German care reform debate intensifies as CDU urges earlier financial responsibility from adult children CDU deputy Albert Stegemann proposes lowering the income threshold so adult children contribute to parents’ care, …
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German Insolvency Crisis Deepens as Corporate Failures Rise Nationwide
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBusiness Insolvencies in Germany Rise Sharply as Rescue Rates Plummet Business insolvencies in Germany are rising as rescue rates fall; administrators warn of growing large-company failures and weakened investor appetite. …
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Chinese investment surge in Germany sparks government scrutiny and debate
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChinese Investment in Germany Surges as Berlin Faces Tough Choices Chinese investment in Germany rises as Beijing redirects capital; Berlin weighs security reviews, corporate deals and EU limits amid tech-transfer …
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Stegemann proposes cutting income threshold for adult children to fund parents’ care
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman care reform debate intensifies as CDU’s Albert Stegemann urges earlier child contributions to parents’ care costs CDU deputy Albert Stegemann proposes lowering the income threshold so adult children contribute …
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Blue Origin New Glenn rocket explodes during test at Cape Canaveral
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBlue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral damages launch pad and clouds Artemis plans Blue Origin New Glenn explosion at Cape Canaveral produced a massive fireball, damaged the launch …
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ImmoScout24 study finds nearly half of Germany’s major cities charge over €10/m²
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRental prices in Germany show sharp divide as metros drive averages up ImmoScout24’s Q1 2026 analysis finds rental prices in Germany average €9/sqm, but metropolitan hubs push rates much higher …
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Arla acquires DMK after EU approval and creates Europe’s largest dairy cooperative
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerArla DMK merger to form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative as EU clears deal EU clears Arla DMK merger to form Europe’s largest dairy cooperative on June 1, 2026, uniting 12,000 …
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Pay transparency: Germany misses EU deadline and delays key obligations until 2028
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany Misses EU Pay Transparency Directive Deadline, Delays Law to 2027 Germany will miss the EU pay transparency directive deadline on June 7, 2026, and plans a staggered national rollout …
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US AI investments fuel economic growth as 50 billion data center boom
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAI investment surge fuels U.S. growth as data‑center building and supercomputer imports climb U.S. AI investment in data centers and high‑performance computing is driving robust economic growth, with roughly $50 …
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VW managers lose €7.5 million whistleblower damages claim in Lower Saxony court
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen whistleblower lawsuit dismissed by Lower Saxony court; appeal allowed Court rejects €7.5 million claim by former VW managers, finding no proof of promised promotions; appeal to the Federal Labour …