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Achleitner Proposes State Guarantees for Investment
Germany is exploring innovative approaches to attract private investment into critical infrastructure and defense projects, with a proposal…
NRW Cities Fear Infrastructure Funding Imbalance
Concerns are mounting among major cities in North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Germany, regarding the potential for inequitable distribution of…
Construction Union Seeks Heat Protection Pay
Discussions are underway regarding the implementation of heat-related work protections and compensation for employees across various industries in…
Nursing Insurance Faces 12 Billion Euro Shortfall
A report by Germany’s Federal Audit Court (BRH) has flagged a significant funding shortfall within the Social Care…
Care Insurance Faces 12 Billion Euro Shortfall
A report released by the German Federal Audit Court (BRH) has flagged a significant financial shortfall looming for…
Germany Investigates Cloud Dominance
The Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) in Germany is intensifying its scrutiny of major cloud service providers, citing concerns…
Dax Falls Investors Eye Tariffs
The German DAX index experienced a decline on Friday, closing at 23,787 points, a 0.6% decrease from Thursday’s…
EU to Aid European Firms with Rare Earths
The European Commission has launched a new mechanism designed to assist European companies grappling with current disruptions in…
EU Urges Firm Stance in Trade Talks with US
Lars-Hendrik Röller, former chief economist to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, is urging the European Union to adopt…
Dax Remains Weak Midday
The DAX experienced a continued decline on Friday, remaining in negative territory throughout the morning following a weak…
Dax Falls Amid Trump Spending Concerns
The DAX, Germany’s leading stock index, began trading on Friday morning with a slight decline. As of approximately…
Mobile Network Rules Unenforced
German mobile network operators are facing increasing demands for network expansion in Germany, yet to date, these requirements…
German Service Sector Sales Flat in April
Preliminary data from Germany’s Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) indicates that service sector revenue (excluding financial and insurance services)…
Industries See Order Decline in May
Germany’s manufacturing sector experienced a slight decrease in new orders during May 2025, according to preliminary data released…
Union Criticizes EU Climate Goal
German trade union confederation, the Deutscher Gewerkschaftsbund (DGB), has voiced concerns regarding the European Union’s proposed new climate…
Rail Repairs Face More Delays
Railway Network Overhaul Faces Further Delays, Minister Predicts Germany’s ambitious plan to overhaul its railway network is likely…
US Stocks Rise Nasdaq Gains
US Stock Markets Gain Momentum New York’s stock markets experienced gains on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial…
Dax rises amid trade dispute wait
The DAX index closed with a gain of 0.6 percent on Thursday, reaching 23,934 points at the Xetra…
Germany Seeks Delay for EU AI Regulation
The German federal government is advocating for a postponement of the European Commission’s implementation of the European AI…
German Firms Favor Eastern Europe Over US
A recent survey of German business leaders indicates that the US’s trade threats are not deterring investment from…
Customcells Secures Investment from Consortium
Customcells, a battery manufacturer previously facing insolvency, has been acquired by a consortium led by existing investor Abacon…
US Jobless Rate Drops Slightly
The U.S. unemployment rate edged down to 4.1% in June, according to data released Thursday by the Labor…
Germany Defends Digital Tax Plan
Germany’s Minister of Culture, Wolfram Weimer, has strongly defended his plans for a digital tax, asserting the need…
Infrastructure Fund Costs Billions Annually
The infrastructure special fund, established by the governing coalition of the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social…
Power Grid Operators See High Profits
Analysis reveals high returns for German grid operators in 2023 A recent analysis by the Federation of German…
EU Greens Seek Penalties for Rent Not Offered
The European Parliament’s Green Party faction is urging the European Commission to implement measures addressing the escalating issues…
UN Seeks Deal After US Rejects Global Tax Floor
The United States’ rejection of a global minimum corporate tax has prompted renewed hope among activists that a…
Dax Remains Cautious Amid Trade Talks
The German stock index, DAX, displayed a cautious performance on Thursday, fluctuating slightly after a modest positive start…
Uniper to Cut 400 Jobs
Uniper to Implement Significant Workforce Reduction German gas supplier Uniper plans to reduce its workforce by approximately 400…
Berlin SPD pushes rent cap again
Berlin lawmakers have developed a draft law for Germany’s first societal ownership legislation, according to reports. The proposed…
SPD Still Pursues Broad Electricity Tax Cut
Following a meeting of the Coalition Committee, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) parliamentary group maintains its expectation of…
Dax Up US Jobs Data Watch
30 am, a 0..2 percent increase from the previous day’s close. Jochen Stanzl, chief market analyst at CMC…
China Trade Conflict Threatens German Industry
German businesses are increasingly facing threats due to the trade dispute between China and the United States, particularly…
Prostitutes’ Registration Number Climbs in Germany
