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The German Association of Cities is demanding increased financial support from the federal government for municipalities facing financial difficulties.
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Spain recorded 61 days of heatwaves, the highest number since records began. Summer 2026 was the warmest in measurement history at 24.5°C, 2.4°C above the long-term average. The ten warmest summers have all occurred in the 21st century.
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Critical raw materials worth over 65 billion euros are built into Europe's electronic devices, with a significant portion being lost. Unused mobile phones alone contain raw materials valued at 3.5 billion euros. The EU aims to cover at least 25 percent of its strategic raw material needs through recycling by 2030.
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The German Association of Cities has expressed concerns about the financial situation of cities and municipalities. There is worry about over-indebtedness.
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The European Court of Justice is examining whether pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies' financial contributions to a fourth purification stage are unlawful. Advocate General Juliane Kokott recommended upholding Poland's complaint due to errors in scientific data collection.
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The EU Commission is proposing new rules for short-term rental providers like Airbnb. Municipalities will be able to introduce restrictions if the housing market is strained and rents are rising.
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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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Federal Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is accused of criticizing an EU regulation to reduce methane emissions and attempting to hinder its implementation after meetings with representatives of the US gas industry. Environmental organizations accuse her of representing the interests of the fossil fuel industry.
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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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The Helenesee near Frankfurt (Oder), a former GDR holiday paradise, has been closed since 2021 after sand masses detached and slid into the water. These slides pose a life-threatening danger due to the steep drop-off of the lakebed, which could bury people underwater.
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