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Baden-Württemberg Police Officials Investigated for Misconduct

An investigation into five Baden-Württemberg police officials, including four high-ranking officers and one civil servant, is underway in Stuttgart due to allegations of misconduct, primarily involving the controversial recruitment and promotion of individuals based on personal connections rather th...

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Germany's Energy Grid Vulnerability Exposed: RWE CEO Calls for Backup System

RWE CEO Markus Krebber highlighted Germany's energy grid vulnerability after a tenfold surge in wholesale electricity prices on November 6th, 2024, advocating for a capacity market and rejecting a return to nuclear power due to lack of societal consensus.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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German Housing Shortage Worsens Amidst Permit Decline

Germany saw a 19.5 percent decrease in building permits from January to October 2024 compared to the previous year, falling short of the government's 400,000 new homes target and worsening the existing housing shortage, particularly in cities, despite some price corrections in the real estate market...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Germany Orders Block of Hezbollah-Linked TV Channel "Al-Manar TV

German authorities are ordering telecommunication companies to block the websites of "Al-Manar TV," a Hezbollah-affiliated channel that continues broadcasting in Germany despite a previous ban, due to concerns about its violation of democratic values and incitement of hatred.

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Germany's Economic Stagnation: A Contrast to Past Influence

Germany's economic growth lags behind EU peers, registering -0.3% compared to Spain's 3.4%, Ireland's 2.5%, Greece's 2.4%, and Portugal's 1.9%, highlighting the consequences of prioritizing social spending over structural reforms, unlike the austerity measures Germany advocated for other countries d...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Germany Extends Short-Time Work Program to 24 Months

Germany extends its short-time work program to 24 months until the end of 2025 to help businesses in struggling industries, such as automotive, machinery, steel and chemicals, to avoid mass layoffs, saving an estimated 2.2 million jobs during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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German Audit Office Criticizes Federal Spending, Highlights Security Risks

The German Federal Audit Office's "Remarks 2024" report criticizes the federal government for ineffective spending on military equipment, overpriced consulting contracts, and centralized IT infrastructure, urging for improved financial management and systemic reforms.

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Germany Extends Short-Time Work Benefits to 24 Months

The German Cabinet extended short-time work benefits to 24 months until December 31, 2025, to counter rising unemployment (268,000 in September 2024, 76% more than last year), primarily affecting manufacturing sectors like machinery and automotive production, aiming to support businesses and retain ...

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Record High of Illegal Wolf Killings in Brandenburg Fuels Debate on Conservation

Brandenburg, Germany, recorded a record high of six illegal wolf killings in 2024, prompting a debate about lowering the wolf's protected status and managing the growing human-wildlife conflict, particularly with the highest number of wolf families in Germany residing in Brandenburg.

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Life on Land
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Munich Theater Reimagines Classics, Questioning Canon's Relevance

Two new plays in Munich, "Proteus 2481" and "Die Gewehre der Frau Carrar / Würgendes Blei," challenge the established theatrical canon by reimagining classic works and questioning their relevance to contemporary issues of war, politics, and societal structures.

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Quality Education
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German Man Charged with Murder After Domestic Violence Incident

A 52-year-old man in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, is suspected of murdering his 51-year-old ex-partner on November 16, 2024, after a prior domestic violence incident on August 23, 2024, where he assaulted her and restrained her daughter and a friend, despite which police did not initially assess him...

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Gender Equality
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German Church Christmas Market Sells Hamas Items, Sparks Outrage

An evangelical church in Darmstadt, Germany, held a Christmas market to benefit Palestinians, but it also sold Hamas-related accessories, sparking outrage and prompting the regional church to distance itself. The event's proceeds were intended for Palestinians.

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