Merz Calls Statutory Pension ‘Basis Security’, Sparking Criticism and Uncertainty Friedrich Merz’s remark that the statutory pension is ‘only a basic safety net’ has provoked criticism and raised concerns about …
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RTL Group secures EU approval to acquire Sky Deutschland for €150m
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRTL acquires Sky Deutschland as EU gives unconditional approval EU regulators have approved RTL’s takeover of Sky Deutschland, clearing a deal that closes June 1, 2026, reshaping German TV, streaming …
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Food prices squeeze low-income Germans as supermarket concentration fuels debate
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFood prices in Germany soar for low‑income households as supermarket dominance raises debate Rising food prices in Germany have hit low‑income households hardest, prompting scrutiny of supermarket concentration, farmer hardship …
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Diesel price falls to €2.13 in Germany as ADAC predicts further declines
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDiesel price falls to €2.13 per litre in Germany, ADAC flags potential further drops Diesel price in Germany falls to €2.13/l, down 15.7¢ week-on-week. ADAC expects further drops amid oil …
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German government cuts 2026 growth forecast to 0.5 percent amid Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as Iran conflict hikes energy costs German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as the Iran war drives energy and commodity …
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European Commission warns energy markets will remain tight despite Iran war ending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU energy crisis: Commission warns markets will stay tight even if Iran war ends EU energy crisis: Commission warns gas and kerosene markets will stay strained even if the Iran …
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Home renovation faces high costs asbestos hurdles and energy upgrade needs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerProperty renovation in Germany faces high costs and hidden risks Property renovation in Germany faces rising costs, hidden hazards like asbestos, and energy upgrades; experts recommend coordinated planning and energy …
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Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights as kerosene squeeze prompts Allianz Trade warning
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLufthansa cancels 20,000 flights amid fuel supply concerns; corporates warn of wider fallout Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights, citing kerosene and operational challenges, while Allianz Trade warns insolvencies could imperil hundreds …
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China confirms digital yuan will be interest-bearing savings from 2026
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina to Allow Interest-Bearing Digital Yuan from 2026 to Boost Adoption China will permit the digital yuan to be held as interest-bearing savings from 2026, a move designed to increase …
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Germany approves €6.5bn subsidy for grid operators, minister demands consumers benefit
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s €6.5bn Grid Subsidy Faces Scrutiny as Minister Demands Electricity Price Relief Katherina Reiche urged grid operators and utilities to ensure a €6.5bn subsidy approved by the cabinet reaches households, …