European court strengthens right of withdrawal for streaming subscriptions EU court rules streaming subscriptions are “digital services”, preserving consumers’ 14-day right of withdrawal after sign-up. (155 characters) The European Court …
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UniCredit Stake in Commerzbank Reaches 49.65% of Voting Rights After Exchange Offer UniCredit stake in Commerzbank rose to 49.65% of voting rights after 17.6% of shareholders accepted the exchange offer, …
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UN Human Rights Council convenes emergency session over el-Obeid risk of large-scale atrocities
by anna walterby anna walterUN Human Rights Council to hold urgent debate on el-Obeid amid warnings of mass atrocities UN Human Rights Council to meet in Geneva over el-Obeid as Germany, UK and partners …
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EU meets Taliban delegation in Brussels sparking human rights outcry
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Meets Taliban Delegation in Brussels to Discuss Consular Services EU meets Taliban delegation in Brussels to discuss consular services and migrant returns, prompting criticism from rights groups and activists …
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US Education Department transfers special education, civil rights to HHS and DOJ
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoTrump administration transfers special education and civil rights duties from U.S. Department of Education Trump administration transfers special education and civil rights duties from the U.S. Department of Education to …
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EU agrees new air passenger rights granting free family seats and clearer ticket pricing
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Passenger Rights Expanded: Free Family Seats and Clearer Ticket Pricing EU passenger rights expanded: families can reserve adjacent seats free and airlines must display ticket prices clearly, a deal …
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EU greenlights return hubs in third countries amid human rights concerns
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Approves ‘Return Hubs’ in Third Countries in Controversial Asylum Overhaul EU institutions approve ‘return hubs’ in third countries under a new returns regulation, triggering rights concerns and political backlash …
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Supreme Court undercuts Voting Rights Act, enabling Tennessee gerrymandering
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSupreme Court Decision Weakens Voting Rights Act as Tennessee Moves to Redraw Districts Supreme Court ruling on May 11, 2026 weakens the Voting Rights Act, enabling gerrymandering in Tennessee and …
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Germany’s Justice Minister proposes stripping visitation rights in domestic violence cases
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany moves to restrict child visitation rights in domestic violence cases Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig proposes law letting family courts limit or remove child visitation rights for domestic violence perpetrators …
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Business
Bertelsmann deal creates new music industry powerhouse amid rights consolidation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBertelsmann music deal accelerates consolidation as catalogs and private equity redraw industry map Bertelsmann music deal speeds consolidation as catalog sales and private equity reshape rights, raising stakes for artists, …