Stock Market Boom Widens Wealth Gap and Raises Democratic Concerns Stock market boom concentrates asset gains while wages lag, deepening inequality and increasing political risk, according to recent wealth data …
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Business
German Industry Warns of China Syndrome as Chinese Competition Erodes Jobs
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany confronts a new “China shock” as competition from Chinese manufacturers intensifies, testing the resilience of its export-led industries and prompting debate over jobs, trade deficits and policy responses. Germany …
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Politics
German politicians face authenticity crisis as public trust erodes
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoCrisis in government-citizen relations deepens as voters call politicians “generic” Voter disaffection fuels a crisis in government-citizen relations as politicians are seen as generic and unauthentic, undermining public trust and …
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Business
ECB independence erodes and threatens Eurozone economic stability
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerECB dependence deepens as policy tools tie the bank closer to politics European Central Bank dependence is rising as prolonged asset purchases, emergency support and close coordination with governments reshape …
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Health
Study reveals wildfire smoke shortens life expectancy and erodes greenspace benefits
by Dieter Meyerby Dieter MeyerWildfire smoke linked to shorter life expectancy, Ohio State study finds Ohio State study finds wildfire smoke exposure shortens life expectancy and undermines greenspace benefits, highlighting risks for public health …