German 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 …
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European Commission warns energy markets will remain tight despite Iran war ending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU energy crisis: Commission warns markets will stay tight even if Iran war ends EU energy crisis: Commission warns gas and kerosene markets will stay strained even if the Iran …
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Home renovation faces high costs asbestos hurdles and energy upgrade needs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerProperty renovation in Germany faces high costs and hidden risks Property renovation in Germany faces rising costs, hidden hazards like asbestos, and energy upgrades; experts recommend coordinated planning and energy …
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Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights as kerosene squeeze prompts Allianz Trade warning
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLufthansa cancels 20,000 flights amid fuel supply concerns; corporates warn of wider fallout Lufthansa cancels 20,000 flights, citing kerosene and operational challenges, while Allianz Trade warns insolvencies could imperil hundreds …
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China confirms digital yuan will be interest-bearing savings from 2026
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina to Allow Interest-Bearing Digital Yuan from 2026 to Boost Adoption China will permit the digital yuan to be held as interest-bearing savings from 2026, a move designed to increase …
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Germany approves €6.5bn subsidy for grid operators, minister demands consumers benefit
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s €6.5bn Grid Subsidy Faces Scrutiny as Minister Demands Electricity Price Relief Katherina Reiche urged grid operators and utilities to ensure a €6.5bn subsidy approved by the cabinet reaches households, …
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Deutschland-Stack Shows Technology Alone Cannot Digitize German State
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDeutschland-Stack faces reality check: technology alone won’t digitize the state Germany’s Deutschland-Stack aims to create a sovereign, unified digital framework for public administration, but on April 22, 2026 officials and …
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FCAS mediators granted extension until April 28 to report findings
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerMediators granted 10 extra days to report on FCAS leadership dispute Mediators receive 10 more days to resolve FCAS leadership rift between Dassault and Airbus as EU officials warn fragmentation …
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CDU Economic Council survey finds firms demand faster coalition reforms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCDU Economic Council survey finds 96% of member firms say coalition reforms are ‘too slow’ CDU Economic Council survey shows 96% of member companies call the coalition’s reform pace ‘too …
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Volkswagen CEO Blume considers cutting global production by one million vehicles
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerVolkswagen production cuts loom as CEO signals major capacity reduction Volkswagen production cuts are under consideration, with CEO Oliver Blume telling Manager Magazin that the group is weighing a significant …