Volkswagen restructuring stalls as supervisory board delays decisions on plant closures and job cuts Volkswagen restructuring faces a pause after the supervisory board on Thursday, July 9, 2026, declined to …
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Germany’s psychotherapists warn government pay cuts will lengthen waiting lists
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman savings bill would cap psychotherapy pay, therapists warn of longer waits German government plans to cap psychotherapy remuneration under a GKV savings bill, raising fears of longer waiting lists …
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BGH upholds return-to-base rule, Bolt and Uber to seek EU review
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman top court upholds return obligation, but EU challenge from Bolt and Uber could overturn rule Germany’s BGH upheld the return obligation for chauffeur firms, favoring taxis; Bolt and Uber …
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Zalando confirms million-euro social plan after Erfurt logistics center closure
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerZalando Erfurt logistics centre closure secures multi-million euro social plan for 2,100 workers Zalando Erfurt logistics centre closure: a court-ordered settlement delivers a multi-million euro social plan and severance for …
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European Court of Justice strengthens consumer withdrawal rights for streaming subscriptions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerECJ Strengthens Withdrawal Rights for Streaming Subscriptions in Sky Austria Case ECJ strengthens withdrawal rights for streaming subscriptions, ruling services like Sky Austria are digital services and may allow revocation …
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GdW warns German housing completions will drop to 200,000 in 2026
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHousing construction in Germany set to fall sharply, GdW warns of 2026 shortfall GdW says housing construction in Germany will drop to ~200,000 completions in 2026 vs a 320,000 need, …
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Federal COVID aid stabilized 140,000 firms and 280,000 jobs, ZEW finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman coronavirus economic aid preserved 140,000 firms and 280,000 jobs, ZEW says ZEW concludes German coronavirus economic aid saved about 140,000 companies and 280,000 jobs, urging targeted future support and …
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Volkswagen confronts nationwide IG Metall protests over planned plant closures
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen restructuring sparks nationwide worker protests as supervisory board meets VW restructuring prompts waves of demonstrations at multiple German plants as unions and management prepare for a major overhaul on …
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ECJ rules streaming subscriptions are digital services, boosting consumer cancellation rights
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean court strengthens right of withdrawal for streaming subscriptions EU court rules streaming subscriptions are “digital services”, preserving consumers’ 14-day right of withdrawal after sign-up. (155 characters) The European Court …
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Mietwucher app reveals illegal rent overcharges affecting 10,000 households in Germany
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Mietwucher app drives 10,000+ tenant reports as cities widen enforcement Mietwucher app prompts 10,000+ tenant reports in Germany, revealing widespread rent overcharges; cities expand enforcement; fines and repayments ordered. …