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Germany’s Reform Agenda Stalls as Coalition Prioritizes Painful Savings Germany’s reform agenda is stalling as the federal coalition focuses on difficult cost-cutting measures while leaving simpler, high-impact changes unresolved. Germany’s …

Smarcel: Cologne Startup Unveils Mobile Parcel Station to Tackle Last‑Mile Bottlenecks Cologne startup launches Smarcel mobile parcel station to ease last‑mile, reduce permit hurdles and offer app‑located flexible locker parking …

GKV contribution stabilization law under fire after opposition exposes funding imbalance Opposition in the Bundestag says the GKV contribution stabilization law has a structural funding imbalance, prompting calls for the …

EU passenger rights preserved as Parliament secures three‑hour compensation and tighter fare transparency EU lawmakers keep three‑hour delay compensation, require clearer claims rules and strengthen rights on hand luggage, seating …

Mercedes drone defense system unveiled at Eurosatory as Sprinter and G‑Class prototypes debut Mercedes unveils a new drone defense system with Munich startup Tytan at Eurosatory, pairing Sprinter command units …

Justice Department Clears Paramount Skydance Takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery DOJ clears Paramount Skydance takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery in a $111 billion deal; actors and states warn of antitrust …

Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Faces Funding Strain as 600 Children Attend Shipboard Concert Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern faces funding pressure as 600 children attended a cruise-ship concert on June 13; organizers now race to …

Paramount Acquires Warner Bros After DOJ Clears $111 Billion Deal DOJ cleared Paramount’s $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros without conditions, sparking international probes and renewed debate over media independence …

DOJ Clears Paramount Skydance Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in $111 Billion Deal U.S. Justice Department approved the Paramount Skydance acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on June 12, 2026, finding …