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Public support grows for stronger consumer protections for young people in Germany

(de-news.net) – A consumer survey shows overwhelming public support for stronger protections for children and adolescents in digital services, finance, and nutrition. The findings coincide…

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Public opinion in favor of a social media ban for young people in Germany, says report

(de-news.net) – The debate over restricting social media use among minors in Germany has intensified, with the German Bild newspaper reporting that a clear majority…

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Age checks on social media or media literacy initiatives for young people?

(de-news.net) – Federal Education and Family Minister Karin Prien (CDU) has strongly advocated for effective age verification mechanisms to regulate access to social media. She…

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After a study on hate on the Internet, Faeser and Paus want chat rooms especially for children and young people

(de-news.net) – Federal Interior Minister Faeser (SPD) and Federal Family Minister Paus (Greens) want to initiate virtual chat rooms exclusively intended for children and young…

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22.3 million people in Germany have a migration background

(GermanPolicy.com) – In 2021, 22.3 million people or 27.2 percent of the population of Germany had a migration background, as reported by the Federal Statistical…

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Heating cost subsidy for around 2 million people

(GermanPolicy.com) – Housing benefit recipients will soon receive a heating subsidy. The Federal Government parties have voted for this in the Bundestag, together with the…

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Grants for people on welfare

(GermanPolicy.com) – The Federal Cabinet made up of representatives from the SPD, Greens and FDP have decided on surcharges for the needy. For children and…

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Afghanistan: proposals for evacuating people at risk

(GermanPolicy.com) – Chancellor Angela Merkel regards the Taliban’s takeover of power in Afghanistan as “bitter hours.” In a meeting of the CDU, she described it…

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