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Protest Against Sexist Police Violence in Berlin
The Administrative Court of Berlin has ruled that the Berlin police's actions against supporters of the Last Generation climate group were unlawful.
German Discrimination Law Proposal Shifts Burden of Proof
A proposed regulation in Germany would shift the burden of proof in discrimination cases to the accused company, rather than the affected individuals.
German Consumer Watchdogs Advise Shopping with Stencils
Due to rising prices, German consumer protection centers are recommending shopping with stencils.
German Vandalism Classified as Property Damage, Faces Consequences
Vandalism involving spray paint on property is being clarified as property damage, not a harmless act.
German Administrative IT Systems Disrupted by Synchronization Error
Administrative operations in Germany were restricted on May 18th due to IT access issues caused by a faulty synchronization by the IT service provider regio iT.
German Government Approves Digital Identities Act Draft
The German government has approved new auctions for gas power plants. These plants are intended to provide backup power for wind and solar energy sources. The German federal government has approved a draft for a Digital Identities Act, aiming to introduce easier, more secure, and Europe-wide usable identity verification via smartphone.
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German IRS Prohibited From Auditing Trump's Past Tax Returns
The German tax authority, IRS, has been prohibited from auditing Donald Trump's past tax returns. This ruling impacts the ongoing scrutiny of his financial records.
German Interior Minister Proposes Billions for Civil Protection
Germany's Federal Minister of the Interior plans to invest billions in civil protection measures, including bunkers and field beds.
German Foreign Ministry Must Release Baerbock SMS
A German court has ruled that the Foreign Ministry must release SMS messages from Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock.
Missy Magazine Website Hacked
Unknown individuals gained unauthorized access to the Missy Magazine website between April 27-29, 2026. The magazine reported the incident.