Free tap water in restaurants: The Left urges free water, fountains and school bans to cut sugary drinks Die Linke proposes free tap water in restaurants and public spaces, plus …
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EU emissions trading reform eases pace of cuts while adding price cap and stricter decarbonisation conditions Brussels unveils a revised EU emissions trading reform that slows the pace of allowance …
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EU Commission proposes slower ETS reductions and expanded free carbon permits
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Emissions Trading System reform slows permit cuts and broadens coverage to aviation and waste EU Emissions Trading System reform slows permit cuts, extends carbon pricing to more flights and …
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EU proposes 13-year minimum age for social media to protect children
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU panel and German report back age-based limits for social media for children EU experts and a German commission endorse age-based rules for social media for children; Brussels may set …
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German government proposes capital-funded pension to complement pay-as-you-go system
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Proposes Capital-Funded Pension as Sweden Model Sparks Union Opposition Germany’s proposed capital-funded pension has reignited debate, with the government citing Sweden’s model while unions and the left warn about …
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Woidke proposes German electricity market split into regional price zones
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoWoidke urges German electricity price zones to deliver cheaper power to industry near renewables Brandenburg’s Premier Dietmar Woidke has proposed German electricity price zones to let companies close to wind …
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Iran insists it upheld ceasefire as Trump declares truce over, proposes talks
by anna walterby anna walterIran says it upheld an Iran ceasefire with US despite Trump’s warning Tehran says it upheld an Iran ceasefire with the United States after President Donald Trump declared the truce …
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EU Commission proposes import restrictions on West Bank settlement goods
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU weighs restrictions on imports from Israeli settlements ahead of foreign ministers meeting EU prepares options to curb imports from Israeli settlements, including licensing and bans, to respond to settlement …
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Germany’s parental allowance loses 31.5% purchasing power as Family Ministry proposes reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElterngeld Reform 2026: Purchasing Power Down 31.5% as Government Proposes 12‑Month Rule IW study finds Elterngeld lost 31.5% purchasing power by 2026; government proposes 12 months of payment, raises minimum …
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EU ETS reform proposes price cap and conditional free allowances
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU emissions trading reform to slow cap cuts and introduce a flexible price ceiling EU emissions trading reform will ease near-term industry COâ‚‚ costs with slower cap reductions, a dynamic …