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The planned transport budget for 2027 includes cuts to rail infrastructure, bridge repairs, and climate-friendly measures. Despite a special fund for infrastructure and climate neutrality, associations and the opposition criticize the reduction of funds for maintaining and expanding the rail network, as well as for e-buses and cycling.
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US startup Tau Robotics offers humanoid robots for home cleaning at approximately €26 per hour. These robots are increasingly handling complex tasks, though they are still remotely controlled. Concerns exist regarding data privacy due to recordings used for AI training.
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In the 2025 PISA study, approximately 6,700 German students tested performed worse than in 2022. Over 760,000 peers worldwide participated, with a focus on natural sciences.
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A ban on headscarves for girls under 14 has come into effect in Austria. The law was passed by parliament in December with a broad majority, though the Green party voted against it.
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The Social Association VdK warns of negative impacts on children with disabilities in Saxony-Anhalt following the AfD's election success. Planned measures such as ending school inclusion and reducing disabled parking spaces are criticized.
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North Rhine-Westphalia is launching a pilot project in three prisons to provide inmates with internet access. Usage will be supervised with restricted access to selected sites to facilitate contact with the outside world and prepare for release.
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The President of the Central Council of Jews, Schuster, stated he was "personally appalled" by the AfD's election success in Saxony-Anhalt. He fears a "radically changed education policy" detrimental to children and young people if the party takes over the state government.
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Processing of visa applications for Iranians wishing to study or work in Germany continues to be delayed. The Federal Foreign Office is not planning to expand capacities to other embassies and is setting priorities, leading to longer waiting times for many applicants.
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Turkey plans to privatize the two Bosphorus bridges and eight highways for 30 years, with ownership remaining with the state. The awarding of operating rights is expected to be completed by the end of 2031.
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Ahead of the state election in Saxony-Anhalt, the AfD is campaigning for votes and making demands on education policy, including "special classes" for refugee children and an end to inclusion. The party rules out coalitions with other parties and prefers to remain in opposition.
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