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BBSR Study: Move to the Countryside in Germany Driven by Demographics, Housing and Remote Work A BBSR study finds Germany’s move to the countryside is driven largely by demographics, tight …

Germany posts net electricity exports in Q1 2026 as renewables and price gaps lift cross‑border flows Germany posts net electricity exports in Q1 2026 as lower wholesale prices and wind …

Experts say Germany emissions projections underestimate 2030 output, risking large CO₂ budget overshoot Experts say Germany emissions projections underestimate 2030 greenhouse-gas output by up to 100 million tonnes, urging an …

Building permits in Germany jump 14.6% in Q1 as housing recovery faces geopolitical headwinds Germany’s building permits surged 14.6% year-on-year in the first quarter, with 63,500 approvals from January to …

Edmund Phelps, Nobel-Winning Economist, Dies at 92 Edmund Phelps, the 2006 Nobel laureate, has died at 92; his expectation-driven analysis of inflation and the golden rule of capital reshaped modern …

Made in Germany Faces Reckoning as Schularick Says Export Model Has Peaked Economist Moritz Schularick warns ‘Made in Germany’ has lost edge after geopolitical shocks and policy inertia, calling for …

Living Venice: How Castello Reveals the City’s Everyday Resilience An intimate portrait of Venice’s Castello shows how everyday life, local commerce and digital services sustain resilience despite tourism and housing …

German retail strikes draw more than 5,000 participants as Verdi demands 7% pay rise Over 5,000 workers joined German retail strikes as Verdi demands a 7% wage increase (min €225). …

BVerwG turkey farming ruling finds industry welfare standards insufficient BVerwG turkey farming ruling finds industry welfare standards inadequate, prompting nationwide enforcement questions and legal uncertainty for veterinarians. The Federal Administrative …