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Global Unions and German Government to Launch New Centre for Corporate Accountability in Human Rights

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Berlin, Germany — A significant new initiative is on the horizon as global trade unions and the German government have scheduled a formal announcement on March 20, 2025, to launch the Human Rights Due Diligence Competence Centre. This international effort, set to commence operations later in the year, aims to fortify workers’ rights by enforcing national and European legislation that mandates corporate responsibility across global supply chains. The collaborative effort includes key organizations such as UNI Global Union, IndustriALL Global Union, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, and the German union confederation, DGB. The Initiative for Global … Read more

German Government Dismisses Attorney Due to Controversial Opinions on Gaza Conflict

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Berlin, Germany — The German government has terminated the services of a prominent lawyer due to her contentious public statements and actions concerning the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, specifically in relation to Gaza. The attorney, who had been advising the government on anti-Semitism, was dismissed for participating in events that were deemed as endorsing anti-Semitic rhetoric. The lawyer, identified as Felicia Langer, has a long history of advocating for Palestinian rights and has been a vocal critic of Israeli policies in Gaza and the West Bank. Langer, originally from Poland but now residing in Germany, received the … Read more

Elon Musk’s Political Engagements Draw EU Scrutiny Amid German Election Concerns; Faces DSA Investigation on X

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Brussels, Belgium — As Germany gears up for its upcoming national election, the European Commission is closely monitoring a scheduled discussion between Elon Musk and Alice Weidel, leader of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. The discourse, set to unfold on Musk’s social media platform X on Thursday, raises concerns about potential misinformation proliferation amidst a pivotal electoral period. The European Union’s enforcement of the Digital Services Act (DSA) underscores its commitment to curbing illegal content, including hate speech and election manipulation. Since 2023, X has faced scrutiny under this legislation for possible illicit … Read more

Musk’s Meeting with German AfD Leader Raises Questions About Compliance with EU Regulations

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Berlin, Germany — In a recent development that has raised eyebrows across Europe, Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, engaged in a controversial discussion with Tino Chrupalla, the co-leader of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. This interaction, conducted via a video call on Twitter Spaces, has sparked a debate regarding its implications on European Union regulations concerning hate speech and the responsibilities of social media platforms. Musk, who completed his acquisition of Twitter for $44 billion last year, opened the platform for a dialogue which he claimed was aimed at understanding … Read more