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Kenfo posts 6.2% return in 2025 and 7.9% in H1 2026 as chair proposes managing a capital-funded pension Kenfo fund posts 6.2% return in 2025 and 7.9% in H1 2026; …

Heat pumps become Germany’s top choice for home heating in 2025 Heat pumps became the most-installed residential heating system in Germany in 2025, driven by lower running costs and strong …

Family influencers face legal and ethical scrutiny as Germany considers bans and trust accounts Family influencers under scrutiny in Germany as lawmakers, media authorities and legal experts debate child consent, …

Stripe and Advent Offer $60.50 Per Share in Potential PayPal Takeover Stripe and Advent submit a $60.50-per-share proposal for a potential PayPal takeover, valuing the company at about $53 billion …

German landlords consider selling as half of private owners weigh exit, PwC finds PwC survey finds half of private landlords in Germany considering selling amid stricter rent caps and regulatory …

Germany cabinet approves Job-to-Job trial to let workers test new roles while keeping benefits Germany’s cabinet has approved a Job-to-Job trial that lets employees try new positions without resigning, aiming …

Companies Roll Back Artificial Intelligence in Customer Support as Errors and Costs Mount Trade Republic and other firms are reversing artificial intelligence in customer service after bots created delays, extra …

China economy growth slows to 4.3% in Q2 as exports surge while domestic demand weakens China economy slows: Q2 GDP up 4.3% year-on-year, missing forecasts; exports surge while consumption, investment …

Groupe SEB to Cut Jobs: WMF Layoffs Hit German Sites Amid Cost-Saving Drive Groupe SEB announces WMF layoffs and factory closures in Germany, cutting jobs to save €200M as retail …