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Europe · BrusselsThe European Parliament approved new rules on Tuesday that will introduce in the European Union a single charging port for mobile phones, tablets and cameras. The vote confirms an earlier agreement among EU institutions and will make USB-C connectors used by Android-based devices the EU standard. Apple is expected to be among the most affected, but analysts also expect a possible positive impact.See the Story
EU approves phone charger reform, forcing Apple to adapt
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Europe · BerlinThe UN refugee agency on Tuesday said it was giving its highest award to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel for her decision to welcome more than a million refugees, mostly from Syria, into Germany.
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German ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel wins UN refugee prize
52% Center coverage: 29 sources
Europe · BerlinGermany's largest power producer RWE (RWEG.DE) said on Tuesday it is bringing forward its coal phase-out by eight years and is ready to end lignite-based electricity generation in 2030 as part of a deal reached with the government.See the Story
Germany's biggest power producer RWE to phase out coal by 2030
53% Left coverage: 15 sources
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Europe · BerlinGermany's economy minister accused the U.S. and other "friendly" gas supplier states of astronomical prices for their supplies, suggesting they were profiting from the fallout from the war in Ukraine. "Some countries, including friendly ones, sometimes achieve astronomical prices [for their gas]. Of course, that brings with it problems that we have to talk about," Economy Minister Robert Habeck told regional German paper NOZ in an interview published Wednesday which was translated by NBC News. He called for more solidarity from the U.S. when it comes to assisting its energy-pressed allies in Europe.See the Story
German minister criticizes U.S. over 'astronomical' natural gas prices
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EuropeFew countries in Europe require foreign nationals to do this, but some do. Austria, Germany and Spain generally do not allow dual citizenship, except in some special circumstances. It is possible to retain dual citizenship if the country of origin does not allowed to renounce it or this is not possible for other reasons.See the Story
COMPARE: Which European countries have the strictest rules on dual citizenship?
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Salaries: pilot strike at Eurowings has begun
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EuropeFormer German Chancellor Angela Merkel has won the United Nations refugee agency's Nansen Award. The award recognises individuals, groups or organisations for going above and beyond the call of duty to protect refugees. Merkel was lauded for welcoming more than 1.2 million refugees and asylum seekers into the country between 2015 and 2016.See the Story
Merkel wins UN refugee agency award over welcome of Syrians
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Property tax return: Lindner demands an extension of the deadline for property tax from the federal states
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Europe · GermanyGermany is planning to bring in a cap on the price of gas for consumers. But a leading economist has warned that energy prices will still remain high. What can we expect?See the Story
Gas bills in Germany will remain high despite price cap, warns economist
Europe · GermanyNeed to put your defenses up? Then this German word could come in handy.See the Story
German word of the day: Abwehrschirm
Europe · GermanyThe latest episode of our Germany in Focus podcast delves into how the country is dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic this winter, the minimum wage rise, changes to the government's energy plans and German festivals.See the Story
