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In many places, tourism is both an economic booster and a stress factor. A transnational study shows that travellers are increasingly aware of the impact of tourism on communities and the environment in Switzerland and abroad. 

For the first time, the number of motor caravans registered in Germany exceeds the one million-mark. The caravanning trend has a long breath.

Google fights monopoly allegations. The US Department of Justice is calling for the company to be broken up. Apple and Meta are being asked to pay a total of 700 million euros for violating European digital law.

In many tourist mountain communities in Switzerland, the lack of staff accommodation is exacerbating the shortage of skilled labour. A guide shows possible solutions and emphasises the importance of open dialogue in the municipalities.

Anyone travelling to the UK now needs a digital entry permit. Online traps are now lurking: Third-party providers are cashing in - often for little to no real service.

More and more companies in Germany are having to admit their insolvency. The service sector was particularly affected, making the catering industry one of the sectors most at risk. 

Brussels presented a new strategy to promote artificial intelligence. However, not everyone believes in the effectiveness of the planned measures.

A new study predicts a bright future for the European Union’s Travel & Tourism sector, with strong growth predicted over the next decade.

Over the next 1000 years, global warming could be more severe than previously assumed. A new study has produced long-term climate projections for the first time, considering factors such as the thawing of permafrost as a source of greenhouse gases. 

The EU Supply Chain Act, adopted in 2024, is controversial but important for fair trade. Companies are now to be given more time to prepare. The European Parliament has now cleared the way for a postponement.