IMF downgrades Germany growth forecast to 0.7% for 2026 amid Iran conflict and energy shock IMF downgrades Germany growth forecast to 0.7% for 2026, citing the Iran conflict and higher …
Leo Müller
-
Business
Mercedes-Benz records 6% H1 sales decline as China sales plunge 28%
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMercedes-Benz sales in China slump 28% as global H1 deliveries fall 6% Mercedes-Benz sales in China fell 28% in H1 2026, contributing to a 6% global decline as BEV demand …
-
Business
Health insurance savings package challenged in emergency appeal by Green MP Dahmen
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGreen MP Files Emergency Bid to Halt Bundestag Vote on Sparpaket for the Krankenkassen Green MP Janosch Dahmen has asked Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court to block a Bundestag vote on …
-
UniCredit Stake in Commerzbank Reaches 49.65% of Voting Rights After Exchange Offer UniCredit stake in Commerzbank rose to 49.65% of voting rights after 17.6% of shareholders accepted the exchange offer, …
-
Business
Inheritance tax valuation doubles market price of inherited Munich flat
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerInheritance tax valuation disputes surge as tax offices frequently outpace market appraisals German heirs face inheritance tax valuations far above market appraisals, creating surprise bills. This guide explains causes and …
-
Business
Dining-room rugs questioned as spills and crumbs spark hygiene debate
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerShould You Put a Rug Under the Dining Table? Practical Advice on Size, Material and Care Deciding whether to place a rug under the dining table is a common dilemma …
-
Business
German bakeries hit by 40 percent insolvency rise as government proposes longer opening hours
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBakery Insolvencies in Germany Rise 40% as 63 Bakeries File in First Half German bakery insolvencies surged as 63 bakeries and confectioneries filed for bankruptcy in the first half of …
-
Business
Czech beer industry warns of decline despite highest per capita consumption
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCzech beer market tops world per capita but faces decline as pubs close and exports fall Czech beer market leads the world at about 121 liters per person, yet domestic …
-
Business
German industrial production rises 0.9% in May as auto sector jumps 3.6%
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Industrial Production Climbs 0.9% in May, Autos Lead Recovery German industrial production rose 0.9% month-on-month in May 2026, driven largely by a 3.6% jump in the automotive sector, the …
-
Business
Pharma industry warns coalition health bill will cost sector 19.2 billion euros
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pharmaceutical industry warns of €4.6bn extra burden from healthcare savings law German pharmaceutical industry warns new healthcare savings law will impose €4.6bn extra on drugmakers via higher rebates and …