Stories from Germany

Initiators of a proposal to declare all streets within Leipzig's S-Bahn ring, excluding federal roads, as car-reduced have collected approximately 115,000 signatures. The initiative required 175,000 signatures by midnight tonight to proceed.

Tens of thousands of secondary school students in Germany are boycotting classes this Friday, with demonstrations also planned in about 100 cities.

Analysts report that Ryan Metal is starting to miss its own targets, having admitted these targets were ambitious. The company has recorded four misses versus consensus in the past six months, leading some investors to question its product portfolio.

This policy change allows for religious recognition of same-sex unions within the archdiocese.

Ralf Stegner, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the German Parliament, expressed concern over the White House's fluctuations. He stated there is no alternative to the American partner, noting that German-American relations are currently troubled and facing challenges.

The Jewish Museum Berlin is opening a new exhibition titled 'Between the Lines, Daniel Liebeskind and the Jewish Museum Berlin.' The exhibition encourages engagement with Liebeskind's design and the building itself. The museum aims to focus on German-Jewish history and its contemporary relevance, while intentionally not directly addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict. The Paralympic World Series opened in Berlin, Germany, with athletes securing 10 medals. The museum features a narrow slit for light and is located in a building designed by architect Daniel Libeskind. It marks 25 years since its opening.

The Hochschule Darmstadt is currently working on developing autonomous racing cars with empty cockpits.

Germany's Bundesrat did not approve a bill, previously passed by the Bundestag, that would have allowed companies to pay employees a tax-free relief bonus of up to 1,000 Euros. The states criticized that they and the municipalities would bear the majority of the costs. The bonus was intended to mitigate the effects of the Iran war, such as high fuel prices. The planned 1,000 Euro payment is confirmed to be disbursed this year, according to the source. The states feared tax losses resulting from this premium. The future course of action regarding this proposal is currently undecided. The proposed premium was intended as a tax-exempt benefit for workers. The federal government is expected to continue negotiations with the states regarding the premium, following the Bundesrat's rejection of the tax-free bonus up to 1,000 euros. The law will now proceed to the mediation committee.

German football club RB Leipzig is returning to European competition for the upcoming season. Pauli, with Sessai scoring St. Pauli's only goal after a header from Jackson Irvine. This win ensures RB Leipzig's return to the Champions League.

An entity named Otto is demanding stricter regulations for companies and improved protection measures.