AfD power struggle escalates as federal board orders NRW to redo candidate list AfD power struggle deepens after the party’s federal board formally ordered the North Rhine-Westphalia state association to …
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Business
Food prices in Germany rise 36% since 2020 as opposition demands regulation
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerFood prices climbed 36.3% from 2020 to mid-2025, far outpacing general inflation Food prices rose 36.3% between January 2020 and mid‑2025, eclipsing general inflation of 22% and prompting calls for …
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Technology
China develops longevity market to meet demands of rapidly aging population
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzChina longevity market accelerates as startups, clinics and investors target ageing population China longevity market grows as startups, clinics and investors target ageing consumers with supplements, biotech, stem-cell therapies and …
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Politics
Rente mit 63 abolition splits German parties as SPD demands ten-year transition
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSPD urges long transition as Germany debates end of Rente mit 63 SPD calls for extended phasing-out as pension commission proposes ending Rente mit 63; debate centers on legal deadlines, …
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Politics
EU warns of looming trade conflict with China as Merz demands action
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoEU-China trade conflict looms as German criticism presses Brussels to act EU-China trade conflict intensifies as German leaders, led by Friedrich Merz’s Bundestag remarks, push the European Commission to consider …
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Politics
German heatwave hits 41.5°C, forces motorway closures and demands nursing home heat protections
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoHeatwave in Germany Breaks Record as Highways Buckle, Care Homes and Fire Services Strain Heatwave in Germany: DWD records 41.5°C in Drewitz, prompting road closures, calls for better protection in …
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Business
DGB demands higher statutory pensions and rejects raising retirement age
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerDGB pension proposal rejects raising retirement age and urges stronger statutory pensions DGB pension proposal rejects raising the retirement age and calls for higher statutory pension levels, an employer-funded occupational …
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BMA rejects IHRA definition on antisemitism at annual meeting BMA rejects IHRA definition on antisemitism at its annual meeting, saying it risks silencing legitimate criticism of Israel and demands an …
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Business
Subtenants can refuse excessive demands as cleaning rota in sublease is binding
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSubtenants Have Rights: When Shared-Flat Cleaning Rotas and House Rules Are Enforceable Subtenants in Germany often accept strict house rules, from cleaning rotas to guest limits, without questioning their legal …
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Business
German economy in critical condition as industry demands urgent reforms
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman industry faces a “critical” moment as leaders demand swift reforms to revive investment and competitiveness Industry leaders warn German industry faces a critical phase as high costs and weak …