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EU Recovery Fund debt repayment set for 2028–2058 under Cyprus compromise, prompting France–Germany clash Cyprus presidency proposes 2028–2058 repayment, igniting debate over roll‑over and national contributions to the EU Recovery …

Germany and France Abandon FCAS Fighter Project, Exposing Industrial Rift and Strategic Strain FCAS collapse leaves Europe facing lost contracts and a security gap as partners pivot to national programmes …

Brexit at 10: How the June 23, 2016 Referendum Reshaped Britain’s Economy, Trade and Politics Brexit at 10: A concise look at the economic costs, border frictions and political fallout …

Foreign allowance error: German Foreign Office overpaid €5 million to overseas staff A calculation error in foreign allowances led to a €5 million overpayment to German overseas staff, the Foreign …

Pension reform commission backs 30-point package, ties retirement age to life expectancy Germany’s commission on pension reform has agreed a 30-point package, proposing to abolish early retirement at 63 and …

German pension reform panel proposes mandatory capital-funded supplement and ends “pension at 63” A 13-member commission has delivered an 80-page plan outlining 33 recommendations for German pension reform, including a …

German pension reform would add mandatory funded component and raise retirement age with safeguards German pension reform would add a mandatory funded component, two-percentage-point capital accounts and retirement linked to …

Global electrification accelerates as solar hits record installations and COP31 presidency proposes 35% electricity target Global electrification is gaining momentum as solar and wind additions topped historic levels in 2025 …

Municipal finances in crisis: German communes record nearly €32 billion shortfall in 2025 Municipal finances in Germany plunged to a record €32 billion deficit in 2025, pushing total local government …