Finance

Germany Weighs Subsidy Cuts to Fund Income Tax Reform, Working Group Reportedly Targets €5 Billion Germany weighs subsidy cuts to fund an income tax reform; a Federal Finance Ministry working …

SAP pushes “Autonomous Enterprise” to automate ERP tasks SAP unveiled its “Autonomous Enterprise” vision in Orlando, promising ERP systems to automate finance, logistics and HR tasks with AI and workflow …

OpenAI names GPT-5.5 Instant default ChatGPT model, promises reduced hallucinations OpenAI makes GPT-5.5 Instant the default ChatGPT model, touting improved accuracy, higher benchmark scores and expanded context and memory tools …

CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified as parties secure comfortable two‑thirds majority CDU-SPD coalition agreement ratified after talks; partners hold a two‑thirds majority. SPD pledges a systematic review of its election defeat …

Germany’s fuel tax revenue falls short as higher pump prices leave federal budget with a net loss, ministry model shows Model by Germany’s finance ministry indicates VAT gains are outweighed …

OpenAI acquisitions: company buys Hiro and TBPN in twin acqui-hires as it seeks new products, revenue and a public relations reset OpenAI acquisitions move to the fore as the company …

G7 finance leaders warn of economic fallout from prolonged Middle East war G7 finance leaders warn of economic fallout from a prolonged Middle East war, urging urgent action to stabilise …

Germany’s tank rebate debate exposes contradictions in fuel pricing and climate policy Germany’s tank rebate debate reveals mixed government signals as the finance ministry denies tax windfalls and MPs clash …

Health insurance reform ignites row as Finance Minister spares civil servants and private patients Finance Minister exempts civil servants and private patients from funding Bürgergeld recipients’ healthcare, igniting a dispute …