One-fifth of Germans say they cannot afford a one-week holiday, statistics show One-fifth of Germans report they cannot afford a one-week holiday, with singles and single parents hardest hit; nearly …
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Chinese yuan undervaluation costs German economy 43 billion euros, study finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerYuan undervaluation costs German economy billions, IW study finds IW study says China’s yuan undervaluation costs Germany billions; a 40% simulated appreciation could boost GDP by 0.3% and add €43bn …
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Undervalued yuan costs German economy 43 billion euros by 2028, study finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerChina’s undervalued yuan costs Germany billions, IW study shows A new study by the German Economic Institute (IW), funded by the Federal Foreign Office, finds that an undervalued yuan has …
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AI skills could replace university degrees at some German firms, ifo finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerAI Replacing University Degrees: Ifo Survey Finds Growing Employer Confidence in AI Skills Ifo survey: About one in five German firms say AI could replace university degrees in some roles, …
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AI spending climbs but Ramp Index finds companies not yet outspending salaries
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzAI spending surge is real for a few, but most companies still pay more for people Ramp AI Index finds elite firms spend thousands on compute while the median firm …
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German regional economic growth diverges sharply as only 12 states expand in Q1 2026 Only 12 of 16 states recorded German regional economic growth in Q1 2026; industry mix and …
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Meta Oversight Board finds account bans lack due process and adequate appeals
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMeta account deactivations found to lack due process, Oversight Board says Oversight Board finds Meta account deactivations lack due process and transparency, urging clearer violation notices, appeal tools and disclosure …
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German court finds rooftop solar a rental, owners bear roof wear risk
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerSolar roof rental ruled a tenancy, not a lease, by Brandenburg appeals court Brandenburg appeals court rules rooftop solar arrangements are rentals, not leases; owners bear roof-aging risk. Guidance for …
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German Mittelstand increasingly targets defense contracts, survey finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman SMEs Eye Defense Industry as €200 Billion State Investment Sparks Interest Survey: German SMEs increasingly consider the defense industry as a €200 billion state buildup creates new markets, despite …
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Moody’s finds Israeli-US war on Iran has cost US consumers almost $60bn
by anna walterby anna walterIsraeli-US war on Iran costs U.S. consumers nearly $60 billion, Moody’s says Moody’s Analytics: Israeli-US war on Iran has cost U.S. consumers nearly $60 billion in three months, driving up …