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Bayer glyphosate lawsuits hit by Supreme Court preemption ruling, settlement fate now hinges on July hearing Supreme Court rules that federal pesticide approvals preempt state-based failure-to-warn claims, undermining thousands of …

Volkswagen job cuts of up to 100,000 reported in restructuring plan Volkswagen job cuts reported by German media could remove up to 100,000 roles worldwide as management weighs plant closures, …

Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg Push for a “Südbonus” to Unlock Wind Power in the South Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg seek a “Südbonus” in the EEG to steer more wind power projects to …

German job market darkens as ifo employment barometer falls to 92.3 in June German job market weakens as ifo employment barometer drops to 92.3 in June 2026; firms signal layoffs …

Germany to enforce EU “right to repair” for appliances, phones and e-bikes Germany to implement the EU right to repair, requiring manufacturers to offer affordable repairs and spare parts for …

DGB pension reform commission proposes 50–53% pension level and mandatory workplace pensions DGB pension reform urges raising the statutory pension level to 50–53%, introducing mandatory occupational pensions, and funding changes …

Rheinmetall F126 cancellation sends shares tumbling as industry faces wider fallout Rheinmetall F126 cancellation sends shares tumbling; ministry cites €18bn cost. Suppliers face losses as TKMS offers Meko alternative from …

Germany enshrines EU right to repair into national law Bundestag enacts EU right to repair: manufacturers must make electronics repairable; consumers gain affordable fixes and a 12‑month warranty extension. Bundestag …

Germany’s federal and state leaders agree 80% “Wer bestellt, bezahlt” rule to share costs and ease municipal deficits Germany’s federal and state leaders agreed an 80% ‘Wer bestellt, bezahlt’ rule …