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EU funds for Hungary: €16.4bn to be unlocked after Magyar–von der Leyen agreement EU funds for Hungary poised to be released after Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Péter …

Germany transport policy slowed by coalition disputes over Deutschlandticket and ministerial clashes Coalition disputes over the Deutschlandticket and clashes between transport and environment ministers are slowing Germany transport policy despite …

Yad Vashem Memorial Outside Israel Planned in Germany as Political Debate Intensifies Germany plans to host the first Yad Vashem memorial outside Israel, prompting debate as officials link the move …

German reform debate intensifies as leaders say reforms must “take everyone along” German reform debate heats up: politicians call for inclusive plans as critics warn that seeking unanimous consent risks …

Local Breakthroughs Show Practical Innovation in Germany Five local experiments reveal innovation in Germany: faster social services, modular bridges, wind revenue for towns and legal freedom in Rastatt and robotics. …

Debate over German statutory pension intensifies as Merz proposes ‘basic’ safety net Germany’s statutory pension debate sharpens as Chancellor Merz backs a ‘basic’ safety net; social groups demand labour-market reforms …

Global childhood obesity has nearly doubled since 1990, FAU researchers warn FAU researchers warn global childhood obesity has surged since 1990, driven by ultra-processed foods, sedentary behavior and gaps in …

Government Takes Administrative Control of Sri Lanka Cricket Amid Reform Drive Govt places Sri Lanka Cricket under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in a temporary takeover to implement …

Kurzarbeit cuts 133 million working hours in Germany in 2025 Kurzarbeit in Germany cut 133 million working hours in 2025, up from 124 million the year before, according to a …