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EU increases renewables target to 42.5 percent

The EU institutions have agreed on higher renewables targets and a permanent acceleration of planning. France, on the other hand, largely failed with its push to have nuclear energy counted as renewable.

By Manuel Berkel

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Crash test dummies: EU laws for men only

Women are significantly more likely to be injured in road accidents, a fact that has been known since the 1960s. However, EU legislation still does not require vehicles to be tested using female crash test dummies. The EU Transport Committee is now calling on the Commission to take responsibility.

By Charlotte Wirth

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Germany's migration offensive meets criticism

Germany needs more immigration – because there is plenty of work available. However, the plans presented yesterday by the federal government are not only met with joy by European neighbors. Berlin is also playing its own game in this regard.

By Falk Steiner