Leo Müller

German pension reform would add mandatory funded component and raise retirement age with safeguards German pension reform would add a mandatory funded component, two-percentage-point capital accounts and retirement linked to …

Global electrification accelerates as solar hits record installations and COP31 presidency proposes 35% electricity target Global electrification is gaining momentum as solar and wind additions topped historic levels in 2025 …

Municipal finances in crisis: German communes record nearly €32 billion shortfall in 2025 Municipal finances in Germany plunged to a record €32 billion deficit in 2025, pushing total local government …

China’s undervalued yuan costs Germany billions, IW study shows A new study by the German Economic Institute (IW), funded by the Federal Foreign Office, finds that an undervalued yuan has …

Richest ten percent responsible for $1.7–$5.7 trillion in annual environmental damage, study finds Researchers say the richest ten percent cause $1.7–$5.7 trillion in yearly environmental damage, driven largely by biodiversity …

German housing market faces acute shortage as construction collapses and policy fights escalate Germany’s housing shortage worsens as the German housing market sees soaring urban demand, a 30% collapse in …

China exports to Europe surge, threatening key industries and jobs Rising exports from China to Europe are outpacing EU shipments and pressuring manufacturers across the bloc, from automakers to energy-equipment …

Northvolt battery plant in Schleswig-Holstein sold to start-up Lyten after project collapse Swedish battery maker Northvolt’s failed Northvolt battery plant in Schleswig-Holstein has been taken over by start-up Lyten, after …

BaFin appoints special commissioners at Berenberg as Schaeffler drone tie-up and US drug-price probe surface BaFin appoints special commissioners to lead Berenberg amid regulatory scrutiny. Schaeffler partners with a French …