Clearer Ticket Pricing EU passenger rights expanded: families can reserve adjacent seats free and airlines must display ticket prices clearly, a deal …
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Germany’s politician insult law faces calls for abolition amid free speech debate
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDebate Grows Over Abolishing Germany’s Politician Insult Law Germany debates abolishing the politician insult law, weighing free-speech rights against protecting public officials and the judicial workload that follows. Germany is …
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Swiss voters decide 10 million population cap that could end free movement
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSwitzerland Faces Referendum on 10-Million Initiative That Could Curb Immigration Swiss voters will decide on Sunday, June 14, 2026, whether to approve a 10-million initiative that would cap the country’s …
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Swiss population cap referendum threatens free movement and labour supply
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerSwitzerland population cap vote: Ten-Million initiative divides nation ahead of June 14 referendum Swiss voters face a polarizing decision on June 14, 2026, as the Ten-Million Initiative proposing a Switzerland …
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Kubicki Demands Repeal of Section 188 in Germany, Defends Free Speech
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoKubicki demands repeal of §188, calling politician‑insult law a threat to free speech Wolfgang Kubicki calls to abolish §188, saying the politician‑insult law curtails free speech and criticizing reporting portals …
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Germany moves to end free spousal co-insurance and reform tax splitting
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany plans to curb Ehegattensplitting and spousal co‑insurance, sparking fears of higher costs for married couples Proposed changes to Ehegattensplitting and spousal co‑insurance in Germany could raise costs for married …