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Thuringia Faces €1.2 Billion Annual Pension Bill by 2039

The state of Thuringia faces a financial challenge due to rapidly increasing pension payments for retired civil servants; these payments tripled in the last decade and are projected to reach €1.2 billion annually by the end of the 2030s due to a growing number of retirees, necessitating immediate ac...

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Germany Celebrates 20th World Heritage Day

Germany celebrated the 20th World Heritage Day on June 25th, showcasing 54 UNESCO sites with over 350 events nationwide, aiming to improve public access and understanding; King Ludwig II's castles are nominated for UNESCO status.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Bavaria Reports Highest Number of Cannabis-Related Driving Offenses in Germany

In 2024, Bavaria reported 482 of 974 new cannabis-related driving offenses registered in Germany's national driver's register, significantly more than any other state. This is likely due to Bavaria's large population and especially its strict anti-cannabis policies; the state government actively opp...

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Leipzig University Repatriates Skulls of Black New Orleanians Sent for Racial Research

In 2023, Leipzig University returned 19 skulls of Black New Orleanians, who died between 1871 and 1872, that were sent to Germany for research on racial brain size differences in the late 1800s; they will be memorialized in New Orleans with a jazz funeral.

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Gender Equality
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Youth Loneliness in Germany Fuels Political Disillusionment

A Bertelsmann Foundation study reveals that nearly half of young Germans (16-30) feel lonely, significantly impacting political trust and participation; this is particularly true for unemployed, low-educated women and those with migrant backgrounds, highlighting the need for targeted governmental in...

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Nazi and Islamist Slogans Proposed as German High School Graduation Mottos

A German high school's proposed graduation mottos included Nazi and Islamist extremist slogans, prompting a police investigation and highlighting a concerning rise in right-wing extremism in schools and society.

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Shortage of Medical Assistants Cripples Schleswig-Holstein Medical Practices

Due to a shortage of Medical Assistants (MFA) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, medical practices are facing reduced capacity, longer wait times, and restricted service offerings; the number of trainees has fallen since 2021, with many leaving due to low pay compared to responsibilities and stress.

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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces Growing Shortage of Medical Assistants

A shortage of 6,422 medical assistants (MFAs) in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany, is causing problems for doctors' offices due to low salaries, competition from other healthcare sectors, and a decline in apprenticeships since 2021, leading to concerns about worsening healthcare access.

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German Employer Loses Lawsuit Against Anonymous Negative Online Review"

A German employer sued an anonymous online reviewer who called his company "the worst employer ever," highlighting the tension between employers and employees over fairness, value, and accountability in the German labor market and the limitations of traditional legal recourse against online reviews.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Holocaust Survivor Elected Head of Auschwitz Committee

Eva Umlauf, an 82-year-old Auschwitz survivor, was elected president of the International Auschwitz Committee, succeeding the late Marian Turski; Umlauf is a pediatrician and psychotherapist who actively educates young people about the dangers facing democracy and the lessons of the Holocaust.

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Merz Meets Trump: Trade and Ukraine War Top Agenda

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will meet with US President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on Thursday to discuss ending the US-EU trade dispute and the war in Ukraine, marking their first meeting since Merz took office and following several phone calls and text exchanges.

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€5.7 Billion in Insured Losses from German Natural Disasters in 2022

German insurers reported €5.7 billion in insured losses from natural disasters in 2022, primarily due to flooding in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg; the actual damage is significantly higher, and the government is considering mandatory building insurance.

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Climate Action

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