TL;DRNew statistics from the Federal Statistical Office regarding work and family contradict claims by Friedrich Merz that people in Germany are not working enough. The data indicate a different trend.
TL;DRFollowing a debate involving Jens Spahn, calls for the legalization of surrogacy have emerged, with the current ban described as hypocritical, paternalistic, and ineffective. Proponents argue that women should have the autonomy to decide if they wish to carry a child for others.
TL;DRThe ECB has presented drafts for future Euro banknotes, on which citizens of the Eurozone can have a say. The new currency will be introduced from the end of 2028, breaking with tradition.
TL;DRIn Norway, almost all fathers take parental leave, in contrast to Germany where less than half do so. Norway offers models that have proven effective for encouraging paternal involvement in childcare.
TL;DRThe West Nile Virus is spreading across Europe and is considered established in Greece and Germany. Italy, Spain, Romania, and North Macedonia are also experiencing transmission of the virus.
TL;DRFlorence has opened a center named Discover, focusing on the risks of digital misuse and serving as Italy's first facility against digital addiction. The article will compare Italian and European approaches to this issue.
TL;DRA data protection incident at uniVersa insurance involves customer data accessed by an AI crawler. The affected information includes names, addresses, and in some cases, bank details.
TL;DRRegulatory authorities are taking action against platforms and design flaws in EU online child protection. Easily circumvented technology, data protection risks, and a lack of parental responsibility complicate the strategy.
TL;DRA study has indicated a slight increase in hospitalizations related to cannabis-induced poisonings and psychoses following its partial legalization. These findings were published in the German Medical Journal.
TL;DRThe number of single parents in Germany saw a slight decrease over a ten-year period, reaching 1.62 million individuals in 2025. Mothers of children under 18 continue to be predominantly affected by this decline.