BioNTech layoffs: 1,860 roles cut as founders defend closures and shareholders back capital moves BioNTech layoffs: 1,860 jobs to be cut and production sites closed through 2027 as founders step …
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Energy-intensive industry output in Germany declines 15.2% from Feb 2022 to Mar 2026
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEnergy-intensive industry in Germany falls 15.2% as energy prices bite Germany’s energy-intensive industry declined 15.2% between February 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 as soaring energy costs reshaped output and …
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Doctors at 130th German Medical Assembly warn cuts threaten care funding
by Leo Müllerby Leo Müller130th German Medical Assembly in Hanover: Doctors Protest Federal Healthcare Funding Cuts At the 130th German Medical Assembly in Hanover, delegates voiced sharp opposition to planned federal healthcare funding reductions …
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Frankfurt Airport reports 11% passenger drop in April after Lufthansa strikes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFrankfurt Airport sees sharp April decline after six Lufthansa strike days Frankfurt Airport passenger traffic fell sharply in April 2026 after six Lufthansa strike days, Fraport reported 4.8 million travelers, …
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Traceless opens Hamburg plant to produce compostable bioplastic from grain waste
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTraceless opens Hamburg plant to produce bio-based plastic replacement at industrial scale Traceless opens a Hamburg factory producing bio-based plastic replacement from food residues, aiming to scale to 40–60k tonnes …
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German government expects sharp Q2 slowdown amid Iran war energy shock
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman economy faces sharp second-quarter slowdown as Iran conflict lifts energy costs German economy set for sharp second-quarter slowdown as Iran conflict raises energy and commodity prices; government considers relief …
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Landlord held liable for sports car damage by automatic garage door
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLandlord Held Responsible After Rolling Garage Door Damages Luxury Car: Ruling Clarifies Parking Garage Landlord Liability Court ruling finds parking garage landlord liability when safety systems and layout fail to …
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German pension proposal linking retirement to 45 contribution years threatens disadvantaged groups
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPlan to Link Retirement to 45 Contributory Years Raises Equity Alarm Finance Ministry proposal to make retirement dependent on 45 contributory years could advantage continuous-career workers and penalize women, low …
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Siemens acquires Italian rail-tech firm Mermec in €1.2 billion deal
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSiemens acquisition of Mermec to bolster rail signaling and diagnostics in Italy Siemens acquisition of Mermec expands its rail signaling and diagnostics footprint in Italy; deal reported near €1.2bn and …
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Strait of Hormuz blockade signals revival of state control over global trade
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStrait of Hormuz Blockade Signals Return of Seaborne Power Politics Ships in the Strait of Hormuz now face de facto permission controls that echo 16th‑century cartaz systems, reshaping global trade …