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Mercedes Q1 2026 Results: Automotive EBIT Falls Nearly 50% to €933m Mercedes Q1 2026 results: automotive EBIT fell 47.2% to €933m as deliveries dropped and China sales plunged 27%; management …

German inflation rises to 2.9% in April as energy costs surge German inflation rose to 2.9% in April after oil-price spikes tied to the Iran conflict pushed energy costs higher …

KFC May Withdraw “Krispy Kebab” in Germany Amid Trademark Dispute with Bielefeld Chain KFC Germany is considering removing its new Krispy Kebab from menus after a trademark dispute with Bielefeld-based …

Raids in NRW and Bavaria Target Monheim Tax Haven in Probe of Mailbox Service Prosecutors confirm searches at 21 sites as investigators probe allegations that a provider helped companies use …

Adidas posts stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 as World Cup campaign lifts outlook Adidas surged in Q1 2026 with €6.6 billion revenue and a 15.5% rise in operating profit, keeping full-year guidance …

Klingbeil budget 2027 draws fire as Germany’s borrowing nears €200 billion Lars Klingbeil’s budget 2027 blueprint is criticized for soaring borrowing, rising debt service and fiscal gaps projected to reach …

German economy’s recovery cools as DIW barometer flags Iran conflict impact German economy shows only a slight April rise in DIW barometer; energy costs and uncertainty from the Iran war …

Bavarian Firm Fenecon Scales Battery Storage from Used Car Batteries, Owners Criticize Minister Reiche Fenecon builds battery storage systems from second‑life car batteries in Lower Bavaria, driving local growth while …

Job cuts in Germany accelerate as ifo barometer falls to lowest since May 2020 Job cuts in Germany rise as the ifo employment barometer falls to 91.3 – the lowest …