Stories from Berlin · Germany

A public installation at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin includes a ramp and a golden yellow beach.

An outgoing Minister-President made a reminder during today's debate in the Länderkammer (Chamber of States/Federal Council).

Trainings designed to address violence are expected to become mandatory. These processes, which can be continued in therapies, aim to help individuals gain insights from group sessions and closely monitor progress.

The German state will support self-employed individuals with private old-age provision in the future.

The German federal government provided counter-financing, partially through the tobacco tax. Prior to a recent vote, German states demanded the federal government cover at least 700 million Euros for municipalities, but no agreement was reached on this demand.

According to a ministry, 90% of young men who were contacted have completed questionnaires. Those who do not comply face a fine of up to 250 Euros.

Germany is providing state funding for pure electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and electric vehicles equipped with range extenders.

According to ADAC, a liter of E10 fuel in Germany cost an average of 1.98 Euro, while diesel was 2.02 Euro. Fuel prices remain approximately 10 to 15 percent higher than before the start of the Iran war.

A CSU Member of Parliament said that those who commit violence will be held accountable.

A legislative bill is expected to be passed by the German Federal Cabinet and subsequently by the Bundestag. This process is anticipated to occur by summer. The German federal government's Kulturpass program, active in recent years, has shown that comics, particularly manga, were among the most purchased items by 18-year-olds using the pass's funds. This trend is observed within the German publishing industry. Manga is reportedly the best-selling item on Germany's Culture Pass.