TL;DRThe French government is working on legislation to restrict social media access for children under the age of 15. Similar measures regarding the use of social networks by minors are also being planned in Greece, Slovenia, and Sweden.
TL;DRNew EU regulations scheduled to take effect in mid-2027 aim to strengthen passenger rights regarding flight delays, cancellations, and rejected compensation claims. The measures focus on improving the handling of cancelled flights and facilitating the enforcement of compensation entitlements.
TL;DRThe Spanish government has introduced a bill to expand smoking bans to include terraces and beaches while prohibiting tobacco use for minors. The legislation also classifies e-cigarettes as tobacco products and tightens regulations regarding sales, advertising, and sponsorship.
TL;DRA United Nations report indicates a worldwide decrease in the number of people experiencing hunger. Despite this overall trend, significant concerns persist due to the high prevalence of food insecurity across the African continent.
TL;DRAccording to a United Nations report, global hunger levels are currently decreasing. This development was recently reported by Deutschlandfunk.
TL;DRA UN report indicates that while the number of people suffering from hunger worldwide has decreased, billions still lack the financial means to afford a healthy diet. Future conflicts, including those in the Middle East, could significantly threaten global food supplies.
TL;DRCurrent interest rate trends have led to an increase in fraudulent offers regarding call and fixed-term deposit accounts. A guide by Ulrike Barth from Stiftung Warentest provides recommendations on how to identify and avoid these illicit schemes.
TL;DRA Eurofound study classifies nearly one in five jobs in the European Union as precarious due to low wages, job insecurity, or a lack of labor rights. Spain currently reports the highest percentage of these employment conditions within the EU.
TL;DRA report indicates that current subsidies for electric vehicles are being accessed by households with lower incomes. Given this development, there are calls to extend financial support to include the purchase of used electric vehicles in the future.
TL;DRThe KfW bank has updated its application portal for subsidies related to climate-friendly heating systems. Property owners can now submit requests for financial support to replace their existing heating installations.