Germany increases contested gas surcharge
A controversial gas transit surcharge levied by Germany will be increased again from July, the German operator announced on Tuesday (21 May), adding to tensions with Austria and Brussels.
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March 24, 2024 Germany legalises cannabis federally but local opposition anticipated
After numerous delays, the planned legalisation of cannabis consumption in Germany has passed its last major obstacle – the Bundesrat (Federal Council) – however further resistance at the local level is anticipated.
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March 5, 2024 Germany hopes to stabilise pension system with €200 billion capital stock
The German government hopes to secure the long-term financing of its pension system with a new capital stock of up to €200 billion, which should be invested in global markets and yield €10 billion annually starting from 2036.
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February 28, 2024 European doctors divided over cannabis legalisation in Germany
With Germany’s Bundestag voting to legalise the use of cannabis on Friday (23 February), health professionals in France and across Europe remain divided over the effectiveness of such a measure in protecting consumers.
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February 16, 2024 Von der Leyen has complicated relationship with Germany en route to second mandate
In her own country, the European Commission president’s green push has made her more popular with political opponents than her own conservative CDU. The tricky relationship reinforces pressure for her to campaign against her own record as she is expected to announce her second-term bid on Monday (19 February).
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February 11, 2024 Hydrogen for industry: Germany gets serious with Algeria
The German government is looking beyond Europe to supply hydrogen in coming years and has agreed on a task force with Algeria to facilitate the framework for imports.
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February 1, 2024 Germany’s Lindner wants to topple EU corporate due diligence law
German liberals have confirmed the Berlin government would abstain in voting on the EU’s proposal for a corporate due diligence law that would see companies becoming liable for human rights breaches in their supply chains, with the majority now likely hinging on Italy.
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November 27, 2023 Germany teams up with Baltic states in EU digital reform push
Germany, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are set to approach the European Commission with a proposal to reform EU digital policy, with Berlin hoping to benefit from the expertise of the Baltic states who, in turn, want to capitalise on Germany’s clout.
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October 22, 2023 Germany eyes new digital strategy amid global tech race
Germany aims to boost its international competitiveness with a new digital strategy, while experts have warned of a growing geopolitical race for technological supremacy and the need to defend liberal values and human rights in the digital space.
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October 7, 2023 Germany to stop funding sea rescue charities
The German government is planning to stop funding Mediterranean sea rescue charities after being slammed by Italy over the issue, the popular Bild daily reported on Friday (6 October).
