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Debate Intensifies Over Retirement at 70 as Germany Weighs Pension Reform Germany’s debate over retirement at 70 balances fiscal stability with fairness as lawmakers propose targeted help for low‑income and …

EU budget 2028-2034 faces sharp opposition as Germany and allies demand deep cuts At the Brussels summit on June 19, 2026, Germany pushed to cut the EU budget 2028-2034; leaders …

Unicredit takeover of Commerzbank extended to July 3 as German state refuses to sell stake Unicredit extends takeover of Commerzbank until July 3; final result expected July 8 as Germany’s …

BMW layoffs in focus as company opens talks with works council BMW layoffs are being discussed as the automaker opens talks with its works council after lowering its 2026 profit …

German pension reform faces crossroads as experts prepare overhaul of pay‑as‑you‑go system Germany confronts demographic strains on its pay‑as‑you‑go pension system, prompting a new expert commission to advise on comprehensive …

Munich Court Rules Short Drone Flight for Roof Survey Can Be Lawful Munich court: a short, announced drone flight for a roof survey can be lawful if privacy is minimized …

German producer prices rise 2.2% in May as oil-driven energy costs push input prices higher German producer prices rose 2.2% year‑on‑year in May, driven by a jump in energy costs …

Ultra-black paint developed in China absorbs 99.9% of light, promising deeper car finishes A newly developed ultra-black paint that soaks up 99.9% of incoming light could redefine automotive finishes and …

Study: Richest Ten Percent Responsible for Up to US$5.7 Trillion in Annual Environmental Damage Researchers from Leiden and Oxford find the richest ten percent cause disproportionate environmental harm, urging stronger …