German homes hit 30°C as Tado data shows majority of dwellings overheated in late June 2026 Tado data shows over 60% of German homes reached 30°C during late June 2026 …
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German Government Announces Law to Bar Berlin from Nationalizing Private Apartments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFederal Government Moves to Block Berlin Housing Nationalization Federal government moves to block Berlin housing nationalization as city debates expropriation; political, legal and market consequences across Germany. Germany’s federal government …
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German civil protection training at BABZ expands to 700 seminars by 2029
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBABZ civil protection training rises to 3,656 participants as Germany moves to scale up courses Participation in BABZ civil protection training rose to 3,656 last year; Germany plans to expand …
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Uber and Bolt pressure German taxi industry, prompting calls for reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUber and Bolt Challenge Taxi Return Rule as German Cab Industry Staggers Ride-hailing giants Uber and Bolt confront Germany’s taxi “return” obligation, igniting legal and regulatory debates over public-service duties, …
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German Bundesrat advances bill to criminalize denial of Israel’s existence
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s Bundesrat advances bill to criminalize denial of Israel’s right to exist Germany moves to criminalize denial of Israel’s right to exist when it promotes antisemitic violence, after a Länder …
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German statutory health insurance reform approved amid warnings of service cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStatutory health insurance reform passed by Bundestag after turbulent debate Germany’s Bundestag approved a statutory health insurance reform on July 10, 2026, after a heated session that underscored political urgency …
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German government reform package cements status quo and burdens vulnerable groups
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman reform package draws criticism for protecting elites and burdening vulnerable Critics say the German reform package cements privileges, burdens vulnerable groups and lacks clear financing or vision across pensions, …
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Theo Zwanziger warns Red Bull could “field Germany” as he criticises Infantino and DFB handling Former DFB president Theo Zwanziger warns on July 10, 2026 that football is veering toward …
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VW signals overhaul with potential 100,000–120,000 job cuts and four German plant closures
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVW restructuring: Blume vows sweeping realignment as supervisory board explores deep cost cuts VW restructuring takes center stage as CEO Oliver Blume reaffirmed a company-wide realignment following a supervisory board …
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German court suspends 4.5% fee cut for psychotherapists after KBV lawsuit
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCourt Suspends Controversial Psychotherapist Fee Cut After KBV Challenge A regional social court in Berlin-Brandenburg has paused the psychotherapist fee cut, halting immediate enforcement after a lawsuit by the Kassenärztliche …