Overview
- President Donald Trump revoked the Endangerment Finding that classified greenhouse gases as a health risk, removing a core legal basis for nationwide emissions rules affecting vehicles and power plants.
- Unions and employers reached a public‑sector wage agreement in Germany that lifts pay by a total of 5.8 percent in three steps over 27 months, according to Ver.di.
- Deutsche Bahn announced additional staff protections after a fatal attack, including voluntary bodycams for all customer‑facing employees this year, upgraded protective gear, expanded de‑escalation training and revised regional security plans.
- Bavaria’s Higher Administrative Court ruled in an urgent procedure that two planned speeches by AfD leader Björn Höcke may proceed, overturning local bans and citing insufficient grounds to restrict free speech.
- Police in Grefrath reported a 20‑year‑old man was critically injured in a stabbing at a carnival event, and a 16‑year‑old Afghan suspect was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and set to appear before a judge.