German High Court Rules Suspected Defect Alone Does Not Create Seller Liability The Bundesgerichtshof held that a mere suspected defect cannot, by itself, establish liability in property sales, narrowing when …
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Temu and Shein cost German economy 5 billion euros and 40,000 jobs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTemu and Shein cost German retail €2.5bn a year, IW Consult finds IW Consult analysis finds Temu and Shein cost German retailers €2.5bn annually and over 40,000 jobs, prompting calls …
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Tesla posts higher revenue and profit as deliveries rise amid Musk controversies
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTesla Quarterly Results: Revenue and Profit Rise as Deliveries Increase Tesla quarterly results show revenue and profit growth driven by higher deliveries, with controversies around Elon Musk still weighing on …
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Diesel Price Drops Across Germany as ADAC Sees Room for Further Cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman diesel prices fall sharply as ADAC says further declines are possible Diesel prices in Germany fell to €2.13/l on average, down 15.7 cents week‑on‑week; ADAC says prices may fall …
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Lufthansa accuses high-paid staff of causing weak margins during union showdown
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLufthansa crisis deepens as board and unions trade public accusations Lufthansa crisis deepens as management blames high-paid staff for thin margins while unions press pay demands the company calls excessive, …
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Chancellor Merz calls statutory pension a basic safety net, undermines pension commission
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMerz Calls Statutory Pension ‘Basis Security’, Sparking Criticism and Uncertainty Friedrich Merz’s remark that the statutory pension is ‘only a basic safety net’ has provoked criticism and raised concerns about …
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RTL Group secures EU approval to acquire Sky Deutschland for €150m
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerRTL acquires Sky Deutschland as EU gives unconditional approval EU regulators have approved RTL’s takeover of Sky Deutschland, clearing a deal that closes June 1, 2026, reshaping German TV, streaming …
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Food prices squeeze low-income Germans as supermarket concentration fuels debate
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFood prices in Germany soar for low‑income households as supermarket dominance raises debate Rising food prices in Germany have hit low‑income households hardest, prompting scrutiny of supermarket concentration, farmer hardship …
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Diesel price falls to €2.13 in Germany as ADAC predicts further declines
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDiesel price falls to €2.13 per litre in Germany, ADAC flags potential further drops Diesel price in Germany falls to €2.13/l, down 15.7¢ week-on-week. ADAC expects further drops amid oil …
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German government cuts 2026 growth forecast to 0.5 percent amid Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as Iran conflict hikes energy costs German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as the Iran war drives energy and commodity …