your voice counts

Companies & Markets Work & Career Consumer Protection

Heat pumps and e-cars remain out of reach for many households

By withut-me 08.09.2026 2 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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.
0 votes
Companies & Markets Startups IT & Internet

French AI Startup Mistral Raises Three Billion Euros

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated French AI startup Mistral has secured three billion euros in a funding round, valuing the company at over 21 billion euros. The company plans to invest the capital in research, development, and infrastructure.
0 votes
Domestic Government IT & Internet

Digital Sovereignty: Swiss Government Wants to Move Away from Microsoft

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated 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.
0 votes
Consumer Protection Laws & Rights IT & Internet

Consumer Protection: Australia Allows Social Media Users to Switch Off Algorithms

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Australia plans a new law giving social media users the choice to see algorithmically curated content or only posts from contacts. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated this aims to give users more control.
0 votes
Consumer Protection IT & Internet

Phishing Warning: Kleinanzeigen Informs Users About Data Breach

By withut-me 08.09.2026 4 views
TL;DR AI-generated Kleinanzeigen has confirmed a data breach where attackers linked email addresses with publicly accessible profile data via an inadequately secured interface. The company has closed the technical vulnerability and states that no passwords were affected.
0 votes
Consumer Protection IT & Internet Renewable Energy

DIY: The Balcony Power Plant as an E-Car Charging Station

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated Balcony power plants with integrated batteries and a maximum feed-in power of 800 watts can theoretically serve as e-car charging stations. These systems are easy to register and inexpensive but require a parking space near the house.
0 votes
Parliament & Legislation Government Finance & Stock Market

How much money the federal government intends to spend in 2027 - and on what

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Bundestag is discussing the draft budget for 2027, which foresees higher spending and debt. Planned expenditures in the core budget are 555.4 billion euros, with net borrowing of 118.7 billion euros. Criticism has been raised regarding the focus on defense and the planned transfer of funds from the Climate and Transformation Fund.
0 votes
Domestic Parliament & Legislation Government

Social Association of Germany Calls for Course Correction on Reform Plans

By withut-me 08.09.2026 5 views
TL;DR AI-generated The Social Association of Germany (SoVD) is calling for a change to planned reform projects. Specific details of the requested course correction are not mentioned in the provided text.
0 votes
Weitere Themen werden geladen …