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Klingbeil Looks to Impose Super‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Tackle Crisis Profits
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil (SPD) is reportedly examining the possibility of introducing a “super‑profit tax” on the crisis…
Left Party Calls for Surplus Profit Tax on Oil Giants to Fund 9‑Euro Ticket and Energy Crisis Cash
The Left party (Die Linke) has filed an application with the Bundestag calling on the federal government to draft…
Tech Giants Now Under Pressure to Fund Journalism Through Digital Contributions
Calls for policy makers to require large technology firms to take a larger role in financing journalism are…
Oil Giants Raise Profits as Fuel Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict
The petroleum sector is making substantially higher profits amid the sharp rise in gasoline and diesel prices at…
Economist Martin Werding Rejects SPD Overprofit Tax for Oil Giants
Economic expert Martin Werding rejects the surplus‑profit tax the SPD has demanded for oil companies. “Competition among petrol…
German Leader Urges Over‑Profit Tax on Oil Giants After Fuel Price Surge
Due to the sharply rising gasoline prices that have begun with the onset of the Iran war, Bremen’s…
Corporate Giants Leverage Tax Breaks to Ship Big Wealth to Underage Beneficiaries
The tax relief that exempts significant amounts of corporate wealth from inheritance and gift tax largely benefits minors,…
North Rhine-Westphalia Proposes Concrete Model For Digital Tax on US And Chinese Tech Giants
In a recent discussion about a digital levy for U.S. and Chinese tech giants, the North‑Rheinland‑Westphalia (NRW) media…
Auto Giants Save €4.2 Billion in Fines After EU Lowers CO2 Limits
The automotive sector has saved up to €4.2 billion in penalties thanks to the EU Commission’s relaxation of CO2…
German Giants Underestimate Climate Risk
A comprehensive analysis of Germany’s leading corporations, those listed on the DAX index, reveals a stark disconnect between…
EU Set to Challenge Tech Giants
The European Commission is bracing for continued pressure from the United States while reaffirming its commitment to enforcing…
Tech Giants Face EU Data Access Scrutiny
The European Commission has issued preliminary findings accusing TikTok and Meta (owner of Facebook and Instagram) of potential…
Tech Giants Threaten Democracy
A growing chorus of concern is reverberating within German political circles, focusing on the perceived existential threat posed…
Airline Giants Cite Uneven Playing Field
European aviation giants Lufthansa and Air France-KLM are escalating concerns over a deeply skewed competitive landscape within the…
Fashion Giants Face EU Fine
The European Commission has levied a collective fine exceeding €157 million against luxury fashion houses Gucci, Chloé and…
German Giants Post Record Profits Amid Global Headwinds
Despite a persistent recession in the domestic market and increasing challenges in key regions like the United States…
Eurozone Giants Plan Economic Overhaul
Leading economists from Germany and France have jointly developed a reform agenda for Europe’s two largest economies, at…
Consultants Ascend to Power in German Corporate Giants
A significant trend is emerging within Germany’s top corporations, as former employees of consulting firms increasingly populate executive…
German Giants Unveil Massive Investment Plan
A significant investment initiative, “Made for Germany” is gaining momentum, spearheaded by leading German business figures who hope…
Tech Giants Face Age Limit Review
The Federal Minister for Family Affairs, Karin Prien, has voiced support for stricter age restrictions on social media…
Tech Giants Urge AI Rule Overhaul
Leading European corporations SAP and Siemens are calling for a fundamental overhaul of the European Union’s artificial intelligence…
Germany Defends Digital Tax on Tech Giants
A leading figure within the Social Democratic Party (SPD) faction has refuted calls from the conservative Union parties…
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…
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…
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 Tech Giants Under Pressure
Early Monday trading saw a subdued start, with the DAX index edging into negative territory by midday. The…
Tech Giants Rejoice Canada Delays Digital Tax
Canada has temporarily halted its tax on digital services provided by major U.S. technology companies, a move intended…
Germany’s Free Press Demands a Digital Tax on US Tech Giants to Save Journalism
A group of privately operated media houses in Germany are calling for a digital tax on US technology…
EU Slaps Record-Breaking Fine on Food Delivery Giants for Secret Deal
The European Commission has imposed a fine of 329 million euros on food delivery services Delivery Hero and…
Online Giants in Crosshairs of SPD-Backed Digital Tax!
