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German drivers, especially pensioners, are preparing for a set of new motor vehicle regulations taking effect in 2027. Coverage from Echo24.de outlines what older drivers need to watch regarding their cars and driving licences, amid wider debate about licence renewals and health checks for seniors. Motorists are being urged to check the changes in advance.
- 2JD.com set to win EU approval for Ceconomy deal▼JD.com set to win EU approval for Ceconomy deal, source says
Chinese e-commerce group JD.com is expected to receive European Union antitrust approval for its acquisition of German electronics retailer Ceconomy, according to a source cited by Reuters. The clearance would remove a key regulatory hurdle for the deal, giving the Chinese company a major foothold in Europe's consumer electronics retail market.
- 3Berlin hospital delivers first CRISPR gene-editing therapy in Germany●🥳 A milestone in # medicine : # CharitéBerlin has successfully treated a 19-year-old with the world’s first # CRISPR gen
Charité Berlin has successfully treated a 19-year-old patient with the world's first approved CRISPR gene-editing therapy, marking the first time the treatment has been administered in Germany since regulators approved it. The milestone is being celebrated as a landmark for medicine, with the announcement noting the work ties to CRISPR pioneer Emmanuelle Charpentier. Commenters are highlighting the significance for German healthcare and gene-editing research.
- 4German psychologists back strict online youth protection rules●Jugendschutz im Netz: Psychologenverband fordert strenge Regeln Der Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psycholog
The Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen (BDP) has come out in favour of planned measures to better protect minors on the internet. The professional association of German psychologists is calling for strict rules, arguing that stronger regulation is needed to safeguard young people online. The intervention adds a professional voice to Germany's ongoing debate over how far the state should go in shielding children from harmful content and services online.
- 5Germany's league champions barred from promotion▼The Unpromotables: Germany's league champions who can't go up https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmj4jr2vgx0k
A BBC Sport feature examines German clubs that win their league titles but are barred from moving up, a rule known to fans as the 'Unpromotables'. The restriction applies mainly to reserve teams of top-flight clubs, who may not play in the same league as their parent side. The article explains how this rule shapes their seasons and frustrates players and fans.
- 6France and Germany Move Towards Compromise on EU Car Rules▼France and Germany Move Towards Compromise on EU Car Rules and ‘Made in Europe’ Policy
France and Germany are working towards a compromise on proposed EU car regulations and the 'Made in Europe' policy, according to EU Today. The two largest EU members have often clashed over emissions targets and industrial policy, so a deal between Paris and Berlin would likely shape the final rules for the European car industry. Details of the compromise have not yet been made public.
- 7German regulator clears path for EV batteries to power homes and grid▼German regulator clears path for EV batteries to power homes and feed grid
Germany's energy regulator has approved rules allowing electric vehicle batteries to be used for home energy storage and to feed electricity back into the grid, according to a Reuters report. The decision opens the door for bidirectional charging, letting EV owners supply power to their homes or sell it to the network, a step with implications for grid stability and the wider energy transition.