Germany recorded approximately 32,300 registered sex workers at the end of 2024, according to data released by authorities.…
Heatwave Slumps Ice Cream Sales
Recent extreme heat across Italy is impacting ice cream sales, according to the Verband der italienischen Speiseeishersteller in…
Kuban Seeks Compromise in US Trade Dispute
Tilman Kuban, a politician with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), has advocated for a more pragmatic approach to…
Military Still Lacks Women in Leadership
Despite the appointment of Nicole Schilling as Deputy General Inspector of the German Armed Forces, Agnieszka Brugger, Deputy…
Michael Most Common Name Among Bürgergeld Recipients
According to a response from the Federal Ministry of Labour to a query posed by the Alternative for…
Employers Underpaying Social Security Contributions
Recent audits by the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) have revealed discrepancies in social security contributions made by…
US Stocks Mixed Nasdaq Gains
US Markets Show Mixed Performance Amid Trade and Inflation Optimism New York’s stock markets presented a mixed picture…
Bahn Accuses Customers of Abusing Family Reservations
Deutsche Bahn Revises Stance on Family Reservations Amidst Renewed Criticism The German railway company, Deutsche Bahn, is adjusting…
Wiese Open to Electricity Tax Relief for Consumers
Ahead of Wednesday’s upcoming meeting of the Coalition Committee, Dirk Wiese, the First Parliamentary Secretary of the SPD…
Winterkorn Trial Halted
The Braunschweig Regional Court has provisionally suspended the criminal proceedings against former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn related to…
Dax rises despite US job market worries BMW shares sought after
The DAX index closed with a gain of 0.5 percent on Wednesday, reaching 23,790 points at the Xetra…
Rhine Low Water Could Hurt Economy
Concerns are growing that persistent low water levels in the Rhine River, Germany’s most crucial inland waterway, could…
Dax Plummets Trade War Worries
The German stock market experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday, with the DAX index closing at 23,673 points…
US Stocks Mixed Tesla Falls
US Stock Markets Show Mixed Performance New York stock markets presented a mixed picture on Tuesday. At the…
Blockchain Adoption Surges Among Businesses
A significant shift is underway in German industry, with the adoption of blockchain technologies gaining considerable momentum. According…
BGA Urges EU to Stay Calm in Trade Dispute
Dirk Jandura, President of the German Retail Federation (BGA), has urged the European Union to maintain a measured…
Fuel Prices Show “Rocket and Spring Effect”
Bundescartel Office President Confirms “Rocket and Spring Effect” in Gasoline Prices Andreas Mundt, President of the German Federal…
Büchel Airbase Upgrade Costs Billions
The planned renovation of the NATO airbase Büchel in Rhineland-Palatinate is facing significantly increased costs, according to reports.…
Dax Up Amid Investor Pause
The German stock index, DAX, closed in positive territory on Wednesday, maintaining gains throughout much of the trading…
Construction Workers Demand Climate Short-Time Work Pay
The head of Germany’s IG BAU trade union, Robert Feiger, has raised concerns about the health risks faced…
Tech Giants Face New Trade War Shock
The German DAX index opened Wednesday’s trading session with gains, driven by concerns surrounding international trade dynamics. Shortly…
Government Abandons Submarine Deal Shockwaves Felt
Government Sources Indicate Shift in Plans for Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems Stake Berlin – The German government is reportedly…
German Industry Fears Trade War With US
As the deadline for the tariff truce approaches on July 9th, concerns are mounting regarding a potential escalation…
Housing Market Shock Prices Surge Across Germany
According to data released Tuesday by the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), residential property prices in Germany experienced an…
Jobs Vanish Germany’s Economy in Crisis
Germany’s labour market showed stability in May 2025, with employment figures remaining largely consistent month-on-month. Provisional data released…
Chemical Industry Sees Unexpected Surge
Germany’s chemical industry has experienced a notable improvement in sentiment during June, according to the latest figures released…
Hospital Funding Crisis Looms
The head of Germany’s largest statutory health insurance (GKV) association, Oliver Blatt, has stated that German hospitals are…
US Giants Rake in Record Profits Europe Struggles
American corporations have achieved record-breaking profits in the most recent fiscal year, significantly outperforming their European counterparts. Calculations…
Health Insurance Premiums Skyrocket Shocking Increase Looming
The statutory health insurance (GKV) system is warning of a potential rise in the average supplementary contribution to…
Power Tax Battle Threatens Moms Benefits
Lawmakers are exploring potential offsets to fund a broad-based reduction in electricity taxes, with discussions centering on the…
Energy Bills Shock Families Union Fights Back
The CDU/CSU parliamentary group is pushing for a broader scope of energy price relief, extending beyond the government’s…
Germany Quietly Plans Heating Fuel Price Relief
The German government is advocating for adjustments to the upcoming European carbon pricing system for heating and transportation,…
Heating Industry Revolt Threatens Green Energy Goals
Industry representatives from the German heating sector have strongly opposed a proposal from the governing coalition to reduce…
Energy Crisis Looms Families Face Shock Bills
