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Delivery Hero takeover sparks bidding war as Uber and Prosus vie for control Delivery Hero takeover battle intensifies after founder steps down; Uber and Prosus both seek stakes in the …

Rheinmetall Romania contract: €5.7bn deal for combat vehicles, air defence and four ships Rheinmetall wins EUR 5.7bn Romania contract to supply nearly 300 combat vehicles, air-defence systems, ammunition and four …

Rheinmetall Romania contract: DAX giant wins €5.7bn defence package Rheinmetall Romania contract secures €5.7bn for vehicles, air-defence, ammunition and four naval vessels; major investments and production planned in Romania. Rheinmetall …

Germany Falls Short on EU Pay Transparency Directive, Legal Options Remain for Workers Germany failed to transpose the EU pay transparency directive into national law by the transposition deadline, leaving …

Ehegattensplitting reform backed by broad economist coalition proposing limited Realsplitting Broad coalition of economists urges an Ehegattensplitting reform to a limited Realsplitting, boosting child benefits and shifting tax support to …

Vonovia rent increase fuels dispute for Dortmund pensioner and spotlights wider housing strain Dortmund pensioner contests a Vonovia rent increase after years of modest payments, spotlighting affordability pressures and tenant-company …

Chinese acquisitions of German patents surge: Study finds more than 11,300 transferred since 2000 Study: Chinese acquisitions of German patents top 11,300 since 2000, prompting concern as Germany’s global patent …

Housing construction in Germany steps up as federal reforms meet municipal constraints Germany moves to accelerate housing construction as federal Baugesetzbuch reforms clash with city rules like Berlin’s 30% social …

German industry reports rising material shortages as ifo survey shows 15.9% of firms affected German industry faces rising material shortages—ifo survey: 15.9% of firms hit in May. Oil and petrochemical …