TL;DRThe Federal Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of Afghan individuals who had received a visa commitment, only for it to be revoked by the federal government after the Taliban's takeover. A family had sued against the denial of entry.
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TL;DRCivil society organizations and the Federal Data Protection Commissioner criticize the planned intelligence reform as disproportionate and a violation of fundamental rights. Critics believe the reform will lead to significant surveillance pressure on society and an increase in power for the domestic and foreign intelligence agencies.
TL;DRIn 2025, Spain saw a 2.7 percent decrease in divorces compared to the previous year, with 83,683 cases. Joint custody arrangements have become more prevalent than sole maternal custody.
TL;DRInstagram will remove videos recorded with camera glasses that show secret filming and harassment. Meta is responding to criticism regarding the use of smart glasses.
TL;DRThe Federal Constitutional Court has deemed a decision by the Federal Ministry of the Interior regarding the blanket withdrawal ofaufnahme commitments for Afghans as arbitrary. Consequently, the reversal of theaufnahme program for Afghan refugees has been rejected.
TL;DRDevelopers at an IETF meeting in Vienna warned that age verification systems considered for social media bans for minors could endanger online security and confidentiality. This was discussed as a potential side effect.
TL;DRThreema will not offer interoperability with WhatsApp, despite EU regulations. The company cites data protection and financing risks as reasons for this decision.
TL;DRPolish investigators have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged online community termed the "Rape Academy." This group is accused of glorifying sexual violence and inciting criminal acts.
TL;DRThe German Association of Cities is calling on the department store chain Galeria to involve municipalities in discussions about the future of threatened branches. This concerns the cities' right to have a say in decision-making.