Pressure is mounting on Germany’s governing coalition of the Union and SPD parties ahead of a key meeting…
Heatwave Crisis Greens Demand Work Stoppages
Across Germany, concerns are mounting regarding the impact of the ongoing heatwave on worker health and safety. The…
Germany’s Climate Goals Collapsing
Leading economist and economic advisor Veronika Grimm has expressed doubts regarding Germany’s ability to achieve its climate neutrality…
Energy Bill Shock Hits Families Now
Concerns are mounting over the planned reduction of electricity tax, with social advocacy groups and political figures now…
US Markets Surge New Canada Deal Sparks Hope
U.S. equity markets saw positive momentum on Monday, closing with gains across major indices. The Dow Jones Industrial…
AI Bubble Burst Incoming IBM Chief Sounds Alarm
The CEO of IBM, Arvind Krishna, is questioning the substantial investments being made by major technology companies into…
Germany Secures Massive Tank Order Shockwaves Across Europe
Augsburg-based defense supplier Renk anticipates a swift launch of new tank procurement processes by the German government, potentially…
German Giants Face Historic Revenue Collapse
Germany’s largest corporations experienced a contraction in overall revenue during 2024, with aggregate turnover shrinking by 2.4% to…
Stocks Plunge Inflation Surprise Shocks Markets
The German stock market opened the trading week with a decline. At the close of Xetra trading, the…
SHOCK Inflation Plunge German Economy Saved
The rate of annual consumer price increases in Germany has seen a slight moderation in June 2025, according…
Germany’s Safety Checks Grind to Halt Union Threatens Chaos
Following a fruitless initial round of wage negotiations for approximately 10,000 employees of TÜV Süd AG last Friday,…
Stocks Plunge Tech Giants Under Pressure
Early Monday trading saw a subdued start, with the DAX index edging into negative territory by midday. The…
Inflation Cools Down Shocking New Data Revealed
Preliminary data emerging from several German states suggest a potential easing of inflation in June. Initial figures released…
Stocks Surge Ahead of Key Inflation Report
30 AM.. This represents a modest gain of 0.1 percent above Friday’s closing level. Leading the gains were…
German Imports Plunge Shockwaves Through Economy
German import prices decreased by 1.1 percent in May 2025 compared to the same month the previous year,…
German Retail Sales PLUMMET Shockwaves Hit Economy
German retail sales experienced a decline in May 2025, according to preliminary data released by the Federal Statistical…
German Business Outlook Brightens Suddenly
German businesses are experiencing a renewed ability to forecast their future operations, according to a survey released Monday…
Steel Giant Faces Job Crisis
Labor union IG Metall is advocating for an extension of job protection measures at Thyssenkrupp AG, as a…
Basic Pension Crisis Millions Facing Poverty
A new report from the German Pension Insurance (Deutsche Rentenversicherung) reveals a significant rise in the disbursement of…
SPD Faces Shock Demands Threatening Vital Benefits
Leading figures from the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and Christian Social Union (CSU) are urging their coalition partners,…
German Minister Opens Door for Discussion
A German Minister Signals Willingness to Discuss Reduced Electricity Tax In a recent interview, Thorsten Frei, the German…
A Windfall for the State?
A new study suggests that the upcoming minimum wage increases in Germany may have a positive impact on…
Green Steel or Economic Disaster?
Environmental and Climate Protection Minister Carsten Schneider of the Social Democratic Party (SPD) has defended the Green Steel…
Nord Stream 2: Berlin to Block Sale of Pipeline through Legislative Change, as US Investor Lurks in the Shadows
Germany’s Government Considers Strengthening Foreign Trade Act Amid Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Concerns The German government is reviewing…
DOLLAR SHOCKWAVE: Eurozone Investors in a Panic as DAX Index Plunges in Euro Terms!
European Stocks End Friday on a Positive Note, Despite Dollar’s Weakness The German Dax index continued its upward…
EU’s Failure to Impose New Sanctions
European Union and Green Party leaders have expressed outrage at the outcome of the EU summit without new…
A Fight for Decent Wages in Germany?
Berlin, Germany – A proposal by the Minimum Wage Commission has been met with criticism from the Left…
SPD’s Plan B
German Government’s Energy Tax Cut Plan Remains on Track The German Social Democratic Party’s parliamentary faction is confident…
Germany’s 15 Euro Dream Crushed as Wages to Rise ‘Just’ to 14.60 Euros in 2027
German Labor Commission Approves Minimum Wage Increase for 2027 In a unanimous decision, the German Minimum Wage Commission…
Will US Inflation Data Spark a Rally to 24,000?
European Stocks and US Inflation Data in Focus The German Dax index started the trading day on a…
SPD to Unleash Pressure on Reiche at Party Congress
SPD Demands Summit to Revive Sector The Social Democratic Party (SPD) is set to increase pressure on Economy…
3.1 Million ‘Stiller Reserve’ Workers Ready to Fill the Gap
According to the Federal Statistical Office, in 2024, approximately 3.1 million people in Germany, aged 15 to 74,…
Germany’s Sweet Cherries Expected to Surge 41% Above 10-Year Average!
German Fruit Growers Expect Higher Cherry Harvest this Summer According to a preliminary harvest forecast by the German…
Germany’s Job Market Hits a Speed Bump
German Businesses Grow Cautious in Staff Planning Again According to the Ifo Employment Barometer, German companies are becoming…