Meta layoffs to cut about 8,000 jobs as company prioritizes AI spending Meta layoffs will cut roughly 8,000 jobs as the company reshapes to fund large AI infrastructure spending; about …
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Politics
German inclusion reform proposal sparks concern over cuts for disabled children
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoInclusion reform in Germany sparks alarm as parents warn pooling and cuts could weaken individual support Proposed inclusion reform in Germany prompts parents’ alarm as pooling, cuts to child support …
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Business
Solar subsidy cuts threaten German rooftop market, industry warns
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s Solar Subsidy Cuts Draw Sharp Industry and Political Criticism Germany’s proposed solar subsidy cuts risk slowing rooftop adoption and threatening local installers, industry groups warn. Federal plans to end …
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Business
Diesel Price Drops Across Germany as ADAC Sees Room for Further Cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman diesel prices fall sharply as ADAC says further declines are possible Diesel prices in Germany fell to €2.13/l on average, down 15.7 cents week‑on‑week; ADAC says prices may fall …
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Business
German government cuts 2026 growth forecast to 0.5 percent amid Iran war
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as Iran conflict hikes energy costs German growth forecast cut to 0.5% for 2026 as the Iran war drives energy and commodity …
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Technology
Redwood Materials cuts roughly 10% of workforce to scale energy storage
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzRedwood Materials layoffs impact roughly 135 employees as company refocuses on energy storage Redwood Materials layoffs: the battery recycler cut about 135 roles—around 10% of staff—to streamline operations and accelerate …
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Politics
Russia’s planned return to Venice Biennale prompts EU to announce funding cuts
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU Threatens Funding Cuts Over Russia’s Return: Russian Pavilion at Venice Biennale Sparks Diplomatic Row EU officials warn cuts to Biennale funding if Russia proceeds with a Russian pavilion at …
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Business
German industry stagnates in 2026 as BDI cuts growth forecast
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBDI Cuts 2026 Growth Forecast as German Industry Stagnation Looms Germany’s industrial association BDI warns that German industry stagnation is now the likeliest outcome for 2026 amid weak production, rising …
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Politics
German health reform proposes 20 billion euros cuts, patients face higher co-payments
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGerman health reform targets €20 billion cut from statutory insurers in 2027 German health reform aims to cut €20 billion from statutory insurers in 2027, shifting €3.8bn to patients and …
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World
IEA cuts global oil demand forecast and warns of widening demand destruction
by anna walterby anna walterIEA demand destruction report cuts 2026 oil forecasts as Hormuz closure and US blockade squeeze supplies IEA demand destruction report slashes 2026 oil forecasts as Strait of Hormuz closure and …