Bürgergeld Reform Takes Effect July 1: New ‘Grundsicherung für Arbeitssuchende’ Imposes Tighter Rules Bürgergeld reform starts July 1, replacing the benefit with a ‘Grundsicherung’ and imposing stricter job duties, sanctions, …
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German housing market tightens as construction plunges and policy shifts threaten supply
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman housing market faces acute shortage as construction collapses and policy fights escalate Germany’s housing shortage worsens as the German housing market sees soaring urban demand, a 30% collapse in …
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EU weakens sustainability reporting as China tightens CSR rules and gains ground
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Eases Sustainability Reporting as China Tightens CSR Rules, Raising Global Competition Concerns EU’s decision to scale back sustainability reporting obligations contrasts with China’s new CSR mandates for listed companies, …
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Iran war enters temporary de-escalation as Europe tightens asylum controls
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoIran De-escalation Holds for Now as Berlin Mayor Seeks Closure on Tennis Affair and EU Tightens Asylum Controls Iran de-escalation holds for now as diplomatic contacts and restrained military posturing …
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US Tightens AI Chip Export Rules, Requires Licenses for Chinese Firms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS Tightens AI Chip Exports to Chinese Firms, Closing Offshore Loophole U.S. Commerce Department rules now require licenses for AI chip exports to companies headquartered in China, tightening controls on …
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Russian FSB Second Service seizes control of Runet, tightens Telegram VPN restrictions
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoRussia internet crackdown intensifies as FSB’s Second Service assumes control of Runet Russia internet crackdown intensifies as the FSB’s Second Service moves to curtail Telegram and VPN use, disrupting services …