Tag #Baden-Württemberg

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Kretschmann Rejects Intervention in EnBW Power Grid Dispute

In a dispute over power grid concessions, Baden-Württemberg's Minister-President refuses to intervene in a legal battle between 55 mayors and EnBW, despite a final court ruling, highlighting challenges in balancing public ownership with operational autonomy.

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\"Baden-Württemberg Reports Record High Whooping Cough Cases in 2024\

Baden-Württemberg experienced a massive increase in whooping cough cases in 2024 (4,450 vs. 298 in 2023), with children under 15 accounting for over half of infections, highlighting the need for improved vaccination rates and public health measures.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Climate Change and Cormorants Threaten Baden-Württemberg's Fish Farming Industry

Climate change, fish diseases, and cormorant predation threaten Baden-Württemberg's fish farming, impacting the 6,000-8,000 tons of salmonids produced annually by roughly 100 full-time and 2,000-3,000 part-time/hobby farms, despite the industry's long tradition and regional economic contribution. St...

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Baden-Württemberg to Expand Lake Constance Geothermal Energy Projects

Baden-Württemberg is expanding Lake Constance geothermal energy projects to provide CO2-neutral heating for hundreds of buildings in towns including Meersburg, Konstanz, Friedrichshafen, Radolfzell, and Überlingen, with the first project starting in 2026.

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Baden-Württemberg Launches Agency to Combat Skilled Worker Shortage

Baden-Württemberg launched a new state agency to address its growing skilled worker shortage; initial staff are already working, with 55 positions planned, focusing on streamlining immigration processes for companies and workers across two locations; the agency aims to help fill the projected 910,00...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Baden-Württemberg: Education, Taxes, Healthcare, and Immigration Reforms

Baden-Württemberg is implementing educational reforms, recalculating property taxes, reducing some emergency care facilities, establishing a new agency for skilled worker immigration, and facing challenges in cross-border rail and shopping tourism.

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Quality Education
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Baden-Württemberg Industry Faces Structural Crisis Amidst Job Losses and Skills Shortage

Baden-Württemberg's industry faces a structural crisis due to declining demand, high costs, and political instability, resulting in over 10,000 job losses in the metal and electrical sector by November 2024, with further declines expected; a skills shortage is hindering the filling of apprenticeship...

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Verdi Strike Disrupts Baden-Württemberg Bus Service

A two-day warning strike by the Verdi union impacting over 30 private bus companies in Baden-Württemberg on Tuesday and Wednesday will cause significant service disruptions across numerous cities, including Stuttgart, Heilbronn, and Mannheim, due to a dispute over wages and working conditions.

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Climate Change and Predation Threaten Baden-Württemberg's Fish Farming

Climate change, fish diseases, and cormorant predation threaten Baden-Württemberg's fish farming industry, impacting the approximately 100 registered full-time operations and an estimated 2,000–3,000 smaller farms that produce 6,000–8,000 tons of salmonids annually.

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Zero Hunger
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Record Lottery Spending in Baden-Württemberg Reaches \1.14 Billion

Baden-Württemberg residents spent a record \1.14 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a 4% increase driven by the Eurojackpot's rising popularity and online sales growth; the state received over \437 million in revenue.

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Reduced Inequality
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Baden-Württemberg's Solar Boom Contrasts with Slow Wind Energy Growth

Baden-Württemberg exceeded its 2024 solar energy target by installing 1,941 megawatts of new capacity by November, while its wind energy expansion lagged significantly behind projections, with only eight new wind turbines operational by early December.

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Potential Rise in Knife Attacks in Baden-Württemberg Public Spaces

Knife attacks in Baden-Württemberg public spaces may have increased in 2023, with 2022 showing a 13.8% rise (3104 attacks) compared to the previous year; over 40% occurred in public spaces, involving many non-German suspects and victims.

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