European defense spending debate shifts to labor rules as route to tech-led capacity At a Berlin conference, experts debate European defense spending, growth effects and proposals to loosen dismissal rules …
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IMF downgrades global growth forecast, lowers Germany 2026 outlook to 0.8 percent
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIMF growth forecast trims global outlook; Germany 2026 growth cut to 0.8% amid Iran conflict IMF growth forecast lowers global expansion to 3.1% and cuts Germany’s 2026 GDP outlook to …
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IMF warns war in Iran will slow global growth and lift inflation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIMF Says War in Iran Dampens Global Growth and Raises Inflation Risks IMF warns the war in Iran will dent global growth and raise inflation risks, with energy shocks hitting …
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Tuvalu declares state of emergency on Funafuti amid fuel shortage
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTuvalu Declares Fuel Emergency on Funafuti Amid Global Oil Price Surge Tuvalu fuel emergency declared as authorities warn of two-week rationing on the capital island due to supply disruptions and …
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Automation and AI will not eliminate auto industry jobs, warns sociologist Butollo
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAI and automation are reshaping work, but jobs won’t disappear, sociologist says Sociologist Florian Butollo warns that AI and automation are changing tasks and increasing workloads, yet they are not …
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German automakers report Q1 sales declines as China slump hits deliveries
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman automakers start 2026 with broad sales decline as China slowdown and EV transition weigh German automakers report weaker Q1 2026 deliveries as BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz cite China shortfalls …
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Right-wing populism suffers electoral setbacks as economic failures erode voter support
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRight-wing populism falters as economic reality undermines long-ruling leaders Right-wing populism is losing momentum as voters punish long-serving leaders like Viktor Orbán for weak economic performance, reshaping political landscapes across …
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China export growth slows sharply to 2.5% in March as imports surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina export slowdown deepens in March 2026 as energy costs and Iran conflict weigh on shipments China export slowdown deepened in March 2026: exports rose 2.5% year‑on‑year while imports jumped …
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Chinese export controls drive Europe into greater rare earth dependence, EU chamber warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina export controls on rare earths deepen Europe’s dependence, industry warns China export controls on rare earths deepen Europe’s reliance, industry warns; EU firms call for urgent diversification of critical …
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Tobacco tax hike must be earmarked for healthcare, German family doctors demand
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman doctors call for tobacco tax increase revenues to be earmarked for healthcare German GPs and the federal drug commissioner demand that tobacco tax increase revenues be earmarked for prevention, …