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Hessian Schools to Implement Near-Total Cell Phone Ban

The Hessian state government plans a comprehensive mobile phone ban in schools starting next year, with exceptions for emergencies and school-related activities, aiming to improve learning and mental well-being, sparking debate on its effectiveness and need for media literacy education.

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48% Bias Score

Quality Education
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Fulda to Host Hessentag 2026

Fulda, Germany will host the Hessentag 2026, a ten-day state festival from June 12-21, featuring concerts for up to 11,000 people at Fulda Cathedral, a two-kilometer celebration mile, over 1,000 events (mostly free), and around 10,000 extra parking spaces.

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40% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Life Sentence for Vogtland Triple Homicide

A 28-year-old German man was sentenced to life in prison for the axe murders of his mother, grandmother, and grandfather in the Vogtland region on June 3, 2024; the court found him guilty of triple homicide despite his claims of feeling overprotected and controlled by his family.

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36% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Thuringia to Pilot Integrated Public Transport Timetable

Thuringia will test an integrated public transport timetable with a 15-minute frequency in two counties from 2026, costing 10 million euros annually, with potential expansion to other regions contingent on success, aiming to improve rural mobility and passenger numbers.

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32% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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German Teen's Döner Petition Gains Traction

A 17-year-old in Essingen, Germany, launched a petition for a döner kebab shop, gathering 580 signatures and gaining the mayor's support despite an earlier rejection due to resident concerns about noise and odor.

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Lower Saxony Launches €3.5 Million Climate Protection Project for Non-Profit Social Services

Lower Saxony's €3.5 million "Kiss" project, running until 2029, will help over 8,000 non-profit social welfare organizations improve energy efficiency, addressing funding inequities compared to private entities and ensuring the long-term sustainability of vital social services.

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36% Bias Score

Climate Action
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Germany Completes Digitalization of Driver's License Point System

German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) fully digitized its driver's license point system, shredding the last paper files; this saves five tons of paper yearly and offers online point balance checks for citizens.

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48% Bias Score

Responsible Consumption and Production
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Bavaria's Gender Ban: Minimal Impact After One Year

Bavaria's controversial gender ban, prohibiting gender-sensitive language in schools, universities, and government, has shown minimal impact after one year, with no legal challenges or disciplinary actions reported, despite initial strong protests and ongoing criticism from opposition parties.

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Gender Equality
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Thuringia to Pilot Integrated Public Transport System

Thuringia will pilot an integrated public transport system in Saale-Orla and Saalfeld-Rudolstadt from 2026, costing €10 million annually, with plans to expand to other regions and unify ticketing, improving rural access and potentially increasing ridership.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Frankfurt Airport Follow-Me Driver Maintains Safety and Efficiency"

Josef Krenn, a 56-year-old Follow-Me driver at Frankfurt Airport with 26 years of experience, ensures safe and efficient aircraft parking by coordinating aircraft movements, monitoring the tarmac for hazards, and guiding aircraft to their positions using international hand signals and a laser guidan...

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24% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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German Court to Rule on Constitutionality of Solidarity Surcharge

The German Constitutional Court is reviewing the legality of the solidarity surcharge (Soli), a 5.5% tax on income and corporate taxes, after a lawsuit by FDP politicians who claim it's unconstitutional since the end of Solidarpakt II in 2019, a financial program for East Germany. The government arg...

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Reduced Inequality
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German Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge, Emphasizing Need for Review

The German Federal Constitutional Court upheld the legality of the solidarity surcharge, rejecting a complaint from six FDP politicians. The court acknowledged ongoing financial needs related to reunification, but emphasized the need for periodic review, potentially leading to its future abolishment...

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Reduced Inequality

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