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Bavarian Smoking Ban: Economic and Political Fallout

Bavaria's 2008 smoking ban, initially strictly enforced by the CSU, led to the closure of many small pubs, triggered public discontent, and contributed to the CSU's electoral losses, although the direct causal link remains debated. The ban was later relaxed.

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Polish Activists Thwart German Asylum Seeker Return, Exacerbating Border Tensions

On a bridge between Guben (Germany) and Gubin (Poland), Polish Border Defence Movement members blocked German police from returning an Afghan asylum seeker to Poland, highlighting tensions over Germany's return policy and strengthening Poland's right-wing opposition.

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German Weather Sensitivity: Science vs. Forecast

A 2021 German survey revealed 46% consider themselves weather-sensitive, leading to biometeorological forecasts; however, scientific evidence confirms weather's influence on some conditions (cardiovascular disease, asthma) but not others (appendicitis, neurosis), emphasizing the need for caution and...

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German Minister Rejects Lowering Blood Alcohol Driving Limit

German Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder rejects lowering the blood alcohol driving limit to 0.0, citing the current 0.5 per mille limit as sufficient, while expressing greater concern over unpredictable effects of cannabis use on driving and opposing mandatory driving tests for seniors despite h...

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11,423 Afghan Deportation Cases in Germany Amidst Planned Taliban Negotiations

As of May 31, 2025, 11,423 Afghan nationals in Germany faced deportation, 9,602 with temporary residency permits (Duldung). Germany's plan to negotiate directly with the Taliban for repatriation has sparked controversy, with critics citing human rights concerns and the Taliban's lack of internationa...

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Germany's Solar Energy Expansion Slows, Raising 2030 Target Concerns

Germany's solar energy expansion has reached 107.5 gigawatts of installed capacity by mid-2024, halfway towards the 2030 target of 215 gigawatts; however, the recent slowdown in expansion raises concerns about achieving this goal.

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Sudhof Report Exposes Spahn's Role in Germany's COVID Mask Procurement Failure

Special investigator Margaretha Sudhof's unredacted report reveals former German Health Minister Jens Spahn's personal involvement in problematic mask procurement during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in billions of euros in wasted taxpayer funds and potential future liabilities; this has sparked ...

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German Gas Extraction Deal Sparks Criticism Over Marine Protection Contradictions

Borkum's mayor criticizes Germany's approval of a North Sea gas extraction agreement, citing contradictions in the government's commitment to marine protection and highlighting the inevitable pollution from gas platforms impacting nearby protected areas, including the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritag...

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Life Below Water
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Oberammergau's Modern "Romeo and Juliet": A Passion Play Spin-off

Oberammergau, Germany, hosts a modern interpretation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet," directed by Christian Stückl, using mostly local, amateur actors, some of whom previously performed in the village's Passion Play, with a contemporary setting and costumes.

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German Solar Power Soars, but Domestic Production Plummets

In 2024, German solar power generation hit a record high of 59.5 million megawatt hours (13.8% of total production), fueled by a 23.7% increase in installations to over 4.2 million systems by March 2025. However, German solar module production plummeted by 56%, highlighting dependence on Chinese imp...

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Ukrainian Teen Confesses to Double Homicide in Germany

A 16-year-old Ukrainian boy confessed to the double murder of a Ukrainian woman and her 19-month-old daughter in Dorsten, Germany, on June 29th; the suspect is in custody.

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German Court Allows Antisemitic Police Officer to Remain in Service

A German court ruled that a police officer who made antisemitic remarks in private chats, including threats against Holocaust survivor Charlotte Knobloch, can keep his job, citing freedom of speech and personality rights, sparking widespread outrage.

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