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Germany’s Elterngeld reform hit by federal budget cuts, trimming parental allowance spending Germany’s Elterngeld reform faces mounting pressure as federal budget cuts shrink the family ministry’s funding, forcing reductions in …

Lüneburger Heide high-speed rail plan threatens farmland as ICEs to run at 250 km/h Planned Lüneburger Heide high-speed rail to carry ICEs at 250 km/h through farmland sparks local concern …

Why Everyone Suddenly Wants Tofu: High-Protein Trend Empties Shelves Tofu demand has surged across Germany and Europe, leaving supermarket shelves unexpectedly bare and prompting supply worries. As of May 22, …

Artificial Intelligence and the Labor Market: Why the Middle Class Faces the Biggest Shift Studies show artificial intelligence will reshape Germany’s labor market — boosting growth but straining the middle …

ECB dependence deepens as policy tools tie the bank closer to politics European Central Bank dependence is rising as prolonged asset purchases, emergency support and close coordination with governments reshape …

Bayer origins examined in new ZEIT podcast probing aspirin, heroin and glyphosate ZEIT’s new podcast series examines Bayer origins, from the invention of aspirin and early heroin products to world …

Germany economic update: Irish arbitration loss, IG Metall warning, China tops investors A string of developments is reshaping the German economy today, from a high-profile arbitration ruling in the renewables …

Ifo business climate index edges up to 84.9 in May as services rebound Ifo business climate index edges to 84.9 in May as services rebound; German economy shows fragile stabilization …

German economy shows tentative stabilisation as Ifo index edges up and Q1 growth confirmed Germany’s economy received modest confirmation of stability in May as the Ifo business climate ticked up …