Deutsche Bahn says overhaul ahead of schedule as passenger satisfaction rises to 70% Deutsche Bahn CEO Evelyn Palla says the overhaul is ahead of schedule; passenger satisfaction has climbed to …
Business
-
Business
Peter Thiel buys Buenos Aires villa, seeks Argentina residency amid tax fears
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPeter Thiel Moves to Argentina, Buys Buenos Aires Villa Peter Thiel moves to Argentina, purchasing a Buenos Aires villa as his family relocates; he cites tax, safety and AI concerns, …
-
Business
German pharmacists harness Instagram dog Paula to boost foot traffic
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pharmacies battle closures and online competition as owners adapt with social media and new services German pharmacies face closures and online competition; owners use Instagram, extra services and cannabis …
-
Business
Auctions Drive Underbidding and the Winner’s Curse in Public Procurement
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAuction design under scrutiny as transparency and lowest-bid rules trigger market strains Auction design matters — experts warn that price transparency and lowest-bid rules can trigger underbidding, project delays and …
-
Business
Germany’s Sondervermögen monitoring report reveals limited impact on infrastructure investments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s special fund yields mixed early results as transport spending leads Germany’s special fund posts mixed results: 74% disbursed last year and 54% progress, with transport leading investment amid global …
-
Business
German government reveals 500-billion-euro special fund allocations amid misuse doubts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s 500‑billion special fund: government report lists projects and reignites debate Berlin reveals how the 500‑billion special fund (Sondervermögen) is being spent, naming major projects and prompting renewed questions about …
-
Anthropic IPO Filed as Claude Developer Seeks Blockbuster Listing Anthropic files for IPO on June 1, 2026, positioning Claude’s maker for a potential blockbuster public offering amid growing investor interest …
-
German fuel prices fall in May after tankrabatt and weaker crude oil push pump costs down German fuel prices fell in May after the government’s temporary tankrabatt and lower crude …
-
Business
BDI warns federal government national plastic levy will harm recycling investments
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman industry lobby urges government to drop proposed German plastic levy over recycling and competitiveness concerns BDI urges Berlin to reject a German plastic levy, arguing it will not improve …
-
Business
German Mittelstand increasingly targets defense contracts, survey finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman SMEs Eye Defense Industry as €200 Billion State Investment Sparks Interest Survey: German SMEs increasingly consider the defense industry as a €200 billion state buildup creates new markets, despite …