High dismissal protection in Germany raises restructuring costs and dampens innovation, study shows Estimates show Germany’s dismissal protection drives up restructuring costs, deters innovation and may lower long-term productivity and …
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Germany fuel prices surge before tank rebate ends, cartel authority warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTankrabatt deadline fuels sharp nationwide spike in German petrol and diesel prices Germany sees sudden fuel-price surge as Tankrabatt ends; ADAC and Bundeskartellamt raise concerns over pre-emptive hikes and incomplete …
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Fuel tax cut ends July 1 as pump prices climb and regulators prepare scrutiny Germany’s fuel tax cut ends on July 1, prompting expected pump price rises; regulators will monitor …
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Argentina wealth gap illustrated by landowner flying 270 km to ranch
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerArgentina’s social divide visible in a landowner’s helicopter and a Quilmes factory floor Argentina’s social divide: a landowner flies 270 km from Buenos Aires to Entre Ríos while a Quilmes …
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BMW unveils fifth-generation X5 in Spartanburg amid profit warning and restructuring
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBMW X5 Unveiled in Spartanburg as CEO Nedeljković Faces Profit Warning and Restructuring BMW X5 unveiled in Spartanburg as CEO Milan Nedeljković faces profit warning and restructuring; iX5 electric production …
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German coalition plans sweeping health, pension and tax reforms to spur growth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Coalition Stakes Social Reform on Economic Growth Government coalition meeting on July 1, 2026, aims to approve sweeping reforms — but questions remain over the feasibility of relying on …
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Europa-Park opens Monaco-themed Klein-Monaco area featuring Silver Star coaster
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropa-Park Monaco area opens in Rust with Prince Albert II and F1-themed Silver Star Europa-Park opens Monaco-themed area with Prince Albert II: a Monte Carlo-style casino, F1 Silver Star coaster …
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German Fuel Prices Jump Before Tankrabatt Ends as Antitrust Office Warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPrices spike at German pumps as Tankrabatt ends July 1, 2026 Fuel prices surged at German stations before the Tankrabatt ends July 1, 2026; ADAC reports midday jumps and regulators …
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Hamburg court voids condominium vote over missing heat pump details
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHamburg court invalidates owners’ vote over heat pump installation Hamburg court annulled a condominium vote after owners lacked crucial data on a heat pump installation; ruling requires full technical details …
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UBS Global Wealth Report finds private wealth grew 10.8% in 2025
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGlobal private wealth rises 10.8% in 2025, UBS reports; Germany records 2.6 million millionaires UBS reports global private wealth rose 10.8% in 2025, concentrated in the US and China, with …