Tag #Legislation

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Frankfurt's Vacant Apartments Highlight Housing Shortage

Two apartment buildings in Frankfurt's Nieder-Eschbach, totaling 78 units, have remained vacant since 2008, despite efforts by local authorities and the recent introduction of a law against speculative vacancy, highlighting a broader housing shortage and the challenges in managing unoccupied propert...

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Rhineland-Palatinate to Amend Law, Boosting Regional Tourism

Rhineland-Palatinate's state government will amend the Kommunalabgabengesetz to allow municipalities to use tourism and visitor contributions for regional marketing and public transport integration, addressing current funding restrictions and enhancing competitiveness with other German regions.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Italy Targets Fake Online Reviews with New Bill

Italy's government approved a bill to combat fake online reviews, mandating user identification, proof of purchase, and a 15-day review window for restaurants and hotels, aiming to protect businesses and consumers from misleading information and unfair competition.

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Scotland mandates commitment agreement for dog owners

Scotland's Parliament passed a law requiring a commitment agreement for dog adoption or purchase, aiming to promote responsible pet ownership by ensuring prospective owners consider time, space, and financial resources before acquiring a dog; the government must create the agreement's details within...

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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German Bill to Protect Emergency Responders Fails in Negotiations

Negotiations in Germany on a bill to better protect police, emergency services, and volunteers have failed due to disagreements on sentencing, leaving planned legal enhancements, including provisions for ambushes and Taser use by federal police, stalled until after the election.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Australia Debates Hate Speech Bill Amidst Antisemitic Attacks

Australia's Labor government is preparing to debate a bill aimed at curbing hate speech, facing criticism for not going far enough to protect religious institutions from threats and attacks, while the opposition and independent MPs call for stronger protections.

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BApK Condemns CSU's Proposed Mental Health Reform

The BApK sharply criticized the CSU's proposed reform of mental health laws in Germany, citing concerns about increased stigmatization following a deadly attack by a possibly mentally ill man in Aschaffenburg. The BApK advocates for increased support and de-escalation strategies instead of harsher l...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Milan Construction Freeze Causes €165 Million Revenue Loss

Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala testified before the Italian Senate on the "Salva-Milano" bill, addressing concerns about construction freezes causing a €165 million revenue loss, 3,000 job losses, and stalled home purchases, while denying any municipal favoritism amid ongoing investigations.

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CSU Proposes Changes to Bavarian Mental Health Laws After Deadly Attack

Bavaria's CSU party proposes changes to laws governing involuntary psychiatric commitment, prompted by a deadly attack allegedly committed by a mentally ill man, including easier access to involuntary evaluations and increased data sharing with security agencies.

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Senate Blocks "Born-Alive" Abortion Bill

The Senate Democrats blocked the "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act", which would mandate life-saving care for infants born alive following attempted abortions, despite existing federal law; abortion survivors and House Republicans criticized this decision as inhumane and politically moti...

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Hesse to Combat Housing Vacancy with Strict New Law

Hesse plans to introduce a law allowing municipalities to limit housing vacancy to six months via ordinances, punishable by fines up to €500,000, to alleviate housing shortages; exceptions exist for justifiable reasons like renovations.

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Proposal to Cap Motions in Dutch Parliament Faces Constitutional and Practical Obstacles

The number of motions submitted to the Dutch House of Representatives has risen sharply, prompting CDA leader Henri Bontenbal to propose a cap to reduce what he sees as an ineffective use of motions, but this faces legal and practical challenges.

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