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An expensive souvenir: Traffic tickets when you're on holiday !    If you park incorrectly or drive too fast abroad, you can expect an expensive souvenir. Once again this year, the ADAC has compiled an overview of the costs of traffic offences abroad. The table shows the fines for the most common traffic offences committed by car in Europe.   If you exceed the speed limit by more than 20 km/h, you will be fined 135 euros in France. In Italy, the fine is as high as 175 euros. You will have to dig particularly deep into your pockets in Norway, where you will be asked to pay 620 euros. For comparison: In Germany, a speeding offence of 20 km/h costs from 60 euros.   Incorrect parking is also penalised much more heavily abroad than in Germany. While in Germany you can expect to pay between 10 and 110 euros for a parking offence, in Spain or Romania you can be fined up to 200 euros. Poland (125 euros) and the Netherlands (120 euros) also have relatively high fines. If you drive through a red light, it is again particularly expensive in Norway: 850 euros must be paid for a red light offence. The fine in Greece is similarly high at 700 euros. In Croatia, too, you have to dig deep into your pockets with at least 390 euros. The Netherlands charges 300 euros. In Spain it starts at 200 euros, in Italy at 170 euros and in Germany at 90 euros.   Unpaid fines can be collected within the EU and between Switzerland and Germany or France from an amount of 70 euros. Fines due in Austria can even be collected from German traffic offenders from as little as 25 euros.   For more information: https://lnkd.in/epBqycQG   www.claimscorpnetwork.com

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In fact, video calls are good, but meeting clients face-to-face is a much better option for understanding client needs. #adminex #RealWorldBusiness #GlocalSolutions #clientorientation

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News: Free access to OA Switchboard for German institutions also in 2025  ​ TIB - Leibniz Information Centre for Science and Technology and ZB MED – Information Centre for Life Sciences will continue to finance the participation of German universities and research institutions in the OA Switchboard initiative in 2025. ​ Since 2018, the OA Switchboard Foundation has been developing a global standardised format for the communication of publication data between publishers, funders and scientific institutions and their authors and libraries. Affiliated publishers provide delivery messages adapted to this metadata standard for recent publications, which are seamlessly imported into local systems via corresponding interfaces. The aim is to provide timely and precise publication information for all those involved in the scientific publication process.  ​ As of December 2024, 39 international publishers have already joined the Switchboard and over 200 OA Switchboard library participants worldwide use, develop and support this successful work in progress. Register for free participation directly with the OA Switchboard at [email protected]. Questions can also be sent to: [email protected] and [email protected]. Read the German announcement here: https://lnkd.in/eHZhgs8J Nicola Bieg Petra Labriga

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📢   𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝟐.𝟐 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐬. 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭? The recent press release from Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis) reveals alarming statistics about poverty among children in Germany. The "Armutsgefährdungsquote" (poverty risk rate) is significantly higher for children of parents with lower educational levels, with 37.6% of these children at risk. This creates an alarming spiral of poverty! 📢 However, even children of parents with higher education are not immune, with 6.7% facing similar threats. This pervasive issue underscores the critical need for supportive measures also in the workplace. By addressing the 'leaky pipeline'—where 30% of mothers change jobs due to lack of family-friendly policies—we can help parents maintain career continuity. This not only benefits their children but also meets diversity quotas and fosters innovation, helping to close the economic gap between rich and poor. Every step to integrate families into the workplace is crucial. And: Companies that invest in family-friendly measures see significant benefits. At MyCollective we are dedicated to changing the narrative around parental leave, transforming it into a period of professional growth rather than a career setback. Our app-based program supports parents before, during, and after their leave, providing continuous engagement and skill development. Together, we can help parents grow and thrive in their careers, ensuring that no child or family is left behind. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧?

