Stefanie Hubig

European e-scooter safety and regulation

216 clusters · 822 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Hungary proposes stricter regulations for electric scooters

European authorities are intensifying e-scooter regulations as accident rates and injury severity rise. In Germany, fatalities in Rhineland-Palatinate have reached a record high of four this year, with injuries increasin

German building and energy regulation updates

7 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Germany energy policy: Heating regulations and electricity tax disputes

Germany continues to implement legislative updates regarding building and energy regulations. In Bavaria, modernization laws aim to reduce construction bureaucracy by easing procedures for attic conversions, though new n

German legal reforms for sexual and violent crime victims

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Germany proposes stricter penalties for sexual offenses

In October 2026, the German Bundestag passed legislation to expand the rights of victims of sexual and violent crimes. The law provides psychosocial process support, offering free professional and non-legal assistance to

Berlin housing development and policy debates

5 clusters · 42 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Germany housing debate: expropriation plans and new federal investment

Discussions regarding housing in Berlin have centered on urban planning processes and broader economic policy. In the Rahnsdorf district, a planned development at the former Kaserne Hessenwinkel site faced criticism over

German governing coalition instability

3 clusters · 108 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Germany debates investment protection and Building Type E standards

The German governing coalition is experiencing significant internal tension and political uncertainty. Initial reports indicated deep-seated conflicts within member parties, with SPD leader Lars Klingbeil calling for pol

German natural disaster insurance legislation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: German residential property insurance market overview and proposed natural hazard coverage

The German federal government, led by the Ministries of Justice and Finance, is drafting legislation to expand insurance coverage for natural disasters such as floods, heavy rain, and earthquakes. The proposal aims to ma

German judicial and digital violence law reforms

3 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Germany proposes reforms to legal training and judicial appointments

German Federal Justice Minister Stefanie Hubig has introduced legislative reforms aimed at protecting the judiciary and addressing digital violence. A primary focus is the reform of the Judges Act to prevent extremists

Germany and Eurozone cashless payments expand

21 clusters · 98 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Germany introduces new digital cash register regulations

Germany’s transition toward cashless payments continues to evolve. A Bundesbank review confirmed cash’s share fell to 45% in 2025, while cashless methods reached 55%. Digital methods are rising: debit cards accounted for

German legal response to digital violence and AI crimes

2 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Germany Cabinet deliberates new law against digital violence

German authorities are addressing the rise of digital crimes involving artificial intelligence and unauthorized intimate imagery. Investigators in Baden-Württemberg have reported difficulties managing the surge of child