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 …
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Die Linke files constitutional challenge against Germany’s heating law
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoDie 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 …
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Bundestag approves infrastructure law to fast-track highways rail and waterways
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman 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 …
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Germany enacts right to repair law requiring repairable electronics and affordable repairs
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany 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 …
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German Defence Ministry reports 38,500 applicants under new conscription law
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman 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 …
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German cabinet approves energy efficiency law easing for data centers and companies
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGerman 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 …
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Environment Minister Schneider proposes law granting moors and forests infrastructure status
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Debates ‘Nature as Infrastructure’ Plan as Ministers Clash Over Protections and Project Speed Germany’s ‘nature as infrastructure’ proposal has ignited a political debate as Environment Minister Carsten Schneider seeks …
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EU Commission proposes law forcing companies to diversify suppliers away from China
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerEU supply chain law to force companies to diversify suppliers and curb reliance on China EU Commission will propose an EU supply chain law to force companies to diversify suppliers …
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German working time law draft proposes weekly limits and mandatory electronic time tracking
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman working time reform draft would replace daily 8‑hour cap with weekly limits and mandate electronic time records Draft German working time reform would let employers and unions set weekly …
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Germany’s heating law reform faces constitutional doubts from Bundestag scientific service
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany heating law reform faces constitutional doubts after Bundestag report A Bundestag Scientific Service opinion warns the proposed heating law reform, the so-called Heizungsgesetz or Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz, may shift emissions burdens …