Ludwig Straub’s models rewrite macroeconomics: household diversity, COVID and ageing reshape fiscal policy Ludwig Straub’s acclaimed research reshapes macroeconomic modeling by showing how household heterogeneity and population ageing alter fiscal …
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Nursing home costs average €3,364 monthly as German reform could increase burden
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerNursing home costs in Germany surge as out‑of‑pocket share rises to €3,364 a month German nursing home costs climb: average total place cost tops €5,000 while residents’ out‑of‑pocket share hits …
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Harvey expands Legal AI footprint in DACH as hyperscalers heighten competition
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHarvey expands Legal AI push in Germany, Austria and Switzerland amid hyperscaler competition Harvey expands Legal AI in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, touting fast ROI, European data residency and deep …
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AI threatens climate goals as scholar urges tougher EU emissions trading
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAI environmental impact rises as data centers and services drive new emissions Experts warn AI environmental impact is growing as data centers and services raise energy demand; advocates urge post‑fossil …
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German pharma investment freeze triggered by Warken reforms and job warnings
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPharma investment freeze in Germany deepens as Boehringer and Eli Lilly scale back projects German pharmaceutical investment freeze alarms industry as lawmakers approve higher manufacturer rebates and tougher pricing rules …
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Germany median earnings rise 5.1% to €4,217, federal labor agency reveals
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMedian wage in Germany rises 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217, Bundesagentur reports Median wage in Germany rose 5.1% in 2025 to €4,217 gross monthly, outpacing inflation; regional gaps and education …
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Housing price collapse theory resurfaces as baby boomers retire The 1980s housing price collapse theory resurfaces as baby boomers retire, prompting debate on demographic supply shocks, regional risk and buyer …
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EU fines AliExpress €550 million under DSA for selling illegal products
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU Imposes €550 Million Fine on AliExpress for Selling Illegal and Dangerous Products EU fines AliExpress €550 million over weeks-long listing of counterfeit clothes, unsafe toys and hazardous cosmetics that …
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EEG reform fast-tracked in Germany to end homeowner feed-in tariffs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Accelerates EEG Reform to Fast-Track Wind, Solar and Grid Expansion Germany fast-tracks EEG reform and grid-connection bills, reshaping rooftop solar, wind and biomass rules as drafts go to states …
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Warner Bros. Discovery takeover by Paramount Skydance halted by federal judge
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFederal Judge Halts Paramount Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery After 12-State Challenge Federal judge blocks Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery on July 20, 2026, after 12 states sued, citing …