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Bitcoin’s big bang moment is impossible to ignore Das ist der Titel eines heutigen Artikels aus der Financial Times. Der Link zum Artikel ist im ersten Kommentar… Apparently it is time to let go of your old mindset (man). Forget about the past. Imagine a new and more glorious future. And buy bitcoin. This is a serious struggle for normies like me. Bitcoin is still not a proper currency — try using it to buy a coffee or pay your taxes almost anywhere in the world. It doesn’t pay a yield or a dividend or provide a claim to anything other than itself. The ecosystem around it is peppered with wholesome, sensible people but dominated by cranks and grifters, especially as you look past bitcoin and into the vast universe of smaller tokens and coins. But even I have to admit that the rally since the re-election of Donald Trump as US president is something special — a big bang moment that is impossible to ignore. The price has vaulted over $90,000 for the first time, marking a rise of over 34 per cent since election day, which, as a reminder, was just last week. A target of $100,000 by the end of this year is not outlandish. What a time to be alive and what a payday for bitcoin holders. Analysts at Bernstein are not holding back. “Welcome to the crypto bull market,” they wrote in a note on Monday. “Buy everything you can . . . We recommend investors who have so far remained shy of any crypto exposure due to regulatory concerns ‘invert their mental model’.” Think of the volatility that speculating on crypto injects into a portfolio, cautions UBS. “We are sceptical that crypto assets can make significant inroads in meaningful and disruptive real-world use cases,” it adds. Any effort to come up with a macroeconomic rationale for the price of crypto is also a path to madness. But let’s do what Bernstein suggests and think differently. This rally is about two powerful forces: vibes and vision. Vibes have always accounted for a good portion of the ups and downs in crypto. In this case, Trump surrounded himself during the election campaign with crypto true believers. He attended the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, described by Bloomberg as a “MAGA-fied crypto lovefest”. Along with his sons, he backed a new crypto venture called World Liberty Financial. Elon Musk, high priest of crypto, was one of his biggest backers. The token Musk frequently boosts, Dogecoin, or Doge for short, has gained 145 per cent since election day. Musk has been chosen to lead a “department of government efficiency”, or Doge for short.

Bitcoin’s big bang moment is impossible to ignore Das ist der Titel eines heutigen Artikels aus der Financial Times. Der Link zum Artikel ist im ersten Kommentar… Apparently it is time to let go of your old mindset (man). Forget about the past. Imagine a new and more glorious future. And buy bitcoin. This is a serious struggle for normies like me. Bitcoin is still not a proper currency — try using it to buy a coffee or pay your taxes almost anywhere in the world. It doesn’t pay a yield or a dividend or provide a claim to anything other than itself. The ecosystem around it is peppered with wholesome, sensible people but dominated by cranks and grifters, especially as you look past bitcoin and into the vast universe of smaller tokens and coins. But even I have to admit that the rally since the re-election of Donald Trump as US president is something special — a big bang moment that is impossible to ignore. The price has vaulted over $90,000 for the first time, marking a rise of over 34 per cent since election day, which, as a reminder, was just last week. A target of $100,000 by the end of this year is not outlandish. What a time to be alive and what a payday for bitcoin holders. Analysts at Bernstein are not holding back. “Welcome to the crypto bull market,” they wrote in a note on Monday. “Buy everything you can . . . We recommend investors who have so far remained shy of any crypto exposure due to regulatory concerns ‘invert their mental model’.” Think of the volatility that speculating on crypto injects into a portfolio, cautions UBS. “We are sceptical that crypto assets can make significant inroads in meaningful and disruptive real-world use cases,” it adds. Any effort to come up with a macroeconomic rationale for the price of crypto is also a path to madness. But let’s do what Bernstein suggests and think differently. This rally is about two powerful forces: vibes and vision. Vibes have always accounted for a good portion of the ups and downs in crypto. In this case, Trump surrounded himself during the election campaign with crypto true believers. He attended the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, described by Bloomberg as a “MAGA-fied crypto lovefest”. Along with his sons, he backed a new crypto venture called World Liberty Financial. Elon Musk, high priest of crypto, was one of his biggest backers. The token Musk frequently boosts, Dogecoin, or Doge for short, has gained 145 per cent since election day. Musk has been chosen to lead a “department of government efficiency”, or Doge for short.

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In Delhi's heart, a summit grand, APK convenes, a meeting planned. From Deutschland's might to Asia's shore, Business minds will meet and explore. The Asia-Pacific, a market vast, A chance for German prowess to cast, Its roots and branches, strong and true, In fertile ground, where ventures accrue. The APA, with vision keen, The BMWK, a driving machine, And AHKs, a network wide, Together forge a future bright. Three days of dialogue, a bustling scene, Ideas sparked, where deals convene. From climate action's pressing call, To tech's embrace, that conquers all.

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Revolutionizing mobile ad targeting 🚀 Jan Gräwen, our CCO, had an insightful interview with ADZINE - MARKETING. TECH. MEDIA. discussing our innovative multi-ID targeting solution and its impressive results in cookieless environments. Jan explained how this approach positions YOC independently from major browser providers, enabling effective sociodemographic targeting across all platforms. 🔎 Check out the full interview for more details! #Cookieless #SociodemographicTargeting #MultiID

