German health finances under scrutiny as privately insured shoulder costs for Bürgergeld recipients Nina Warken warns German health finances are strained as privately insured members and state funds absorb higher …
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Elterngeld faces scrutiny after 20 years as costs and effectiveness questioned
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElterngeld at Twenty: Cost, Impact and the Debate Over Eligibility Elterngeld nears its 20th anniversary — a comprehensive review of costs, incentives and reforms since its 2007 launch, and the …
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Inflation in Germany drops to 2.6 percent in May, fuel costs up
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman inflation eases to 2.6% in May, Destatis reports German inflation slowed to 2.6% year-on-year in May, down from 2.9% in April, according to a first estimate from the Federal …
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World
Gaza dental clinics warn soaring costs and supply shortages block treatment
by anna walterby anna walterDental care in Gaza collapses as import curbs and price spikes leave patients untreated Import curbs and supply shortages have pushed dental care in Gaza out of reach for many, …
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EU industry acceleration law risks coercion, raises costs for European manufacturers
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEU industry acceleration law sparks debate over protectionism and market control EU industry acceleration law aims to raise the bloc’s industrial share from 14% to 20% by 2035, drawing criticism …
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Technology
School districts demand Meta cover youth mental health costs from social media
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzSchool Districts Seek Compensation Over Social Media Addiction; Kentucky Requests $60M for Long-Term Program School districts are pursuing compensation for harms they say stem from social media addiction, with a …
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German power grid must adopt smart meters and flexible tariffs to cut costs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSmart meters and flexible tariffs could cut Germany’s electricity costs, experts say ZEIT podcast guests say smart meters and flexible tariffs can better match supply and demand, easing grid strain …
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Germany faces surging interest costs, forcing cuts to federal spending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s rising interest costs squeeze federal budget as bond yields climb Germany’s rising interest costs are forcing higher debt service bills, cutting fiscal space and complicating plans to borrow €200bn …
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BASF announces CoreShift to slash fixed costs 20 percent and cut jobs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBASF unveils CoreShift plan to cut cash fixed costs by up to 20% by 2029 BASF launches “CoreShift” to reduce cash fixed costs in its core business by up to …
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BASF announces CoreShift program to cut fixed costs 20 percent by 2029
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBASF launches CoreShift to cut cash-based fixed costs by up to 20% and reshape workforce BASF launches CoreShift to cut cash-based fixed costs by up to 20% by 2029, reshaping …