Industry employment in Germany drops to decade low as hiring stalls Industry employment in Germany has fallen to a ten-year low of 6.6 million workers, a new study finds, signaling …
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IMD World Competitiveness Ranking: Germany Falls to 23rd Place in 38th Edition Germany drops to 23rd in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking as high taxes, inflation and infrastructure shortfalls weigh …
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Politics
Social housing in Germany falls by 20,000 units in 2025 despite new construction
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoGermany lost roughly 20,000 social housing units in 2025 as more than 57,000 subsidised flats exited rent restrictions Germany lost about 20,000 social housing units in 2025 as 57,621 subsidised …
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German housing construction confidence falls in May, ifo Institute warns of slump
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman housing construction sentiment slips as ifo business climate falls to -29.3 ifo Institute reports German housing construction sentiment worsened in May; business climate down to -29.3, orders slightly up …
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Heat pumps installed in 73.6% of new German homes in 2025, Destatis reports Germany saw heat pumps installed in 73.6% of newly built homes in 2025, marking a sharp rise …
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Business
Bitcoin Falls Below $60,000 for First Time Since October 2024
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBitcoin Falls Below $60,000, Hitting Lowest Level Since October 2024 Bitcoin fell below $60,000 to $59,770.90, the lowest since October 2024, as markets weigh months of losses after a post‑election …
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Politics
BAföG uptake falls to 11 percent, threatening education access for low-income youth
by Hans Ottoby Hans OttoBAföG access dwindles as only 11% of students apply, raising alarm over educational mobility BAföG access dwindles as only 11% of students apply, raising alarm over educational mobility Germany’s long-standing …
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Business
German unemployment falls below three million as agency warns no turnaround
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman labor market shows mixed signals as May 2026 unemployment dips below three million May 2026: Germany’s labor market posts a tentative improvement as unemployment falls to 2.95 million, but …
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Business
Part-time employment in Germany hits record share as full-time falls
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerPart-time work in Germany reaches record share as full-time roles decline Part-time work in Germany reaches new highs: 31.9% in microcensus and near 40% by IAB, reshaping hours, gender roles …
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German ice hockey falls 4-3 to USA in Zurich shootout, leaving narrow route to World Championship knockouts German ice hockey lost 4-3 in a shootout to the USA in Zurich, …