Renewable energy share hits record 58% of Germany’s electricity consumption in first half of 2026 Germany’s renewable energy share reached a record 58% of electricity consumption in Jan–Jun 2026, driven …
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German consumer spending leads EU in leisure but lags on dining out
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Consumer Spending Skews Toward Leisure as Dining-Out Lags Behind EU Peers New EU analysis shows German consumer spending prioritizes leisure but is conservative on eating out, affecting hotels, restaurants …
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Siemens announces €300 million German investment to create 700 jobs by 2030
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSiemens investment in Germany: €300 million to expand Frankfurt plants and build Offenbach supplier Siemens investment in Germany: the technology group will spend €300 million to expand manufacturing in Frankfurt …
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EU lifts tariffs on US industrial goods and lobster under Trump deal
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU-US tariff deal: Tariff-free entry for US industrial goods and lobster from July 1, 2026 EU-US tariff deal takes effect July 1, 2026. EU lifts duties on US industrial goods …
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German courts rule AI liability applies to search engines and chatbots
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman Courts Tighten Liability for AI-Generated Content After Munich Ruling German courts rule that operators of AI summaries and chatbots can face liability for false or misleading AI outputs, reshaping …
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German inflation drops to 2.3% in June after fuel rebate, oil slide
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman inflation slows to 2.3% in June 2026 as oil prices and fuel discount ease pressure German inflation eased to 2.3% year-on-year in June 2026, helped by lower oil prices …
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German dismissal protection stifles innovation and slows productivity growth
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerHigh dismissal protection in Germany raises restructuring costs and dampens innovation, study shows Estimates show Germany’s dismissal protection drives up restructuring costs, deters innovation and may lower long-term productivity and …
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Germany fuel prices surge before tank rebate ends, cartel authority warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTankrabatt deadline fuels sharp nationwide spike in German petrol and diesel prices Germany sees sudden fuel-price surge as Tankrabatt ends; ADAC and Bundeskartellamt raise concerns over pre-emptive hikes and incomplete …
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Fuel tax cut ends July 1 as pump prices climb and regulators prepare scrutiny Germany’s fuel tax cut ends on July 1, prompting expected pump price rises; regulators will monitor …
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Argentina wealth gap illustrated by landowner flying 270 km to ranch
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerArgentina’s social divide visible in a landowner’s helicopter and a Quilmes factory floor Argentina’s social divide: a landowner flies 270 km from Buenos Aires to Entre RÃos while a Quilmes …