Kenfo posts 6.2% return in 2025 and 7.9% in H1 2026 as chair proposes managing a capital-funded pension Kenfo fund posts 6.2% return in 2025 and 7.9% in H1 2026; …
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Heat pumps overtake boilers as Germany’s top residential heating in 2025
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHeat pumps become Germany’s top choice for home heating in 2025 Heat pumps became the most-installed residential heating system in Germany in 2025, driven by lower running costs and strong …
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Family influencers face legal scrutiny over child privacy and exploitation in Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFamily influencers face legal and ethical scrutiny as Germany considers bans and trust accounts Family influencers under scrutiny in Germany as lawmakers, media authorities and legal experts debate child consent, …
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PayPal Receives $60.50 Per-Share Takeover Offer From Stripe and Advent
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerStripe and Advent Offer $60.50 Per Share in Potential PayPal Takeover Stripe and Advent submit a $60.50-per-share proposal for a potential PayPal takeover, valuing the company at about $53 billion …
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German landlords consider selling after PwC finds half blame strict rent caps
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman landlords consider selling as half of private owners weigh exit, PwC finds PwC survey finds half of private landlords in Germany considering selling amid stricter rent caps and regulatory …
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Job-to-Job Trial Approved by German Cabinet to Ease Worker Transitions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany cabinet approves Job-to-Job trial to let workers test new roles while keeping benefits Germany’s cabinet has approved a Job-to-Job trial that lets employees try new positions without resigning, aiming …
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Trade Republic abandons AI phone bots and restores human customer service
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCompanies Roll Back Artificial Intelligence in Customer Support as Errors and Costs Mount Trade Republic and other firms are reversing artificial intelligence in customer service after bots created delays, extra …
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China’s GDP growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 amid weak domestic demand
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina economy growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 as exports surge while domestic demand weakens China economy slows: Q2 GDP up 4.3% year-on-year, missing forecasts; exports surge while consumption, investment …
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WMF faces factory closures as Groupe SEB announces up to 600 job cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGroupe SEB to Cut Jobs: WMF Layoffs Hit German Sites Amid Cost-Saving Drive Groupe SEB announces WMF layoffs and factory closures in Germany, cutting jobs to save €200M as retail …
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Food prices in Germany rise 36% since 2020 as opposition demands regulation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFood prices climbed 36.3% from 2020 to mid-2025, far outpacing general inflation Food prices rose 36.3% between January 2020 and mid‑2025, eclipsing general inflation of 22% and prompting calls for …