Germany says heat protection is primarily the responsibility of states and municipalities Germany says heat protection and climate adaptation are chiefly state and municipal responsibilities, while the federal government provides …
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Technology
Anthropic Faces US Blacklist as Government Weighs Fable 5 Reapproval
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzUS Weighs Reapproval of Anthropic Fable 5 Amid Security Dispute US authorities consider reapproval of Anthropic Fable 5 after the company resisted military use for surveillance and autonomous weapons; timing …
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Business
Pension reform unites government as coalition eyes tougher tax and labour talks
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPension reform unites German coalition but poses tests on taxes, labor rules and budgets German coalition unites around a pension reform proposal, seizing short-term momentum while facing sharp hurdles on …
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Technology
OpenAI says short-term government access controls enable wider rollout after Anthropic withdrawal
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI access controls framed as temporary bridge to wider access after Anthropic model pull OpenAI says consent-based access controls will be used as a short-term measure to widen availability while …
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WeChat Dominates China’s Digital Infrastructure, Powering Payments and Government Services
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzWeChat’s Reach: How China’s Green Messenger Shapes Work, Commerce and Public Services WeChat dominates daily life in China, combining messaging, payments, mini-programs and government services while reshaping commerce, governance and …
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Politics
Merz government reforms risk eroding voter trust, political scientist warns
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTrust in politics: Julia Reuschenbach on Merz reforms and recovering voter confidence Political scientist Julia Reuschenbach, speaking at the Süddeutsche Zeitung’s Berlin office after a podcast recording, warns that trust …
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German government agrees to acquire 40% stake in KNDS ahead of IPO
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKNDS IPO Advances as German Government Agrees to Take 40% Stake Germany agrees to a 40% stake in KNDS ahead of the KNDS IPO, valuing the Franco‑German tank maker at …
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Politics
CDU Debates Flexible Majorities and Minority Government Amid AfD Rise
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU minority government debate intensifies as Stecker and Amthor clash over AfD cooperation Debate over a CDU minority government intensifies as Christian Stecker urges flexible majorities while Philipp Amthor warns …
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German government rejects UniCredit takeover bid for Commerzbank
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman government rejects UniCredit in Commerzbank takeover standoff Germany’s finance agency refuses UniCredit’s exchange offer, blocking a Commerzbank takeover bid and defending the bank’s independence and jobs in Frankfurt. The …
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German government rejects UniCredit takeover bid for Commerzbank over low premium
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman government rejects UniCredit takeover offer for Commerzbank Germany’s finance agency says the federal government will not accept UniCredit’s takeover offer for Commerzbank, citing insufficient premium and strategic concerns. The …