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EU Parliament approves new gene editing rules, easing checks and labeling for plant breeding EU gene editing rules approved by Parliament on June 17, 2026, relax safety checks and labeling …

Tanker crews stranded as Strait of Hormuz reopens briefly amid conflict and insurance fears Seafarers stranded off the Strait of Hormuz face renewed danger and economic strain as a temporary …

Apprenticeship Surge: More Abitur Graduates in Germany Choose Trades Over University Rising numbers of Abitur graduates in Germany are opting for apprenticeship training in skilled trades amid job-market shifts, AI …

Vonovia expropriation debate intensifies as CEO warns of harassment and investor risk Vonovia expropriation debate heats up as CEO Luka Mucic warns of harassment and investor risk, proposing targeted regulation …

Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff to link two German toy icons Ravensburger acquires majority stake in Steiff, uniting two historic Baden-Württemberg manufacturers. Heirs retain stake; Steiff remains independent pending …

Court Rules Condo Owners Shouldn’t Bear Roof Window Replacement Costs When Part of Roof Renovation Munich court rules condo owners need not pay roof window replacement costs when windows are …

German coalition confronts income tax reform as July 1 meeting looms German coalition prepares for July 1 talks on income tax reform as health and care bills advance, facing a …

District heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes as heat pumps surge past gas District heating in Germany reaches 8% of new homes while heat pumps overtake gas; experts …

50Hertz awards billion-euro contract for two-gigawatt converter platforms to Siemens Energy consortium 50Hertz has awarded a billion-euro contract for two-gigawatt converter platforms to a Siemens Energy-led consortium, signaling a boost …