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German Wirtschaftsrat urges end to Mütterrente and early-retirement perks Wirtschaftsrat calls to abolish the Mütterrente and other early-retirement benefits, warning Germany cannot afford additional pension “gifts” amid demographic change. The …

CDU Economic Council Urges Cuts to Mütterrente and End to Early-Retirement Incentives CDU Economic Council calls to abolish Mütterrente and early-retirement incentives, warning demographic strain could push social contributions toward …

German distribution network operators earned a 30.1% average return on equity in 2024, BNE analysis shows BNE analysis finds Germany’s 18 largest distribution network operators earned a 30.1% average return …

Consumer watchdog warns rising energy could drive food prices higher Ramona Pop warns that rising energy costs risk sparking another round of food price inflation; she calls for a state …

Germany urged to enshrine heat protection in national crisis planning Germany’s medical association calls for mandatory heat protection in crisis planning as experts warn of hotter summers and higher risks …

German bakery businesses see surge of 448 new start-ups in 2025 despite decade-long decline German bakery businesses recorded 448 new start-ups in 2025, yet total firms fell to 8,660 by …

TSV 1860 Munich races to save DFB licence as investor halts loans and fans wait TSV 1860 Munich races to secure a DFB licence after investor Hasan Ismaik halted loans; …

Social Mixing in Housing: Why Integration Fails Without Active Management Social mixing in housing often fails when planning ignores management, equal design and support services. Experts warn integration must be …

Kubicki demands repeal of §188, calling politician‑insult law a threat to free speech Wolfgang Kubicki calls to abolish §188, saying the politician‑insult law curtails free speech and criticizing reporting portals …