Ukraine economy falters as IMF trims 2026 growth outlook; reconstruction and agriculture offer uneven recovery Ukraine economy faces a slow recovery after IMF downgrades 2026 growth; output near 80% of …
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German pension reform proposals fail to tackle redistribution and deepen inequality
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPension reform proposals in Germany criticised as timid and unfair Pension reform in Germany is advancing with cautious proposals from the federal commission, but experts say the measures are too …
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Franco-German FCAS project collapses as Airbus and Dassault fail to agree
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany and France Scrap FCAS Fighter-Jet Program After Airbus–Dassault Leadership Deadlock Germany and France have announced the end of the FCAS fighter-jet program after nine years, citing an impasse between …
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Social media bans fail to improve teenage wellbeing or school outcomes
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSocial media ban for minors faces weak effects, studies show Public debate grows as researchers find school phone bans and national youth restrictions produce limited, mixed results. Germany’s debate over …
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Berlin Citizen Initiatives Fail to Force Car and Ad Bans, Mayor Faces Criticism
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBerlin ballot initiatives fall short as mayor shifts to social promises Organizers announced this weekend that two high-profile Berlin ballot initiatives failed to gather enough support to force referendums, signaling …