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Germany Debates Targeted Relief Premium for Commuters After Bundestag Extends Scheme Bundestag extends tax-free relief premium to mid-2027 as debate erupts over targeted payouts for long-distance car commuters, costs, fairness …

BP profit jumps to $3.2 billion in Q1 as oil trading offsets Middle East disruption BP profit rises to $3.2bn in Q1 as oil trading and higher Gulf of Mexico …

Company liveblog: Bayer, Shell and Eli Lilly headline market moves after major legal hearing and takeover bids Company liveblog: Bayer shares fall after Supreme Court hearing; Shell unveils $16.4bn ARC …

Volkswagen ID.3 Becomes Germany’s Most-Registered Electric Car, KBA Shows Volkswagen ID.3 has overtaken Tesla Model Y as the most-registered electric car in Germany, with 116,053 units versus 106,184, per official …

EU Rules: USB-C Charging for Laptops Becomes Mandatory Across the Bloc EU makes USB-C charging for laptops mandatory across EU. New rules require up to 240W USB-PD support and packaging …

Kurzarbeit cuts 133 million working hours in Germany in 2025 Kurzarbeit in Germany cut 133 million working hours in 2025, up from 124 million the year before, according to a …

Signal security questioned after alleged phishing campaign compromises German politicians Meta description: Alleged phishing attacks targeting German politicians on Signal raise fresh questions about Signal security and push governments toward …

Germany urges EU to remove fertilizer tariffs as prices climb after Iran war Germany urges the EU to lift fertilizer tariffs after prices surged due to the Iran war. Minister …

Bundeswehr Awards Rheinmetall €1.04 Billion Contract for New Infantry Systems Bundeswehr awards Rheinmetall €1.04bn contract for Infanterist der Zukunft systems, equipping 8,600 troops with vests, night vision and tablets, 2027–2029. …