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📢 Final Report on the Workshop about Multifunctional Hubs As part of the Forschungscampus Mobility2Grid, we organised together with our colleagues from the nexus - Institut für Kooperationsmanagement u. interdisziplinäre Forschung and the Chair of Methods in Product Development and Mechatronics a technology salon with 20 experts on the topic of multifunctional hubs. Multifunctional commercial and mobility hubs can be a key element in transitioning to sustainable logistics and mobility. During the two-day workshop, we explored how these hubs can support the necessary mobility transformation and discussed acceptance factors and implementation strategies for such hubs. The final report is now available for download. Here you can find more information about the format and the results. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eyapDeSG #SustainableLogistics #MobilityTransition #TechnologySalon #MultifunctionalHubs #Mobility2Grid #TUBerlin

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AI-Driven Optimization in Laser Metal Deposition: Advancements from the AI-SLAM Project In the latest Thermal Spray Bulletin our contribution, written by Max Zimmermann and Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schopphoven, focuses on the AI-SLAM project, where our scientists explore how artificial intelligence optimizes laser metal deposition (LMD). By integrating machine learning and high-performance sensors, we’re pushing the boundaries of efficiency and quality in laser-based coating processes. The findings show potential for a significant reduction in defect rates and an increase in process consistency, all while reducing dependence on highly qualified personnel. 💡 👉 Read more following link to the Thermal Spray Bulletin below. Dr.-Ing. Thomas Schopphoven | Max Zimmermann #Fraunhofer #fraunhoferilt #laser #lasertechnology #aachen #weknowhow #LaserMetalDeposition #AI #MachineLearning #Innovation #Research #ThermalSpray #CoatingTechnology #AdditiveManufacturing

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High Aviation- And Tax Charges Kill Recovery In Germany At yesterday's Aviation Reception organized by BDL (Association of German Aviation), the entire industry gathered in Berlin, to discuss the burning issues of the industry. The most prominent point on the agenda: the extraordinary high charges/taxes, paralysing any growth perspectives since Corona. Meanwhile Europe's strongest economy ranks on number 28 out of 31 in aviation recovery figures! The Minister of Transport of the Federal Government, Mr. Volker Wissing, speaking at the event, assured the industry his solidarity. He expressed his confidence in a new study, by claiming the current discrepancies in aviation, to convince his fellow members of the Government for a relief and cut of current taxes/charges. But reality shows that these "activities" will have little impact on any reforms or changes as the Government needs desperately any income sources to fill their empty pockets.

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🔎 Can the risk analysis for domestic violence be improved by considering leaking behaviour? 🔎 What should police preventive measures look like to prevent intimate partner homicides? Two newly published papers from the Deutsche Hochschule der Polizei department of Criminology and Interdisciplinary Crime Prevention provide answers. ************** Paper 1: "Leaking in Intimate Partner Homicide: A Systematic Review" As part of the project "Police Risk Assessments for Homicides in Partnerships and Families" (GaTe), funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, Tanita Rumpf, Stefanie Horn, Dr Catharina Vogt, Dr @Kristin Göbel, Prof Dr Thomas Goergen, Kim Marie Zibulski, Vanessa Uttenweiler, and Prof Dr Rebecca Bondü conducted a systematic literature review. ➡ They identify behaviours under the concept of 'leaking', commonly used in the study of rampage and terrorism, that allow for the prediction of potential intimate partner homicides (such as threats of violence, observable planning activities, or a marked interest in similar incidents). The findings were published in the journal "Trauma, Violence & Abuse": link. 🤝 Police Headquarters Ravensburg & Psychological University Berlin The research findings are conveyed within the DHPol annual training programme ( 💡 No. 40 and 41/2024: Domestic Violence – Risk Analysis and Danger Management). 🤝 Polizeipräsidium Ravensburg & Psychologische Hochschule Berlin The research findings are conveyed within the DHPol annual training programme ( 💡 No. 40 and 41/2024: Domestic Violence – Risk Analysis and Danger Management). ************** Paper 2: "Intimate Partner Homicide: Risk Constellations in Separation Conflicts and Points of Intervention for the Police" Using three case studies of (attempted) intimate partner homicides, Stefanie Horn, Dr. Catharina Vogt, Chiara Wüller, and Prof. Dr. Thomas Goergen examine how police preventive measures should be designed to prevent lethal cases of domestic violence. Their recommendations: ➡ For better risk assessment, the history and overall picture of the case should be considered. ➡ Measures aimed at potential perpetrators, ranging from warning conversations to detention, should be strengthened. ➡ Collaboration with social sector organisations is ideal – for supporting both potential perpetrators and victims, as well as for risk assessment and prevention of incidents. The contribution is published in the journal "Policing: A Journal of Policy and Practice": link.: https://lnkd.in/eJyqXz5N 🤝improve_HEU & EU Science, Research and Innovation Original post by DHPOL. © 📷: Laura Dodsworth

