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 …
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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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Proposed ICE 250 high-speed line will cut through Lüneburg Heath farmer’s fields
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerLüneburger Heide high-speed rail plan threatens farmland as ICEs to run at 250 km/h Planned Lüneburger Heide high-speed rail to carry ICEs at 250 km/h through farmland sparks local concern …
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Germany Pension Reform Commission Says Lower Pension Level Won’t Cut Existing Pensions
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman pension level debate intensifies as commission finalizes reform report Germany’s pension level debate escalates as an eight-member commission prepares reform proposals due June 30, 2026, raising concerns for retirees …
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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 …
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IEA projects EV transition will cut road transport emissions by 1,000 Mt by 2035
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIEA: Electromobility Could Cut Road Transport Emissions by About 1 Billion Tonnes by 2035 IEA projects electrification could reduce road-transport greenhouse gases by ~1 billion tonnes by 2035; Germany’s new …
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German hospitality revenue falls to lowest since spring 2022 despite VAT cut
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman hospitality revenue tumbles to lowest level since spring 2022 German hospitality revenue fell to its lowest level since spring 2022 in March, with price‑adjusted turnover down 5.2% year‑on‑year, driven …
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MetLife Stadium transport costs slashed as shuttle and NJ Transit fares cut ahead of 2026 World Cup Organizers reduced MetLife Stadium transport costs for the 2026 World Cup this week, …
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German fuel tax cut largely passed to motorists, Monopolkommission finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman tankrabatt largely passed to motorists, analysis shows Monopolkommission finds most of the German tankrabatt passed to motorists, but early days saw incomplete pass-through and signs of wholesale price increases. …