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Statutory health insurance reform passed by Bundestag after turbulent debate Germany’s Bundestag approved a statutory health insurance reform on July 10, 2026, after a heated session that underscored political urgency …

German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes, affecting one-third of households German cabinet approves major Wohngeld changes: benefits reduced, heating allowance halved and indexation suspended. One-third of recipients to lose support …

Coalition Approves Smart Meter light Rollout to Accelerate Germany’s Grid Digitalisation Coalition backs Smart Meter light rollout with tighter 2030 targets and a year-end grid law to speed digitalisation; industry …

Germany to Buy Up to €7.2bn Stake to Secure KNDS Ownership Bundestag committee approves up to €7.2bn via KfW for a 40% German stake in KNDS with France; IPO set …

Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Navigation Dispute Intensifies After IRGC Warning IRGC warns ships to use only its approved routes through the Strait of Hormuz as Oman and the IMO announce …

Iran-US framework agreement remains unresolved as Tehran continues political and legal review Tehran has not approved an Iran-US framework agreement; Qatar and Pakistan mediators are in talks while Tehran conducts …

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 …

Germany rental law reform advances as cabinet approves measures to curb rent circumvention Germany’s rental law reform cleared the federal cabinet, proposing new limits on furniture surcharges, short-term lets and …

Wismar humpback whale ‘Timmy’ to be rescued after state approval for private operation Mecklenburg-Vorpommern authorizes private rescue of the Wismar humpback whale ‘Timmy’, approving an air-cushion lift and pontoon transport …