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Die Kommission hat zum ersten Mal ein dawn raid im Anwendungsbereich der Foreign Subsidies Regulation durchgeführt. Unterstreicht die Bedeutung dieser neuen Verordnung. "The European Commission is carrying out unannounced inspections at the premises of a company active in the production and sale of security equipment in the European Union. The Commission has indications that the inspected company may have received foreign subsidies that could distort the internal market pursuant to the Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The Commission officials were accompanied by their counterparts from the national competition authorities of the Member States where the inspections were carried out. Unannounced inspections are a preliminary investigative step into suspected distortive foreign subsidies. The fact that the Commission carries out such inspections does not mean that the company in question has indeed received distortive foreign subsidies, nor does it prejudge the outcome of the investigation. If the Commission were to find sufficient indications of the existence of distortive foreign subsidies, it will open an in-depth investigation." https://lnkd.in/efx-xGq7

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Major win for corporate accountability: the Bundestag rejects attempts to suspend Germany’s Supply Chain Act, a landmark law adopted in 2021 that marked a shift from purely voluntary corporate social responsibility.   This decision is crucial for the smooth transposition of the #CSDDD, providing legal certainty for companies and ensuring that CSDDD implementation will build on existing practices and lessons learned.    Despite formerly leading the way on corporate accountability with the adoption of the Supply Chain Act, internal political pressure from the minority coalition partner FDP party led to Germany stalling the CSDDD in the EU Council. This was driven by exaggerated claims of bureaucratic overburdening and inaccurate representations of the impact on SMEs.   But today, Germany took a decisive step forward, reinforcing its commitment to human rights and environmental protection. This victory sends a clear message: Governments and the EU cannot backtrack on laws designed to protect people and the planet.   We must ensure strong CSDDD transposition across all Member States and deliver on the promises of corporate justice. No more profit at the expense of people and the environment.   For background on DE role in the negotiations of the CSDDD: https://lnkd.in/ewYjudWM

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How will the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) impact the public EV charging experience and our industry starting from 2025? How do you think the AFIR regulations will reshape the EV charging market? 💬🤔 In this article by electrive, they flag the lack of transparency in pricing EV drivers face due to complex contracts with EMPs and varying rates at CPO stations.  Read the full blog which also references these expert statements: ...Christian Hahn, CEO at Hubject, notes; “For electric fleet vehicles, the use of payment cards is only suitable to a very limited extent because the necessary settlement with the large number of individual receipts is neither acceptable for drivers nor for the fleet managers.” ... However, Wulf Schlachter believes it is unlikely that EMPs will be displaced or even disappear: “EMPs are here to stay. Elli from Volkswagen or DCS will continue to serve fleet and other commercial customers.”  Read the full article on the AFIR regulation here: https://lnkd.in/e4YT9RnM #evCharging #AFIR #EMP #CPO #eMobility #Reliability

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Der Duft der Freiheit riecht demokratisch. - The scent of liberty smells democratic. Today the German Constitution - the Basic Law (Grundgesetz) - turns 75 as the Parliamentary Council passed it on this day in 1949. The mothers and fathers of the Basic Law set a frame for a democratic society in Germany based on the inviolability of human dignity. Sadly, this isn't a given and the "texts" of our different democratic constitutions in Europe and beyond can't protect themselves alone. We have to do so while democracy is under pressure by populism and radicalism in many countries. What we can do is to go out and vote - vote for democratic parties! The table is laid out, there are many options. The next chance in the EU is to vote from 6 to 9 June this year. Look up the exact dates for your country via elections.europa.eu Don't miss it and please motivate your colleagues to vote too. Let's create a longlasting democratic scent together - can you smell it? © Olfasense GmbH, 23 May 2024

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Are legal obligations towards future generations already embedded in our human rights framework? Svenja Behrendt, Senior Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law, reflects on this question in her recently published paper. Conceiving legal obligations towards future generations is challenging — especially from a positivist stance and if obligations and claims are understood as being correlative in nature. Legal obligations towards future generations are often rejected from the outset if (and insofar as) there is no explicit acknowledgement or established doctrine. This neglects the power of sound legal interpretation. Svenja Behrendt argues that obligations towards future people and generations are grounded in the relational character of human rights and that their positivity is not a problem in a legal order containing norm texts that can reasonably be interpreted as acknowledging human rights; no additional enactment is necessary for these obligations to be part of the positive law. This claim is based on a (novel) concept of fundamental rights which is compatible with legal positivism. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/eNmgw7kR #HumanRights #LegalTheory #ResearchShowcase #OpenAccess

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