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Global trends in social media regulation for minors

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Latest: Poland proposes minimum age of 15 for social media use

The European Commission has formally introduced the ‘EU Kids Act’, a legislative proposal targeting social media, online games, and AI chatbots. The Act proposes a tiered access model: a total ban for children under 13,

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AI music copyright and publicity lawsuits expand

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Latest: Suno faces multiple lawsuits over copyright infringement

Since June 2026, AI music generators have faced a wave of copyright actions. Belgian platform Jamendo sued Nvidia, while Sony Music, Universal, and Warner Music Group sued Udio for copying more than 30,000 recordings. In

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Thomas Mann Buddenbrooks 125th anniversary in Lübeck

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Latest: Lübeck hosts exhibition to mark 125th anniversary of Buddenbrooks

The city of Lübeck is marking the 125th anniversary of the publication of Thomas Mann’s novel, ‘Buddenbrooks. The Decline of a Family’. Initial celebrations included various readings and special exhibitions. While the

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AfD seeks Minister-Presidency amid Saxony-Anhalt tensions

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Latest: Tobias Rausch considers resigning AfD post amid dual role criticism

Following the AfD’s historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt, candidate Ulrich Siegmund has announced his intention to run for Minister-President in December. Although the AfD emerged as the largest faction with 43.8 percent of

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Google AI legal and authenticity challenges in Germany

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Latest: Germany and Google launch initiative to combat AI historical forgeries

Google is facing legal scrutiny in Germany regarding the accuracy of its artificial intelligence. In Aachen, the District Court issued an injunction against Google Ireland Limited, ruling that the company is liable for A

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German streaming service investment mandate dispute

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Latest: Germany debates streaming investment law and film funding

The German government has proposed a legislative mandate to boost domestic film and series production by requiring streaming services and broadcasters to invest a portion of their annual net revenue into European content

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Frankfurt Book Fair 2026 concludes

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Latest: Frankfurt Book Fair survey reveals consumer attitudes toward AI in publishing

The 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, running from October 7 to 11, 2026, concluded with 236,000 visitors from 137 countries and 4,000 exhibitors, a slight decrease from the 238,000 recorded in 2025. The event featured the Czech

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Czech participation at Frankfurt Book Fair

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Latest: Radka Denemarková addresses freedom of speech at Frankfurt Book Fair

The 78th Frankfurt Book Fair, featuring the Czech Republic as the guest of honor, has been marked by political tension regarding the intersection of literature and politics. During the opening ceremony, Czech Culture Mi

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German infrastructure and capital financing

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Latest: German municipalities demand permanent Smart City infrastructure and funding

Germany continues to address significant financial requirements for national infrastructure and regional capital maintenance. Research indicates a total investment need of approximately 1.9 trillion euros over the next d

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German public broadcasting reform and digital restructuring

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Latest: WDR announces major program cuts and job reductions

German public broadcasting is undergoing significant structural reforms to adapt to changing media consumption and financial uncertainty. While Minister Wolfram Weimer previously proposed reducing the ARD network and ref

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German political coalition and firewall debates

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Latest: Berlin coalition talks spark financial threats from CDU/CSU states

Political discussions in Germany remain centered on coalition boundaries and government formation. Nationally, debates continue regarding the ‘firewall’ (Brandmauer) intended to isolate the AfD. While some suggest the te

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