UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank sparks protests in Wiesbaden as job-cut fears mount Wiesbaden protesters warn the UniCredit takeover of Commerzbank could trigger mass job cuts, after reports UniCredit did not …
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EU negotiators strike compromise on US trade deal with 2029 sunset
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU-US trade deal: Late-night Strasbourg compromise sets expiry and safeguards ahead of June vote EU and U.S. negotiators reached a late-night compromise on the EU-US trade deal after more than …
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Spain’s Job Boom Fueled by Migrants as Employment Reaches Record High
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSpain’s job boom driven by migrant workforce lifts employment to historic highs Spain’s job boom is reshaping the labor market: migrants filled nearly 70% of 2.8 million jobs created since …
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Condominium owners secure Munich court order to probe former manager misconduct
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCondominium Owners Win Court-Ordered Legal Review After Assembly Blocks Probe of Former Manager Munich court orders legal review after condominium owners’ meeting rejected probes into a former manager, mandating a …
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EU reaches tariff agreement with US to abolish industrial tariffs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU-US tariff agreement cleared by EU institutions, averting immediate U.S. auto tariffs EU-US tariff agreement moves forward as MEPs and EU member states agree to remove EU duties on U.S. …
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EU bans Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic rule violations
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Bans Brazilian Meat Imports Over Antibiotics Non‑Compliance EU bans Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic safety breaches, suspending shipments and straining Mercosur talks. The move raises concerns for trade partners …
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Germany’s 12‑O’Clock Fuel Price Rule Breached by Nearly 3,000 Stations
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerThousands of German Stations Break 12 O’Clock Price Rule Since April 1 Rollout Nearly 3,000 German petrol stations breached the 12 o’clock price rule from April 1 to May 11, …
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EU announces import ban on Brazilian meat over antibiotic noncompliance
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU import ban on Brazilian meat to take effect Sept. 3, 2026 amid antibiotic-trace concerns EU import ban on Brazilian meat starts Sept. 3, 2026 after Brussels says Brazil cannot …
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EU approves 50 percent steel tariffs and slashes duty-free quota
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Parliament approves 50% EU steel tariffs to protect domestic industry EU Parliament backs 50% EU steel tariffs from July, cutting duty-free quota to 18.3M tonnes to shield industry amid …
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German electric car subsidy launches May 19, 2026 with income-based grants of €1,500–€6,000 Germany’s electric car subsidy opens May 19, 2026 — income-based grants of €1,500–€6,000. Households over €80,000 are …