GKV funding shortfall prompts calls for €12bn federal top‑up for Bürgergeld recipients German GKV funding faces a deep shortfall as experts urge a €12bn federal top‑up for Bürgergeld recipients; ministers …
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German Government Faces Backlash as Businesses Demand Swift Reform Package
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman government reform under strain as business confidence collapses Berlin’s coalition faces mounting pressure as businesses decry stalled German government reform; deadlines for budget, tax and health measures loom this …
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Tesla announces 1,000 Grünheide jobs as Model Y demand boosts production
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerTesla Grünheide jobs: Company to add 1,000 positions as Model Y demand rises Tesla to create 1,000 new jobs at its Grünheide factory by June 30, 2026, boost Model Y …
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CDU Economic Council survey finds firms demand faster coalition reforms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerCDU Economic Council survey finds 96% of member firms say coalition reforms are ‘too slow’ CDU Economic Council survey shows 96% of member companies call the coalition’s reform pace ‘too …
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Electric vehicle demand surges as Iran war boosts German electrification
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerIran conflict fuels surge in electrification as Germans increase demand for EVs, solar roofs and heat pumps Iran conflict and high fuel prices accelerate electrification in Germany, boosting demand for …
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ASML raises full-year revenue forecast as AI-driven chip demand outpaces supply ASML raises 2026 revenue guidance after a strong Q1 as AI-driven chip demand boosts orders for EUV machines while …
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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 …
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Tobacco tax hike must be earmarked for healthcare, German family doctors demand
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman doctors call for tobacco tax increase revenues to be earmarked for healthcare German GPs and the federal drug commissioner demand that tobacco tax increase revenues be earmarked for prevention, …
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Technology
TSMC posts 35% first-quarter revenue surge to €30.5 billion on AI demand
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzTSMC revenue jumps 35% in Q1 as AI demand drives record sales TSMC revenue surged 35% in the first quarter to €30.5 billion, boosted by strong demand for AI processors …
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Aso-oke weavers in Iseyin reject mechanisation as global demand surges
by anna walterby anna walterAso-oke Revival: Iseyin Weavers Keep Yoruba Handwoven Fabric Alive Amid Global Demand Aso-oke weaving in Iseyin thrives as artisans resist mechanisation, attracting young weavers and global buyers while preserving Yoruba …