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Fresenius Under Fire Over Vamed Report as CEO Emphasizes Growth and SAP Partnership Fresenius shareholders pressed executives over a probe into the former Vamed unit at the company’s annual meeting, …

EU debt alarm: IMF warns of 130% of GDP by 2040 after Nicosia finance ministers’ meeting IMF warns EU debt may hit 130% of GDP by 2040, prompting debate in …

BP offshore wind gamble turns costly as impairments and withdrawals mount BP offshore wind shifted from 2023 leasing splurges to multi-billion impairments and project pullbacks, prompting calls for auction and …

ADAC membership fee increase to take effect Jan. 1, 2027 as club cites rising costs ADAC membership fee increase raises individual tariffs €10–€35 from Jan 1, 2027; club cites higher …

Naphtha shortage in Japan forces emergency glove release and hits factories and packaging Naphtha shortage in Japan disrupts medical supplies, packaging and auto production; government releases 1.6 million surgical gloves …

Heberer Calls for Rethink of Germany-China Relations in New Book Germany-China relations must move beyond “systemic rivalry,” argues sinologist Thomas Heberer in his new book and interview, urging dialogue, targeted …

SpaceX completes twelfth Starship test using upgraded third-model configuration SpaceX completed its twelfth Starship test on May 22, 2026 using a new third-model configuration; upper stage deployed satellites before failing …

Deutsche Bahn Opposes Italo in Germany as Bundesnetzagentur Weighs Market Opening DB Infrago rejects Italo in Germany, opposing long-term track guarantees the operator seeks to underwrite a €3.6bn Siemens train …

UK Proposes Goods Single Market to EU as Brussels Recommends Customs Union or EEA Britain has reportedly offered the European Union a goods single market for trade, an initiative the …