EU allows Germany to combine industrial electricity price and compensation, prompting €1bn budget request EU permits Germany to use the industrial electricity price alongside existing compensation, requiring roughly €1 billion …
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German exports rise for third straight month in April despite Iran conflict
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman exports rise for a third straight month as April shipments climb German exports rose 0.9% in April 2026 to €136.6bn, with EU and US demand supporting gains despite geopolitical …
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German Constitutional Court reviews Telecommunications Act TV termination rule
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCourt to rule on special termination right for TV contracts after telecom reform Germany’s Federal Constitutional Court is reviewing the special termination right for TV contracts introduced in the 2021 …
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German business associations demand timetable for government reform package
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman business groups demand reform timetable ahead of June 10 government summit German business associations demand a clear reform timetable from the federal government ahead of the June 10 summit …
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German bakeries decline as new startups surge, association demands Sunday work reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman bakery businesses see surge of 448 new start-ups in 2025 despite decade-long decline German bakery businesses recorded 448 new start-ups in 2025, yet total firms fell to 8,660 by …
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German industry groups demand reform timeline from government ahead of Kanzleramt talks
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBusiness groups demand clear reform timetable from German government ahead of Kanzleramt talks Top industry associations insist on a concrete reform timetable from the German government before the Kanzleramt meeting, …
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FCAS cancellation prompts Europe to pursue pragmatic defence coalitions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCancellation of German-French fighter jet project forces strategic reset for European defence Official cancellation of the German-French fighter jet project pushes Europe toward smaller industry coalitions, market-driven innovation and reuse …
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German regional economic growth diverges sharply as only 12 states expand in Q1 2026 Only 12 of 16 states recorded German regional economic growth in Q1 2026; industry mix and …
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China trade surges in May despite Middle East tensions as US exports jump 35%
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina’s foreign trade rebounds in May 2026 with 19.4% export surge China’s foreign trade jumped in May 2026 – exports up 19.4%, imports 27.4%, and a $105.4bn surplus. Growth driven …
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China exports surge 19.4% in May as AI hardware drives trade boom
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina exports surge 19.4% in May as AI hardware and chips drive record trade surplus China exports rose 19.4% in May, widening the trade surplus past $105 billion as global …