Autonomous Taxis in Munich: Uber and Autobrains Launch Robotaxi Program Uber and Autobrains will deploy autonomous taxis in Munich using camera-based AI and Nvidia Level 4 systems, pending regulatory approvals …
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German Finance Ministry reveals partial success in 500 billion euro infrastructure program
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany’s €500 Billion Infrastructure Program Records Only Partial Progress, Finance Ministry Report Shows Federal Finance Ministry’s 380-page accountability report finds partial target achievement in 2025 for Germany’s €500 billion infrastructure …
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AfD to approve Mecklenburg-Vorpommern election program and elect general secretary in Grimmen
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoAfD to Approve State Election Program, Elect General Secretary at Grimmen Cultural Hall AfD to formalize state election program and elect a general secretary at Grimmen’s Treffpunkt Europas on May …
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German government agrees on circular economy action program, pledges €565 million
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany’s Circular Economy Action Plan Clears Political Rift, Pushes Recycling and Procurement Reforms Draft action plan dated May 21, 2026 sets priorities to speed the shift to a circular economy, …
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Germany’s 2026 climate program fails to meet legal targets, experts warn
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany’s Klimaschutzprogramm 2026 Deemed Insufficient by Experts; Courts Urged to Defer to Government Experts warn Germany’s Klimaschutzprogramm 2026 risks missing legally binding emissions targets; courts limited to review, leaving concrete …
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BASF announces CoreShift program to cut fixed costs 20 percent by 2029
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerBASF launches CoreShift to cut cash-based fixed costs by up to 20% and reshape workforce BASF launches CoreShift to cut cash-based fixed costs by up to 20% by 2029, reshaping …
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Germany launches EV subsidy program offering up to €6,000 per vehicle
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerGermany launches electric car subsidy: BAFA portal opens May 19, 2026 Germany opens electric car subsidy applications May 19, 2026 via BAFA portal; grants €1,500–€6,000 with income and child top-ups. …
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German Climate Council warns 2040 climate goals unreachable despite full program
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany 2040 climate targets at risk as expert council warns; Union drops plan for MPs’ pay rise Expert Council report finds Germany 2040 climate targets unattainable even with full program; …
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Experts’ council warns Germany will miss 2030 climate targets, demands program overhaul
by Leo MĂĽllerby Leo MĂĽllerExperts say Germany emissions projections underestimate 2030 output, risking large COâ‚‚ budget overshoot Experts say Germany emissions projections underestimate 2030 greenhouse-gas output by up to 100 million tonnes, urging an …
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Germany launches €4 billion childcare program to expand and renovate Kitas
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany launches €4bn childcare investment plan for Kitas from 2026 to 2029 Germany unveils a €4bn childcare investment plan (2026–2029) to back construction, renovation and digital upgrades in Kitas, prioritizing …