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German manufacturing orders rise 5% in March as exporters and electrical goods lead rebound German manufacturing orders rose 5% in March, driven by strong demand for electrical equipment and machinery, …

Europe urged to speed up European strategic autonomy in new Sparta2 report Sparta2 report urges accelerated European strategic autonomy with €150–500bn programs, coalition-led procurement, startup contracts and urgent political will. …

Gelsenkirchen Sparkasse vault break-in prompts protests as customers demand answers and full liability Hundreds of customers will protest over the Gelsenkirchen Sparkasse vault break-in on May 7, 2026, demanding answers …

Wolters Kluwer faces investor unease as CEO Stacey Caywood pledges trusted specialist content and cautious AI expansion after acquiring Berlin legaltech Libra Wolters Kluwer faces investor unease as CEO Stacey …

Unused gas connection fees leave homeowners paying after switching to heat pumps Gas connection fees for unused network links are levied even after households switch energy sources, causing consumer complaints …

Daimler Truck Q1 Profit Plunges 80% as North American Weakness Hits Sales Daimler Truck reports an 80% fall in first-quarter profit to €149 million, with revenue down 13% to €9.98 …

Wegovy pill reaches one million US users as Novo Nordisk raises 2026 outlook Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy pill surpasses one million US users since January launch as company raises 2026 outlook …

Germany’s draft to repeal the Heizungsgesetz signals major shift in heating policy Draft law would allow new oil and gas boilers again while mandating low‑carbon fuel blends and expanding subsidies …

Vocational training report: 2.8 million young people in Germany left without a trade qualification Vocational training report: nearly 2.8 million young people in Germany lack a vocational qualification, fueling debate …