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Following the election, the proportion of women in the Saxony-Anhalt state parliament has fallen to 21.7 percent. This is the lowest figure among all German state parliaments.
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A ban on headscarves for girls under 14 has come into effect in Austria. The law was passed by parliament in December with a broad majority, though the Green party voted against it.
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A woman is suing the city of Vienna over unequal treatment of men and women in public restrooms, as urinals are free while cubicles cost 50 cents. The city justifies this by citing higher cleaning costs for cubicles, stating that revenue does not cover expenses.
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In August, 54.2 percent of Deutsche Bahn's long-distance trains were on time, defined as less than six minutes delay. This is a decrease from 61.1 percent in May and 64.4 percent in April.
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Following a general renovation of the Berlin-Hamburg railway line, approximately 74 percent of long-distance train journeys between June 14 and July 26, 2023, were at least six minutes late. Additionally, 172 planned long-distance trains were cancelled. The federal government cited heatwaves, severe weather, and issues with signaling technology as causes.
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Gloria Steinem, a defining figure of the US women's movement, has died at the age of 92. She was known for her journalistic work and her commitment to women's rights, including "reproductive freedom" and destigmatizing menstruation.
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Feminist icon and journalist Gloria Steinem has died at the age of 92 in New York City. She was a leading voice of the US women's movement and advocated for equality until the end.
Work & CareerWelfare & PovertyEquality & Diversity
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Women in Germany are having fewer children, unwilling to continue arguing over the division of family and work. Women performing care work face significant disadvantages in income and retirement provision, while men benefit.
Police & InvestigationsAccidents & DisastersRail Transport
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A door on ICE 528, traveling from Munich to Dortmund, opened at 200 km/h, causing the train to stop at a tunnel entrance near Karlstadt am Main. The Federal Police are investigating the cause of the incident, which resulted in no injuries.
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Women constitute around one-third of members in German state parliaments, a proportion that has seen little change. The female representation increased slightly by 0.2 percentage points, with Hamburg's parliament having the highest share at nearly 50 percent.
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