Volkswagen crisis deepens as F.A.Z. launches “Die VW-Story” podcast in a make-or-break year Volkswagen crisis reaches a pivotal moment in 2026 as F.A.Z. debuts “Die VW-Story” podcast, examining the automaker’s …
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Meta begins Singapore layoffs and confirms up to $145 billion AI investment
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMeta layoffs in Singapore mark start of company’s 8,000-job cuts as AI shift accelerates Meta layoffs begin in Singapore as the company moves to cut 8,000 jobs globally, reassign 7,000 …
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BASF announces CoreShift program to cut fixed costs 20 percent by 2029
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBASF launches CoreShift to cut cash-based fixed costs by up to 20% and reshape workforce BASF launches CoreShift to cut cash-based fixed costs by up to 20% by 2029, reshaping …
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German producer prices surge in April as Iran-linked oil shock drives costs German producer prices rose 1.7% year‑on‑year in April as an Iran-related oil shock pushed energy and input costs …
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Nvidia posts nearly $58 billion profit and announces $80 billion buyback
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNvidia earnings surge with $58 billion quarterly profit and $80 billion buyback Nvidia earnings jump as the chipmaker posts nearly $58 billion net income and $81 billion revenue, raising guidance …
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German finance ministry prepares subsidy cuts to fund income tax reform
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Weighs Subsidy Cuts to Fund Income Tax Reform, Working Group Reportedly Targets €5 Billion Germany weighs subsidy cuts to fund an income tax reform; a Federal Finance Ministry working …
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UniCredit takeover bid sparks Wiesbaden protests over potential 23,000 job cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerUniCredit takeover of Commerzbank sparks protests as employee cuts loom Commerzbank shareholders met in Wiesbaden amid protests over the proposed UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank, with staff warning the deal could …
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IEA projects EV transition will cut road transport emissions by 1,000 Mt by 2035
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIEA: Electromobility Could Cut Road Transport Emissions by About 1 Billion Tonnes by 2035 IEA projects electrification could reduce road-transport greenhouse gases by ~1 billion tonnes by 2035; Germany’s new …
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German hospitality revenue falls to lowest since spring 2022 despite VAT cut
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman hospitality revenue tumbles to lowest level since spring 2022 German hospitality revenue fell to its lowest level since spring 2022 in March, with price‑adjusted turnover down 5.2% year‑on‑year, driven …
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Germany’s building modernization bill allows oil and gas heaters, lets states decide
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman building modernization law advances after cabinet clears draft allowing oil and gas installations New draft of the building modernization law would let oil and gas heating be reinstalled, while …