Category: Technology
Legal gaps prompt calls for platform accountability against digital violence targeting women
(de-news.net) – As experts criticize current laws and their shortcomings and as AI-driven manipulations raise the risk of online exposure, support grows for legal amendments…
Energy, transport, and industry targeted in ambitious climate initiative expected to cut 25 million tons of CO2
(de-news.net) – The Federal Cabinet has approved the 2026 Climate Protection Program, detailing 67 measures aimed at reducing CO2 emissions by over 25 million tons…
Germany moves to criminalize sexualized deepfakes and strengthen digital violence protections
(de-news.net) – The German Justice Ministry plans to criminalize the creation and distribution of sexualized deepfakes, aiming to close a key legal gap and protect…
Prien (CDU) advocates coordinated approach to youth digital safety
(de-news.net) – Federal Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has underscored the central importance of the expert commission she established in the ongoing debate regarding age…
Debate intensifies in Germany over age-based controls on youth social media use
(de-news.net) – The Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Hendrik Wüst (CDU), has argued that Germany urgently requires an effective and clearly structured, age-based regulatory framework governing…
Germany considers reviving magnetic-levitation technology with federal funding
(de-news.net) – Patrick Schnieder (CDU), Germany’s federal transport minister, is seeking to revive interest in magnetic-levitation rail technology following the collapse of the Transrapid project…
German publishers renew push for digital platform tax
(de-news.net) – Jan Ippen, founder and chief executive of Ippen Digital, has advocated the introduction of a digital levy targeting major internet platforms, arguing that…
Hubig (SPD) pushes stronger tenant protections in Germany’s heating law reform
(de-news.net) – Federal Minister of Justice and Consumer Protection Stefanie Hubig (SPD) has indicated that the Federal Government intends to strengthen tenant safeguards against rising…
