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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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Up to 120,000 truck drivers are missing in Germany, a number expected to rise by 2035 due to retiring baby boomers. Haulage companies are seeking solutions like international recruitment and improved working time models to prevent delivery bottlenecks.
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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 number of commuters in Germany rose to 20.64 million as of June 30, 2025, an increase of approximately 50,000 people year-on-year. Munich has the highest number of commuters with over 461,000.
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Europe is tightening e-scooter regulations due to safety concerns. In Athens, 3,700 violations were recorded out of 6,127 checks, including underage riders. Paris is banning rental e-scooters, Madrid is revoking licenses, and Brussels plans a full ban from 2027.
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The Friedrich-Ebert-Bridge in Bonn was closed due to structural damage to the approach bridge's superstructure. Approximately 100,000 vehicles used the bridge daily, causing significant traffic disruptions. Demolition and reconstruction of the approach bridge are scheduled for completion in 2028, followed by the main bridge's reconstruction.
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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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