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Automakers Say Electric Trucks Are Market-Ready as Charging Shortfalls Threaten EU 2030 Emissions Rules Automakers warn electric trucks are ready for customers, but lack of public charging and grid capacity …

German pension reform would add compulsory Prämienrente and link retirement age to life expectancy German pension reform proposed: mandatory Prämienrente from 2028, higher combined contributions and retirement age linked to …

Five People to Watch This Week: From Hochtief’s Juan Santamaría to ARD Chair Florian Hager Five people to watch this week (June 22–28, 2026): key figures whose moves could reshape …

Ten Years After Brexit Vote, Britain Faces Lasting Economic Costs and Deep Political Division Ten years after the June 23, 2016 Brexit referendum, new assessments and economic data show persistent …

Yuan undervaluation costs German economy billions, IW study finds IW study says China’s yuan undervaluation costs Germany billions; a 40% simulated appreciation could boost GDP by 0.3% and add €43bn …

German Coalition Eyes Swedish-Style Premium Pension to Add Funded Pillar to Statutory System Germany’s governing coalition is reportedly considering a Swedish-style premium pension (Prämienrente) as a mandatory, capital-funded pillar within …

Germany Pension Commission Draws Criticism from DIW President Marcel Fratzscher Germany’s pension commission proposals drew sharp critique from DIW president Marcel Fratzscher, who said the pension commission’s package is too …

German industry faces a “critical” moment as leaders demand swift reforms to revive investment and competitiveness Industry leaders warn German industry faces a critical phase as high costs and weak …

German pension commission proposals ‘too cautious,’ DIW head Marcel Fratzscher warns Marcel Fratzscher says German pension commission proposals are too cautious and won’t fix old‑age poverty; government must act urgently …