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The planned care reform by the federal government proposes suspending automatic financing for wage increases above general salary development and reducing the base salary of care workers by one percentage point annually. This aims to curb costs but faces criticism over potential disadvantages for recruiting specialists and care recipients.
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The EU is strengthening the right to repair from July 31, 2026. Manufacturers must repair devices at fair prices and provide spare parts even after the warranty expires. A European online platform for mediating repair services will be gradually introduced from July 2027.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is facing pressure following a report by "Haaretz" detailing a warning from UAE President Al-Nahyan about an impending Hamas attack. Netanyahu's office has denied this information.
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Wildfires release more toxic fine dust than car exhaust, worsening air quality and endangering health, according to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). A joint strategy for climate and air quality can yield returns 15 times the investment.
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Worn winter tires lose over 12 percent of their aquaplaning safety at 4 mm tread depth. At 2 mm tread depth, the wet braking distance increases by 17 percent, significantly impairing vehicle control.
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Rising energy prices in Germany lead to behavioral changes like driving less, but rarely to investments in climate-friendly alternatives. Particularly in the lower income third, only 5% plan to switch to e-cars and 4% to heat pumps.
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SPD candidate Krach, citing 81 percent dissatisfaction with reform plans, calls for maintaining pension without deductions after 45 contribution years and reversing housing benefit cuts. He views the AfD's election victory in Saxony-Anhalt as a reflection of financial concerns.
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In the first six months of 2026, German electricity production rose by 4.5 percent, with renewables increasing by 6.5 percent. Electricity imports fell by 8.7 percent, while exports grew by 14.9 percent.
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Berlin is relying on the ÖGDigital platform as part of a state cooperation for the digitization of the Public Health Service (ÖGD). Cologne, however, is choosing an open-source approach and adopting the GA-Lotse software from Frankfurt.
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The Swiss government plans to reduce its reliance on Microsoft software. A feasibility study was positive, and a larger trial with 3,000 employees is planned. An alternative software platform is expected to be available by the end of 2027.
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