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German industry backs sanctions against Russia
German industry lobby supports tougher sanctions on Russia The now imposed economic sanctions against Russia are the last leverage the EU can apply to fix the Ukraine crisis in the conflict with...
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Stricter rules for organic farming: Good or bad?
German protesters demanding more organic food in 2013 The EU Commission wants stricter guidelines for organic farming. The German Federal Association of Consumer welcomed the plans in principle earlier...
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Inclusion also counts for gifted children
Not only disabled, but also gifted students belong in inclusive schools In Germany there is currently a lot of talk about inclusion. In schools disabled and non-disabled children are to be taught...
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German car toll plans against EU law, study shows
Toll cameras on German autobahn A9, currently used for tracking heavy vehicles The scientific service of the German Bundestag checked the plans for the new car toll in Germany and came to the...
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How to get independent from Russian gas supply
39 percent of the natural gas needed in Germany is imported from Russia The crisis in Ukraine and the dispute with Russia has more and more voices calling for a complete independence from Russian gas....
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High time for complaints at European Consumer Centres
Travel time is also high time for complaints. The European Consumer Centres can tell a lot of stories about this phenomenon. Right now in the holiday season there they have a lot do. One of the most...
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EU Commission sponsors app for self-parking cars
Concept for automated valet parking and charging for e-mobility It still sounds pretty unreal, but will soon become a reality. In the near future it should be possible to park a car outside an airport...
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EU Commission has to decide about sale of Nürburgring
The famous Nordschleife is often open to the public It is one of the biggest tax sins of the past years in Germany: the investments in the famous Nürburgring and the attached amusement park. Although...
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EU wants stricter rules for online gambling
Gambling on smartphones is even more dangerous In poker, only one card can decide the whole game – and nowadays, that one card is only a click away. So the European Commission wants to prevent more...
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German Yazidi calls for more EU assistance in northern Iraq
Yazidi demo against “Islamic State” terror, Berlin, August 2014 “In principle we are willing to provide weapons and ammunition within our capabilities,” German Defense Minister Ursula von der Leyen...
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German holiday resort survived thanks to EU funds
Scharbeutz is situated on the Bay of Lübeck (Baltic Sea), approx. 20 km north of Lübeck Scharbeutz at the Baltic Sea used to be a popular holiday resort. But someday more and more tourists stopped...
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Should there be EU Commissioner for Religious Freedom?
Volker Kauder is frequently referred to as the “right hand” of Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel Nearly every German talk show this week was about the Islamic State militants and the atrocities...
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Every little bit counts when it comes to EU climate targets
Starting in September, European manufacturers can no longer make or import vacuums with motors consuming more than 1,600 watts Whether it’s coffee machines, vacuum cleaners or hair dryers, the EU is...
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Is the EU Commission jeopardising car safety?
A horrific car crash is what every motorist fears the most, but thanks to innovative technologies, more and more drivers are escaping such accidents unscathed. Early warning systems and air bags...
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Lufthansa strike in Germany: Know your passenger rights
Lufthansa terminals for cancelled flights in Frankfurt On Tuesday (10.09.2014) many passengers felt like Tom Hanks in his film “Terminal” – stranded at the airport. The pilots of Lufthansa went on...
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Bertelsmann study: Is Europe socially unfair?
Europe is drifting apart Social imbalance is increasing in Europe, with children and youth hardest hit by growing inequalities. Those were the major findings of a study presented by the Bertelsmann...
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Scottish independence: Will it be Yes or No?
The future of the 307-year-old United Kingdom lies in the hands of 4.2 million people in Scotland as they vote on the independence referendum Now it’s up to the Scots – tomorrow (18.09.2014) they can...
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Conchita Wurst to sing at European Parliament
Conchita Wurst wants to stand up for a Europe of enlightenment, human dignity and equality in the European Parliament on October 8 A green member of European Parliament (MEP) invited the winner of...
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Germans feel the most European
Germany is the EU country in which the feeling of being European is the most prevalent. A recent survey by the EU Commission came to this conclusion. But there are also some facts that the Germans...
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Young Germans want to have more children
Germany still has the lowest birth rate in the EU Even though young Germans want to have more children, that does not mean that they translate this idea into a tangible reality. A survey by Eurostat...
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