Luxembourg hits Overshoot Day; Germany extends border checks

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Luxembourg hits Overshoot Day; Germany extends border checks

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Luxembourg has reached this year’s Overshoot Day, according to the Global Footprint Network. The country ranks second worldwide, behind Qatar. The date shows when global resources would run out if everyone lived like Luxembourg residents. High energy use, strong purchasing power and mobility drive the footprint. Limited territory restricts biocapacity. The Conseil supérieur pour un développement durable calls for inclusive debate.

Germany will extend internal border controls for six months beyond 15 March 2026. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt cites migration policy changes.

A petition against organised begging with animals nears 5,000 signatures, the threshold for parliamentary debate. Check out our feature on the issue here.