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Administrative Court Neustadt an der Weinstraße: Vineyard tours are not tradition

By withut-me 07.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Administrative Court Neustadt an der Weinstraße ruled that paid vineyard tours do not constitute tradition. The tours are subject to the Passenger Transport Act and require a permit, as they are classified as a tourist business.
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Companies & Markets Laws & Rights Climate Change

Plug-in Hybrids Emit Six Times More CO₂ in Real-World Use Than Officially Stated

By withut-me 07.09.2026 1 views
TL;DR AI-generated Plug-in hybrid vehicles emit six times more CO₂ in real-world operation than officially stated. New EU data shows average real emissions in 2024 are 145 g CO₂/km, compared to official values of 24 g CO₂/km.
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Court Trials Laws & Rights IT & Internet

BGH on faulty replacement submission after beA disruption: Faxing need not be learned

By withut-me 07.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that a faulty attempt to submit an appeal brief by fax does not automatically exclude the right to reinstatement. An attorney had attempted to transmit after a disruption of the electronic attorney mailbox (beA) via computer fax, which however showed formal deficiencies.
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Parliament & Legislation Companies & Markets Laws & Rights

Web Blocks vs. Gambling: Major Setback for Supervisory Authority GGL

By withut-me 07.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated Courts have removed the basis for orders for the Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) due to a structural enforcement deficit. The GGL systematically undermined player protection by tolerating deposit limits up to 10,000 Euros via Schufa information and increasing game stakes.
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Work & Career Taxes & Levies Laws & Rights

FG Baden-Württemberg on Double Household Management: A Motorhome is Not a Second Residence

By withut-me 07.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Baden-Württemberg Fiscal Court ruled that a motorhome cannot be recognized as a second residence for tax purposes in double household management. An employee cannot deduct its costs as income-related expenses because it does not constitute a permanent, independent dwelling at the place of work.
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Police & Investigations Laws & Rights IT & Internet

BSI Identifies First Attack Vector on Berlin Authorities

By withut-me 07.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has identified "TerminalFix" as the attack method used against Berlin authorities in August 2026. This method involved phishing, a fake captcha, and a terminal command to gain access to the Berlin Senate's networks. The attackers, suspected to be the Rhysida ransomware group, stole and published millions of files.
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Police & Investigations Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Cameras and Drones in Berlin: What Behavior Scanners Are Meant to Detect

By withut-me 07.09.2026 3 views
TL;DR AI-generated Berlin police plan to test AI-powered video technology for object and behavior analysis at public buildings. The system will identify suspicious objects and movement patterns, with human review preceding any further action. Facial recognition is not included.
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Laws & Rights Health Policy Climate Change

Climate Change: Broad Alliance Sees Children's Welfare Threatened

By withut-me 07.09.2026 64 views
TL;DR AI-generated 77 organizations are demanding protection for children from the consequences of climate change and their participation in climate policy. They point to increased health risks for children and call for compliance with existing laws and financial resources for climate adaptation measures at the municipal level.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Right to Repair: Four out of five smartphones with incomplete repair label

By withut-me 07.09.2026 7 views
TL;DR AI-generated Over 80 percent of smartphones sold in the EU lack required repair information on their energy labels, according to the Right to Repair initiative. Manufacturers are assigning top ratings despite missing data, and authorities are apparently not enforcing compliance.
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Consumer Protection Laws & Rights

Rostock Higher Regional Court on Cruise Travel Conditions: Demanding Rebooking and Cancellation Fees Goes Too Far

By withut-me 07.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Rostock Higher Regional Court ruled that Aida Cruises can no longer use certain clauses in its travel conditions. These include an 80 percent cancellation fee for partial cancellations in multi-bed cabins and the obligation for travelers to bear quarantine costs themselves.
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