TL;DRThe State Election Committee has approved 15 parties to run with state election lists in Saxony-Anhalt. The election is scheduled to take place in early September.
TL;DRThe European Food Safety Authority has lowered the limit for TFA, a breakdown product of pesticides, recognizing it as more dangerous than previously understood. This adjustment reflects new scientific assessments of the compound's risks.
TL;DRSweden intends to prohibit PFAS in everyday items such as kitchenware and clothing by 2028. This action raises questions about the timing of a similar EU-wide ban.
TL;DRThe EU is initiating infringement proceedings against all 27 member states due to a slow increase in energy efficiency within their building stock. The slow progress in energy-efficient renovations is being criticized.
TL;DRGreenpeace warns that construction and climate change are pushing Spain's coastlines to the brink of collapse. The organization advocates for nature-based alternatives to beach regeneration.
TL;DRA video circulating on Facebook falsely claims to show electoral fraud against the AfD. Fact-checking by correctiv.org clarifies that the footage depicts the falsification of mail-in ballots.
TL;DRThe number of completed apartments in Germany is expected to continue to decline, reaching approximately 185,000 in 2026. The ifo Institute anticipates little prospect of a recovery in construction activity.