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EU right to repair takes effect July 31, 2026, strengthening consumer repair rights EU right to repair begins July 31, 2026, bolstering consumers’ repair rights for appliances with parts-availability timelines …

German cabinet advances AI migration law granting authorities new data and analysis powers German cabinet advances AI migration law allowing authorities to use applicant data to train systems and speed …

Shortage of social lawyers strains German courts as unrepresented claimants and AI filings surge Germany’s shortage of social lawyers is squeezing access to justice, leaving many claimants unrepresented and courts …

Germany proposes new Kita law with mandatory language tests for four‑year‑olds Germany’s proposed Kita law introduces mandatory language tests for four-year-olds, €9.25bn funding to 2034, and extra staff to improve …

Knesset Approves Temporary Ultra-Orthodox Military Exemption, Suspending Arrests of Draft Refusers Israel’s Knesset approved a temporary ultra-Orthodox military exemption, suspending arrests of draft refusers in a 58–54 vote amid protests …

Germany’s upper house backs bill to criminalise denial of Israel’s existence Germany’s Bundesrat approved a bill on Friday to criminalise denial of Israel’s right to exist, a measure that would …

Federal 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 …

German Building Modernization Act Passed, Allows Gas and Oil Heaters with Rising Biofuel Quotas New German Building Modernization Act permits gas and oil heating installations if suppliers and owners phase …

German Building Modernization Law Preserves Gas and Oil Installations, Stirs Debate Bundestag passes building modernization law keeping gas and oil installations allowed, raising questions over 2045 targets and costs for …