Germany and Nanotechnology
Two articles have been published in the last few days on the English language websites of Der Spiegel ("Is Nanotechnology Dangerous?") and Deutsche-Welle ("Germany warns over dangers of nanotechnology"), both focusing on reaction to the posting of a background paper, "Nanotechnology for Humans and the Environment: Increasing Chances, Minimizing Risks" , to the German Federal Environment Agency website; the background paper is an updated version of a similar background paper published by the agency in August 2006, "Nanotechnology: Opportunities and Risks for Humans and the Environment". The new background paper is only available in German.
Source: http://www.nanolawreport.com/2009/10/articles/germany-and-nanotechnology/