The ruling ends a nearly two-year long legal battle and requires the German government to act.
Category: 3. Europe
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‘That ends now’: German court ruling raises pressure to fix stalled climate plans
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EU Commission launches probe into Slovakia over Fico’s rule-of-law crackdown – POLITICO
Brussels’ move comes amid strong pressure from lawmakers and NGOs to act against Fico’s crackdown against independent institutions and suspected fraud involving EU farm funds.
Zuzana Dlugošová, the head of the whistleblower protection office, said that she had repeatedly warned…
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How an AI-generated travel website sent tourists to a non-existent hot spring attraction
From non-existent hot springs to fabricated sacred sites, travellers using AI to plan trips have found themselves searching for nothing.
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Smart, electric and autonomous: welcome onboard the ultimate ‘last-mile’ shuttle bus
It can see and understand what’s around it. Its developers claim it is a ‘game-changer’ to improve transportation in jammed city centers. Designed and manufactured in the European Union, MiCa has already self-driven in 17 countries in Europe but also in Japan, the United Arab Emirates and…
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Europe’s rail network renaissance continues with five new trains launching in 2026
From a revived Balkan connection to an underrated Scottish city link, here are five new train routes confirmed or planned for 2026.
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Alcaraz overcomes injury to defeat Zverev in thrilling five-set Australian Open semi-final
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Carlos Alcaraz overcame injury to fend off Germany’s Alexander Zverev in a gruelling five hour 27 minute five-set thriller to advance to the Australian…
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New Dutch government to push for EU social media ban for under-15s – POLITICO
The coalition program also envisions a crackdown on screen time through prevention and health guidance, and stricter smartphone rules in schools, which will require devices to remain at home or in a locker.
In June of last year, the previous Dutch government issued guidance to parents to…
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Christophe Gans on ‘Return To Silent Hill’: ‘A big piece of Romanticism’
Being a video game fan is a tough gig when it comes to film adaptations, but some filmmakers still refuse to throw in the towel when it comes to console-to-theatre transformations.
One such filmmaker is French director Christophe Gans. Following the success of both Crying Freeman (1995) and…
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Incoming Dutch coalition floats European version of ‘Five Eyes’ – POLITICO
At the European level, The Hague says it wants to intensify cooperation with a core group of like-minded countries, explicitly floating a continent-wide version of the “Five Eyes” intelligence partnership (which is made up of Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the U.K., and the U.S.).
In…
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Heritage and Development are Reconciled in Malta Through Planning and Adaptive Reuse
Palazzo Santa Sofia: A New, Planning-Led Opportunity for Mdina
Mdina, Malta’s ancient “Silent City”, has origins stretching back over 4,000 years. Once the island’s political and cultural heart, its narrow honey-coloured streets and grand architectural monuments showcase…
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