ifo employment barometer rises to 93.9 in May 2026 as planned job cuts slow ifo employment barometer rises to 93.9 in May 2026 as German companies plan fewer job cuts; …
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German factories adopt AI and robotics, BCG finds they could reverse deindustrialization
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFactory of the future: BCG says AI and robots can keep German manufacturing competitive BCG finds Germany can regain industrial edge with the factory of the future: AI and robotics …
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German economy growth forecast slashed to 0.5 percent by Council of Economic Experts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth forecast cut sharply as council warns of energy and trade headwinds Germany growth forecast revised to 0.5 percent in 2026 by the federal economic council amid high oil …
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KNDS announces plans for rapid IPO and unified European land systems architecture
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerKNDS IPO set for “as soon as possible” after German-French state stake deal KNDS IPO likely after German and French state stake deal; company reports €4.4bn revenue and plans to …
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Social security contributions could near 50 percent in Germany by 2040, council warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWirtschaftsweisen warn social contributions in Germany could approach 50% by 2040 German Council of Economic Experts warns social contributions in Germany could near 50% by 2040, urging urgent reforms to …
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German aerospace industry hits €62 billion in 2025 as military orders surge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman aerospace industry posts record €62bn in 2025 as defense and space orders surge German aerospace industry posts record €62bn in 2025 as defense and space orders surge; Bundeswehr’s €35bn …
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German breweries warn World Cup alone will not guarantee higher beer sales
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman breweries cautious ahead of World Cup as sales hinge on weather and team success German breweries are cautiously optimistic about the World Cup, but say summer beer sales will …
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Part-time employment in Germany hits record share as full-time falls
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPart-time work in Germany reaches record share as full-time roles decline Part-time work in Germany reaches new highs: 31.9% in microcensus and near 40% by IAB, reshaping hours, gender roles …
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US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost local economy 2,650 jobs, study warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUS troop withdrawal from Germany could cost about 2,650 jobs, study finds Study: US troop withdrawal from Germany could cost 2,650 jobs and reduce municipal revenues, with long-term losses for …
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Focused Energy raises $250 million backed by RWE for Biblis fusion campus
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFocused Energy raises nearly $250 million to build laser-fusion labs at former Biblis site Focused Energy secures nearly $250M to equip laser-fusion labs at the former Biblis nuclear site, backed …