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Debate over German statutory pension intensifies as Merz proposes ‘basic’ safety net Germany’s statutory pension debate sharpens as Chancellor Merz backs a ‘basic’ safety net; social groups demand labour-market reforms …

Germany’s tank discount shows only partial effect at pumps in first hours Germany’s two-month tank discount (Tankrabatt) began May 1, but initial price displays reflected only part of the cut …

Kurzarbeit cuts 133 million working hours in Germany in 2025 Kurzarbeit in Germany cut 133 million working hours in 2025, up from 124 million the year before, according to a …

Cauca explosion on Pan-American Highway kills seven and wounds 20 as officials demand decisive action Seven killed and 20 wounded in a suspected bombing on the Pan-American Highway in Cauca. …

Germany’s €6.5bn Grid Subsidy Faces Scrutiny as Minister Demands Electricity Price Relief Katherina Reiche urged grid operators and utilities to ensure a €6.5bn subsidy approved by the cabinet reaches households, …

Iran Ready to Resume Negotiations with United States if Washington Lifts Blockade, Tehran Says Iran ready to resume negotiations with the United States is at the center of Tehran’s latest …

Rheinland-Pfalz Faces Fiscal Test as New Government Confronts Healthcare, Education and Municipal Debt Rheinland-Pfalz must confront growing healthcare gaps, persistent education shortfalls and deep municipal debt as a CDU-led government …

German wage negotiations face renewed pressure as energy costs reignite inflationary risks Germany wage negotiations are under strain after a fresh surge in energy prices has fueled higher demands from …

EU budget 2028-2035 sparks clash as Parliament demands bigger envelope and new debt funds EU budget 2028-2035 debate intensifies as the Commission’s €2 trillion plan faces Parliament’s €2.2 trillion proposal, …