Germany’s draft to repeal the Heizungsgesetz signals major shift in heating policy Draft law would allow new oil and gas boilers again while mandating low‑carbon fuel blends and expanding subsidies …
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Technology
GPT-5.5 Instant launches as ChatGPT default, reduces hallucinations in law and finance
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI names GPT-5.5 Instant default ChatGPT model, promises reduced hallucinations OpenAI makes GPT-5.5 Instant the default ChatGPT model, touting improved accuracy, higher benchmark scores and expanded context and memory tools …
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Politics
German cannabis law critics warn of growing youth harms and care gaps
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany cannabis legalization draws sharp criticism as experts say Ekocan interim report underplays youth risks Germany cannabis legalization criticized by psychiatric and addiction societies after Ekocan interim report; experts warn …
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Business
Germany heating law reform halves tenant cost risks and splits CO2 charges
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany coalition agrees heating law reform to cap tenant costs and split COâ‚‚, grid fees with landlords Coalition agrees heating law reform to cap tenant costs; COâ‚‚ and grid fees …
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German heating law reform caps tenant costs and splits CO2 and energy risks
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany heating law reform secures tenant cost cap as costs split with landlords Coalition agrees to halve CO2, network and biogas cost risks for tenants while introducing landlord contributions for …
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Business
EV charger inspections in Germany face industry calls to adopt EU law
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany urged to reform EV charging station inspections and adopt EU rules ZVEI and ADAC call on Germany to replace costly national inspection rules for EV charging station inspections with …
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World
UN report finds Hezbollah rocket attacks may have violated international humanitarian law
by anna walterby anna walterUN report finds Hezbollah rocket attacks may have breached international humanitarian law UN report says Hezbollah rocket attacks and Israeli strikes in March may have violated humanitarian law, citing civilian …
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German government to prepare 2026 draft law to support GDR doping victims Sports Minister Christiane Schenderlein announces a 2026 draft bill to recognize and compensate GDR doping victims after years …
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Technology
Thomson Reuters advances CoCounsel as law firms scale AI integration
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzThomson Reuters Expands CoCounsel AI for Law Firms as Freshfields Signs On Thomson Reuters expands CoCounsel AI for law firms as Freshfields confirms early adoption; company says AI is moving …
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Politics
German Cabinet Approves Draft Law Mandating Three-Month IP Address Retention
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany cabinet approves three-month IP address retention for internet providers Federal cabinet approves three-month IP address retention by ISPs to aid criminal probes, igniting debate over effectiveness, privacy rights and …