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Accidents involving e-scooters with personal injury have tripled in four years, now accounting for 4 percent of all traffic accidents with personal injury. A revision to the regulation for small electric vehicles introduces a mandatory turn signal and increases battery safety requirements.
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The EU Commission has proposed legislation to provide municipalities with more clarity on restricting short-term rentals like those on Airbnb. Municipalities will need to demonstrate that these rentals burden the housing market to enforce restrictions.
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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 EU Commission is proposing new rules for short-term rental providers like Airbnb. Municipalities will be able to introduce restrictions if the housing market is strained and rents are rising.
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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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Israel plans to close its British Consulate in Jerusalem in response to a British ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Twelve British politicians and activists will also be banned from entering Israel.
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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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Hungary has expelled ten Russian diplomats, citing their activities as unacceptable and a threat to national security and sovereignty. Russia has announced retaliatory measures.
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