New IW study reignites debate over profits and jobs in Germany As unions press for redistribution, a new Institute of the German Economy report argues corporate profits are essential for …
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Technology
AI startups drive monthly surge of VC-backed unicorns across industries in 2026
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAI Drives Wave of 2026 Unicorns: Monthly Roll Call of VC-Backed Startups A surge of 2026 unicorns has reshaped venture markets, with AI startups dominating valuations while healthcare, semiconductors, space …
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Politics
Spain records 1.17 million migrant legalization applications in three-month drive
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoSpain migrant legalization program receives 1.17 million applications by June 30 Spain’s migrant legalization program drew 1.17 million applications by June 30, with more than 600,000 cases already in process …
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Business
Unemployment benefits drive early retirements as advisers shift costs to the state
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEarly retirement by claiming unemployment: how some Germans game the system Many older workers are using unemployment benefits as a route to early retirement, raising questions about costs and ethics. …
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World
Gaza Concerns Drive Former Labour Voters Toward Greens and Liberal Democrats
by anna walterby anna walterMajor poll finds Gaza concerns drove over half of former Labour voters to Greens and Lib Dems New Opinium poll finds Gaza concern and UK government support for Israel prompted …
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Technology
OpenAI upgrades Codex, revamps ChatGPT UI to drive users to coding tools
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzOpenAI Codex Upgrade to Be Rolled into ChatGPT Web and Mobile Apps OpenAI is upgrading Codex and revamping ChatGPT apps to steer users to coding tools, image generation and partners …
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Business
Auctions Drive Underbidding and the Winner’s Curse in Public Procurement
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAuction design under scrutiny as transparency and lowest-bid rules trigger market strains Auction design matters — experts warn that price transparency and lowest-bid rules can trigger underbidding, project delays and …
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Business
Electric Cars Become More Attractive as Current Subsidies Drive Private Demand
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerElectric cars surge in appeal as subsidy shifts demand toward private buyers German subsidy changes are making electric cars more affordable, driving private buyers to convert at higher rates and …
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Business
European chemical industry benefits as Persian Gulf disruptions drive price hikes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerEuropean chemical industry gains from supply shocks as prices rise and local producers benefit European chemical industry gains as Strait of Hormuz disruptions and Asia force-majeure filings raise prices, benefiting …
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Business
Germany becomes net electricity exporter in first quarter as renewables drive exports
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman electricity exports turned net positive in Q1 2026 as renewables lead shipments German electricity exports were net positive in Q1 2026; renewables accounted for 57% of exports as lower …