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Clearer Airbnb Rules in the EU: When Municipalities Can Halt Short-Term Rentals

By withut-me 09.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated The EU Commission has proposed legislation to provide municipalities with more clarity on restricting short-term rentals like those on Airbnb. Municipalities will need to demonstrate that these rentals burden the housing market to enforce restrictions.
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Foreign Policy Companies & Markets White-Collar Crime

China's Auto Industry: Externally Shiny, Internally Poor

By withut-me 08.09.2026 9 views
TL;DR AI-generated China's automotive sector saw a 78 percent surge in exports in August, while domestic sales declined by nearly 24 percent. This highlights the challenges of China's growth model, driven by state subsidies and intense competition.
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Literature Media & Press

Literary Evening on Slaughter: The Lust for Meat

By withut-me 08.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Three authors at the International Literature Festival Berlin discussed slaughter and meat production in their debut works. The books examine working conditions, the sensory experience of meat, and the figure of the butcher as a literary image.
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Local Politics Laws & Rights

Fulda - No Renaming of Johannes-Dyba-Allee

By withut-me 08.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Fulda city council voted against renaming Johannes-Dyba-Allee. The street was to be renamed due to accusations that the deceased bishop did not follow up on indications of sexual violence.
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Local Politics Climate Change

On Climate Adaptation According to the Will of the People: "Giving Up the Gravel Garden"

By withut-me 06.09.2026 11 views
TL;DR AI-generated A citizens' council in Pinneberg is developing climate adaptation measures, aiming for a citizen referendum alongside the 2027 state election. Key proposals include greening roofs and facades, and removing sealed surfaces for water retention and cooling.
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Local Politics Laws & Rights Equality & Diversity

Monastery dispute in Vienna: Zero cents for the urinal, fifty cents for the cubicle

By withut-me 05.09.2026 10 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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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Local Politics Housing & Urban Development Transport Policy

Hammer of the Week from Ettlingen

By withut-me 05.09.2026 9 views
TL;DR AI-generated A new bike path in Ettlingen features lights that cannot be switched on due to a lack of permits and environmental concerns. Responsibility for activating the lighting remains unclear.
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