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EU 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 …

German 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 …

Germany 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 …

German municipal heat planning advances as 71% of large cities complete heat plans ahead of June 30, 2026 deadline Germany’s municipal heat planning shows strong progress, with 71% of cities …

EU accession talks advance as ministers open rule-of-law cluster for Ukraine and Moldova EU accession talks progress as ministers open the rule-of-law cluster for Ukraine and Moldova after Hungary lifts …

Debate Grows Over Abolishing Germany’s Politician Insult Law Germany debates abolishing the politician insult law, weighing free-speech rights against protecting public officials and the judicial workload that follows. Germany is …

GKV contribution stabilization law under fire after opposition exposes funding imbalance Opposition in the Bundestag says the GKV contribution stabilization law has a structural funding imbalance, prompting calls for the …

Union and SPD Deadlock as Chancellor Accuses Partner of Blocking Construction Law Union and SPD remain deadlocked over pensions, care and taxes, and the chancellor accuses a partner of blocking …

Germany rushes to implement EU Packaging Regulation ahead of Aug 12 deadline Germany moves to align national law with the EU Packaging Regulation; from Aug 12, 2026 new obligations will …