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The Federal Ministry of Transport plans new financing for road construction, with a cabinet decision expected in autumn. The Autobahn GmbH will receive its own budget to ensure reliable funding for years. Up to 2030, 170 billion euros are allocated for transport investments.
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Worn winter tires lose over 12 percent of their aquaplaning safety at 4 mm tread depth. At 2 mm tread depth, the wet braking distance increases by 17 percent, significantly impairing vehicle control.
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North Rhine-Westphalia's Minister-President Hendrik Wüst (CDU) is calling for a federal-state working group to examine a potential ban of the AfD. Publicist Michel Friedman reiterated his call for a ban, citing the party's current strength.
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German exports decreased by 0.8 percent in July, marking the first decline in five months and exceeding analyst expectations. This drop is attributed to reduced demand from China and the Eurozone.
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Qatar and the UAE are using ship-to-ship transfers to maintain LNG exports despite the Strait of Hormuz blockade. These emergency measures increase the cost of each shipment by over $1 million and extend travel time by up to 35 hours.
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CDU politician Wüst proposes a federal-state working group to examine the AfD. The group will operate with an open outcome and not necessarily lead to a ban procedure. The Office for the Protection of the Constitution, constitutional lawyers, and other experts will be involved.
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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.
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Following Jens Spahn's resignation due to a surrogacy affair, Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg has taken over the Health Ministry and Peter Ramsauer the Transport Ministry.
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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.
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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.
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