German Internet Giants Face Tax Hike as Culture Minister Pushes for Levy The German Social Democratic Party (SPD)…
Tariff Truce: German Auto Giants in Secret Talks with US to Avoid $10 Billion Hit
In a bid to ease the ongoing trade tensions, the German automotive industry is in intense negotiations with…
Germany’s Tech Giants Unite to Build the AI Gigafactory of the Future?
Technology Giants in Germany Consider Joint AI Gigafactory Venture Several major German technology companies are reportedly planning to…
Dax Soars on Strong German Stocks, Tech Giants Disappoint
The Dax made a strong start to the trading day on Friday morning. At around 9:30 am, the…
Dax Surges as Trade War Worries Fade; Investors Eye Tech Giants’ Earnings Reports.
The Dax started the trading day on Tuesday in a friendly mood. At around 9:30 am, the leading…
Tech Giants’ Earnings Reports Expected to Drive US Stock Markets Despite Trade Uncertainty
US stock markets showed caution on Monday. At the end of trading in New York, the Dow was…
Russia’s Rebound: West’s Isolation Erosion as Giants Flock Back to Market
In the past month, reports have emerged of Western companies planning to return to the Russian market. These…
K-Boom: South Korean Giants Eye Russia Comeback
South Korean conglomerates, including Hyundai Motor Group, Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics, are considering a return to the…
AI Apocalypse: China’s New ‘Intelligent Titans’ Threaten to Overtake Global Tech Giants?
Baidu, a Chinese search engine company, announced on Sunday that it has released two new artificial intelligence models,…
Can the Old World Order Adapt to the Rise of New Imperial Giants?
The US Senate has introduced a bill to withdraw the United States from the United Nations and all…
Ukraine’s Soviet Secrets Uncovered, as Nordic Giants Snatch Shipbuilding Blueprints!
A report by the Russian news agency RIA Nowosti cites an unnamed source claiming that businesspeople from Scandinavia…
German Tourism Giant’s Secret to Success Revealed!
TUI Chief Cites International Presence as Key to Business Success According to TUI’s own statements, international tourism has…
WALMART CRASH: US Markets Plunge as Retail Giant’s Cautious Outlook Sparks Panic
US stock markets declined significantly on Thursday. The Dow was calculated at 44,177 points, a 1.0 percent decline…
Trump’s Tariff Takedown Targets German Auto Giants
US President Donald Trump has announced a plan to impose tariffs on goods from countries that charge higher…
Billion-Euro Bonanza: Germany’s Gas Giants to Receive a Record €1 Billion Windfall!
Germany’s significant gas suppliers, energy traders and large consumers can look forward to a windfall of approximately one…
China’s Underdog Unleashes ‘Game-Changer’ on the World, Leaving US Tech Giants in the Dust!
The AI app, DeepSeek, from the Chinese start-up, has not only deflated the ego of the US technology…
DAX SOARS: Biotech Giants Sartorius and Merck Lead the Charge!
The Dax index saw its gains expand by midday on Tuesday, after a slightly firmer start. By 12:30…
BREAKING: Social Media Giants in the Firing Line as Germany Cracks Down on Election Meddling and Online Hate
The German Federal Minister of the Interior, Nancy Faeser, met with representatives of major social media platforms and…
German Car Giants Bet on Trump’s Goodwill Amid US Trade War Threat
Despite looming US tariffs that would impact the German auto industry, major manufacturers Volkswagen and Mercedes are opting…
German Giants Dig In on Diversity & Climate in the US
Despite the U-turn of several US companies in climate protection, diversity, and inclusion, German enterprises in the US…
German Auto Giants Stay Neutral at Trump’s Inauguration
In the absence of financial contributions from German automobile conglomerates, US President Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony must look…
AI Tycoon Warns of Tech Giants’ Monolithic Power Grab
Founder of Heidelberg-based KI startup Aleph Alpha, Jonas Andrulis, demands more efficient government action in Germany. Looking at…
What’s Behind the German Giant’s Shocking Announcement?
Volkswagen’s Brand Chief Thomas Schäfer Announces Stress Test for Each Plant, New Investments Only After Meeting Agreed Targets…
The Ride-Sharing Giant’s Next Big Move?
Uber to expand services beyond major cities. “Of course, our goal is also to come into the rural…