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German heating law cleared by Bundestag lets new gas and oil boilers, sets phased biomethane targets Bundestag approves German heating law allowing gas and oil boilers, sets biomethane quotas and …

German Constitutional Court rejects opposition bids, clearing way for Bundestag votes German Constitutional Court rejects opposition emergency appeals, clearing path for Bundestag votes on the Kassen‑Spargesetz and Heizungsgesetz on July …

Coalition pushes major rewrite of Germany’s Heizungsgesetz, triggering legal challenge Coalition parties propose sweeping amendments to the Heizungsgesetz, removing the 65% renewables requirement and prompting a court challenge that may …

Beijing’s ethnic unity law takes effect, enshrines Mandarin as primary language Beijing’s ethnic unity law took effect July 3, 2026, elevating Mandarin in schools and public life and raising concerns …

Die Linke files constitutional challenge to Germany’s heating law at the Federal Constitutional Court Die Linke files constitutional challenge to Germany’s heating law, seeking an emergency injunction to block a …

German Bundestag approves infrastructure law to fast-track highways, rail and waterways Bundestag approves infrastructure law to fast-track highways, rail and waterways with simplified permits and project prioritisation; Bundesrat consent is …

Germany enshrines EU right to repair into national law Bundestag enacts EU right to repair: manufacturers must make electronics repairable; consumers gain affordable fixes and a 12‑month warranty extension. Bundestag …

German conscription restart drives surge in applications but exposes gender gap German conscription restart yields strong male response and recruitment gains — 298,200 letters sent by June 18, 2026; 38,500 …

German energy efficiency law eased to give businesses and data centers longer deadlines Germany eases its energy efficiency law on June 24, 2026, extending deadlines for companies and data centers …