Hendrik Streeck, the German government's addiction commissioner, has accused the tobacco lobby of using stalking-like methods to pressure him. According to the Redaktionsnetzwerk Deutschland (RND), Streeck said industry representatives were literally set on him.
The Spanish government has introduced a draft law that would ban smoking on coastal and river beaches. Minors caught smoking could face fines between 200 and 600 euros.
Over the weekend, explosions were reported in the Iranian capital Tehran, with air defense systems activated. Meanwhile, the US and Saudi Arabia are reportedly making progress on a potential nuclear agreement, according to Handelsblatt.
The Union plans to significantly restrict the Freedom of Information Act (IFG). In the future, citizens and journalists will have to prove a "legitimate interest" to gain access to files.
OpenAI plans a fundamental overhaul of ChatGPT in the coming weeks, turning it into a comprehensive super app. The company aims to integrate programming tools and autonomous AI agents to unlock new revenue streams and prepare for an initial public offering.
Head of the Chancellery Thorsten Frei (CDU) is set to become the new chair of the Union parliamentary group in the Bundestag. This was agreed upon by CDU leader Friedrich Merz and CSU leader Markus Söder, as reported by news agency dpa and ZDF, among others.
The German government has decided to make the Foundation Flight, Expulsion, Reconciliation an independent entity. Until now, the institution was a dependent branch.
Germany's DAX index closed 0.7% higher at 25,011 points on Tuesday, reclaiming the psychologically important 25,000 mark.
The AfD member of the Bundestag Martin Sichert is not allowed to run for district administrator in the Friesland district. The election committee in Jever decided this on Tuesday evening with a 5:1 vote.
Saxony's Minister Michael Kretschmer advocates for dialogue with all political parties, including the far-right AfD, directly contradicting CDU leader Friedrich Merz, who rules out cooperation with the AfD and the Left Party.