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Funding Shortages Jeopardize German Rail Expansion Projects

Germany's Deutsche Bahn will receive billions for network repairs, but new construction projects like the Frankfurt-Mannheim high-speed line are at risk due to insufficient funding, impacting the Deutschlandtakt plan and potentially hindering economic growth.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Thuringian Districts Reject Emergency Call Center Reform, Funding Cuts Imminent

Several Thuringian districts, including Weimarer Land, Eichsfeld, Unstrut-Hainich, and Gotha, are rejecting a state-funded emergency call center reform, citing cost concerns and will not receive funding for their emergency call centers. The reform, ongoing for over 10 years, aimed to reduce the numb...

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Proposed Levy on International Student Fees Could Cost UK Universities £600 Million

A proposed 6% levy on tuition fees paid by international students in England could cost universities over £600 million annually, impacting leading universities such as UCL (£43m) and Manchester (£27m), based on a Higher Education Policy Institute study; the government plans to reinvest the funds but...

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UK Defends Wales Funding Amidst Calls for Barnett Formula Reform

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the UK government's funding of Wales, emphasizing higher per capita spending than in England and citing recent investments, despite calls from Welsh Labour for Barnett formula reform. Discussions involving other UK nations are ongoing.

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Brandenburg Seeks Education Reform Amidst Underperformance

Brandenburg's Minister of Finance, Robert Crumbach, proposes education reforms including increased vocational training and a review of the number of university-bound students, aiming to improve the state's educational performance despite high spending and an increase in teaching hours starting in Fe...

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GMU President Receives Raise After DEI Program Cuts Amidst DOJ Investigation

George Mason University president Gregory Washington received a 1.5% raise after the university board unanimously approved it in exchange for cutting back on some DEI programming; this comes amid a Department of Justice investigation into the university's hiring practices for potential discriminatio...

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Saxony to Receive Additional Federal Funds for Social Housing

Saxony is set to receive nearly €25 million in additional federal funds for social housing in 2024, potentially increasing to over €99 million annually by 2028, contingent on Bundestag approval and state co-financing; however, this falls short of the 11,095 additional units needed to address the cur...

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Trump Administration Demands $1 Billion From UCLA Over Antisemitism Allegations

The Trump administration is demanding a $1 billion settlement from UCLA over alleged antisemitism linked to pro-Palestinian protests, following similar settlements with Columbia University ($221 million) and Brown University ($50 million), raising concerns about free speech and government overreach.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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German Cultural Institutions Demand Wartime Protection Funding

Leading German cultural institutions urge the Bundestag to allocate funds from the special defense budget to safeguard cultural heritage, arguing that preserving archives, libraries, museums, and memorial sites is crucial for national resilience and democratic stability.

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Canadian Disability Grants for Postsecondary Students

Canada offers provincial and territorial grants to students with disabilities for assistive technology and assessments, with amounts varying by province but reaching up to $20,000 for services/equipment; eligibility often requires applying for a student loan.

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Brandenburg Seeks Education Reform Amid High Spending

Brandenburg's Minister of Finance, Robert Crumbach, is pushing for education reforms, including increased vocational training and a review of university entrance qualifications, despite the state's high educational spending; he also highlights the use of federal funds for school infrastructure impro...

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Harvard Denies \$500 Million Settlement with Trump Administration

Harvard University president Alan Garber denied reports of a \$500 million settlement with the Trump administration, stating they are pursuing legal action after the administration halted federal funding in June, following a similar \$221 million settlement with Columbia University.

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