The European Court of Justice ruled that German players can reclaim losses from unlicensed online gambling operators. In a landmark decision, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg affirmed the right of a German citizen to seek refunds for…
The Paritätischer Gesamtverband has announced 70 proposed cuts totaling at least €8.6 billion affecting disability and youth services. Proposals include the elimination of individual legal entitlements to school assistance, restrictions on the choice rights of individuals with disabilities, and the…
The German Bundestag is currently engaged in discussions regarding the proposed reduction of mineral oil taxes and the implementation of a speed limit, coinciding with a resurgence of debate surrounding nuclear energy. Marc Felix Serrao, a Global Reporter for Axel…
The Green Party has introduced a bill proposing a nationwide speed limit of 130 km/h on German highways, despite anticipated opposition from the ruling coalition of CDU and SPD. Julia Verlinden, deputy leader of the Greens, argued that such a…
The European Court of Justice has determined that Bavaria’s family allowance discriminates against EU migrant workers. In a ruling delivered in Luxembourg, the court found that the allowance, introduced in 2018, unfairly disadvantaged parents whose children reside in other EU…
Recent conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa have led to a significant rise in oil prices, contributing to heightened inflation rates across the Eurozone. According to Eurostat, the escalation of warfare in these regions has disrupted oil supply…
The European Commission has approved a program aimed at supporting Germany’s transition to a climate-neutral economy while preventing industrial relocation. The initiative targets sectors at high risk of moving production to countries with less stringent environmental regulations, such as the…
The US Treasury Secretary announced the decision not to extend the temporary suspension of sanctions on specific Russian oil shipments. This regulation, initially enacted to mitigate price increases following the US’s military actions against Iran, allowed Russian oil loaded onto…
Prominent cultural organizations in Sachsen-Anhalt have issued a joint statement opposing the AfD’s plans for a ‘new patriotic cultural policy’ following the upcoming state elections. Signatories, including the Kunststiftung Sachsen-Anhalt and the Bauhaus-Stiftung, argue that the AfD’s nationalist approach threatens…
The EU Commission has authorized Germany to implement a subsidized electricity price for energy-intensive industries, effective retroactively from January 1, 2026, until the end of 2028. Germany plans to cap electricity prices for industries such as steel, cement, and chemicals…
