Bundesnetzagentur paves way for German long-distance rail competition, clearing access for Italo and Flix Bundesnetzagentur limits DB Fernverkehr share on key routes, clearing the way for Italo and Flix — …
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ICE limits vehicle stops to exceptional cases after deadly shootings
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoICE limits vehicle stops after series of deadly encounters U.S. Department of Homeland Security restricts ICE vehicle stops to exceptional cases after recent fatal shootings, prompting protests and calls for …
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Deutsche Bahn limits traffic on Hagen–Wuppertal–Cologne line after Opladen bridge damage
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHagen–Wuppertal–Cologne rail line hit by bridge damage after recent reopening Bridge damage at Opladen reduces capacity on Hagen–Wuppertal–Cologne rail line; trains resumed July 10, 2026 but single-track operation is in …
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Ehegattensplitting proposal limits spousal tax break to new German marriages
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEhegattensplitting Reform Proposal by Lars Klingbeil Sparks New Debate in Germany SPD finance minister Lars Klingbeil has proposed limiting Ehegattensplitting to marriages entered into after the reform, a move that …
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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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EU Commission proposes easing debt limits to boost energy transition investment
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Commission Proposes Looser Debt Rules to Fund Energy Transition EU Commission plans to ease EU debt rules to let member states borrow more for clean energy investments, potentially unlocking …
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US war on Iran seen as strategic failure as energy and finance replace battlefield goals US war on Iran has failed to meet military objectives, shifting toward energy and financial …
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Berlin Court Case on Sexual Coercion Rekindles Debate Over Consent and Criminal Boundaries Berlin court case over persistent male pressure reignites debate on sexual coercion and consent, prompting courts and …
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German rent reform bill approved by cabinet limits furniture surcharges
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany rental law reform advances as cabinet approves measures to curb rent circumvention Germany’s rental law reform cleared the federal cabinet, proposing new limits on furniture surcharges, short-term lets and …
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Germany launches tank rebate and limits midday fuel price increases
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s fuel prices show noon spikes despite tax cut Germany’s fuel prices have retained a pronounced midday spike even after a temporary 17-cent tax cut and new rules limiting price …