Coalition’s plan to require a sick note from day one sparks warnings of strain on patients, doctors and employers Coalition plans to require a sick note from day one in …
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Politics
German government moves to end Deutsche Post VAT exemption on business mail
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman government moves to end Deutsche Post VAT exemption in draft law targeting business mail Berlin moves to remove Deutsche Post VAT exemption for business-to-business forwarding, aiming to level the …
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Business
Ifo business climate rises in June as German economy eyes détente
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIfo business climate index edges up to 85.6 in June as German firms cite easing geopolitical tensions German business sentiment improved in June as the Ifo business climate index rose …
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SantamarÃa to Hager: Five leaders shaping German business and media this week
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFive People to Watch This Week: From Hochtief’s Juan SantamarÃa to ARD Chair Florian Hager Five people to watch this week (June 22–28, 2026): key figures whose moves could reshape …
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Technology
Anthropic Surpasses OpenAI in Business AI Spending, Pulls Mythos After US Ban
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAnthropic Pulls Mythos 5 After U.S. Export-Control Order as Business Adoption Surges Anthropic pulls Mythos 5 and Fable 5 after a U.S. export-control order; business adoption rises as Ramp data …
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German economy faces major challenges, business and union leaders acknowledge after talks
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany Economic Meeting Ends with Cross-Sector Agreement on Mounting Challenges Germany economic meeting ends with business, unions and coalition leaders agreeing the country faces major challenges, officials said after Wednesday …
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EU transparency register requires business owners’ full personal data from July 2027
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU expansion of transparency register will force owners to disclose home addresses and ID numbers from July 2027 EU reform will force beneficial owners to register addresses, ID numbers and …
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Business
German business associations demand timetable for government reform package
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman business groups demand reform timetable ahead of June 10 government summit German business associations demand a clear reform timetable from the federal government ahead of the June 10 summit …
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Politics
CDU Mecklenburg-Vorpommern unveils nine-point plan to boost families and business
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCDU Mecklenburg-Vorpommern unveils nine-point program as party seeks recovery ahead of campaign CDU Mecklenburg-Vorpommern launches nine-point program prioritizing family housing grants, business one-stop services and school rules amid low poll …
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German business presence at Saint Petersburg forum shrinks to lone Globus CEO
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman business in Russia reduced to a single visible presence at St. Petersburg forum Only a handful of German executives attended the St. Petersburg Economic Forum, with Thomas Bruch the …