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AGU demands Senacon data on fuel price abuses after distributor notifications
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Following notifications to major fuel distributors, the Advocacia-Geral da União (AGU) issued an urgent request to the National Consumer Secretariat (Senacon) for reports on disproportionate price hikes. This escalates efforts amid inspections since March 9 that hit three of four top distributors, with a new government task force now monitoring the market.
Den midlertidige nedsættelse af energiafgiften har været gældende siden 1. maj. Forbrugerpriserne på benzin og diesel er faldet mærkbart. Forbundsfinansminister Lars Klingbeil forventer, at oliebranchen videregiver lempelsen fuldt ud og uden forsinkelse.
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Forbundskansler Friedrich Merz har udtalt, at udkastet til sundhedsreformen er »praktisch fertig« (praktisk talt klar) og skal til afstemning i ministerrådet på onsdag. Sundhedsminister Nina Warkens (CDU) sparepakke har til formål at skære omkring 19,6 milliarder euro næste år. Forslaget møder kritik fra foreninger, sygeforsikringer og dele af regeringskoalitionen.
The Brazilian federal government has extended the deadline to February 13 for tech companies to submit adaptation measures to the ECA Digital, a law aimed at protecting children and adolescents online. The extension was announced by ANPD due to the complexity of legal requirements and the year-end holiday period. This initial phase monitors 37 companies, including giants like Google and Meta.
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Efter seneste koalitionskonsultationer udtrykte den føderale sundhedsminister Nina Warken optimisme om sin besparelsepakke for at aflaste pressen på sygeforsikringskasserne. Forligsudvalget mødes den 17. december for at løse den standserede lov og undgå potentielle bidragsstigninger for millioner i 2026.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson directed the removal of police tape around a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility, defying a federal request to maintain a perimeter. The action followed a visit by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid ongoing tensions. Local officials cited public safety decisions in response to federal demands.