Landlord lobby urges income-based modernization surcharge to shield low earners A German landlord association calls for modernization surcharge payments to be limited to higher-income tenants, saying fairness requires wealth-based allocation …
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Opel announces joint development with Leapmotor for new electric SUV
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerOpel Leapmotor electric SUV to be developed in Rüsselsheim and built in Zaragoza from summer 2028 Opel and Zhejiang Leapmotor will jointly develop a new C‑segment electric SUV designed in …
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German exports rise in March despite Iran war, trade surplus narrows
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman exports rise in March 2026 despite Iran war, data show Germany’s exports edged up in March 2026, increasing 0.5% month-on-month and 1.9% year-on-year, as exporters weathered higher oil prices …
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DAX supervisory boards show women exit sooner than men, analysis finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerWomen in DAX supervisory boards exit earlier than men as female leadership on boards grows Study finds women in DAX supervisory boards leave sooner than men – average tenure 5.4 …
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German rail infrastructure report reveals signal boxes still biggest bottleneck after €20bn
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman rail infrastructure unchanged after nearly €20bn funding, DB Infrago report finds DB Infrago report: German rail infrastructure shows no net improvement after nearly €20 billion in funding; aging signal …
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Germany fertility crisis prompts Dresden to propose closure of 33 childcare centers
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDeclining birth rates force Dresden to cut 33 day-care centres as Germany confronts historic baby slump Declining birth rates in Germany force daycare cuts and threaten long-term growth; experts cite …
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Attic living commands premium amid higher renovation and maintenance costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAttic living draws a premium as top-floor homes become costlier Attic living now commands higher prices as buyers and renters pay a premium for top-floor apartments with light, views and …
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EU weakens AI rules for machinery and extends high-risk deadline
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU negotiators soften AI regulation for industrial machinery, delaying high‑risk rules and narrowing scope EU negotiators soften AI regulation for industrial machinery, delaying high‑risk rules until 2027 and exempting many …
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Stark Defence unveils Vanta 6 drone boat to patrol Baltic Sea
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDrone boats surge in Baltic as Stark Defence unveils Vanta 6 amid shadow fleet concerns Stark Defence unveils Vanta 6 as drone boats gain prominence in the Baltic Sea amid …
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Aida Cruises forecasts stronger 2026 growth as cabins sell out
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAIDA Cruises Sees Booking Surge into 2028 as Capacity and Fuel Challenges Loom AIDA Cruises reports surging bookings that extend into 2028, with cabins filling quickly amid constrained fleet capacity …