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Union Blocks Bid to Limit Ehegattensplitting Despite Broad Economist Proposal Twenty-three economists urge capping the Ehegattensplitting to curb tax advantages and raise female employment in Germany, but the CDU opposes …

Gianni Infantino Faces U.S. Ticketing Inquiries as FIFA Defends 2026 Strategy Gianni Infantino confronts investigations by New York and New Jersey over 2026 World Cup ticketing as FIFA pushes expansion …

Screwworm fly found in Texas as USDA ramps up sterile-release and quarantines Screwworm fly found in Texas; USDA confirms cases and expands sterile-release, quarantines and import bans as ranchers and …

Banco BPM takeover bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena would create €50bn-plus Italian banking group Banco BPM takeover bid for Monte dei Paschi di Siena could create a €50bn-plus …

Italo’s push into Germany raises pressure on Deutsche Bahn, board member Michael Peterson warns Italo’s bid to enter the German long‑distance market intensifies pressure on Deutsche Bahn, with DB board …

Social media ban for minors faces weak effects, studies show Public debate grows as researchers find school phone bans and national youth restrictions produce limited, mixed results. Germany’s debate over …

Opec+ raises production targets by 188,000 bpd in fourth monthly increase OPEC+ raises production targets by 188,000 barrels per day from July as group says move will stabilise markets amid …

Refurbed expands into household goods as refurbished electronics market surges across Europe Refurbed, the refurbished electronics marketplace, broadens product range and claims market leadership while reporting rapid revenue growth and …

Bundesbank Backs Quantum-Resistant Digital Identity Technology Developed with German Start-up Bundesbank signs patent-sharing deal with German start-up to deploy quantum-resistant digital identity technology and boost Europe’s AI and quantum capacity. …