Overview

• The Wendlingen–Ulm ICE rail line, a multibillion-euro project, is under scrutiny after being used by only one freight train since its 2022 opening, with officials citing design flaws.
• Defense lawyers in the Philipos Tsanis murder trial plan to file for acquittal following the emergence of video evidence casting doubt on the accused's guilt.
• Tübingen Mayor Boris Palmer criticized Germany's uncapped rent subsidies, citing cases of welfare families receiving monthly payments exceeding €7,000.
• The EU Commission's proposal for annual vehicle inspections to reduce accidents has sparked debate over costs and feasibility in Germany, where biennial checks are standard.
• Public frustration grows over frequent commercial breaks during the popular quiz show 'Wer wird Millionär?', prompting calls for stricter advertising limits.