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New guidelines for community discussions – insights and rules on netiquette and terms and conditions
More and more citizens are now worried about the future of water supplies. The question of whether we will run out of water is on the minds of many people around the world. But who is most affected by a possible water shortage? Water scarcity has become an increasingly pressing issue in recent times. The need for sustainable water use is becoming increasingly apparent, particularly in arid regions where water resources are already limited. Agriculture, industry and private households are…
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Minister Schulze in Pakistan: Scandal over handbag and working conditions
Federal Development Minister Svenja Schulze (55, SPD) has embarked on an important trip to Pakistan. Her goal: a direct insight into the working conditions in the country's textile factories. This trip follows a burning interest in the challenges associated with the German Supply Chain Act, which obliges companies to monitor human rights and environmental standards. Schulze landed in Islamabad with a delegation consisting of members of the Bundestag, trade union representatives and representatives of German companies. But the visit took…
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Administrative court criticizes prison conditions of climate activists – scandal in Austria?
Climate activists criticise prison conditions A recent ruling by the Administrative Court (VGW) in Vienna criticizes the prison conditions of 22 climate activists in Austria. According to the court, the 22 women were locked in a police cell that was far too small, which violated applicable prison standards. Too little space for the prisoners The women only had 1.23 square meters of space available to them, which is considered insufficient. The limited space was further restricted by three bunk beds,…
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Bus drivers protest against toilet shortage with outhouse – demand for better working conditions
There is a shortage of bus drivers in public transport. The union vida, the climate movement and bus drivers with their alliance "We Drive Together" protested against the poor working conditions in front of Vienna's Westbahnhof today. One of the main problems, pointed out by Thomas Stiller, spokesman for the bus committee in the union vida, is the lack of toilets and sanitary facilities for employees. As part of their criticism, the activists symbolically set up an outhouse to draw…
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SPÖ-Silvan calls for better working conditions for healthcare providers in Lower Austria
Yesterday's press conference by State Councilor Sven Hergovich and the SPÖ's top candidate for the National Council election in Lower Austria, Rudolf Silvan, caused a strong reaction from the Lower Austrian ÖVP and the ÖVP management of the Lower Austrian State Health Agency. The two politicians took stock of their health tour, which took them all over Lower Austria. Silvan emphasized his support for the employees, patients and relatives and reiterated that they will not allow themselves to be silenced…
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Unacceptable conditions in Filmteichstraße – FPÖ calls for rapid action
Filmteichstrasse in Favoriten, especially at the northern entrance to the Oberlaa spa park, is the scene of unacceptable conditions that are driving local residents to despair. Despite isolated measures such as concrete barriers and the closure of parking spaces, residents' peace is disturbed by nightly noise pollution, drinking parties and garbage dumping. FPÖ district party leader and MP Stefan Berger criticizes the city's long-standing failure to introduce effective solutions. The authorities have been aware of the problems in Filmteichstrasse for…
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Orban’s new right-wing alliance in the EU Parliament: Conditions for founding a group fulfilled
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban founds new right-wing alliance in the EU Parliament Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban has launched a new political alliance within the EU Parliament. This alliance brings together several right-wing parties that politically support Orban and pursue common goals. Conditions for founding a parliamentary group fulfilled The far-right party alliance led by Viktor Orban meets all the necessary conditions to be officially recognized as a political group in the EU Parliament. This allows the group to…
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ÖGB warns of political standstill: Women’s retirement age increased from 2033 – What this means for working conditions
The Ministry of Social Affairs is warning of the alarming figures from a recent special analysis, which show that on average one in three women does not go directly from employment into retirement. Female workers in particular have difficulty retiring directly from work. This problem is becoming even more urgent in light of the planned gradual increase in the retirement age for women to 65 by 2033. Currently, women retire on average at 60.5 years of age, but women born…
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Greens achieve respectable result despite difficult conditions in EU elections
An article from www.ots.at states that Helga Krismer, the state spokesperson and club chairwoman of the Greens in the Lower Austrian state parliament, is satisfied with the result of today's EU elections. Although the general conditions were difficult, she describes the result as respectable. According to Krismer, the current trend allows the Greens to congratulate Lena Schilling and Tom Waitz. They will be important voices for climate and nature conservation in the European Parliament, which is of great importance for…
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European election campaign: Union, Greens and Left conclude election campaign – forecasts and conditions revealed
European elections – end of the campaign union, Green, left The European election campaign of the Union, the Greens and the Left will end today with closing events in Munich, Cologne and Potsdam. In Munich, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and CDU Chairman Friedrich Merz will speak to their supporters, while the Greens will conclude their campaigns in Cologne and the Left in Potsdam. The SPD will not hold its campaign closing event until Saturday in Duisburg. The…